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Board rejects drug tests on 4-3
the lone “no” voter on tests, sixth-graders playing JH sports
PRESTON COLE
Princeton Post-Telegraph
PRINCETON, Mo Decisions on two topics that haven’t raised a lot of community concerns were made when the Princeton R-5 Board of Education held the second of its traditional two June meetings last Tuesday evening (June 25).
The longest discussion among board members was about the possibility of starting a random drug testing program for students in grades 6-12 who participate in softball and basketball (that decision was made first) and grades 7-12 in other extracurricular activities.
Board members had strong opinions about the pros and cons of starting such a program, but the discussion itself was calm and rational.
Members voiced concerns about the confidentiality of a program, even though it would
be overseen by an outside firm. They also had problems with all students not being subject to testing, just those taking part in sports and other extracurricular activities. On that point, Superintendent Jerry Girdner pointed out that under the law, children have a right to an education. He noted that sports and extracurricular activities are a privilege, not a right.
And, concerns were raised about the intrusive nature of testing, whether it would be a urine test or a hair follicle test. The hair follicle test would be more expensive and more intrusive than would a urine test.
The motion to institute drug testing failed with four board members - Blake Boxley, Nathan Evans, Mitch Reger and board president Ron Parsons, who cast the deciding votevoting against the motion. Karla Meinke, Marcie Davis and Chet Ellsworth voted in favor of the motion.
On a 6-1 vote, the board ap-
Princeton school board members finalize 2023-24 budget, approve preliminaary 202425 budget, and make several other decisions. Information on Page 4.
proved a proposal to allow sixth grade girls to play softball this season, and sixth grade girls and boys to play basketball.
Athletics director Mike Schmidli’s latest estimates peg participation in softball at
15 girls in grades 7-8, and 19 if sixth graders are included.
Estimates for girls’ basketball are 11 in grades 7-8, and 16 if sixth graders are included.
Boys’ basketball estimates are 9 in grades 7-8, and 14 if sixth
graders are included.
A bigger concern are numbers for junior high football.
It’s estimated that only seven Princeton students in grades 7-8
See Drugs, sports, Page 3
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Judy Boyer rode in Saturday’s Bordertown Day parade in Lineville as its grand marshall.
Bordertown Day parade grand marshal
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The iconic bandstand on the downtown Princeton square is getting a makeover. The old wooden shake shingles around the top have been removed and, according to the Princeton Chamber of Commerce, are being replaced by black metal shingles.
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Cainsville to celebrate July 4th this weekend
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CAINSVILLE, Mo This community’s 17th annual 4th of July Celebration takes place Friday evening and all day Saturday, July 5-6.
Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri will sponsor a community appreciation supper Friday, July 5 at 5 p.m. at the American Legion ballpark. For a free will donation, persons can dine on smoked pork, potato chips, baked beans or green beans, and a drink.
Music bingo will be played from 6-8 p.m.
On Saturday, July 6, a vendor show will be held from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Legion grounds.
The annual parade will leave the Cainsville R-1 school parking lot at 10 a.m.; registration starts at 9. Winners will be announced at 10:30 at the ball park.
You can also play horse apple bingo for $5 a ticket, with the winner getting half of the pot. D&R Auto sponsors the “special” bingo.
Kids’ games and a miniature train will be available starting at 11 a.m.
Registration for the car show will be held from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with judging at 2 p.m. and announcement of winners at 3. A swimsuit-only baby show starts at noon.
A scavenger hunt for four or five persons per team ($20 team fee) starts at 2 p.m. A kick ball tournament starts at 3; the fee for a seven-person team is $25, and one player on each team has to be age 12 or under.
Bingo will be played at the Legion Hall from 4:30-6:30, and a horseshoe tournament starts at 4:30.
The famous Cainsville Duck Run heads down the Thompson River at 5 p.m. for a $500 prize. A super
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farmer contest also starts at 5. Casey Peasley & Band plays from 6-9 p.m. A gun raffle drawing will take place at intermission. Tickets are $10 each or three for $20. You must be 21 to buy a ticket, and the winner has to pass the FFL background check.
Cainsville Girl Scouts will serve cake and ice cream at 8 p.m., for a free will donation. Presentation of colors takes place at 9, and a fireworks show will be presented at dark.
Cainsville Christian Church will hold a community service on Sunday, July 7 at 11 a.m. More information can be found on the Facebook page “Cainsville Missouri City Happenings.”
