05-16-2024 Post Telegraph

Thursday, May 16,

Highest flying Cardinals: Rogers, Fisher lead Mercer High School graduating Class of 2024

Fourteen seniors received diplomas, scholarships during Sunday ceremony

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

MERCER, Mo. Gracie Rogers and Madeline Fisher have been announced as Mercer High School’s top academic students in the Class of 2024.

Rogers, daughter of Nathan and Carrie Rogers, had a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 4.01 during her high school career to earn valedictorian honors.

Fisher, daughter of Ben and Joanne Fisher, earned the honor of being class salutatorian after compiling a 3.96 GPA during

her high school years.

The young ladies’ honors were announced Sunday afternoon during the school’s commencement ceremony in the Mercer High School gym.

Melissa Hill, the district’s K-12 counselor, was chosen by the class to be the keynote speaker for the program.

Scholarships and awards presented to class members included (provided by the school):

• Madeline Fisher: Preceptor Lambda Eta Chapter Scholarship ($300); Athletic Boosters Scholarship ($250, Female Athlete of the Year); Mark & Rebekah Whitaker Scholarship (NCMC Foundation, $430); A+

Scholarship.

• Wes Hashman: Brundage Vocational Scholarship ($250); Nick McHargue Scholarship ($500); A+ Scholarship.

• Breanna Houk: North Missouri Mutual Insurance Scholarship ($500); A+ Scholarship.

• Tyler Meinecke: NCMC Jack Derry Scholarship ($1,000).

• Gracie Rogers: Mercer Baptist Church Scholarship ($250); Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri Scholarship ($500); J Morgan & Jeania Donelson Memorial Scholarship ($500);

See Mercer graduation, Page 5

3rd Circuit Treatment Court recognized for 20 years of service to north central Missouri

The 26th annual MATCP (Missouri Association of Treatment Court Professionals) training conference was held in Branson, Mo., last month and the 3rd Circuit Treatment Court program was recognized for 20 years of service. The 3rd Circuit Treatment Court program serves participants from all four counties of the Third Circuit, comprised of Grundy, Harrison, Mercer and Putnam counties. Judge Matt Krohn currently serves as supervising judge of the 3rd Circuit Treatment program. The Treatment Court team consists of treatment professionals from all four counties such as counselors, probation officers, trackers, the Treatment Court coordinator, prosecutors, the sheriff of each county and a defense counsel representative. Pictured are team members (from left) Isaac Chaney (Probation and Parole officer for Mercer and Grundy counties); Laurette Wigal (Probation and Parole officer for Harrison County); Melanie Tipton (Preferred Family Healthcare, director of this treatment provider); Ashley Hale (Preferred Family Healthcare counselor); Stephanie Whipple (Preferred Family Healthcare counselor); Penny Hines (3rd Circuit Treatment coordinator); Judge Matt Krohn, 3rd Circuit Treatment Court supervising judge; Cory Coleman (collector/law enforcement); Toni Hamilton (Juvenile Office representative); and Nikki Hinkle (Probation and Parole officer for Putnam County).

Two Lineville

Driver of northbound SUV failed to stop at intersection of Lineville Road and Iowa Highway 2 east of Leon Princeton Post-Telegraph

LEON, Iowa Two Lineville residents were killed during a two-vehicle crash in Decatur County, Iowa on Friday night.

residents killed in Friday night crash

According to a report from the Iowa State Patrol, an SUV was driving north on Lineville Road when it failed to yield to a stop sign at the intersection with Iowa Highway 2 about two miles east of Leon, striking the side of a pickup truck at 7:40 p.m. Friday.

The driver and front-seat passenger in the SUV were ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. They were identified as Robin Ann Reaves, 55, of Urbandale, Iowa, and Lance Eugene Reaves, 46, of Lineville.

Two people in the pickup truck, the

driver and a 10-year-old passenger, were both injured in the crash. The passenger has since been treated and released, while the driver remains hospitalized with nonlife-threatening injuries. No one in either vehicle was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

Gracie Rogers (left) is the valedictorian of the Mercer High School Class of 2024, and Madeline Fisher is class salutatorian.

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LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE GARAGE SALES, ETC.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, MISSOURI

PROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of Roland Frank Pence, Deceased Estate No. 24AI-PR0014 Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Roland Frank Pence, Decedent:

On May 2, 2024, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Megan Jean Redd and Justin Carl Pence were appointed the personal representatives of the estate of Roland Frank Pence, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Mercer County, Missouri. The personal representatives may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The personal representatives’ business addresses and phone number are respectively: 417 Frederick Place, Gower, MO 64454 and 1751 NW 38th St., Kansas City, MO 64116, (816) 233-0257.

