The Mercer County Sheriff's Office welcomes its newest deputy sheriff, Jordan Boswell (left), to the team. Deputy Boswell is from Unionville, Mo., where she worked as a Unionville police officer and a part-time Green City police officer. She is shown with Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Spencer. Deputy Boswell is married and has three children. She is a 2011 graduate of Milan High School, and a 2019 graduate of the University of Missouri Law Enforcement Training Institute. With the hiring of Deputy Boswell, this brings the Sheriff’s Office to full staff.
The Sheriff's Office has also hired Willy Girdner as parttime office staff/dispatcher. To better accommodate the public, the Sheriff's Office will now be open until 8 p.m. two to three nights per week.
Local Post 7159 to host District VFW meeting
Special to the Post-Telegraph
PRINCETON, Mo. District
One, Department of Missouri, Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting Saturday, July 13 beginning
at 10 a.m. at VFW Post 7159 in Princeton. The Department of Instruction (SOI) will begin at 10, and the regular meeting will follow the SOI.
MERCER COUNTY 4-DAY WEATHER
National Weather Service - Pleasant Hill/Kansas City, Mo.
Time of forecast: 8 a.m., Monday, July 8
Thursday, July 11: Sunny; 85/65
Friday, July 12: Sunny, warm; 89/70
Saturday, July 13: Sunny, hot; 92/73
Sunday, July 14: Sunny, hot; 94
Forecasts reflect daytime
Local entities get GRM grants
Stacy Center recipient of $1,000, Food Pantry $750 Special to the Post-Telegtaph PRINCETON, Mo. GRM Networks awarded a total of $3,750 as part of the company’s Community Improvement Grant program. Organizations receiving funding in the first semiannual distribution for calendar year 2024 are Decatur County Public Health of Leon, Iowa; the Stacy Multipurpose Center of Princeton, Mo.; the Harrison County Council on Aging of Bethany, Mo.; and the Mercer County Food Pantry of Princeton.
Decatur County Public Health was awarded a $1,000 grant to be used to purchase backpacks and school supplies for Deca-
tur County students who need assistance. Decatur County Public Health is partnering with the Leon Police Department and the Decatur County Sheriff’s office to distribute the backpacks and school supplies during their National Night Out event in August.
The Stacy Multipurpose Center received a $1,000 grant. The money will be used to purchase new pool covers which will help maintain the pool’s temperature as well as help keep the pool’s water from evaporating.
The Harrison County Council on Aging received a $1,000 grant to purchase new siding and windows for the senior center in Bethany.
The Mercer County Food Pantry received a $750 grant. The Food Pantry will use their grant to purchase platform truck carts and wagons for curbside deliveries. Applications for the next distribution of grants are being accepted now through November 1. Grant amounts vary, with a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $1,500 awarded to successful applicants. The cooperative’s Board of Directors will review applications and award grant amounts. Applications may be downloaded by visiting grm.net/about-us/grants/. Questions regarding grant applications should be directed to Amy Davison at 888-748-2110 or adavison@corp.grm.net.
Service Representative Donna Lutzen (right) presented a $1,000 check to the Stacy Multipurpose Center represented by Linda Hague, treasurer. The money will be used to purchase new pool covers which will help maintain the pool’s temperature as well as help keep the pool’s water from evaporating.
The Mercer County Food Pantry received a $750 grant. The Food Pantry will use their grant to purchase platform truck carts and wagons for curbside deliveries. GRM Networks customer service representative Lucretia Coon presented the check. From left: FRONT - volunteer Linda Moore, co-president Joann Moore, Coon, and board member Debbie Lankford; BACK - treasurer Danny Shew, volunteer Nancy Delameter, secretary Marsha Hobbs, and board members Marsha Shew and Jimmie Rogers.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION I
Case No. 24AI-DR00012
In Re: Joshua Creed Wolfe
To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an order of the Circuit Court of the County of Mercer, Missouri, Division No. I, Case No. 24AIDR00012 made entered on 06-14-2024, the name of Joshua Creed Wolfe was changed to Joshua Creed Purdy.
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NOTICE - Hunting and trespassing with dog and/or gun, trapping or fishing on land owned or leased by the undersigned is strictly forbidden. You are hereby warned to keep off these properties. Trespassers will be prosecuted.
