PRESTON COLE
Princeton Post-Telegraph
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Mercer County Aug. 6 primary election results
• Power wins 1st District commissioner, but may face challenge in the Nov. 5 general election • Porter victorious in 2nd District commission vote
Mercer County voters “same as” chose two new county commissioners and helped a rural Princeton resident win the 3rd Judicial Circuit presiding judge race, during last Tuesday’s (Aug. 6) primary election.
Denny Power won the Republican nomination for 1st District commissioner, edging Lance Stiles 221-190. Both men ran low-key campaigns. Amy Cool, who ran a more visible campaign (mostly in Facebook messages), finished a distant third with 75 votes.
Gary N. Porter won a three-man race for the Republican nomination for 2nd District commissioner. He received 179 votes, followed by Jerod VanGenderen with 136 votes and Michael Ralston with 114.
None of the few Democrats in Mercer County filed for either position.
Power will have opposition in the Nov. 5 general election. Mercer County Clerk Judy Hamilton told the Post-Telegraph on Thursday morning (Aug. 8) that current 1st District Commissioner Cheston Easter has filed as an independent candidate, and his name will appear on the November ballot.
Easter was appointed to the position following the April 2022 death of then-1st District Commissioner Shane Grooms. Easter was appointed by Gov. Mike Parson as a political independent.
Persons wishing to run as an independent, write-in candidate for a county office in November have a deadline of Oct. 25 to file in Hamilton’s office. Their names will not appear on the ballot. Candidates who lost in last week’s primary are ineligible to run again, however.
Krohn wins in landslide
Mercer County was the first of the
four counties in the 3rd Judicial Circuit to report its votes in the race between two Republican candidates, current 3rd Circuit Judge Steve Hudson of rural Trenton and Mercer County Associate Circuit Judge Matt Krohn of rural Princeton. And, his home county boosted Krohn into a big early lead, giving him 76.1% of the vote - 703-221.
By the time the other three counties in the 3rd Circuit reported their votes, it was clear that Krohn would win by a landslide, and he did, getting 3,912 of the 5,265 votes cast, just over a 75% majority.
Putnam County gave Krohn the most support on a percentage, as he won there 658-159, 80.5%.
Harrison County gave Krohn 79.6% of its votes, with a 1,150-295 margin. Krohn even dominated the race in Grundy County, Hudson’s home county, by getting 69.3% of the votes, 1,441-
Bond set at $50,000 cash after MSHP officer clocked Lexus going 125 mph south of Spickard, ran away from deputy, officers in Princeton PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
An Oklahoma man was arrested and jailed last Monday night (Aug. 5) after a highspeed chase and attempted escape on foot.
Zurrard Re’ale Murray of Broken Arrow, Okla., was being held in the Harrison County Jail in Bethany on $50,000 cash-only bond with special conditions after being charged on seven criminal counts:
• Class E felony resisting arrest, detention or stop by fleeing, creating a substantial risk of serious injury or death to any
person;
• Class A misdemeanor failure to yield to emergency vehicles sounding siren and displaying red and blue lights;
• Class B misdemeanor driving while intoxicated;
• Class B misdemeanor exceeded posted speed limit by 26 mph or more;
• Class C misdemeanor failure to drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width;
• Class D misdemeanor operating vehicle on highway without a valid license (first offense); and
• an infraction charge of driver or front seat passenger failed to wear properly adjusted or fastened safety belt.
A probable cause state-
ment from the Missouri State Highway Patrol said Cpl. B.N. Raney attempted to stop Murray for speeding after he clocked Murray’s 2007 Lexus at 125 mph in a 60-mph zone south of Spickard on U.S. 65. Raney caught up with Murray, who was still driving over 100 mph, south of Route E in Mercer County.
At that time, Raney activated his emergency lights and siren, but Murray failed to yield, with his vehicle crossing the centerline multiple times at speeds over 100 mph, and passed a horse and buggy going north on the shoulder of U.S. 65 as well as other vehicles. Murray continued the chase
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Krohn’s six-year term as presiding judge begins Jan. 1, 2025. Parson or his replacement as governor - Parson is term-limited out of office at the end of the year - will have to appoint someone to fill the final two years of Krohn’s term in Mercer County. That term ends Dec. 31, 2026.
Other county offices
Barring write-in opposition, four Mercer County officeholders were reelected to four-year terms in office effective Jan. 1. All are Republicans.
Assessor Dana Widner received 832 votes. Collector/Treasurer Susan Moore got 863 votes. Public Administrator Kelli Judd earned 815 votes. And, Coroner Doug Priest received 827 votes.
After the resignation of former Sheriff Jose Lopez, Deputy Randy Francis filed
Special to the Post-Telegraph JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. August has arrived and with it the 2024-2025 school year. (Princeton and Mercer start classes Tuesday, Aug. 20; Spickard and Cainsville start classes Wednesday, Aug. 21.) The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to encourage parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their student for school. It’s also important that drivers be prepared for the change in traffic patterns as students begin another year of instruction. In 2023, four people were killed and 403 injured in traffic crashes involving a school bus. In Missouri last year, a total of 877 traffic crashes involved school buses. Troopers hope everyone will review these safety tips:
If you’re walking to school, stay alert! Cross the street at intersections or marked crosswalks and never between parked cars. Make eye contact with drivers when crossing the street to make sure they see you. Use sidewalks when they are available. If it is necessary to walk on the roadway, stay close to the left edge and step off to the left when traffic approaches. Never dash into the street after a friend or to retrieve something. Riding a bicycle to school is a fun way to travel. If you’re riding your bike, be sure to wear a helmet and obey all traffic signs and signals. Ride as near to the right side of the roadway as is
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Special to the Post-Telegraph COLUMBIA, Mo. The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Board of Directors approved an allowance for a 35-second shot clock at its board meeting on June 13. The shot clock can only be used in boys and girls basketball regular season varsity tournaments and shootout-style events involving MSHSAA mem-
ber schools, with prior approval.
“In past years, some schools and coaches have requested the use of a shot clock,” MSHSAA Assistant Executive Director Doug Fessler said. “We are now providing that opportunity, contingent upon compliance with our defined approval process. This also enables tournaments and shootout-style events involving out-
of-state schools, where shot clocks are standard, to utilize them during games.”
The recommendation came from our MSHSAA Basketball Advisory Committee, which is made up of representatives from MSHSAA member schools.
The minimum requirements and approval process are in the Shot Clock Allowance Process
document located on the MSHSAA website (mshsaa.org). Specific information about the use of the shot clock is in the Shot Clock Guidelines for Use document located on the MSHSAA website. Please note: This will not include the MSHSAA basketball postseason, including the 2025 ShowMe Showdown.
Special to the Post-Telegraph SPRINGFIELD, Mo. The long-time radio voice of Missouri State University athletics, Art Hains, has announced that this will be his final year behind the microphone for the Bears.
Starting his 44th season as Missouri State's primary radio announcer, Hains plans to work home games for football, men’s basketball and baseball during the 2024-25 season before closing out his illustrious career on Sept. 13, 2025 when the Bears host SMU at Robert W. Plaster Stadium.
Hains, who is a 1977 graduate of SMU (Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas), says ending his career in the radio booth for Missouri State’s first-ever home game as an FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) program is an opportunity he wouldn't miss for the world.
“My first college broadcast was of an SMU basketball game in 1976,” Hains recalled. “So my last will be an encore game when SMU comes here next year to play the school I have loved since 1977.”