The personal representatives’ attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: George Brent Powers, Building D, Suite 401, 3715 Beck Road, St. Joseph, MO 64506-5039, (816) 2330267.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a defendent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.

Date of the decedent’s death: December 30, 2023.

Date of first publication: May 16, 2024. Julie Humphrey Deputy Clerk

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that he necessarily has a beneficial interest in the Estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this Estate in the Probate Division of the Circuit Couri of Mercer County, Missouri.

DATES OF PUBLICATION

May 16, 2024

May 23, 2024

May 30, 2024

June 6, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of BETTY M. McQUERRY, Deceased Estate No. 24AI-PR0013 NOTICE OF LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY (Independent Administration) TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BETTY M. McQUERRY, Decedent:

On March 11, 2024, the Last Will and Testament of the decedent having been admitted to probate, and on April 19, 2024, the following individuals were appointed the co-personal representatives of the Estate of BETTY M. McQUERRY, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Mercer County, Missouri. The co-personal representatives may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the Court.

The name and business address of the co-personal representatives being: JOHN HART and CAROL HART, 300 W. MAIN, PRINCETON, MO 64673. The co-personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number being: ROBERT COWHERD, CHAPMAN AND COWHERD, P.C., 903 JACKSON, PO BOX 228, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601; 660-646-0627.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the co-personal representatives, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a defendent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.

Date of the decedent’s death: February 24, 2024.

Date of first publication: May 2, 2024. Julie Humphrey Deputy Clerk

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that he necessarily has a beneficial interest in the Estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this Estate in the Probate Division of the Circuit Couri of Mercer County, Missouri.

DATES OF PUBLICATION May 2, 2024 May 9, 2024 May 16, 2024 May 23, 2024

ALL garage sales (and similar sales) MUST be paid for in advance, unless you have an account that is in good standing.

Garage Sale - Saturday, May 18, 8-5. Lawn mowers, tools etc. Table and 4 chairs, DeWalt radio, rug shampooer, battery charger, ladders, cigars, 38/30 jeans, area rugs. 901 East Park Street, Princeton, Trainer’s garage on Hickory Street. 5-16p

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Judge Matthew Krohn

NOTES: Persons listed in this report are Missouri residents unless otherwise noted. Addresses shown are those of the defendants on the day their cases were heard.

Tuesday, May 7

• State vs. Greg D. Bellinger, Centerville, Iowa: Bellinger appeared for a bench trial on a Class A misdemeanor charge of failure to drive on right half of roadway when roadway was of sufficient width, resulting in an accident. He was found guilty after his trial. The court did not accept the prosecuting attorney’s recommendation, and ordered him to pay a $400 fine, $107.50 in court costs, and pay $200 to the county law enforcement restitution fund that day.

• State vs. Joshua W. Gott, Trenton: Gott appeared on a Class A misdemeanor charge of violation of order of protection for an adult. At his request, cause continued to June 18 at 9 a.m. for a plea or trial setting, discovery and plea negotiations.

• State vs. Joe R. Greene, Princeton: Greene appeared on two charges of Class B misdemeanor peace disturbance (first offense). The court reviewed his conditions of probation and compliance. The state requested that he redo his letter of apology to the victim. The court agreed and ordered same. A case review was set for May 21 at 9 a.m.

• State vs. Lee Ann Hobbs, Mercer: Hobbs appeared on a Class D misdemeanor charge of operating vehicle on highway without a valid license (first offense). She was advised of her right to counsel, waived that right and entered a plea of guilty. She was ordered to pay a $100 fine, $94.50 in court costs, and pay $100 to the county law enforcement restitution fund within 30 days. A file review was set for June 18 at 9 a.m. to check pay-

GARAGE SALES,

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Garage Sale - Saturday, May 18, 8 to ? Puffer residence, 14596 North Olive Street in Mercer. Men’s and women’s clothing, home decor and more. 5-16b

Garage Sale - Friday-Saturday, May 17 & 18. Household items, tools, fishing equipment, coolers and antiques. 4th house north of Snappy’s on Hwy 65. McComas & Yungeberg. Friday 12-6 ,Saturday 8-3, 5-16b

ment in full.

• State vs. Triston Jennings, Princeton: Jennings appeared for probation violation hearings in two cases. One case involved charges of Class D misdemeanor stealing (value less than $150 and no prior stealing offense), and two Class B misdemeanor charges of peace disturbance (first offense). The other case involved charges of Class B misdemeanor trespass on real property marked as required and Class A misdemeanor resisting or interfering with arrest, detention or stop. At his request, cause continued to June 18 at 9 a.m. for probation violation hearings.