No tresspassing for any reason on land that we own or lease. John & Linda Baughman. 9-28-23-52tp
No hunting, fishing or trespassing on property owned, leased or rented by Joe and Victoria Ryan. 4-27-23-52tp
Absolutely no hunting or trespassing on Highland Farms land owned and operated by Dixie Berger, Joe Berger & Steve Berger. 5-16-24-52tp
Absolutely NO TRESPASSING, including but not limited to hunting, fishing, hiking, mushroom hunting and drones on land owned and/ or rented by FRJ Family Farms, LLC. 3-23-23-52tp
Absolutely no hunting or trespassing on land owned by Barbara & LeRoy Hider 10-10-23-52tp
NO HUNTING OR TRESPASSING on any land owned by LAKE MARIE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION. 7-28-23-52tp
No hunting or trespassing of any kind without permission on land owned by Diane Houk and Jenny Bomgardner. 9-28-23-52tp
Absolutely NO TRESPASSING, including but not limited to hunting, fishing, hiking, mushroom and drones on land owned and/or rented by KRW5 Trust (Keith or RaeLynn Weaver) 10-5-23-52tb
No hunting or trespassing on any land owned by Bill and Peggy Heck. 5-30-52tb
No hunting, trespassing or fishing on property owned, leased or rented by Shirley or Joe Don Pollard. 4-19-24-52tp
Absolutely no hunting or trespassing on Choate property at any time. 3-28-24-52tp
Absolutely no hunting with guns or dogs, fishing, or trespassing on land owned by Berndt Farm and Berndt Twin Lake Inc 11-10-23-52tp
No hunting or trespassing on Cox family property - Andy and Donna Cox, and Robert and Tina Cox. 12-3-22-104tp
No trespassing on property owned by Shandra Morin 4-11-24-52tp
Newtown man sentenced for drug trafficking
Special to the Post-Telegraph KANSAS CITY, Mo. A Newtown, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court on July 2 for his role in conspiracies to distribute fentanyl in northwest Missouri and to wire the proceeds of drug trafficking to Mexico.
Lucas Ryan Coltrain, 24, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann A. Ketchmark to nine years in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Coltrain to forfeit to the government $10,000, which represents the proceeds he received from drug trafficking.
On Feb. 6, 2024, Coltrain pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl from Oct. 27, 2020, to Jan. 24, 2023, and to participating in a conspiracy
to commit money laundering.
According to court documents, Coltrain distributed at least 5,662 fentanyl pills, pressed into pills that appear to be prescription pharmaceuticals by members of a Mexican cartel. Coltain’s Facebook message records show that he was receiving M30 pills “by the 1000s” and selling them for $40 a pill.
Coltrain admitted knowing that people were dying after taking the M30 pills, which he sold to friends. His sales continued even after the death of an acquaintance on July 17, 2021. Coltrain was hospitalized for a fentanyl overdose in August 2023, after he was released on bond in this case.
Coltrain admitted that
he wired approximately $10,000 to $15,000 to Mexico. Those wire transfers represented the proceeds from the distribution of fentanyl.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Maureen A. Brackett. It was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Grundy County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department;
Another use for your nose
the Trenton, Mo., Police Department; the Northwest Missouri Drug Task Force, the Drug Enforcement Administration; the FBI; the Buchanan County Drug Strike Force; the U.S. Postal Inspection Service; the Mercer County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department; the Grundy County, Mo., Prosecuting Attorney’s Office; and IRS-Criminal Investigation.
You breathe through your nose, you smell with it and your nose helps to filter the air you inhale. But Vinod Kumar Chaudhary has revealed that you can also use it to type with it. In fact, Mr. Chaudhary has earned the Guinness World Record for using his nose to type the alphabet - not once, not twice but for a third time. Last year it took him 27.8 seconds to type the alphabet but later in the year he did it in 26.73 seconds. But recently he broke the record yet again - in 25.66 seconds using only a keyboard and his nose.
OBITUARIES
David Tomes Bethany, Mo.
David Junior Tomes, 92, of Bethany Mo., passed away Wednesday, July 3 2024.
Junior was born August 15, 1931, the son of Jennie Irene (Bain) Tomes and David Frank Tomes in rural Harrison County, Mo.
Junior graduated from Ridgeway High School in May 1949. He served stateside during the Korean conflict in El Paso, Texas, where he met Connie June Henry. They wed April 15, 1954.