Kevin is one big dog, so big that he’s been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s tallest dog. The Great Dane lives in Des Moines, Iowa and is 3 feet, 2 inches tall. As his owner, Tracy Wolfe, described him, “Kevin is the epitome of a gentle giant. In fact, he is scared of most things. He is terrified of the vacuum. He won't let it come within 6 feet of him! He will jump and run to get away from it.”
OBITUARIES
Penny Haggard
Vancouver, Wash.
Penelope Joan (Everling) Haggard, 75, passed away peacefully in Vancouver, WA after battling leukemia. Penny was born in Des Moines, Iowa, to Kenneth Lloyd Everling and Jeanne Carolyn (Hollingshead) Everling, along with her younger (by a few minutes) twin brother, Kenneth (Kenny) Lloyd Everling II. Growing up, the twins were both good-natured competitors and mischievous co-conspirators; they remained close throughout their lives. In the mid-1950s, the Everling Family moved to a farm outside Princeton, Mo., and experienced the joys, challenges, and hardships of working the land and taking care of livestock and poultry. Penny went to Princeton High School, where she excelled academically and played on the Tigers’ basketball and volleyball teams, graduating with honors in 1966.
Penny attended Drury College in Springfield, Mo., and earned a B.A. in education with teaching certifications in Spanish and mathematics. She moved to Kansas City, Mo., and taught high school math; during this time, she met history teacher Gary Lee McMillan (b. Dec. 12, 1937), and they were married May 17, 1970. Tragically, Gary was killed in a car accident (d. Dec. 18, 1971) before the birth of their son, James Matthew McMillan (b. July 2, 1972).
after the war ended, and the Army moved them to Killeen, Texas, where they were married (July 6, 1977). Fred served as a sergeant. and mechanic at Fort Hood in the motor pool; Penny taught at Killeen High School. Daughter, Jennifer (Jen) Kathleen Haggard, was born to Penny and Fred on July 15, 1980.
After Fred left the Army, the family moved back to Missouri, finally settling in Kansas City. Penny earned her M.Ed. from Lesley College while teaching math in the North Kansas City School District (Eastgate Middle School, North Kansas City High School, and Winnetonka High School); she retired in 2001. Tragedy struck that same year, when Fred was diagnosed with colon cancer, passing on Oct. 9, 2001. Fred was the love of Penny’s life, and she never re-married. Penny taught math at Maple Woods Community College for another 11 years, retiring for good in 2013. During her 40+ year career, she taught algebra, geometry, and applied mathematics to thousands of students.
In 2016 she moved to Vancouver, Wash., to be closer to her grandchildren. Penny spent the last eight years of her life watching them grow and flourish, and she regularly volunteered at Beaumont Middle School (Portland, Ore.) where both kids attended. She was also an active member of Mill Plain United Methodist Church in Vancouver and an avid Chiefs fan.
Penny led a full life marked by her warmth, generosity, and passion for teaching. She dedicated her time and resources to family and friends, putting others’ needs before her own and delighting in their successes. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Haggard; son James McMillan, daughter-in-law Julie (Sutherland) McMillan, and grandchildren Seamus and Ellie McMillan; brother-in-law and sisterin-law Billy and Francia (Haggard) Fisher; niece Wendy (Fisher) Johnson (husband Justin, children Quinton and Cooper); nephew Ben Fisher (wife Joanne, children Maddi, Zoe, and Charlotte); niece Marcia (Everling) Kothe
Back when Penny went to Princeton High School, she had dated Freddie “Fred” Dee Haggard (b. Sept. 20, 1946) from neighboring Mercer, Mo. Fred joined the U.S. Army (Infantry) and served in Vietnam; Penny wrote him often while he was overseas. Fred returned to Missouri MERCER COUNTY 4-DAY
(husband Paul, children Ragan, Trey, Kendall, Matthew, and Johnathan); and cat Angela. She is preceded in death by her parents (Kenneth and Jeanne), husbands Fred and Gary, and brother Kenny. A celebration of life will be held in Missouri this summer (2024), date and location TBD. For details, contact James McMillan (Portland, Ore.) on Facebook.
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LAND TRANSFERS
Friday, June 14
• Julia Dawn Thompson to Joshua Dakota Thompson.
• Joshua D. Thompson to Julia Dawn Thompson.
• John Johnson to Julia Dawn Thompson.