• State vs. Leslie W. Johnson, Edgar, Neb.: Johnson appeared for arraignment on two Class B misdemeanor charges of second-degree property damage, and Class B misdemeanor trespass on real property marked as required. He waived arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty. The case was set for June 18 at 9 a.m.

• State vs. Alva Dean Moore, Mercer: Moore appeared on a Class A misdemeanor charge of second-degree harassment. At his request, cause continued to June 18 at 9 a.m. to check counsel status. His request for public defender services is pending.

• State vs. Taryn D. Nunn, Gallatin: Nunn appeared for a case review involving her conviction for Class D misdemeanor owner operated motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility (motor vehicle required to be registered; first offense). She requested a continuance until June 18 to pay the remaining fees and costs of $182.50. Case continued to June 18 at 9 a.m. to check payment status.

Nunn also appeared without counsel on a Class B misdemeanor charge of exceeded posted speed limit by 20-25 mph. She waived her right to counsel and

PRINCETON BASEBALL Tigers stopped in championship game

Christian rolls to GRCW title

Eight errors doom Tigers, who only got four hits

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

ST. JOSEPH, Mo Princeton never got its offense going against St. Joseph Christian pitcher Nicholas Orscheln last Tuesday night (May 7), getting just four singles.

The Tigers never got their defense going on the all-artificial turf field at Griffon Baseball Field on the campus of Missouri Western State University, either, committing eight errors that led to all of the Lions’ runs being unearned.

The combination was too much for the Tigers to handle, as they fell 11-1 in the Grand River Conference West championship game.

Christian (12-6, 5-0 GRCW) got a run in the bottom of the first inning, and added two more in the second for a 3-0 lead. After a scoreless third inning, Christian got two more runs in the fourth to go up 5-0.

The Tigers (4-1 GRCW) scored in the top of the fifth when Judd Henke walked, reached third base and scored on a single by Kelby Thomas. Christian poured it on in its half of the inning, scoring six runs, with the sixth run scoring with two out to end the game on the 10-run mercy rule.

Landon Krohn got two of the Tigers’ hits off Orscheln, who struck out nine batters.

Princeton 4, King City 3 PRINCETON, Mo. The host Tigers ended their first regular season at their new home with a GRCW victory last Monday (May 6).

Princeton got its first run in the bottom of first when Thomas, who had previously reached second base, stole third and scored on a throwing error.

King City (5-15, 2-3 GRCW) got a run in the top of the third to tie the game, and the Wildkats took a 2-1 lead in the fourth.

Princeton regained the lead in the bottom of the fourth. Gavin Power’s 2-RBI single scored Krohn and Thomas and made it 3-2 Tigers, and moments later Clay Evans scored on an infield error for a 4-2 lead. King City scored in the top of the fifth to make it 4-3, but the visitors got no closer.

Power had two of Princeton’s four hits, and Thomas scored two runs. Starting pitcher Cooper Boxley scattered three hits and struck out five over the first five innings, and Evans pitched a 1-2-3 top of the seventh to get the save.

The Tigers got nine walks and three hit batters off two King City pitchers.

Schuyler County 16, Princeton 1

QUEEN CITY, Mo. In a game that was canceled Monday before a late decision to reschedule was made, Schuyler County rolled to a non-conference win last Thursday night (May 9). The Rams took the game out of reach quickly. Boxley, who got one of Princeton’s two hits, scored the Tigers’ lone run in the top of the first, before the Rams (16-6) exploded for a 7-run round in their half of the inning. SC got 8 runs in the bottom of the third, and scored a run with none out in the fourth to end the game on the 15-run mercy rule.

STATISTICS

Princeton 4, King City 3

OFFENSE - Hits: Gavin Power 2, Landon Krohn, Cooper Boxley. 2B: Krohn. Runs scored: Kelby Thomas 2, Krohn, Clay Evans. RBI: Power 2. Walks: Thomas 2, Evans 2, Krohn, Power, Boxley, Kash Holt, Evan Houck. Hit by

pitch: Holt, Power, Krohn. Stolen bases: Evans 2, Thomas 2, Boxley.

PITCHING: Boxley: 5 innings, 3 runs (1 earned), 4 hits, 2 walks, 5 strikeouts, 2 hit batters; Thomas: 1 inning, 0 runs, 0 hits, 3 walks, 3 strikeouts; Evans: 1 inning, 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 walks, 2 strikeouts.

SJ Christian 11, Princeton 1 OFFENSE - Hits: Krohn 2, Thomas, Power. Runs scored: Judd Henke. RBI: Thomas. Walks: Henke.

PITCHING - Evans: 4.2 innings, 11 runs (0 earned), 7 hits, 3 walks, 4 strikeouts; Thomas: 1/3 inning, 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 walks, 0 strikeouts. Schuyler County 16, Princeton 1

OFFENSE - Hits: Boxley, Power. Runs scored: Boxley. RBI: none. Walks: Chase Evans 2, Holt 2, Clay Evans, Henke.