Soon after finishing his degree at SMU, Hains came to Springfield to work as sports director
for radio station KGBX. He also took over the assignment of radio broadcasts for Missouri State football and men's basketball that same year and added MSU (then know nas Southwest Missouri State University) baseball down the road. He left Springfield in 1981 for a job with Dallas station KRLD but returned to MSU in 1985, where he has been the school's sports voice ever since, announcing more than 3,000 Bears events.
Since Sept. 17, 2022, Hains has been battling the effects of West Nile virus which has caused him paralysis, respiratory challenges and at times long odds for survival over the past two years. He has defied those odds and many challenges along the way. He returned as the pregame and postgame host for the Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network in August of 2023 before announcing four home football broadcasts for the Bears last fall in his long-awaited return at MSU.
Last winter, his commitment to resume home men’s basketball broadcast duties was finally realized, leading to a city-wide celebration of Art Hains Day at Great Southern Bank Arena on
Dec. 9, 2023.
However, “The Voice” acknowledges the toll the past two years have taken on him ultimately has led to the announcement of this year’s farewell tour.
“As Ricky Ricardo once famously said ‘The time has come.’ And so it is for my time as Voice of the Bears, a title I have cherished for the last 44 years,” Hains said. “Unfortunately, due to my physical limitations, it's become more difficult to prepare for and describe the games the way I once did. The time comes for everyone, and this being our last year in the MVC (Missouri Valley Conference), I'll just go out with The Valley.”
Hains has hosted sports talk shows on a variety of local radio stations during his years in the Springfield community. He was inducted into the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame in 2003, the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2017, and the Missouri State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2022 before receiving the John Sanders Spirit of The Valley Award in 2023. He also has been the studio host for Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network for the past 15 years.
Hains’ broadcasting career has included hun-
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into Princeton, where he made a U-turn at the north junction of U.S. 65 and U.S. 136 and began going south. At that point, Trooper Acree (first name not available) used his patrol vehicle to push the Lexus off the roadway, and it struck a road sign and became disabled. Murray then exited his car and began running south, but Mercer County Deputy Trever Ratliff tackled him. A struggle ensued, but Ratliff and the two Highway Patrol officers were able to get Murray placed into handcuffs behind his back.
Murray was read his Miranda rights at the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, and consented to perform field sobriety tests, but failed to satisfactorily two of the three tests. Murray then refused to submit to having a blood sample taken.
Murray was jailed in Bethany on a 24-hour hold, where a warrant was served on him. That was after Mercer County Associate Circuit Judge Matt Krohn read the complaint and probable cause statement, and determined a felony offense had been committed.
dreds of memorable Missouri State moments, including all four FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) football playoff appearances, 10 NIT men’s basketball appearances, six men’s basketball NCAA Tournament trips and 12 NCAA Baseball Tournament appearances - with three Super Regionals, a Division II World Series and the 2003 NCAA College World Series in Omaha.
“I would like to thank all the great people with whom I've worked at the university, but most of all the great Bears fans who have been amazing with their support of me and my family,” Hains said proudly. “I have been blessed to still be around for these last two years and blessed to still be on the air. Looking ahead, I'll still be around Missouri State games, cheering from the stands and looking forward to a bright future for the Bears!”
In addition to his plans to continue frequenting campus events, the native of Marshall, Mo., explained that spending time with his wife, Lisa, his children Chris and Kathleen, and two grandchildren will also become top priorities in his life after broadcasting.
The first edition of the Guinness Book of World Records was published 69 years ago, in 1955. Among the records it described were the biggest baby who weighed in at 20 pounds, two ounces and the guy with a 12 foot beard, the longest in the world. It’s come a long way since then. Most recently, Nick Manning sought to best his own record for donning the most pairs of underpants in 30 seconds. He didn’t set a new record, but his audience on the America's Got Talent TV show did when 1,026 spectators donned underwear on their heads.
Titles galore
It’s not every day that the King of England bestows a royal title on a British resident. Earlier this year he conferred the title of Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour on his daughter-in-law, Princess Kate. He also declared his son, Prince William, Kate’s husband, with the title of Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath. Meanwhile, most recently King Charles III traveled to Saint Peter Port, Guernsey to confer the special title of Royal Golden Guernsey Goat on a rare golden goat breed.
PAUL HAMBY
Special to the Post-Telegraph
MAYSVILLE, Mo. How divided are we? Is there a cold civil war going on in America?
Yes, in some respects. There are issues and strategies we disagree on between Left vs. Right.
There is also a lot that we have in common. Most Missouri citizens are good people who want what is best for our state and our next generation.
Approximately 1.1 million Missouri citizens voted in the Aug. 6 primary. That is a lot of people who care.
However there is a small group of people who want to transform our way of life.
The real cold civil war is between ordinary Americans - the working class, the middle class and the retired - versus the elite who try desperately to control us.
The elite are the CEOs of drug companies who create drugs of dependency, not drugs to cure disease, then buy politicians and the FDA to create mandates for their deadly addictive snake oil.
The elite are the central bankers (the Federal Reserve) who quietly increase the money supply while devaluing the dollars in your paycheck. President Andrew Jackson ended the central bank of his time. Jackson said: “the Central Bank was unauthorized by the Constitution, subversive to the rights of States, and dangerous to the liberties of the people.” America needs another Andrew Jackson.
The elite are the men who make weapons of war and buy
politicians to create needless wars to sell their weapons of war. President Eisenhower warned us: “Beware of the military industrial complex.”
The elite are those who imposed mask mandates and mandatory shots of an unproven concoction. They want control at any cost.
The elite are those who control politicians to take more of your income and wealth to grow the government, because they can control the government, and they are having trouble controlling you, the individual.
America is divided, but not broken.
Ronald Reagan in his inaugural address in 1981 said: “From time to time we’ve been tempted to believe that society has become too complex to be managed by self-rule, that government by an elite group is superior to government for, by, and of the people. Well, if no one among us is capable of governing himself, then who among us has the capacity to govern someone else?”
That small group of elites have been in charge since January 1989.
Don’t let the hate in. Don’t fall for the bait of division as the elites try to transform our way of life in Missouri and America.
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Paul Hamby is a free-thinking, conservative farmer and small business owner from northwest Missouri’s DeKalb County.
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THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES
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Either we’re protecting our grandchildren - or we’re not
GARY L. WELTON
Special to the Post-Telegraph GROVE CITY, Pa. We spend our middle adult years protecting our children. Indeed, parenting represents the most expensive and difficult responsibility of our lives. We baby-proof our houses. We warn them about the dangers of living in the 21st century. We educate them to be productive members of society. We seek to protect them from the dangers of drug abuse. We invest our retirement dollars so that we do not become burdens on them.
It is an overwhelming challenge, and perhaps we all have at least a few regrets about certain decisions we made and priorities we chose. Then we run out of energy and are delighted to move beyond the parenting stage to the grandparenting years. Instead of continually putting out substantial dollars for the benefit of our children, we eagerly move into the next role. According to 1978 Nobel Literature prize winner Isaac Bashevis Singer, “Children come with labor pains, but grandchildren are pure profit” (In My Father’s Court). We are finished with our parenting sort of responsibilities - or maybe not. What are our responsibilities to the future and more distant generations?
King Hezekiah of Judah is described by the writer of 2 Chronicles as a good king, in the tradition of King David (29:2). Yet, like King David, he had his human frailties, such as that described in Isaiah 39, when he succumbed to pride and showmanship by display-
ing his kingly wealth to the envoys from the King of Babylon. The prophet Isaiah confronts the king with the prophecy that Judah’s wealth would be looted and carried away to Babylon in the days of his descendants. Hezekiah’s response to this tale of doom was not to lament or to pray in sackcloth and ashes for deliverance, but to state, “‘The word of the Lord that you have spoken is good.’ For he thought, ‘There will be peace and security in my days’” (39:8). Instead of seeking to protect his descendants, he saw the prophecy only in terms of the shortterm personal implications for his own personal peace and affluence. The news was good for the years of Hezekiah’s life, though it predicted extreme loss for his descendants.