They lived in the Cainsville and Ridgeway area. During their union they were blessed with three daughters, Debra Kay Tomes, Sandra Sue (Willis), and Lori Lea (Godfrey). Junior enjoyed coon hunting, attending auctions, and spending time on the farm. He was also a faithful member of Eagleville Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary Tomes; and sisters Barbra Miller and Carolyn Luper.
Survivors in addition to his wife June of 70 years are his daughters Debbie Tomes of St Joseph, Mo., Sue Willis (Raymond), Cainsville, and Lori Godfrey (Russell), St. Charles, Iowa; two sis-
ters; Beverly Stevens and Mildred Morrison; grandchildren; Jamie Watson (Petey), Jason Willis (Beth), Jeana Kampman (Jason), Matthew Godfrey (Abby), Rob Godfrey, Tyler Godfrey, and Chris Godfrey; and 14 great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
David was donated to the Kansas University Medical School.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bohemian Cemetery, Cainsville, in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
Donna Gibson Princeton, Mo.
Donna Jean (Stice) Gibson, 81, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Pearl’s II Eden for Elders in Princeton.
She was born November 22, 1942, at home near LaBelle, Mo., the daughter of Wilber Wayne and Margaret B. (Chambers) Stice.
On June 10, 1972, she married the love of her life Robert Lee Gibson at Princeton United Methodist Church, by the Rev. Manning Miller.
Donna graduated from LaBelle High School in 1960. She graduated with a BS at Northwest Missouri State University in 1970. She earned her master’s degree from Northwest in 1987. Teaching became her career with the Ravanna school and Putnam County schools. Retiring in 2009, she ended her 43-year career dedicated to the youth she
loved dearly.
Donna enjoyed using her lifelong love of life listening to music, reading, and spending time with friends. The skills her parents taught her as a child helped her to be hand-in-hand, sideby-side with Bob on the farm which she loved for 50 years. They traveled to all 50 states, Switzerland, and Finland to visit two families of the 12 exchange students they hosted in their home.
A member of Princeton First Christian Church was a fulfilling joy in her life to prepare for Heaven.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a niece, Melody Rose England.
Survivors include special cousins Nancy Hallford and Doug, Dale, David, Donald and Darren Stice.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10 at Deer Ridge Cemetery, north of LaBelle, under the direction of Roberson
Funeral Home of Princeton.
Memorials may be made to Deer Ridge Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 316 Princeton, MO 64673. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS
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DIVISION II
CIRCUIT COURT
Judge Matt 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, July 2
• State vs. Deven Kyle Price, Osceola, Iowa: Price failed to appear for a hearing for two counts Class D felony forgery. A warrant for his arrest was ordered issued, with bond set at $20,000.
• State vs. Curtis Lee Eastin, Mercer: Eastin appered in custody on a Class B misdemeanor charge of peace disturbance (first offense). He entered a plea of guilty, and was sentenced to 180 days in jail. Execution of sentence was suspended, and he was ordered to pay $107.50 in costs, $300 to the county law enforcement restitution fund and a $10 crime victims compensation judgment. A payment plan was established, with Eastin paying court costs the first month and then paying $150 per month until paid in full. A file review was set for Dec. 17 at 9 a.m. to check payment, community
service hours and other conditions of probation.
• State vs. Charles Walker Johnson, Prole, Iowa: Johnson did not appear on a Class C misdemeanor charge of exceeded posted speed limit by 11-15 mph. He wants to pay but could not because the state’s system was down. At his request, cause continued to July 16 at 9 a.m. to check payment status.
• State vs. Alva Dean Moore, Mercer: Moore appeared on a Class A misdemeanor charge of second-degree harassment, and entered a plea of guilty. Execution of sentence was suspended, and he was ordered to pay $107.50 in costs, $150 to the county law enforcement fund and a $10 crime victims compensation judgment. A payment was established, and Moore is to pay $50 per month starting this month. A file review was set for Dec. 17 at 9 a.m. to check payment.
• State vs. Tiffany Michelle Osburn, Princeton: Osburn appeared in custody via Webex on a Class D felony charge of possession of a controlled substance, and a Class D misdemean-
or charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. She had applied for public defender services, and the application is pending. At her request, cause continued to July 16 at 9 a.m. to check counsel status.