• Straight Line Beef Co. LLC to Seth George et al.
Monday, June 17
• Edward L. Brown to Roy D. Brown.
• FJ Enterprises LLC to Derrick Leroy Feaser. Thursday, June 20
• Dennis J. Evans to Madison Township.
• Isabelle Sue Stark to William Perry Stark.
• Uriel Tavira Berrum et ux to Haley M. Moore.
• Adam C. Millburn Sr., trustee, et ux, to Millburn Tallgrass Prairie LLC. (3 transactions)
• Adam C. Millburn to Millburn Tallgrass Prairie
LLC. (6 transactions)
Friday, June 21
• Robert A. Gillespie, trustee, et ux to Timothy Jon Morrison Sr.
• Dennis Keith Beavers to Daniel O’Keefe.
• David E. Chamberlain to Calvin D. Schaefferkoetter.
• Jamie Wilson to Chad Tudeen.
Monday, June 24
• Sharon Kay Freeman to Jaden Dean Finney. Wednesday, June 26
• Brenda Jane Slaughter to Jeff R. Marriott.
• Larry G. Arney, trustee, et ux to William J. Johnson et al.
Drugs, sports
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could play 8-man football this season. It isn’t yet know how many kids in those grades at Cainsville and/or Newtown-Harris might participate in the co-op program Princeton
sponsors. Junior high preseason practices can begin Monday, Aug. 19. No board member appeared interested in having sixth-graders move up from the community-based grades 4-6 football program to the junior high program. Girdner said he’d rather cancel the season than promote sixth-graders to junior high, a statement that drew no response from any board member.
Boxley cast the lone “no” vote on the plan. Both votes on the proposals were roll call votes.
Princeton school board approves budgets, salaries for 2024-25 term
2023-24 ended with surplus, 2024-25 could run at a deficit. Final steps taken to receive five more electric buses
PRESTON COLE
Princeton Post-Telegraph
PRINCETON, Mo The Princeton R-5 Board of Education closed out the 2023-24 school year, and approved the first budget for the 2024-25 school year, during its second June meeting held last Tuesday night (June 25).
After rolling back the activity balances to zero, the board approved a surplus 2023-24 budget.
The district received $6,591,837 in revenues during the 2023-24 school year, while spending $6,164,592. That means the district took in $427,244 more than it spent.
The unrestricted balances in Fund 1 and Fund 2 left the district with a reserve balance of 56.42%
Salary schedules
Using the state’s salary grant program, the
board set the base starting teacher salary at $40,000 for the 2024-25 term.
Money from the program is used to supplement what local districts offer in order to get to the $40,000 mark. For example, Princeton’s base salary for a first-year teacher with a bachelor’s degree is $31,500, with the state grant paying the other $8,500.
Non-certified employees received a 2.9% salary increase, to $13.81 per hour for those on Step 1.
Administrators received raises of varying amounts - 2.25% for Elementary Principal Wes Guilkey, 2.04% for Secondary Principal Dr. Merideth Ussery, and 1.98% for Superintendent Jerry Girdner.
Bus drivers received a 2.9% raise, to $71 per day and $13.81 an hour for activity trips.
Meal prices increased
Using the USDA’s Paid Lunch Equity Tool, the board increased prices for
breakfast and lunch by 10 cents.
The cost of breakfast for students in grades PK12 will be $2.10 for the 2024-25 academic year. Adults will pay $2.50 for breakfast.
Lunch prices for grades PK-5 will be $2.85, and prices for grades 6-12 will be $3.10. The adult price remains at $4.15.
The price of milk remains at 40 cents per carton.
2024-25 budget
The board approved a preliminary 2024-25 budget that calls for more expenses than revenues.
Girdner estimated revenues of $5,941,800 and expenses of $6,062,558, creating an estimated deficit of $120,758 at the end of the 2024-25 school year on June 30, 2025.
Other actions
• The board approved a purchase agreement for five new electric school buses at a price of $1.725 million, from an Enviromental Protection Agen-
cy grant program. The money covers both buses and needed infrastructure materials.
The district will partner with Grundy Electric Cooperative to implement the infrastructure for installing new charging stations, which will be located at the south end of the bus barn on East Main Street.
Girdner said it’s possible the new buses could be delivered this summer, or by late year.
• 2024-25 student and faculty handbooks were approved.
• Account access and signature for designated school personnel were approved.
• A resolution outlining detailed descriptions of banking responsibilities was approved.