Hezekiah was not particularly concerned about protecting his grandchildren. I wonder, are we doing any better?
In the biological discipline of ecology, we are at least taking some steps to protect the earth that our grandchildren will know. At least there are recycling initiatives widely available today, though we hear stories that much of the materials we send for recycling are not actually recycled. We have not yet found a financially sustainable strategy to recycle our materials. We have managed to take only baby steps with reference to our consumption and our waste.
Yet, without a doubt, the most serious way in which we
are not protecting our descendants is with regard to financial irresponsibility. Our national debt is approaching 35 trillion dollars, representing a personal debt of $105,000 for every individual (adult, teen, child, toddler, and newborn) living in America. We are all in serious debt, and we don’t care. We will just pass it on to our descendants. Apparently, we are living in agreement with King Hezekiah. The news is good, because it won’t blow up in my lifetime. It will not be my problem in my days.
There are a few of us who are unwilling to live our lives according to the slogan, “Not in my lifetime.” For example, Native American novelist Robin Wall Kimmerer suggests a different ethic in her novel Braiding Sweetgrass. She writes, “Knowing her grandchildren would inherit the world she left behind, she did not work for flourishing in her time only.” It is personally costly to look beyond this decade, beyond this century, and consider how our extravagant choices will impact our descendants. Will our grandchildren look back at us and think of us as protectors, or will they instead be tempted to cancel our culture? Unlike most of our forefathers, perhaps we deserve to be cancelled.
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. Defendants in criminal cases were represented by counsel unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
• State vs. Dereck Lee Raines, Princeton: Raines appeared for a preliminary hearing on three Class E felony charges of stealing ($750 or more). At his request, cause continued to Sept. 3 at 1:30 p.m. for a preliminary hearing.
Raines also appeared on a Class A misdemeanor charge of stealing. At his request, cause continued to Sept. 3 at 1:30 p.m. for discovery, plea negotiations and a plea or trial setting.
• State vs. Deja K. Collins, Princeton: Collins appeared on charges of Class E felony third degree assault and Class A misdemeanor resisting or interfering with an arrest, detention or stop. At her request, cause continued to Sept. 3 at 9 a.m. for discovery and plea negotiations.
• State vs. Griffin Pete Ellsworth, Princeton: Ellsworth appeared on a Class B misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated. At his request, cause continued to Sept. 3 at 1:30 p.m. for a plea or trial setting.
• State vs. Shane Matthew Fryhoff, Pleasant Hill, Iowa: Fryhoff did not appear for a hearing on a Class C misdemeanor charge of exceeded posted speed limit by 16-19 mph. A warrant for his arrest was ordered issued, with bond set at $250 cash.
• State vs. William Joseph Miller, Newtown: Miller appeared for for arraignment on charges of Class D misdemeanor owner operated motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility (motor vehicle required to be registered; first offense), Class D felony unlawful possession of a firearm, Class B misdemeanor exceeded posted speed limit by 26 mph or more, and an infraction charge of failure to display plates on motor vehicle or trailer. He waived arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty. At his request, cause continued to Sept. 3 at 9 a.m. for a plea or trial setting.
• State vs. Labrina Leah Templeton, Princeton: Templeton did not appear for a payment review hearing involving
her convictions fon Class A misdemeanor charges of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident, and leaving the scene of an accident. On the court’s motion, cause continued to Sept. 3 at 9 a.m. for her to show cause why a report/essay she was ordered to write and submit to the court has not been filed.
• State vs. Christopher Thomas Williams, Princeton: Williams did not appear for a payment review hearing involving his conviction for Class D misdemeanor owner operated a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility (motor vehicle required to be registered; first offense). A warrant for his arrest was ordered issued, with bond set at $332.50 cash.
• Steve Hernandez, Schuyler, Neb.: Hernandez appeared without counsel for arraignment on charges of Class B misdemeanor driving while revoked or suspended (first offense) and Class C misdemeanor exceeded posted speed limit by 11-15 mph. He was accompanied by his interpreter, Sara Gardner. In both cases, he was advised of his right to counsel, was arraigned and entered pleas of guilty.
On the driving while revoked charge, Hernandez was ordered to pay a fine of $205.50 plus $94.50 in court costs. On the speeding charge, he was ordered to pay a fine of $70.50 plus $71.50 in court costs. In each case, the money was taken from the bonds Hernandez posted, with the rest to be refunded to him at the mailing address he was to provide the court by Aug. 9.
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Monday, Aug. 5
• Dena J. Schooler vs. Sonja C. Grooms.
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Thursday, Aug. 8
• Seth A. George and Kelsey Sue Storm, both of Princeton.
Friday, Aug. 2
• Richard Chelson to Greg Pottorff. Tuesday, Aug. 6
• Clifford Shipley to Angel Bagley.
• David P. George to Seth George.
• Brandon K. Matson to Kevin L. Matson.
Thursday, Aug. 8
• Samuel Luke to Samuel Luke.
MELANIE CHANEY
Sydney Deskins, Clark Adler and Bill and Becca Deskins attended the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 10.
Herman and Melanie Chaney attended a car show in St Joseph on Saturday, Aug. 10. After that they went to Mike and Karen Mathews, in St. Joseph to help celebrate Karen’s birthday with a barbecue and pool party.
Friday, Aug. 9 visitors of Herman and Melanie Chaney were Kenneth
and Barbara McLain, Levi, Heidi and Damien Chaney, and Isaac, Shyanne, Lakelynn and Lilah Chaney.
Tara Robbins, Cassie, and Jocelynn Bain attended a bridal shower for Katie Yeaker in Omaha, Neb. She was the former kindergarten teacher here in Cainsville. She is getting married in Omaha in October.
Cainsville R-1 open house is Aug. 20 at 6 p.m.
Corben and Maudy Hutton spent most of the week with their grandparents Amanda and Tim Zerbe before school starts.
Damien Chaney spent the night with Kenneth
and Barbara McLain on Aug. 10.
There will be a barbecue at the home of Jared and Kim Reardon home for the graduating classes of Cainsville R-1 School years of 1987 through 1993. Please let Kim know if you plan to attend. Bring a chair, and a side dish and come visit! Send me news people! Make my job a little easier!
Located in the basement of Princeton Methodist 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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Scott D. Burkeybile, 54, a resident of Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of Mill Grove, Mo., died at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Mr. Burkeybile was born on August 16, 1969, in Trenton, Missouri, the son of Gary D. and Mary F. Coe Burkeybile. He was a 1987 graduate of Princeton R-5 High School in Princeton, Mo. In 1995 he obtained his license in practical nursing from Mercy College of Health Sciences and made a career working in long term care facilities in the Des Moines area. He loved the residents as if they were his own family and was always doing whatever he could to make sure they had the best care possible. From a young age Scott knew he wanted to work with the elderly. At 10 years old he would go around town checking on the elderly citizens of Mill Grove. As soon as he got home from school, he would start making his rounds. If he couldn’t be found at home, his family would always know which houses to check. He influenced many people in their choice to pursue a career in nursing. Even in the last few weeks of his life, he was still encouraging the younger generation to pursue their dreams.
Scott always looked forward to family vacations, which were a yearly tradition. He loved to travel and experience different places, but most of all he loved spending time with his family making new memories.