• State vs. Dereck Lee Raines, Princeton: Raines appeared on two Class D felony charges of stealing $750 or more. At his request, cause continued to July 16 at 9 a.m. to check counsel status. He told the court that he had an appointment with an attorney that week.
• State vs. Austin Ray Richardson Blades, Seligman, Ariz.: Blades did not appear for a hearing 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. On the court’s motion, cause continued to July 16 at 9 a.m. to check payment status. He had previously been given until July 16 to pay.
• State vs. Justin Tyler Sharp, Mercer: Sharp appeared for a review hearing for his conviction on two Class A misdemeanor charges of driving while revoked or
suspended (second or third offense). At his request, cause continued to Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. for a review of probation conditions.
• State vs. Bobby D. Whipple, Princeton: Whipple did not appear on an infraction charge of driver or front seat passenger failed to wear a properly adjusted or fastened safety belt. Because the state’s system was down, cause continued to July 16 at 9 a.m. for arraignment and to give Whipple an opportunity to pay his fine.
• State vs. Joseph V. Bellow, Mercer: Bellow appeared for a preliminary hearing on two Class D felony charges of stealing $750 or more. He waived his right to a preliminary hearing, and was bound over for a hearing on July 10 at 9 a.m.
• State vs. Reed Beavers, Princeton: Beavers appeared for a preliminary hearing for Class E felony charges of 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;
Class D felony third-degree assault (special victim); and Class A misdemeanor fourth-degree assault (special victims). He waived his right to a
preliminary hearing, and was bound over for a hearing on July 10 at 9 a.m. Beavers’ bond was continued.
PRESTON COLE/Princeton Post-Telegraph Princeton VFW Post 7159 members Mark Yungebert (left) and Tim Stark carried the flags during the opening ceremony for Princeton’s July 4th celebration last Thursday.
Patrol announces bus inspection results
Special to the Post-Telegraph
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol recently announced the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2024 annual school bus inspection program.
Missouri’s 2024 school bus inspection results are as follows:
• School buses rated as “approved” upon initial inspection - 10,055
• School buses rated as “defective” upon initial inspection - 895
• School buses rated as “out-of-service” upon initial inspection - 410
Buses with identified defective components require repair within 10 days. Buses placed outof-service require correction of the component(s), and reinspection and a return to service by Patrol personnel prior to further usage in transporting passengers.
87.5% (14) approved, 6.3% (1) defective, 6.3% (1) out of service
A total of 262 Missouri school districts earned the Patrol’s Total Fleet Excellence award for 2024. During the 2024-2025 school year, 4,931 buses in these award-winning fleets are eligible to display the Highway Patrol’s Total Fleet Excellence sticker in the lower corner of the first window on the passenger entry side of the bus.
“Through the unified effort of Missouri State Highway Patrol personnel and pupil transportation professionals statewide, the successful inspection of 11,360 school buses occurred in accordance with Missouri revised state statutes,” said Col. Eric Olson, MSHP superintendent. “The Patrol, Missouri schools, and private pupil transportation companies share the common goal of keeping our schoolchildren safe while they travel on school buses.”
School bus inspection results are a matter of public record. Individual school district results for 2024 are available at https://apps.mshp.dps. mo.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/DVSD/MVI/ documents/2024AnnualSchoolBusInspectionResults.pdf.
COMMISSION
MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION
Report taken from minutes of meetings of the Mercer County Commission.
All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.
Monday, July 1
• Commissioner candidates Lance Stiles, Denny Power and Gary Porter were in attendance.
Tony Johnson chief of the Mercer County Fire Protection District and Doug Priest, director of the Mercer County Ambulance District, were also in attendance.
• Minutes of the June 24 meeting were approved.
• Bills were approved and paid.
• Time sheets and the June 30 payroll were approved.
• Sheriff Jeff Spencer met with commissioners and introduced new Deputy Jordan Boswell.
• Johnson and Priest spoke to commissioners about dispatching for 2025. They felt that the use tax should be used for 911 dispatch services. They discussed establishing a 911 board and tax.
• Spencer presented the June motor equipmet expense reports for himself and Deputy Randy Francis. Commissioners received a copy of a bill of costs from Circuit Clerk Tammy Crouse that were sent to the Missouri Department of Corrections to date.
• Commissioners received mileage logs from
Road & Bridge Supervisor Shawn Powell.
• Commissioners received the June funds collected report from Assessor Dana Widner, and the January through June report from County Clerk Judy Hamilton.