• After a closed session, the following items were approved:
* Erica Miller was approved as elementary Title I teacher.
* Bill Goodin was ap-
Mercer County Library announces new titles
Special to the Post-Telegraph
PRINCETON, Mo. These new titles have been added at the Mercer County Library: Adult fiction: Red Sky Mourning, Jack Carr; The Next Mrs. Parrish, Liv Constantine; The Midnight Feast, Lucy Foley;
Reeling in the bucks
The Nature of Disappearing, Kimi Cunningham Grant; Swan Song, Elin Hilderbrand; Our Little Secret, Lisa Jackson; Same As It Ever Was, Claire Lombardo; Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books, Kirsten Miller; Some Murders in
Berlin, Karen Robards; Middle of the Night, Riley Sager; A Talent for Murder, Peter Swanson; Husbands and Lovers, Beatriz Williams; and Shelterwood, Lisa Wingate
The Mercer County Library has also added to
A pair of New York anglers, James Kane and Barbi Agostini, don’t use hooks when they go trolling; they use magnets in hopes of reeling-in valuable items made of iron. For example, they recently landed an old safe containing an estimated $100,000 in cash. The Treasury Department told them that quite a bit of the hundred dollar bills they landed were damaged beyond recognition but they can probably replace the rest with between $50,000-$70,000 worth of the “recoverable” bills with brand-new cool cash.
proved as a part-time teacher and part-time paraprofessional.
* Dana Seymour was approved as a part-time instructional coach.
* Payton Goodin was approved for the extra duty assignment of Science Olympiad advisor.
* Josh Rosenbaum was approved as an assistant football coach. There will be no regular board meeting held during July. The next regular meeting will be held Monday, Aug. 12.
its large print, western, children, juniors, young adult, and Amish sections. Please remember that the library’s Boundless, Libby, Blackstone Unlimited, and Hoopla platforms are open 24/7.
the
to attend the
on June 27 for a few volunteer hours. They had the opportunity to hear speakers from the state departments, a representative from the White House and many other several local leaders.
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Princeton FFA officers Hailee Hein (from left), Emily Oswalt and Mia Covey had
chance
GRM Fiber Field Day
DIVISION II
CIRCUIT COURT
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, June 18
• State vs. Reed Beavers, Princeton: Beavers appeared via Webex for a trial setting on four Class E felony charges - resisting arrest, detention or stop by fleeing, creating a substantial risk of serious injury or death to any person; damage to jail or jail property; unlawful use of a weapon (exhibiting); and third-degree assault - plus a Class D felony charge of third-degree assault (special victim) and a Class A misdemeanor charge of fourth-degree assault (special victim). A preliminary hearing was set for July 2 at 1:30 p.m.
• State vs. Curtis Lee Eastin, Mercer: Eastin appeared via Webex on a Class B misdemeanor charge of peace disturbance (first offense). At his request, cause continued to July 2 at 9 a.m. for a plea or trial setting.
• State vs. Joshua Gott, Trenton: Gott appeared on a Class A misdemeanor charge of violation of an order of protection for an adult, and entered a plea of guilty. He was sentenced to one year in jail. Execution of sentence was suspended, and he was placed on probation for two years to be supervised by Cory Coleman of North Missouri Court Services at Gott’s expense. He was also ordered to pay $107.50 in costs and a $10 crime victims compensation judgment within 30 days, and donate $300
to the county law enforcement restitution fund within 60 days. He requested the money be paid from his bond with the balance refunded to him.
Gott was also ordered to enter and successfully complete a domestic violence program and write a letter of apology to his victim. A file review was set for Sept. 3 at 9 a.m. to check payment and program completion.
• State vs. Sheila Houk, Princeton: Houk failed to appear for a hearing on a Class E felony charge of passing a bad check. A warrant for her arrest was ordered issued, with bond set at $2,300 cash.
On June 26, Houk posted bond and arraignment was scheduled for July 2 at 9 a.m.
• State vs. Hunter J. Luke, Stockman, Ill.: Luke failed to appear on a Class C misdemeanor charge of exceeded posted speed limit by 11-15 mph. A warrant for his arrest was ordered issued, with bond set at $1,100 cash.
• State vs. Charles Walker Johnson, Prole, Iowa: Johnson failed to appear on a Class C misdemeanor charge of exceeded posted speed limit by 11-15 mph.