He is survived by his parents Gary and Mary Burkeybile, Princeton; one sister Erin Coin (Mike Francis), Princeton; niece Kelsie (Garrett) Lowe, Trenton, Mo.; and nephews Hunter Coin, Princeton, and Lane Burkeybile and Sam Burkeybile, Centerville, Iowa. In addition, he is survived by a great niece and great nephews Owen, Emma, and Jett Lowe, Trenton; a special friend Andrew Cleary, Des Moines; four aunts, Kay Dinsmore and Patty McKinney, Princeton, Alice (Larry) Ishmael, Avalon, Mo., and Marsha (Eddie) Smith, Winston, Mo.; and one uncle Leroy (Jessie) Burkeybile, Trenton; along with many cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother Todd
Burkeybile, paternal grandparents Oren and Leona Burkeybile, and maternal grandparents John Coe and Leona and Sam Kemp.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 17, at Spickard Christian Church, Spickard, Mo. Burial of cremains will be in Half Rock Cemetery northeast of Spickard.
Family visitation will be held on Saturday, August 17 from 12:00 p.m. at the church.
Memorials to John Stoddard Cancer Center, Des Moines, Iowa or Half Rock Cemetery may be left with Slater-Neal Funeral Home, Trenton.
Report taken from minutes of meetings of the Mercer County Commission.
All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.
Monday, Aug. 5
• Commissioner candidates Jerod VanGenderen, Denny Power and Gary Porter were in attendance.
• Minutes of the July 29 meeting were approved.
• Bills were approved and paid.
• Time sheets and the July 31 payroll were approved.
• Commissioners received the balance of funds from Collector/ Treasurer Susan Moore,
verified by County Clerk Judy Hamilton. Hamilton also presented the year to date revenue and expense reports.
• Assessor Dana Widner presented fees collected during July.
• Circuit Clerk and Recorder Tammy Crouse presented the July uniform disbursement record, receipt and disbursement report, and list of land transfers.
• Sheriff Jeff Spencer presented the July motor equipment expense reports for himself and Deputies Randy Francis, Trever Ratliff and Jordan Boswell to commissioners.
• Lindley Township held its tax levy hearing with Trustee Mike Covey present and board member Kenneth Meinke by proxy. They approved the maximum levy allowed per the tax rate ceiling on three levies, and the township tax levy was approved. Covey signed the tax levy and submitted it to Hamilton.
• Commissioners received mileage logs dated June 29-Aug. 1 from Road & Bridge Supervisor Shawn Powell.
• Commissioners and Hamilton signed a certified copy of order authorizing Moore to pay the following:
* $40.56 to General Revenue for half of the Xerox lease (money taken from Recorder’s Spe-
cial Fund #06);
* $ 95.04 to GRM Networks for the phone bill in Moore’s office (money taken from Treasurer’s Maintenance Fund #34); and
* $17,094.65 to Norris Quarries for gravel and $5,641.80 to the Mercer County Road & Bridge Department for hauling in Lindley Township (money taken from Lindley Township Fund #43).
• Commissioners held the county tax levy hearing.
The General Revenue levy has a tax rate ceiling of 37.83 cents. Hamilton presented a sales tax rollback worksheet reflecting a rollback of 11.51 cents, and recommended the General Revenue property tax rate by set at 26.32 cents. Commissioners voted to set the tax rate at 26.32 cents.
The Road & Bridge tax rate ceiling is 14.18 cents, and commissioners voted to set the levy at 14.18 cents.
• Gary McFee with Howe Company LLC had commissioners sign a letter authorizing the company to be the engineer for the construction phase and scope of service for Bridge 1870021 (002) on Ebony Street in Harrison Township, and Bridge 07900221 (001) on Bison Street in Marion Township.
• Commissioners went
into closed session for personnel at 9:30 a.m. They came out of the closed session at 9:40, with no action taken.
• Commissioners delivered voting machines to polling locations.
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, Aug. 19: bacon breakfast sandwich, sausage link, hash brown patty, tomato juice, biscuit, banana/ strawberry glaze.
Tuesday, Aug. 20: spaghetti with meat sauce; side salad, green beans, bread, pineapple salad.
Wednesday, Aug. 21: swiss steak with peppers and onions, butter beans, dinner roll, strawberry applesauce, magic cookie bar.
Thursday, Aug. 22: ribbi-q, brussel sprouts, cheesy potatoes, bun,
diced peaches. Friday, Aug. 23: pit ham, sweet potatoes, corn, dinner roll, assorted fruit, cherry cobbler, ice cream.
Special to the Post-Telegraph JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites the public to take part in a public opinion survey regarding safety and security, officers' attitudes and competency, overall agency performance, and concerns regarding crime and social issues.
The 2024 Public Opinion Survey is open now and runs to the end of the month. Members of the public will find the survey on the Highway Patrol’s website at https:// statepatrol.dps.mo.gov/. Click on the “Complete the 2024 Public Opinion Survey” on the Highway Patrol’s home page to initiate the survey, or you can visit the survey link directly via https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/ RC97ZBZ from any computer or mobile device.
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All menus subject to change. PRINCETON
Breakfast is available to all students. It is served with a choice of 1% white milk or skim chocolate milk. Cereal is available as an option every day except where noted. Fruit and juice are available every day. Nutri-grain bars are available on select days. Monday, Aug. 19: no school.
Tuesday, Aug. 20: pancakes, sausage patty.
Wednesday, Aug. 21: breakfast pi.
Thursday, Aug. 22: bacon and cheese EggStravaganza with toast.
Friday, Aug. 23: biscuits, sausage gravy.
Lunch is served with the choice of 1% fat-free white milk or fat-free chocolate milk. Students in grades K-5 have the choice of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or the menu entree. Students in grades 6-12 have the option of a chef salad or the entree every day unless noted. All bakery items are whole wheat or whole grain. Fruit is served with lunch.
Monday, Aug. 19: no school.
Tuesday, Aug. 20: pepperoni pizza, buttered corn, cottage cheese.
Wednesday, Aug. 21: chicken nachos or burrito, Spanish rice, beans.
Thursday, Aug. 22: chicken fried steak or oven fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, roll. Friday, Aug. 23: crispito or chicken strips, chips, celert sticks with peanut butter, dessert.
MERCER
Breakfast is served with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Cereal is an optional entree.
Mondays: egg entree. Tuesdays: cereal, toast. Wednesdays: breakfast roll. Thursdays: sausage, pancakes. Fridays: biscuits, gravy.
Lunch is served with milk. A salad bar and fruits and vegetables are available every day, except where noted. Students in grades PK-6 will have the choice of option A or a chef salad. Students in grades 7-12 will have the choice of either option or a chef salad.
Monday, Aug. 19: no school.
Tuesday, Aug. 20: a) fish sandwich; b) chicken sandwich; macaroni and cheese.
Wednesday, Aug. 21: a) sloppy joe; b) deli sandwich; chips. Thursday, Aug. 22: a) chicken nuggets; b) spaghetti, breadsticks; corn.
Friday, Aug. 23: a) popcorn shrimp; b) chicken quesadilla; fries. CAINSVILLE Breakfast is served with fruit, juice, and milk.
Mondays: breakfast burrito, cereal, toast. Tuesdays: french toast with syrup and peanut butter, turkey sausage. Wednesdays: cereal, toast, hash brown patty, scrambled eggs. Thursdays: pancake, turkey sausage. Fridays: biscuits, gravy.
Lunch is served with milk. Fruits and vegetables are available every day, and students are required to have at least one cup of either on their tray.
Monday, Aug. 19: no school.
Tuesday, Aug. 20: no school.
Wednesday, Aug. 21: taco salad. Thursday, Aug. 22: chicken nuggets, corn. Friday, Aug. 23: hot ham and cheese, chips.