• Commissioners and Hamilton signed a certified copy of order authorizing Collector/Treasurer Susan Moore to pay $40.56 to General Revenue for half of the Xerox lease. Money was taken from Recorder’s Special Fund #06.
• Commissioners approved liquor licenses for Randy Shields, dba Randy’s Short Stop Inc., and William E. Heck, dba Crossroads Liquor & Sporting Goods, for original package liquor and Sunday original package liquor. A license for Jacob Pollard, dba Tigres Restaurant, was approved for retail liquor by the drink/resoort and Sunday by the drink.
• Presiding Commissioner Jerry Allen signed Progress Invoice #12 for BRO-B065 (42) Bridge No. 01300281 on Badger Street in the amount of $46,324.50 for contractor Brookfield Box and Bridge LLC.
See Commission, Page 7
Ashcroft visits county offices
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft (center) was in Mercer County on Tuesday, July 2 and met with County Clerk Judy Hamilton (left) and Sheriff Jeff Spencer. Ashcroft has been meeting with local election authorities in advance of the 2024 primary and general elections. Missouri is ranked fourth in the nation in election integrity and that is something to be very proud of.
SUBMITTED PHOTO
CAINSVILLE
MELANIE CHANEY
The 17th annual Cainsvile 4th of July was a huge success! Lots of people, lots of things to do and good food plus fireworks, no way to go wrong! Everyone who helped is greatly, greatly appreciated. Becca Deskins and Tara Robbins are at the top of that list for all they do! I only have baby show winners this week. I will get everything else gathered up for next week’s article.
Baby show winners
0-6 month girls: Lillian Shanley, Princeton, daughter of Mark and Nancy Shanley.
1-year girls: Ember Carr, Ridgeway, daughter of Alisha and Bo Carr.
Little Miss: 1. Mar-
ley Vaughn, Cainsville, daughter of Elizabeth and Mikey Wayman; 2. Amelia Plank, Ridgeway, daughter of Kelly and Ivan Plank.
0-6 month boys: Callum Wagner, Bethany son of Kinlee and Clayton Wagner.
6-12 month boys: 1. Lucas Pottorff, Cainsville, son of Dylan and Takaya Pottorff. 2. Abram Plank, Ridgeway, son of Kelly and Ivan Plank.
1-year boys: Barrett Wayman, Cainsvile, son of Mikey and Elizabeth Wayman.
2-years boys: 1. Adam Plank, Ridgeway, son of Kelly and Ivan Plank; 2. Porter McLain, El Dorado Springs, Mo., son of Grady and Breanna McLain.
Little Mister: 1. Boyd
Chandler, Blythedale son of Bradley and Shelby Chandler; 2. River Cracraft, Eagleville, son of Aaron and Sherea Cracraft.
The News
The 138th Old Settlers Reunion at St. Charles, Iowa will be held July 19-21. It will recognize and be in memory of Jack and Joyce Daniels, who brought much joy and many smiles to the people and the kids of the community during Christmas time by volunteering for so many years as Santa and Mrs. Claus. Joyce is a twin daughter of Henry Tomes and Bina (Booth) Tomes who grew up near Cainsville and married before moving to St.Charles iowa.
Rudy and Jean Finney attended Brian and Gina
Finney’s annual fourth of July picnic Thursday evening, July 4.
Annabel West was crowned Miss Leon, Iowa Rodeo Princess at the rodeo on July 3. She is the daughter of Jill and Luke West, and granddaughter of Barbara and Ken Crawley.
Herman and Melanie Chaney and Isaac, Shyanne, Lakelynn and Lilah Chaney visited Kenny and Barb McLain at their house on Sunday, July 7.
Sympathy to the family and friends of David Junior Thomas, who passed away recently.
The winners for all the events and raffles will be in next week article and I hope to hear from more people about visitors and trips! Have a good week, send me news!
LAND TRANSFERS
Friday, June 28
• Ronald Hinds, trustee, et al to Jeffrey R. Spencer.
Monday, July 1
• Ronnie E. Stamper, trustee, to the Ronnie and Delores Stamper Education Trust.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
All persons listed are Missouri residents unless otherwise listed.
Friday, June 28
• Konner M. Cowin and Trinity Sue Lane, both of Spickard.