On the court’s motion, cause continued to July 2 at 10 a.m. The court clerk sent him a letter informig him of the new court date.
• State vs. Leslie Wayne Johnson, Edgar, Neb.: Johnson appeared on three Class B misdemeanor charges - two charges of second-degree property damage, and one charge of trespassing on real property marked as required. At his request, cause continued to July 16 at 9 a.m. for a plea or trial setting.
• State vs. April Michelle Kitchin, Chillicothe: Kitchin failed
to appear on a Class A misdemeanor charge of non-support. On the court’s motion, cause continued to July 2 at 9 a.m.
On June 25, the court took up Kitchin’s motion for a continuance on the July 2 hearing. For good cause, the motion and request was sustained and the July 2 hearing was canceled. Cause continued to Dec. 17 at 9 a.m.
• State vs. Jerry Miles Mahoney, Mercer: Mahoney appeared without counsel on a Class A misdemeanor charge of careless and imprudent driving, involving an accident. He entered a plea of guilty. Imposition of sentence was suspended, and he was placed on probation for two years and ordered to pay $94.50 in court costs and $300 to the county law enforcement restitution fund within 30 days. He was also ordered to retake his driver’s examination and test, including a driving test, within 45 days. A file review was set for July 16 at 9 a.m. to check payment.
• State vs. Alva Dean
Moore, Mercer: Prior to court, Moore appeared on a Class A misdemeanor charge of second-degree harassment. For good cause, on the court’s motion cause continued to July 2 at 9 a.m. for disposition.
• State vs. Deven Kyle Price, Osceola, Iowa: Price appeared via Webex on two Class D felony charges of burglary. He waived arraignment, and has applied for public defender services. The application is pending. The case was set for July 2 at 9 a.m. to check counsel status.
• State vs. Dillon Pruett, Vallonia, Ind.: Pruett failed to appear on a Class A misdemeanor charge of failure to void turkey permit or failure to attach permit to turkey. A warrant for his arrest was ordered issued, with bond set at $1,000 cash. On June 28, he paid a fine of $74.50 plus court costs, and the arrest warrant was withdrawn.
• State vs. Derrick Lee Raines, Princeton: Raines appeared on two Class D felony charges of stealing $750 or more. He waived arraignment
and entered a plea of not guilty. The case was set for July 2 at 9 a.m. to check counsel status. His bond was continued.
• State vs. Austin Ray Richardson Blades, Seligman, Ariz.: Blades failed to appear on a Class A misdemeanor charge of failure to drive on the right half of the roadway when roadway was of sufficient width, resulting in an accident. The case was continued to July 2 at 9 a.m., and Blades’ probatio was suspended until further order.
• State vs. Jeremy Allen Stamper, Princeton: Stamper appeared in custody on a Class A misdemeanor charge of peace disturbance (second or subsequent offense. He entered a plea of guilty, and was
sentenced to one year in the Mercer County Jail. Execution of sentence was suspended, and he was placed on probation for two years to be supervised by Cory Coleman of North Missouri Court Services at Stamper’s expense. He was ordered to serve 60 days shock time in the Mercer County Jail as shock time and pay the costs of incarceration at the rate of $45 per day, with credit for time served. He was also ordered to write an apology letter to his victim, and to pay $107.50 in court costs, a $10 crime victime compensation judgment and $300 to the county law enforcement restitution fund within 90 days, and perform 20 hours of
See Division II, Page 7
Princeton Chamber elects officers at meeting
No more long-term rentals for Cow Palace. Persons sought for CJ Days committee Special to the Post-Telegraph PRINCETON, Mo. Members of the Princeton Chamber of Commerce discussed a variety of issues during their meeting June 26 at Tigres Restaurant. According to the chamber, trash is not being picked up on the downtown square. Chamber members are on the agenda for the Princeton City Council’s next meeting on Monday, July 8 to discuss the matter.
Former chamber president Amy Cool resigned on March 2, which made vice president Kelly Bertrand the interim president. A slate of proposed officers was presented and were elected - Bertrand, president; Rafaela Johnson, vice president; Bertrand and Johnson,
co-treasurers; and Donna Herdrich, secretary.
The chamber’s citywide garage sale, held in early May, was deemed to have been a success.
The city provided two dumpsters, which helped significently.
Juhna Payton, who had been renting the kitchen at the Cow Palace to use for her soul food business, has found a new location for the business. The chamber absorbed the costs, and members decided there will be no more long-term rentals.