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safe and use the proper hand signals when you plan to change directions, slow, or stop. Never carry passengers. Keep both hands on the handlebars except when signaling. Also, it’s important to maintain your bicycle in good condition. If you ride a school bus, check the weather and dress accordingly. Wait in line for the bus on the shoulder or sidewalk. Use the handrail when getting on or off the bus. Never try to retrieve items that fall under the bus, alert your bus driver. Walk at least 10 feet in front of the bus when crossing the street. Sit quietly on the bus and keep the aisle clear. If anything goes
wrong, stay calm and follow the instructions of the bus driver.
Most traffic crashes involving young drivers (under the age of 21) occur between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., when school typically lets out. Many of these drivers are young and inexperienced. Parents: It is important to encourage those young drivers to remember driving is a full-time job. Using a cell phone, texting, or adjusting the radio can be the distraction that leads to a traffic crash. It's also against the law.
Parents
Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about riding a bus, walking, or driving to school in a safe manner. If they ride a bike, please make sure they wear a helmet and follow traffic laws.
Please talk to your children about the Courage2ReportMO program, which provides a safe and confidential way to report any concerns regarding their safety or the safety of others. These concerns may include: assault, bullying/repeated
turned on each tip report, notifying the Missouri State Highway Patrol of the outcome. For more information about C2R Missouri awareness and education resources, call the C2R Missouri Administrative Office at 866362-6422. Motorists
Always be vigilant, but especially near school zones, playgrounds, bicycle paths, and crosswalks when schools are in session. Expect pedestrian and bicycle traffic to increase near schools on days when the weather is good. When schools are in session, drivers should expect a change in traffic patterns - school buses, parents taking their children to school, and many young drivers will join other motorists on the
road and affect the morning and afternoon commute. Whatever route you drive, expect this additional traffic and prepare by allowing extra time to reach your destination. Missouri law states that on a two-lane road, if a school bus is stopped and displaying warning signals while loading or unloading children, drivers must stop when meeting and following the bus. However, it is only necessary to stop on a four-lane highway when following the bus. Drivers, when you see a stopped school bus, stay alert and follow the law. Children may not be aware of traffic and dart unexpectedly into the roadway. Remember: Put your cell phone down. Missouri is now a handsfree state.
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harassment, cyber bullying, fighting, guns, homicide, human trafficking, knife, planned school attack, imminent school shooting, school shooting threat, sexual offense, suicide-other person (3rd party), or a terrorism threat (extremism). Those reporting their concerns may remain anonymous.
C2R provides a “sooner is safer” tool to report real time concerns 24 hours a day. There are several ways concerned persons may submit a C2R report: • through an Apple or Google Play Courage2Report mobile app, • by making an online report via http://www. mshp.dps.missouri.gov/ MSHPWeb/Courage2ReportMO/index.html,
• by speaking confidentially to a trained professional at 866-748-7047, or
• text “C2R” to 738477. C2R Missouri calls and tips (web, text, and mobile app) are answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by trained communications professionals. C2R Missouri requests a disposition report be re-
HAMILTON, Mo. The Hannibal Piecemakers Quilt Guild exhibit at the Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton has been extended for another month.
“The Hannibal quilts have been one of our most popular exhibits this summer,” said museum curator Dakota Redford. “With our popular annual Airing of the Quilts event happening August 16 and 17, we wanted to share the beautiful Hannibal Piecemakers quilts with an even wider audience.”
The Missouri Quilt Museum’s annual Airing of the Quilts is the largest Airing event in the Midwest with over 800 quilts on display throughout the community. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.missouriquiltmuseum.com or at the museum. The Missouri Quilt Museum is located at 300 East Bird Street in Hamilton.
RUSSELL GLOOR
Special to the Post-Telegraph
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Dear Rusty: I’ve been told that members of Congress do not have Social Security deducted from their pay. Additionally, that their retirement dollars come from the Social Security Administration purse even if they only serve as a member of Congress for a short number of terms. Also, if this is true, are there other individuals that enjoy these advantages? Thank you in advance for your service as a Social Security advisor. Signed:
Concerned Senior
Dear Concerned Se-
nior: I’m afraid this is one of those “urban legend” kind of rumors that just seems to keep popping up, especially when the issues surrounding Social Security’s financial problems come up. In addition to being untrue, it often is used to display the public’s animosity to-
ward elected officials and the feeling that Congress - and other elected officials - are above the fray, so to speak, and therefore not affected by the implications of Social Security’s looming insolvency problem.
Here’s the reality. Since January 1, 1984, all members of Congress, the president and vice president, federal judges, and most political appointees, are covered under the Social Security program. The rumor that these elected officials do not pay Social Security tax most likely is attributable to the fact that from 1920 to 1983, they were participants in the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), the federal retirement plan federal workers used even before the Social Security Act was passed. CSRS provided a pension for federal employees, so
they were exempted from contributing to or collecting from the new Social Security program.
In 1987, then, the federal government officially changed over to FERS - the Federal Employee Retirement System - and all employes hired from that point forward are now covered under FERS. There are multiple parts to FERS, and one of them is mandatory FICA contributions. So, all federal employees - including members of Congress - are subject to the 6.2% FICA tax, are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits, and are governed by the multitude of rules and regulations associated with Social Security. But other than standard SS benefits which they may normally be entitled, no Social Security funds are used to supplement Congressional retirement.
In other words, the rumor that Congress didn’t
pay into Social Security was actually true prior to 1984, but today it is a misstatement of fact. And the federal employee retirement plans (both the prior CSRS plan and the current FERS plan) are totally independent of Social Security and do not negatively affect program solvency.
This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC (Association of Mature American Citizens) Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit amacfoundation.org/programs/social-security-advisory or send an email to ssadvisor@amacfoundation. org. Russell Gloor is the AMAC Foundation’s national Social Security advisor.
Sadie
was the winner of a drawing for a new bicycle during the Mercer County Health Department’s bike rodeo, which was held during the Mercer County Fair in mid-July.
He did it
Imagine how hard it can be to tow a not-so-light airplane by yourself. Think about how much more difficult it can be to tow three aircraft at once. Not only did Matteo Pavone tow three planes on one line down a runway at Asti, Italy, he did it walking on his hands despite the fact that he has a bad back and his doctors told him that he couldn’t and shouldn’t do it. He did it and it earned him a Guinness World Record.
TISHA HOLDEN
Special to the Post-Telegraph
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
Missouri State Parks is now accepting nominations for three different advisory board representatives: a pedestrian-use trail representative, a mountain bike trail user representative and an equestrian trail user representative. These representatives will serve a three-year term starting Nov. 1 and running through Nov. 30, 2027.
Members must be Missouri residents and must participate in the user group they represent.
Roles of the Missouri Trails Advisory Board include:
• Reviewing, scoring and ranking applications and making recommendations to the grants management section for funding.
• Annually reviewing the recreational trail project application and open selection process.
• Developing project eligibility criteria including sponsor eligibility (what type of projects the state should consider for funding).
More information is available at mostateparks.com/page/61887/ missouri-trails-advisory-board-members. To nominate an individual for the Missouri Trails Advisory Board, please
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $50,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the village of Blythedale, in Harrison County, to evaluate potential improvements to its wastewater system.
The grant offers funding to qualified communities to help cover engineering costs of evaluating potential wastewater system improvements. Blythedale will use the grant to identify improvements needed to continue reliable service to the area, meet permit requirements and reduce stormwater infiltration into sewer collection pipes. The facility plan should be complete in December 2025.