PITCHING - Noel Schreffler: 1 inning, 7 runs (5 earned), 3 hits, 3 walks, 1 strikeout; Hunter Lowrey: 2+ innings, 9 runs (8 earned), 7 hits, 5 walks, 2 strikeouts, 2 hit batters.

MERCER GOLF Class 1, District 4 tournament

only run during the Tigers’ 11-1 loss to St. Joseph Christian last Tuesday (May 7) in St. Joseph.

Cardinals’ Meinecke qualifies for state meet

Mercer senior was one of last three individuals to earn trip to Joplin for state PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

CAMERON, Mo Mercer senior Tyler Meinecke qualified for the Class 1 state golf tournament last Monday (May 6), as he finished in a tie for 19th place at the District 4 meet.

Meinecke was one of the final three golfers in the 76-player field to make state who wasn’t on one of the top two teams. Maysville won the team title

by 12 strokes over Rock Port, 347-359. Meinecke shot an 18hole score of 26-over-par 97 on the par-71 Cameron Golf Club course.

Meinecke was scheduled to play Monday and Tuesday on the par-72, 6,337-yard Twin Hills Golf Course in the MSHSAA Class 1 Boys Golf Championships. Mercer coach Dan Martin said he and Meinecke were to head for Joplin shortly after Mercer’s commencement ceremony on Sunday afternoon. Princeton results

Princeton had two golfers participate in the District 4 meet, but neither qualified for the state tournament.

Hudson Wilson shot a 33over 104 to tie for 33rd place. John Schreffler finished 66th after shooting a 60-over 131.

MERCER COUNTY 4-DAY WEATHER

National Weather Service - Pleasant Hill/Kansas City, Mo. Time of forecast: 7 a.m., Monday, May 13 Thursday, May 16: 50% chance rain/storms; 71/54 Friday, May 17: Mostly sunny, 30% rain chance; 75/56 Saturday, May 18: Sunny, 30% rain chance; 81/58 Sunday, May 19: Mostly sunny, 30% rain chance; 80 Forecasts reflect daytime high and overnight low temperatures. Weather forecasts change often. Check local radio, weather radio, or the NWS website (www.weather.gov) for the most recent updates.

TERRI KELLY/Princeton Post-Telegraph Kelby Thomas (shown batting against King City) drove in Princeton’s

Holt, Powell, 4x400 to state

PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph

PARIS, Mo The Princeton Tiger boys will have three entries in this weekend’s 99th MSHSAA Boys Track & Field Championships following Saturday’s Class 1, Sectional 2 meet.

Talan Holt, still recovering from a pulled hamstring suffered during the previous week’s district meet, won his third-straight sectional high jump title with a leap of 6 feet. He will go for his third consecutive state title in competition that is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18.

Freshman Corbin Powell finished third in the 400 meters with a time of 53.63 seconds. He’s scheduled to participate Friday, May 17 in the preliminaries, which carry an anticipated 2:30 p.m. start time for the first of two heats.

The 4x400-meter relay team shaved over 7.5 seconds off its district time to qualify for state. The foursome of Gavin Stockman, Kash Holt, Ethan Rhoades and Powell finished fourth last weekend with a time of 3 minutes, 44.15 sec-

PRINCETON

GIRLS TRACK & FIELD

onds.

The team features three freshman (Stockman, Holt and Powell) and a junior (Rhoades). They’re scheduled to run in one of two prelims, which start at 5:45 Friday afternoon.

The top four finishers in each sectional event will run, throw or jump at state.

Other scoring

The Tigers got points in six of their seven sectional events as they scored 30 points and earned a 10th-place finish out of 23 teams.

Kash Holt scored in two events, finishing sixth in the 110 high hurdles in 17.57, and taking eighth in the high jump at 5-9.

Freshman Judd Henke matched his personal best mark of 10 feet to finish seventh in the pole vault. Another freshman, Hunter Lowrey, was seventh in the discus with a throw of 115-2.

The 4x100 team of Stockman, Rhoades, Nico Rubio and Powell was disqualified.

Class 1, Sectional 2

Tigers qualify 4x100, 4x200

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

PARIS, Mo Princeton’s girls track and field program will send two relay teams to the 51st MSHSAA Girls Track & Field Championships after getting top-4 finishes Saturday at the Class 1, Sectional 4 meet.

Princeton’s 4x100-meter relay team had the Tigers’ highest finish, taking second in 53.54 seconds. The team of Alyvia Enright, Mikaylee Henke, Grace Kelly and Addilyn Henke will run in the prelims at 2:10 p.m. Friday, May 17.