The Cow Palace is available for daily rentals, and Herdrich’s request to hold a benefit there was approved.
Bertrand planted the planter boxes around the square and reported they’re doing well. A watering list will be developed so that downtown businesses can assist in watering the plants.
Insurance and liability insurance on the Cow Palace were discussed, and Bertrand distributed copies of the current policies.
A committee will be formed for Calamity Jane Days, Sept. 20-22. Anyone interested in helping as an individual, business or organization is asked to contact a chamber officer or member.
Dr. Tammy and Spencer Hart told members the Arena Association and Mercer County Area Development is planning on holding a mounted shooting show and a “people hauler” during CJ Days. A discussion was held about corn hole games, horseshoes and a chain saw artist.
After discussion, members voted to allow 4-H clubs use the garden space at the Cow Palace.
Notices about chamber meetings will begin to be
posted on the chamber’s Facebook page, plus in a public space, 24 hours before the meetings. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Tigres. After a discussion, it was determinded that officers and committee members that have a need should use the Facebook.
Kiera Pollard was nominated, and accepted, a position as public relations coordinator for local businesses. She’ll be doing local interviews. Dr. Hart accepted her nomination as membership chairman.
Bylaws and an annual audit were discussed. The 501(c)(3) and registration with the Secretary of State’s office have been brought up to date.
Next meeting: Wednesday, July 24, 5:30 p.m. at Tigres Restaurant.
Information about Aug. 6 primary election
Special to the Post-Telegraph
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
With the primary election approaching, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is highlighting important dates and facts to help ensure Missourians are prepared for the election - Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Ashcroft, as the state’s chief election authority, has been traveling the state talking with county clerks and election authorities about election preparedness. Missouri is ranked in the top tier among states regarding election integrity.
Important dates
• June 25 - Mail-in voting began
• July 10 - Last day to
register to vote
• July 23 - No-excuse in-person absentee voting begins with photo ID
• July 24 - Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail
• Aug. 6 - Election Day
Voting requirements
On Election Day, a photo ID is required to vote. However, a provisional ballot can be cast without ID.
Ballot measures
Ashcroft encourages everyone to familiarize themselves with the ballot issues before going to the polls. Ballot petition language, in its entirety, can be found on the Secretary of State’s website, in various papers statewide and
posted at all polling locations on Election Day.
Local Election Authority (LEA) responsibilities “Local election authorities are the frontline for Missouri elections. We could not do this without them,” Ashcroft said. “All year and every day
they insure that voter rolls are up-to-date; adding registered voters, or removing them - whichever is applicable.”
As well, LEAs handle ballot printing and getting absentee ballots sent to those who request
See Election, Page 7
ORGANIZATIONS
Ragan-Hickman
Ragan-Hickman American Legion Post 477 and Auxiliary met Monday, June 24 at the Ragan-Hickman American Legion Community Center for a carry-in meal and meetings to follow. Members present were Betty Bagley, Paula Hayes, Ronald Hoover, Stacy Bagley, LeRoy Mayes, David Asher, Roland Drabek, Greg Frost, Suzanne Eastin, Herb Walker, Robert Wilson, Bill Swanson, Kristina Bagley and Gary Eastin, and three guests.
The Auxiliary will once again hold their annual 4th of July breakfast on July 4 from 7-10 a.m. They will be serving homemade sausage gra-
vy, biscuits, bacon, sausage, pancakes, scrambled eggs, orange juice, milk and coffee all for a free will donation, with proceeds going toward flags and grave markers for veterans’ graves in Mercer County cemeteries.
They will also be serving lunch on Saturday July 27 during Mercer Homecoming from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The menu is a little different this year; it will be hot beef or hot chicken sundaes, maid rites or hot dogs, with sides like always - potato salad, coleslaw and baked beans, and also desserts. It is also going to be a free will donation event this year.
The next meeting is July 29 at 6 p.m.
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community service within three months. Proof of completion is to be provided to the court. A file review was set for Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. to check payment.
• State vs. Labrina Leah Templeton, Princeton: Templeton appeared without counsel on Class A misdemeanor charges careless and imprudent driving, involving an accident, and leaving the scene of an accident. She was advised of her right to counsel, which she waived, and entered a plea of guilty. Imposition of sentence was suspended, and she was placed on probation for six months. Templeton was ordered to pay $107.50 in court costs and $300 to the county law enforcement fund within 30 days; a payment plan was established. She was also ordered to pay $1,000 in restitution, which has been paid. A file review was set for July 16 at 9 a.m. to check payment and the essay.