“Water and wastewater systems are essential infrastructure that support a community’s health and economic vitality,” said Dru Buntin, director of the Department of Natural Resources. “Through this grant, Blythedale has an opportunity to assess its wastewater treatment system to identify improvements that are needed to meet current needs and allow for future growth and development.”
submit the following information:
• Nomination form found on the Missouri State Parks’ website at: mostateparks.com/ sites/mostateparks/files/ MTAB%20Nomination%20Form.pdf.
• Resume and/or other background information for the nominee.
• Two letters of recommendation.
Please submit the information electronically to mpsgrants@dnr.mo.gov. Electronic submission is preferred. Nominations can be mailed to Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, Grants Management Section, c/o RTP Planner, PO Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 651020176.
Please submit nom-
ination form, resume, and letters of recommendation to Missouri State Parks by Sept. 1.
For more information, contact the grants management section within Missouri State Parks at
573-751-7958, 573-7510848 or mspgrants@dnr. mo.gov.
LINDA GEIST
University of MO Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. Pest control is an important part of establishing an attractive garden. Insects, diseases and weeds are formidable foes, but the damage they inflict often pales compared to the destruction perpetrated by some of our four-legged “friends,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
“It is extremely frustrating to put time, effort and money into establishing an attractive garden only to have it decimated by deer, groundhogs and squirrels,” said Trinklein.
“Hunger is a tremendous incitement,” he said.
“When food in the wild is sparse, wildlife will feed on garden plants. Additionally, once wildlife become used to feeding in the garden, it becomes difficult to prevent future depredation. Early intervention is important.”
Use IPM strategies for control
Trinklein suggests controlling wildlife damage with integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Start with planting resistant species. Wildlife usually avoid plants that have pubescent or hispid
leaves, pungent aromas or bitter tastes.
Here is a partial listing of popular ornamental plants that deer tend to avoid because of leaf texture, odor or taste: ageratum, asclepius, barronwort, bergenia, bleeding heart, canna, cleome, coral bells, columbine, daffodil, dahlia, gaillardia, geranium, hardy ferns, herbs, heliotrope, hyacinth, Japanese anemone, Japanese spurge, lamb’s ear, marigold, morning glory, nasturtium, nicotiana, ornamental onion, pansy, petunia, phlox, plumbago, salvia, Shasta daisy, Siberian squill, snapdragon, spotted deadnettle, statice, sunflower, sweet alyssum, sweet William, tickseed, verbena, vinca, yarrow and yucca.
Repel animals with noise
Devices or techniques that frighten wildlife can be effective deterrents when used properly. Examples include propane “scare cannons” and pyrotechnic devices such as noise bombs, screamer shells and firecrackers. The results of their use are not permanent, and effectiveness depends on frequency of use as well as the ability of wildlife
to become acclimated to the noise, Trinklein said. Consider variables such as timing and diversity of noise. For example, once in place, nuisance animals such as birds are less likely to respond to noise. Also, a variety of noises is more effective than a single noise used repeatedly.
Visual devices
Visual devices that frighten animals such as scarecrows, predatory bird figures, tin foil, pie plates and mirrors can be helpful. As with noise, these become less effective when animals become used to them. Relocate devices on a regular basis for best results, said Trinklein.
Chemical repellents
Chemical wildlife repellents usually are classified as gustatory (taste) or olfactory (odor). These repellents most often are sprayed (brushed) on vegetation and may contain a sticker of some sort to make them more rain-fast. Effectiveness depends on a number of factors, including motivation of the animal, habituation, concentration of the repellent, palatability of the plant being protected, rainfall and number of applications. “Suffice
JODONN CHANEY
Special to the Post-Telegraph
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, in his capacity as the chief election authority for Missouri, gave praise to those individuals working in over 2,200 polling locations across the state.
“I want to start by thanking our local election authorities and the thousands of poll workers who showed up and made it possible for the people of Missouri to vote,” Ashcroft said in an Aug. 7 release. “And I want to thank those who made their voices heard.”
Of the roughly 4.3 million registered Missouri voters, totals show only about 25% cast a ballot.
Unofficial 2024 primary election results can be viewed at enr.sos.mo.gov.
The secretary of state’s office will certify results not later than Aug. 27.
“Elections are the bedrock of our republic and Missouri continues to be a national leader in election integrity. We have safe, accurate, accessible elections with timely results. That’s not something every state can boast,” said Ashcroft. “Voting is not only a right, but also a responsibility
to say, the hungrier an animal is the less likely it will be deterred by a chemical repellent,” Trinklein said.
Homemade repellents
Trinklein suggests an easy homemade repellent that consists of a mixture of 20% whole eggs and 80% water by volume. “It reportedly is quite effective against deer,” he said. This mixture tends to withstand weather but should be reapplied monthly. Several newer wildlife repellents contain capsaicin, the chemical that imparts the “fire” to hot peppers.
When choosing chemical repellents, consider factors such as human (or pet) safety, toxicity to plants and expense. Fences are most effective
cages of wire or netting over individual plants to deter wildlife can reduce expense but detracts from the aesthetic value of a garden.
“Electric fences represent somewhat of a compromise between initial expense and effectiveness in wildlife control,” Trinklein said. The number and spacing of fence wires depends on the species of wildlife to be controlled. For small animals such as rabbits, electrified wires located 2 and 4 inches above the soil sur-
face should be sufficient. For deer, a series of three wires located 18, 36 and 54 inches aboveground has proven to be effective, according to Trinklein. Baiting the fence by hanging strips of aluminum foal coated with peanut butter on the wires will help “educate” deer on the nature of electric fences and keep them from charging through on first encounter. In all cases, electric fences should be clearly labeled for safety purposes and monitored daily.
and I’m proud of the accomplishments we have made to secure Missouri elections; like requiring a photo ID.”
The deadline to register for the November 2024 general election is Wednesday, Oct. 9. Contact your local election authority or visit GoVoteMissouri.com.
Fencing, netting, cages and other methods that exclude wildlife from garden plants can be very effective in controlling damage, but they can be expensive. Using 36-inch chicken wire buried 6 inches in the soil is effective in controlling small animals such as rabbits or squirrels. A fence 8 feet high is considered to be an effective barrier for deer and wildlife other than birds. Woven wire (chain link) fences are most effective; synthetic netting (mesh) can be used but represents less of a physical barrier to highly motivated animals. Placing small
HARKER
JULIE
University of MO Extension
ROCK PORT, Mo. A sixyear study at the University of Missouri’s Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center in northwestern Missouri looked at the impact of poultry litter on soybean crops.
“Poultry litter is increasingly being applied to row crops in northwest Missouri,” said MU Extension agronomy specialist Wayne Flanary, who conducted the research. “Manures such as litter are valuable because they add organic matter and nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium nutrients.”
Ten tons of poultry litter was applied to each plot in the spring of 2018. The site had topsoil removed in places that needed to be leveled out. The chicken litter was lightly incorporated with a disk because the site was sloped. There were four replications of litter and the control check plots that were
Six-year yields for plots treated with chicken litter and untreated plots.
untreated. In the spring of 2023, phosphorus fertilizer was applied across all plots.
An analysis of the poultry litter showed it contained 60 pounds of nitrogen, 50 pounds of phosphate and 27 pounds of potash per ton. In 2023, yields tended to be higher in the treat-
ed plots, but there was no statistically significant difference. The site has a lot of variability because scalping of topsoil was not removed to an equal depth, Flanary said.
The results were divided into little to no topsoil removal and severely scalped. Yields were 55.5 bushels per acre on the
litter site 51.6 bushels per acre on the litter scalped site. The untreated sites had yields of 49.1 and 35.3 bushels per acre.
“Manure is a good management strategy to increase crop yields, especially in eroded soils and terrace channel cuts,” Flanary said.