Commission From Page 6
• Commissioners held a reading of a petition to vacate Eclipse Place in Harrison Township (17/65/25).
• Gary McFee with Howe Company LLC spoke to commissioers and presented preliminary paperwork for BRO-R065 (002). Allen signed a letter about non-participation in flood plain and application for a Department of the Army permit.
• Crouse spoke to commissioners about locking up the courthouse.
A great day for the car show, other events Saturday during Cainsville’s 4th of July Celebration
A sunny, warm andmost important - dry day brought out a large number of classic vehicles out for the car show Saturday during the Cainsville 4th of July Celebration.
PRESTON COLE
Princeton Post-Telegraph
Come and get your money from Missouri’s Unclaimed Property file
VIVEK MALEK
Special to the Post-Telegraph
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
During June and July, newspapers across Missouri are publishing tens of thousands of names of people for whom the State Treasurer’s Office is holding unclaimed property totaling more than $1 billion. This is not the state’s money - it is Missourians’ money, and I am committed to returning it to its rightful owner.
(Editor’s note: The lists for Mercer County
appeared in the June 20 and June 27 issues of the Post-Telegraph.)
Please scan these lists to see if they include your name, or the names of relatives or friends, including those who may are deceased or who no longer live in Missouri. One in 10 Missourians have unclaimed money, and there are nearly 330,000 unclaimed property accounts, so it is likely you or someone you know is on the list. Even if you don’t find yourself on the
list, please still check our database - the listings in this newspaper are for those with over $50 in unclaimed property. You may have some under that value!
It is fast, free and easy to go online at www. ShowMeMoney.com to find out more information and apply to get your money returned. Just enter your name exactly as it appears in the newspaper list, starting with the last name first.
Since I became State
Treasurer in January 2023, my office has returned more than $80 million to its rightful owners. The average amount returned is nearly $300, so it is worth your while to check the database.
Why does the State of Missouri hold unclaimed property? State law requires financial institutions, insurance companies, governmental agencies and many businesses to turn over unclaimed assets to the State Treasurer’s Office
Intervention deadline set in Evergy West case
Special to the Post-Telegraph
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Evergy Missouri West, Inc. d/b/a Evergy Missouri West (Evergy West) has filed a request with the Missouri Public Service Commission to adjust the fuel adjustment clause (FAC) charge on the bills of its electric customers.
Evergy West made two filings. In its first filing (Case No. ER-20240382), Evergy West proposes to adjust the FAC to reflect fuel and purchased power costs for the sixmonth period of December 2023 through May 2024. The second case is Evergy West’s true-up filing (Case No. EO-20240381).
According to the filings, a residential customer using 1,000 kWh (kilowatt-hours) a month will see the monthly FAC charge decrease
by approximately $7.16 a month. The proposed change would take effect on September 1, 2024. Applications to intervene and participate in these cases must be filed no later than July 15, 2024, with the Secretary of the Missouri Public Service Commission, PO Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0360, or by using the Commission’s Electronic Filing and Information System (EFIS) at www.psc. mo.gov.
Individual citizens wishing to comment should contact either the Office of the Public Counsel (Governor Office Building, 200 Madison Street, Suite 650, PO Box 2230, Jefferson City, Missouri 651022230, telephone (866) 922-2959, email opcservice@opc.mo.gov) or the Public Service Commission Staff (PO Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, telephone 1-800392-4211, email pscinfo@psc.mo.gov). The Of-
fice of the Public Counsel is a separate state agency that represents the general public in matters before the Commission.
Evergy West provides electric service to approximately 340,300 customers in Mercer County and 31 other Missouri counties.
after several years of no activity on accounts. This includes cash from bank accounts, stocks and bonds, utility refunds and the contents of abandoned safe deposit boxes.
The vast majority of unclaimed property is cash or the equivalent, but there are also many items from safety deposit boxes, and these have ranged from valuable jewelry, historical books and documents, even false teeth. There are always surprises.
If these items of actual property go unclaimed from the State Treasurer’s Office for several years, they are subject to public
auction. This year’s Unclaimed Property Auction will be held July 29-30, starting at 9 a.m. each day, with previews starting July 28. The auction location is the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, 2546 North Glenstone Avenue, in Springfield. I want to give Missourians back their unclaimed property, and it takes less than 30 seconds to follow up on the lists in community newspapers and check online at www. ShowMeMoney.com - so please, come get your money!