The 4x200 team of Mikaylee Henke, Riley Clark, Kelly and PRINCETON BOYS TRACK & FIELD Class 1, Sectional 2

Addilyn Henke made it to state by finishing fourth with a time of 1 minute, 55.76 seconds They’ll run in the prelims at 12:50 p.m. Friday.

Tiger graduate Danielle Bears had an absolutely forgettable day at sectionals. Her lead leg - the leg that clears a hurdoe first - clipped a hurdle during the 100-meter high hurdles, and she crashed to the track with a sprained ankle. Coach Nathan Powell noted that Bears “was out in front and looked great” when the mishap happened. He said either the hurdle caught her trail leg, or it threw her off just enough that she rolled over her

MERCER GIRLS TRACK & FIELD

foot when she hit the ground.

The injury forced Bears to scratch out of the 300 low hurdles and off both relay teams. Other scoring

The Tigers scored in three other events, scoring 19 points to finish 15th out of 28 teams.

Addilyn Henke bettered her district time by over one-tenth of a second and ran the 100 meters in 13.50, good for fifth place.

Clark was eighth in the long jump with a leap of 14 feet, 61/2 inches, well farther than her district jump.

Starla Bass was eighth in the shot put with a heave of 26-7.

Class 1, Sectional 2

Cardinal girls come up short of state track berths in sectionals

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

PARIS, Mo Mercer girls track saw its season end Saturday afternoon when the Cardinals couldn’t push any of their six

Class 1, Sectional 2 entries through to state.

Mercer scored 11 points in the six events, finishing 20th out the 28 teams that had entries.

Lily Stark had the Cardinals’ best finish, taking fifth in the shot put with a heave of 29 feet, 23/4 inches.

Maddi Fisher scored in two individual field events, taking

sixth in the high jump at 4-51/4 and eighth in the triple jump at 27-8. Sari Rogers finished eighth in the discus with a toss of 81-2.

Mercer’s two sectional relay teams finished eighth, as the foursome of Peyton Wells, Makenzie Hagan, Fisher and Gracie Rogers covered the 4x100 in 59.64 seconds, and the 4x200 in 2 minutes, 6.74 seconds.

TERRI KELLY/Princeton Post-Telegraph Riley Clark (left) took the baton from Mikaylee Henke to start the second leg of the 4x200-meter relay. Princeton finished fourth in the event to qualify for state.

TERRI KELLY/Princeton Post-Telegraph Princeton graduate Talan Holt won his third-straight sectional title in the high jump on Saturday.

sErviCEs

Richard Ogle

Unionville, Mo.

A memorial graveside service and inurnment for Richard Ogle will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18 at Fairview Cemetery northwest of Princeton, Mo., under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home of Princeton.

Mr. Ogle passed away October 29, 2023. He was a former Princeton resident.

oBituAriEs

John Higgins

Abilene, Kan.

John H. Higgins was born January 4, 1941 in Trenton, Mo., the son of Howard and Urania (Klingensmith) Higgins. John departed this world on Friday, May 3, 2024 at his home in Abilene, Kan., at the age of 83 years.

John graduated from Princeton High School in Princeton, Mo., and was engaged in farming up until his marriage to Hope Layne on October 2, 1960 in Trenton. Following his marriage, John pursued the marketing field and. In 1973 joined the American Greeting Card Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio. John and Hope moved to Indianapolis, Indiana where John was a zone manager. While there he was chosen Salesman of the Year. In 1980 John made the decision to move back to Kansas to be nearer to his family. After moving back to Kansas, John covered the entire western part of Kansas with his territory until his retirement in 2003, retiring with honors, making many friends and business acquaintances along the way.

John was a family man who enjoyed hunting, history, gardening and reading. John was very devoted to his Masonic Lodge and participated in many of their fundraisers. He gave back to the Masonic Lodge by donating flooring and carpeting to the local lodge in Abilene.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Hope Higgins; his daughter, Jeanette L. Parker of

Wichita, Kan.;, sons John W. Higgins of Abilene, Joseph Higgins and his wife Courtney of Topeka, Kan., and Jeffrey Higgins and his wife, Veronica, of Abilene; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two grandchildren, and his brother and sister.

Services were held at Martin-Becker Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene, with Pastor Roger Walls officiating. His final resting place will be in the family mausoleum at Abilene Cemetery with Masonic honors.

Memorial contributions made be made at the First United Methodist Church or to the Masonic Lodge and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd , Abilene, KS 67410. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.martinbeckercarlson.com.

LAnD trAnsFErs

Friday, May 3

• HI LLC to Gregory Todd Fry.