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MARYVILLE, Mo. Northwest Missouri State University’s Tourin’ Bearcats, a travel program for alumni and friends, is now accepting reservations for its next tour to experience, “Alpine Lakes & Scenic Trains.”
The excursion, which is scheduled for June 1-11, 2025, will feature Switzerland and Northern Italy, giving travelers an opportunity to explore Zurich, Zermatt, St. Moritz and Lucerne. The adventure will include a scenic rail trip through the Bernina Pass and a cruise on Lake Maggiore. Travelers also will explore the Borromeo Palace and Mount Pilatus.
Most recently, Tourin’ Bearcats sponsored a visit to Spain, May 24 through June 4, that provided Northwest alumni and friends - ranging in age from 10 to 80 - with the opportunity to explore the cities of Madrid, Toledo, Córdoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona. The touring group also enjoyed Prado Museum, La Mezquita, Alham-
Dragonfly-mania
bra, La Sagrada Familia, a Flamenco show and a Paella experience.
“The Tourin’ Bearcats program provides an opportunity to travel with University alumni and their friends,” Northwest Director of Alumni Relations Duane Havard said. “Each year we look for locations that are of interest to our travelers through surveys, and I truly enjoy hearing the stories and connections that our travelers make to their years as Northwest students and on these trips.”
Prices for the “Alpine Lakes & Scenic Trains” tour begin at $5,999 per person, and a $698 deposit is due at the time of reservation. The reservation deadline is Nov. 25, and the final payment is due March 3, 2025. The trip includes transportation to and from Maryville to Kansas City International Airport, round-trip airfare, and meals consisting of nine breakfasts, one lunch and four dinners.
Rates are based on double occupancy and
departure from Kansas City International Airport and include taxes, fees and hotel transfers. Cancellation waiver and insurance are available for purchase. All rates are per person and subject to change.
Tourin’ Bearcats programs, which are sponsored by the Northwest Alumni Association, are available to the public. Reservations are limited.
For more information, including a look at previous Tourin’ Bearcats experiences, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/ alumni/travel/ or con-
tact the Office of University Advancement at 660.562.1248 or alumni@nwmissouri.edu.
Sand fleas, sand flies and horse flies can disturb your day on the beach. In August and September, it’s not unusual to encounter dragonflies, as well. Despite their names, dragonflies are harmless. But they can ruin a day at the beach when they gather en masse like they did recently on Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, Rhode Island, where hundreds of thousands of them gathered in swarms all at once. It was like a scene from a horror movie, according to one reporter.
for the election but withdrew the filing after the Mercer County Commission appointed Jeff Spencer as sheriff. No election was held last week, and it isn’t known how the vacancy will be filled for that four-year term which begins Jan. 1.
Other races
(* - Overall winner; listed in ballot order)
U.S. Senate: Republican - Josh Hawley, 818. Democrat - Karla May 7, December Harmon 4, *Lucas Kunce 31, Mita Biswas 0.
Governor: Republican - Darrell McClanahan III 13, Jeremy Gundel 6, Bill Eigel 358, Robert Olson 4, Jay Ashcroft 145, *Mike Kehoe 323, Chris Wright 14, Darren Grant 5, Amber Thomsen 13. Democrat - Eric Morrison 6, *Crystal Quade 15, Sheryl Gladney 0, Hollis Laster 1, Mike Hamra 21.
Lt. Governor: Republican - Holly Rehder 178, *Dave Wasingwer 225, Lincoln Hough 228, Paul Berry III 11, Tim Baker 91, Matthew Porter 76. Democrat - *Richard Brown 30, Anastasia Syes 12.
Secretary of State: Republican - Valentina Gomez 54, Shane Schoeller 79, *Denny Hoskins 366, Adam Schwadron 20, Jamie Corley 52, Dean Plocher 53, Mary Elizabeth Coleman 73, Mike Carter 110. Democrat - Monique Williams 6, *Barbara Phifer 12, Haley Jacobson 20.
State Treasurer: Republican - Cody Smith 120, Andrew Koenig 171, Lori Rook 196, *Vivek Malek 291, Tina Goodrick 34, Karan Pujji 8. Democrat*Mark Osmack 42 (only candidate on ballot).
Attorney General: Republican - Will Scharf 323, *Andrew Bailey 501. Democrat - *Elad Gross 41 (only candidate on ballot).
U.S. House, 6th District: Republican - Freddie Griffin Jr. 108, Brandon Kleinmeyer 49, *Sam Graves 686, Weldon Woodward 14. Democrat - Rich Gold 11, *Pam May 30.
(Note: There were Libertarian Party candidates in all these races, but none of them received votes in Mercer County.)
Amendment 1: Yes 369, *No 558.
Amendment 4: *Yes 408, No 518. Election
LINDA GEIST
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ALBANY, Mo. A free Sept. 4 event at one of University of Missouri Extension’s education centers offers families an opportunity to learn critical lifesaving skills.
“Farm families will have many interesting and exciting opportunities to learn skills that could save lives on the farm during the MU Hundley-Whaley Extension and Education Center’s 47th annual Farm, Field and Family Day,” says Jennifer Miller, director of the center.
Ongoing workshops and exhibits from 4-8 p.m. will offer ways to safeguard farm families.
Charles Ellis, MU Extension agricultural engineer, will talk about ways to improve preharvest safety. Licensed drivers also can learn how to back up a gooseneck trailer safely.
MU Health Care’s Mobile Clinical Simulator will be on hand during
the field day, says Miller. The unit, which contains simulation equipment and facilities for medical training, is part of MU Extension’s Community Health Engagement and Outreach program.
Four computerized patient mannequins and virtual reality devices are on board the 30-foot vehicle.
Trained MU Health Care staff will help attendees interact with these mannequins to learn how to perform hands-only CPR training.
Attendees will also learn how to save someone from choking using the Heimlich maneuver and how to control bleeding. Participants can work with infant, toddler and adult mannequins.
You can take a four-minute virtual tour of the unit at https://youtu.be/kjb-AC4KOWg.
The training comes right before harvest, the most dangerous time on the farm, says Karen Funkenbusch, MU Ex-
tension safety and health specialist. “Farm safety involves the entire family and community, so I hope people take advantage of this exciting educational opportunity to learn lifesaving skills during Hundley-Whaley’s field day,” she says.
Each year, more people die while farming than while serving as police officers, firefighters or other emergency responders, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rate of death for the agriculture industry is seven times higher than the national average for other workers.
For more information about the event, go to https://Mizzou.usHWFFF24.
The 375-acre MU Hundley-Whaley Extension and Education Center is in Gentry County at 1109 S. Birch St., Albany. Learn more at https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/hundley-whaley.
MADELINE SIEREN
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Aug. 7 announced that the State Tax Commission issued an order rolling back Jackson County’s unlawful 2023 property assessments. The State Tax Commission was able to do so after obtaining information through discovery in Bailey’s lawsuit against Jackson County for illegally taxing Jackson County property owners.
“After obtaining valuable information through discovery in my lawsuit against Jackson County, the State Tax Commission has issued an order rolling back Jackson County’s illegal property tax assessments,” said Bailey. “This is a huge win for every property owner in Missouri, but especially in Jackson County. The
Missouri Constitution expressly prohibits a county from illegally taxing its residents, which is why we fought so hard to obtain justice for Jackson County property owners. I will always fight for Missourians who are being over-taxed, especially in the Biden-Harris economy where everyone’s wallet is stretched thin.”
The order requires rollback of the 2023 assessments to current levels or a 15% increase from the “last” assessment, whichever is less. In most cases, this means rollback to the 2021 assessment level plus 15%. In a small percentage of cases, it means rollback to the 2022 assessment level (to capture new construction) plus 15%.