• State vs. Steven James Thomas, Sedalia: Thomas appeared on a Class B misdemeanor charge of exceeded posted speed limit by 26 mph or more. He entered a plea of guilty. The court did not accept Prosecuting Attorney Pamela Blevins’ sentencing recommendation. Thomas was ordered to pay $107.50 in court costs and $300 to the county law enforcement restitution fund, which he was to pay that day. He was also ordered to view the “Dangerous Driving” video, and write and file at least a 300-word essay or report on what he learned from the video and ticket. A file review was set for July 16 at 9 a.m. to check payment.
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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, June 24
• Commissioner candidates Gary Porter, Denny Power and Amy Cool were in attendance.
• Minutes of the June 17 meeting were approved.
• Bills were approved and paid.
• The county received the report of motor fuel taxes, motor vehicle sales tax and motor vehicle fee increases of $54,063.10 from the Missouri Department of Revenue on June 20.
• Commissioners and County Clerk Judy Hamilton signed a certified copy of order authorizing Collector/Treasurer Susan Moore to pay the following:
* $392.79 to Cardmember Services for election conference expenses (money taken from LEA Fund #41);
* $3,267 to Outdoor Warning Consulting LLC for repairs to storm sirens (money taken from LEPC Fund #44);
* $19,350 to Serve Link Home Care Inc.
for lifelines, and $6,000 to the Mercer County Council on Aging Inc. for food and consumables, as requested by the Senior Citizens Fund Board (money taken from Senior Citizens Fund #46); and
* $400 to the Missouri County Treasurers Association for conference fees, and $61.50 to Moore for a deposit slip order (money taken from Treasurer’s Maintenance Fund #34).
• Commissioners received a copy of memo from Prosecuting Attor-
ney Pamela Blevins to Moore, dated April 30, 2024, requesting payment from the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund of $2,125 to 10-8 Video for equipment. Appropriate Restitution Board authorization was attached.
• Commissioners approved a liquor license for Hour Place LLC for original package liquor and Sunday original package liquor.
• Sheriff Jeff Spencer spoke to commissioners.
See Commission, Page 8
CAINSVILLE
MELANIE CHANEY
Ed and Louise Kellner went on a 10-day bus tour of California. They flew into San Francisco and spent three nights there touring. They left there and traveled to Yosemite. From there they traveled down the coast to Los Angeles. They got to see elephant seals along the way. They also saw the sea lions on Pier 34 in San Francisco. They saw the Hearst Castle at San Simeon and the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. Even though they did a lot of riding, they did a lot of walking to keep them in shape. They were afraid to step on the scales because they were well fed on the tour.
week. The CWF met June 20 and new officers were installed: president Lila McLain, vice president Diannie Constable, secretary Deanna Crouse, treasurer Donna Polley, worship leader June Johnson, and service chairman Linda Mattinson. Cain Cemetery board met at the cemetery in June. Officers are president Phil Johnson, vice president Rod Fender, secretary/treasurer Lila McLain, and trustees John Woods, Rod Fender, and Walker Thomas.
Kay Thomas and Ronda Pash took their mother Lila McLain to Trenton for lunch at Dino’s restaurant and a little shopping on her birthday last week. Rich and Helen Frisbie and Rex Hagan attended Bordertown Day parade at Lineville.
Don’t forget about all the activities going on Friday night and Saturday at the American Legion ballpark in Cainsville on July 5 and 6.
Election information From Page 6 the unofficial results on election night. Missouri statute requires LEAs, within two weeks after the election, to verify the results and submit a certification report to the Secretary of State’s office.
Cainsville Community Betterment would like to remind everyone about the duck run on July 6 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 each with a $500 payout. Tickets are available at the Cafe, D&R Auto Repair, and City Hall. Also, check out our table at the celebration. We may have a newspaper that has stories of Cainsville ready by the 6th.
them. They select polling locations, get them set up for Election Day and hire all poll workers necessary to run the election. When the election is over, they tally the ballots - including absentee - and report
Rudy and Jean Finney attended Chasidy and Ian Campbell’s baby shower the evening of June 29 at Zion Church.
Dennis Nelson from Cape Coral, Fla., visited in the Cainsville area last
Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Marjorie Parkhurst, who passed away June 29. Sympathy to the family and friends of Caroline Booth, who recently passed away.