• Bruce McGillivray to Pamela Gustafson-Lawyer.

• Nancy L. Stark to Frederic Jay Gregory et al.

Monday, May 6

• Jim M. Baker to Amelda Miller. Thursday, May 9

• Bank Northwest to Donald L. Wilburn.

• Aaron Martin II, et ux, to Thomas Roberts.

• Thomas Roberts to Aaron Martin II et ux. (2 transactions)

• Thomas Roberts to Thomas Roberts.

• Thomas Roberts to Eugene Day Guilkey.

sEnior MEnus

All menus subject to change. MERCER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER

Serving from 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Meals can be picked up at the west door (facing Broadway Street) from 11:30-12:15. Meals served with 2% milk, coffee or tea. All bread, rolls, buns and crackers are whole grain; at least half grains are whole grains. For meal deliveries, call 660-748-3636 by 10 a.m.

Everyone is welcome to eat at the Senior Center. Meals for anyone age 60 and older are a suggested contribution of $5. Meals for anyone under age 60 cost $7.

Monday, May 20: baked fish sandwich/ bun, onion petals, succotash, applesauce.

Tuesday, May 21: open-face turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, roll, peaches.

Wednesday, May 22: smothered pork

chop, hominy, peas and carrots, mandarin oranges and pineapple, chocolate chip cookie bar.

Thursday, May 23: hamburger/bun (with lettuce, tomato and onion), coleslaw, potato wedges, baked pears.

Friday, May 24: chicken fried steak with gravy, mashed potatoes and gravy, beets, hot roll, assorted fruit, ice cream, cherry fudge cake.

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Mercer graduation From Page 1

Janet Searcy Memorial Scholarship ($500); Janet Searcy Service Scholarship; Mercer County Farm Bureau Scholarship ($500); PEO Scholarship ($500); Your Entertainment Network Kindness Scholarship ($500); Dorcus Richardson Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award.

• Liberty Shively: Nick McHargue Scholarship ($500); Mercer Alumni Scholarship ($250); Janet Searcy Memori-

al Scholarship ($500); A+ Scholarship; Jack N. Young, Mildred M. Young, Noble J. Young & Myra A. Young Scholarship (NCMC Foundation, $500); Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarship ($1,500); Norris Brothers Scholarship ($500).

• Brendon Wolfe: Mercer Baptist Church Scholarship ($250); David & Mickey Mantle Scholarship ($500).

MErCEr Co.

FooD PAntrY

Located in the basement of

Church. Second and fourth Tuesday: 9-10:30 a.m.

Other Tuesdays: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Note: Persons can pick up their food in the church basement. At present, social distancing will be observed, and masks are recommended but not mandatory.

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Chapter BY PEO

PEO Chapter BY met May 6 at Pearl Scurlock’s home with eight members present. Chapter officers exemplification and initiation was conducted.

The chapter’s annual garage sale will be held May 18 from 7 a.m.-noon at 424 South Ballew in Princeton. Maureen Funk will present Gracie Rogers, our STAR Scholarship candidate, with the chapter’s scholarship.

Harlene Dougan served delicious refreshments.

Patricia Stamper will be hostess and have the program on June 3.

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MELANIE CHANEY

Lila McLain attended a birthday party on Saturday for Carson Eads, her great-grandson, who turned 14 years old.

Mother’s Day guests of Lila McLain were Morgan and Sherri McLain, Lenexa Kan., Kay Thomas and Ronda Pash, Bethany, and Sierra, Kaylyn, McKinley, Berkeley, and Tristan Wolf, Maysville.

Mother’s Day supper guests of Isaac and Shyanne Chaney and the girls, Lakelyn and Lilah, were Herman and Melanie Chaney, Kenneth and Barbara McLain, Justin and Tracy Begley, and Shawnee Begley. School News

Sectional track was held at Paris on Saturday. Sloane McLain qualified for state! She placed fourth in the high jump! She will jump Friday, May 17 at 3:30 p.m.! Bree Vaughn placed fifth in the discus. Karlee Crouse placed fifth in the long jump, seventh in the triple jump, and seventh in the 100 meters. The 4x100 relay team (Aspen Zerbe, Ari Underwood, Karlee Crouse, Sloane McLain) placed seventh.

The preschool program/ graduation and elementarg spring concert were held Tuesday, May 14.

• Wednesday May 15:

JH/HS awards, 1 p.m.; eighth grade graduation following. Elememtary awards, 2 p.m.

• Thursday May 16: Elementary field day; early dismissal (last day), 12:50 p.m.

The All-School Reunion will be Saturday, May 25 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch will be served for a free will donation.

Registration is 12:30-1 p.m.Alumni dues are $5 at registration. The business meeting and reunion will start at 1 p.m. If any class with a big gathering planned would like tables set up to eat together please let Melanie Chaney or Casey Campbell know. Hope to see everyone there! If anyone has any news for next week it would greatly appreciated.

Division II

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entered a plea of guilty, and was ordered to pay a fine of $155.50 plus $71.50 in court costs. Payment was to be made that day. A file review was set for June 18 at 9 a.m. to check payment in full.

• State vs. Jeremy

A. Stamper, Princeton: Stamper appeared in custody for a probation violation hearing on his 2021 conviction on two charges of Class A misdemeanor peace disturbance (second or subsequent offense). At his request, cause continued to June 18 at 9 a.m. for a probation violation hearing.

Stamper also appeared in custody on a Class A misdemeanor charge of peace disturbance (second or subsequent offense). At his request, cause continued to June 18 at 9 a.m. for disposition.

• State vs. Labrina L. Templeton, Princeton: Templeton appeared for arraignment on Class A misdemeanor charges of operated a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident, and leaving the scene of an accident. She was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty. The case was set for June 18 at 9 a.m. to check counsel status. Her request for public defender services is pending.

• State vs. Kirby Wayne Eastin, Mercer: Eastin appeared for a bench trial on two Class C misdemeanor charges of negligent burning or exploding. Evidence was heard, and Eastin’s

Princeton High School 2024 graduate Jay Allen (seated, center), a member of the Princeton FFA chapter’s two-time Missouri FFA state champion trapshooting team, signed a letter of intent to attend Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Mo., during a ceremony last Thursday (May 9). He’ll continue his education at Missouri Valley and participate in the Vikings’ intercollegiate trapshooting team. He’s flanked by his parents, Zach Allen (seated, left) and Kelsey Holt-Allen; behind them are Princeton FFA advisor Kurt Meighen

and Missouri Valley shooting coach

motion for a judgement of acquittal was denied. He was found guilty. Cause set for May 21 at 10 a.m. for the matter of punishment and sentencing. Exhibits as to the restitutional security level was raised to Level 3. The state withdrew other exhibits.

• State vs. Justin Tyler Sharp, Mercer: Sharp appeared for a probation violation hearing on his conviction for Class A misdemeanor driving while revoked or suspended (second or third offense). He was ordered to contribute $300 to the county law enforcement restitution fund within 30 days, and perform and complete 20 hours of community service within 60 days.

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COURTESY PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL

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Reba Kingsley.

Cainsville family holds unique annual event

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There is an event in Cainsville that many people may never have heard about. It is all about providing some fun for your coon dog and entertainment for the contestants. It is truly a family event with the whole family pitching in to make it happen.

The Cainsville River Rat Coon Hound Dog Trade held their 3rd annual spring contest on Saturday, April 20 in the south end of Cainsville. Tracy and Barb McLain are the organizers of this event. It started 9-10 years ago in the fall originally, until three years ago when they also put on a contest in the spring. It has been held at this location for the last 10 years but was first organized in a different locale. Richard Birdsong was also an original organizer along with Tracey and Barb. The event has several contests for the coon dogs. Also it is a place to trade your hounds just as the title claims. The next event is in the fall. You can find the event on Facebook under “Cainsville River Rat Coon Hound Dog Trade.”

Shown above, from left: Tracy McLain, wife Barb, Terri Wilson in front (mother of Tracy), son Clinton, daughter Takaya, husband Dylan Pottorff, daughter Colbie.

Wet work

Talk about “muscle control.” Thirty-five-year-old Ma Hui, who hails from China, made it into the Guinness Book of World Records when he downed more than a gallon of water and then regurgitated it in a record-breaking 5 minutes and 51.88 seconds. According to Guinness, “water spouting is a trick which has been performed since the 17th century. It involves drinking large amounts of liquid (usually water) and regurgitating it using muscle control.”

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CoMMission

MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION

Report taken from minutes of meetings of the Mercer County Commission. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted. Monday, May 6

• Minutes of the April 29 meeting were approved.

• Commissioners authorized Collector/Treasurer Susan Moore to pay the following second quarter requests from the Recreation Board, a total of $55,232.62:

* $10,253.14 to the Stacy Center for operating expenses;

* $5,639.47 to the Princeton Chamber of Commerce for its 4th of July event;

* $677.96 to the city of Princeton for a pickleball court;

* $19,987.05 to the city of Mercer to repair and reseal the walking trail;

* $3,600 to the North Mercer school for the Maples Repertory Theater; and

* three payments to the Mercer County 4-H & FFA Fair Inc.: $2,300 for a pulling sled, $6,500 for the MSTPA tractor pull, and $6,275 for the

CorrECtions & CLARIFICATIONS

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NWMTPA tractor pull.