I hope to hear from people about their holiday weekends for the paper next week!
Extension provides information about avoiding heat stress in cattle
University of MO Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. This is the time of year when cattle producers need to pay extra attention to heat stress in their operations, says University of Missouri Extension beef specialist Eric Bailey.
Unlike many other animals, cattle can’t rid their bodies of heat by sweating. Instead, they pant. Heat-stressed cattle show symptoms such as open-mouth breathing, slobbering and restlessness, Bailey says. Chronic heat stress leads to long-term problems such as decreased fertility and weight gain.
Breathing rate is a good indicator of heat stress in cattle, he says. Producers should be alert when respiration rates range from 90-110 breaths per minute. Rates of 110-130 breaths per minute indicate a dangerous level of stress. At 130 breaths per minute or above, producers should take emergency measures.
It is not just high daytime temperatures that create risks, Bailey adds. Overnight temperatures above 70 F create stress. Fermenting feed in the rumen also generates heat. Cattle can restrict
critical airflow when they bunch up to reduce the amount of skin exposed to biting flies. Producers should also keep humidity in mind when making decisions. Because of Missouri’s high humidity, heat stress can occur when temperatures reach the 80s.
“The thermometer does not have to scream ‘Uncle’ at you before we have a severe heat stress event,” Bailey says. Cattle can adjust to elevated temperatures and humidity, but abrupt shifts in temperature and even seasonal changes can bring on heat stress.
It takes six hours for cattle to cool down after a heat stress heat event, he says. Cattle body temperatures peak two hours after peak daytime temperatures.
Less obvious reasons for heat stress occurring include changes in watering source or location, Bailey says. Reducing heat stress
• Water. Allow 2-3 inches of linear head space for water. Bunk space for water is critical to preventing heat stress. Check water pressure to make sure tanks can keep full. This is especially important if
Commission meeting report
• Commissioners received the financial statement for Madison Township for the year ending Dec. 31, 2023 from Mark Higgins, township trustee.
• Commissioners approved an extension of the run-out for Health EZ. The extension notice
cattle group together.
• Sprinklers. Use sprinklers to gently wet down animals. Avoid cold water shock. Do not mist the air to cool the animal; the mist will not get through the coat to reach the skin.
• Water source. Make sure the cattle are familiar with the type and location of the water source. Provide adequate water and space for cattle to drink.
• Shade. Bailey suggests looking online for shade structures to purchase or build yourself. You also can move animals to natural shade areas. Bailey recommends 20-40 square feet of shade per head. Shade cloth should be at least 8 feet off the ground for sufficient airflow. Orient shade either east-west or north-south. With an east-west orientation, the ground stays cooler but becomes muddy. Northsouth structures let shade move across the ground throughout the day.
• Cattle handling. Don’t work cattle during high temperatures. Work in early morning. Don’t let them stand more than 30 minutes in processing areas. Cattle in confined areas face more stress. Also, cattle eating tall fescue
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was signed.
• Tracy Kilen and Aubrey Wilson from First Interstate Bank met with commissioners to discuss certificate of deposit (CD) options. The current CD is 4.25% and matured on June 24. The current interest earned is $24,801.37.
infected with toxic endophyte are particularly susceptible to heat stress during handling, says MU Extension forage specialist Craig Roberts. If it all possible, avoid handling cattle during periods of high temperature and humidity, Roberts says. For more information
• Eric Bailey shares
tips on managing heat stress in beef cattle in a recording of the May 12 MU Extension Forage and Livestock Town Hall at youtu.be/LFPanhLO_ PM.
• Videos on many forage and livestock topics are available on the MU Extension Integrated Pest Management You-
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Tube channel at youtube. com/c/MUIPM.
• The MU Extension publication “Hot Weather Livestock Stress” (G2099) is available free online at extension.missouri.edu/g2099.
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First Interstate Bank offered a nine-month CD, 4.70%, APY 4.73%. Commissioners voted to continue with a ninemonth CD.
• Presiding Commissioner Jerry Allen left the meeting at 10:19 a.m.
Due to incomplete/incorrect information provided, some of the girls in the back row of this photograph were misidentified in our June 27 edition. The correct list, from left: Shannon Devine Ellie Guilkey, Emily Oswalt, Celia Stiles, Lauren Cunningham, Macey Johnson, Kassidi Alderson and Audrey Kelly.