• Bills were approved and paid.

• Commissioners received the balance of funds from Moore, as verified by County Clerk Judy Hamilton. Hamilton also presented the April year-to-date budget revenues and expenditure reports.

• Sheriff Jeff Spencer presented the April meal costs for inmates, and the motor equipment expense reports for himself and Deputy Trever Ratliff. Spencer later spoke to commis-

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sioners and presented his monthly report.

• Circuit Clerk and Recorder Tammy Crouse presented the April uniform disbursement record, receipt and disbursement report, and list of land transfers.

• Commissioners received the April funds collected report from Assessor Dana Widner.

• Commissioners authorized Moore to pay GRM Networks $94.18 for her phone bill. Money was taken from TMF Fund #34.

If you purchased a batch of cookies at the Sis Sweets Cookies & Café in Leavenworth, Kan., recently, beware - you might break a tooth. Proprietor Dawn “Sis” Monroe says she lost a $4,000 diamond that fell from her ring and it just might have wound up in her cookie dough. She posted a notice on Facebook that reads: “My heart is beyond broken. It’s been on my hand for 36 years.”

Walkup, others receive GRM Networks scholarships

Special to the Post-Telegraph

PRINCETON, Mo. GRM Networks places great importance on the opportunity for higher education for rural youth. Each year, the company offers six scholarships to area high school students in Missouri and Iowa through the GRM Networks Scholarship Program. A combined total of $8,000 in scholarships was awarded this year to

the following recipients:

• Saryn Brown, North Nodaway R-6 High School, Hopkins, Mo.$2,000

• Emma Walkup, Princeton R-5 High School$1,500

• Brett Otto, Newtown-Harris R-3 High School, Newtown, Mo.$1,500

• Mia Shanks, Mormon Trail Community School District, Humeston, Iowa

- $1,000

• Madilynn Lumsden, Brookfield (Mo.) R-3

High School - $1,000

• Laina Ward, Gilman City (Mo.) R-4 High School - $1,000

GRM Networks founded the scholarship program in 2016 to support area high school students who wish to further their education. Eligible applicants must:

• be a graduating high

school senior with at least a “C” or a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 point scale

• have a parent or legal guardian who is an active member of GRM Networks in good standing at the application deadline

• be accepted as a fulltime student by an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, trade school or other post-secondary institution

Scholarship recipients will receive their award upon completion of their first college semester, which must be within the first year of their high school graduation. Recipients must also submit an unofficial transcript within 60 days of the end of their first semester showing proof of maintaining a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 point scale.

Princeton High School students complete MOASK IRC requirements

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. High school students enrolled in agriculture education courses have the unique opportunity to go beyond the classroom and learn real-world applications in a number of disciplines. Whether it is in agricultural mechanics, livestock evaluation, or a dozen other areas of learning, the Missouri Agricultural Skills and Knowledge Assessment Industry Recognized Credential (MOASK IRC) program recognizes students performing at a proficient level as determined by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Princeton High School students that have completed the required education/ training and demonstrated proficiency in one or several of 14 skill areas are: Hanna Allnutt, horse evaluation; Evan Boxley, horse evaluation; Riley Clark, horse evaluation; Tyler Coffman, dairy

foods; Amelia Covey; farm business management and poultry; Trey Cowan, poultry; Lauren Cunningham, entomology; Chase Evans, poultry; Jolena Gibson, meats evaluation; Lauren Girdner, entomology; Hailee Hein, horse evaluation; Molley Hickman, dairy foods and poultry; Hunter Lowrey, soils evaluation; Hannah Meighen, dairy foods and farm business management; Haley Oesch, farm business management; Sawyer Oesch, horse evaluation; Corbin Powell, forestry; John Schreffler, dairy foods; Noel Schreffler, dairy foods; Kolton Schurke, soils evaluation; Kaydence Stockman, forestry; Markus Templeton, forestry; and Madalyn Tipton, entomology.

Princeton High School vocational agriculture teacher Kurt Meighen joined Mercer County Farm Bureau and Lance Stiles in presenting the MOASK IRC certificates.

The technical skills assessments are conducted much like FFA judging events, but the results are used to determine a student’s proficiency and not for competitive award purposes. The program compliments the three-circle model for delivering agricultural education in schools. The circles represent learning in the classroom, leadership development through FFA and hands-on training through each student’s Supervised Agricultural Experience.

Missouri Farm Bureau and the Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture are proud to partner with DESE and take an active role in the program. “Ultimately, we want to add value to the experiences our youth gain through agriculture education,” said Stiles. “We believe these credentials will benefit students as they pursue higher education and/or vocational training, apply for scholarships and ultimately enter the workforce.”