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Bailey filed suit alongside the State Tax Commission against Jackson County for its failure to follow the law in assessing and levying taxes. The lawsuit alleges Jackson County caused significant economic harm to residents when it dramatically and illegally increased property owner’s assessments which resulted in undue taxes.
Bailey’s lawsuit asserts that county officials violated state law when they failed to give timely and proper notice of assessments, failed to perform the required physical inspections of certain property, and handled appeals of their property assessments in an illegal and dysfunctional manner.
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Four computerized patient mannequins and virtual reality devices are on board the 30-foot MU Health Care Mobile Clinical Simulator vehicle, which will be among the many things to do at the Hundley-Whaley Farm, Field and Family Day on Sept. 4.
University of MO Extension STOCKTON, Mo. “As hay season continues, I see a lot of large round hay bales being stored outside,” says University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist Patrick Davis. If hay is not stored properly outside, farmers can see significant dry matter and quality losses. Factors that contribute to these losses include:
• Hay moisture at baling time.
• Amount of weather during the storage period.
• Soil drainage where bales are stored.
• Space between the bales.
• Type of hay (grass or grass-legume).
• Skill of the operator making the bales.
Davis discusses proper outside round bale storage techniques to minimize losses: “When baling hay, make sure to develop a
tight, dense bale at the correct moisture,” says Davis. Large round bales should be baled at less than 18% moisture. Baling at a higher moisture content can lead to ex-
See Proper outdoor hay storage, Page 12
JULIE HARKER
University of MO Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. Have you always wanted a horse but don’t know where to start? An updated University of Missouri Extension publication offers guidance.
“Buying a Horse” is available for free download at https://extension. missouri.edu/g2835.
“Purchasing a horse should be well planned and carefully thought out,” said Shawn Deering, MU Extension livestock specialist. For most people, a horse is a significant investment and should not be rushed.
The cost of horse ownership does not stop when the animal is purchased. It is important to plan for daily nutritional needs, facilities, veterinary expenses, farrier services, tack and riding equipment, transporting equipment and the time commitment that horse ownership requires, Deering said. The publication has a worksheet for de-
termining how much you can plan to spend on a horse once purchased.
Exercising patience, defining your selection criteria and avoiding high-pressure or impulsive buying situations will result in more positive results and set you up for an enjoyable horse owning experience, he said.
“The best way to buy a horse is to locate an honest seller,” said MU Extension livestock specialist Brenda Schreck. There are multiple places to get a horse: through breeders, private sales, dealers or traders and auctions. Many breed associations will make referrals, and visiting with other horse owners and veterinarians in your area is a good idea. Only purchase a horse once it has passed a vet’s examination.
A second set of trained eyes can be invaluable when examining a potential purchase, Schreck said. If possible, take the horse on a trial basis
cessive heating, which reduces hay quality and is a potential fire hazard. Furthermore, bales should be baled tight with high density to reduce sag during outside storage. Sagging increases spoilage and bale losses. Overall, baling bales at the correct density and moisture level should reduce losses and promote optimum hay feeding efficiency.
“Select a well-drained area when storing bales outside,” says Davis. Furthermore, hay should be stored in open sunlight away from trees and other shaded areas. If possible, store bales on gravel, wood pallets, wood poles or other materials to reduce ground contact. This allows the hay to remain
to see if it is going to be a good fit. A horse that works well for someone else may not necessarily work well for you.
Other considerations include facilities for the horse, what age of horse to purchase, how the horse will be used and who will use it.
It’s also important to observe the horse’s temperament yourself.
“No horse is perfect but the horse you select should not have faults that are dangerous to itself or to you,” said MU Extension livestock specialist Elizabeth Picking. “It should be sound and willing enough to perform the functions you require. Horse ownership should be a fun, family-oriented activity, and it all starts with buying the right horse.”
“Buying a Horse” includes links to other MU Extension resources on buying and owning horses.
From Page 11 as dry as possible, cutting down on spoilage and losses.
“Proper bale placement outside also cuts down on storage losses,” says Davis. When placing large round bales in rows, they should be in size and pushed together end to end as tightly as possible. Bale rows should be in the direction of the prevailing wind and a minimum of 3 feet apart. These tips allow for proper wind circulation during storage, which helps reduce spoilage and hay losses.
“Hay is a major feed resource for cattle operations,” says Davis. Storage that reduces losses will promote optimum hay feeding efficiency, leading to optimum cattle
operation profitability.
For more information on reducing hay storage losses, look at MU Extension guide “Making and Storing Quality Hay” at https://extension. missouri.edu/g4575, and visit with your local MU Extension livestock and agronomy field specialist.
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Special to the Post-Telegraph DES MOINES, Iowa The Iowa State Fair has once again proven why “Nothing Compares,” shattering its single-day attendance record with an astounding 128,732 visitors on Saturday, Aug. 10. The new record breaks the fair’s all-time single-day attendance, which was set on the second Saturday of the 2022 fair with 128,298 attendees. This impressive number surpasses the previous first Saturday record of 127,227, set in 1991.
Adding to the historic
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day, for the first time ever, all three parking lots on the Fairgrounds were full, signaling an overwhelming love for the Iowa State Fair from fairgoers eager to experience the food, fun and competition of Fair Fever 2024.
This year’s attendance for the first weekend, coupled with beautiful
weather, sets the tone for what will be marked as a history-making year for the Iowa State Fair. As the fair continues through Aug. 18, visitors can look forward to more Grandstand and free entertainment, new and traditional food options, livestock competition and family-friendly fun.
Best in Show 6 Class - Malory Chalfant, Gilman City Reserve Best in Show 6 Class - Ashley Chalfant, Gilman City
Best in Show 4 Class - Caitlynn Chalfant, Gilman City Reserve Best in Show 4 Class - Ashley Chalfant, Gilman City
Senior Showmanship - Ashley Chalfant, Gilman City
Junior Showmanship - Malory Chalfant, Gilman City
Grand Champion Ram - Ayra Meeker, Laredo
Grand Champion Ewe - Sammie Blanchard, Unionville
Reserve Champion Ewe - Sammie Blanchard, Unionville
Grand Champion Market Lamb - Sammie Blanchard, Unionville
Reserve Champion Market Lamb - Delaney Hyle, Unionville
Senior Showmanship - Sammie Blanchard, Unionville
Junior Showmanship - Cole Hartschen, Eagleville
Easter Memorial Showmanship Award - McKenna Sticken, Princeton
Adult Showmanship - Nacela Berndt
GOAT SHOW
Grand Champion Dairy Buck - Lyndi Payne
Grand Champion Dairy Doe - Riley Burkhiser
Reserve Champion Dairy Doe - Lyndi Payne
Grand Champion Dairy Wether - Lucas Payne
Reserve Champion Dairy Wether - Lyndi Payne
Grand Champion Buck - Navaeh Wollard
Reserve Champion Buck - Navaeh Wollard
Grand Champion Doe - Carson Jackson
Reserve Champion Doe - Carson Jackson
Grand Champion Market Wether - Delaney Hyle
Reserve Champion Market Wether - Carson Jackson
Senior Showmanship - Nevaeh Wollard
Junior Showmanship - Ethan VanGendern
Easter Memorial Showmanship Award - Ethan VanGenderen
BEEF SHOW
Grand Champion Bull - Tyler Dixon, Trenton
Reserve Champion Bull - Tyler Dixon, Trenton
Grand Champion Female - Kipton Thummel, Laredo
Reserve Champion Female - Dylan Hamilton, Lucerne
Grand Champion Market Beef - Scout Vangenderen, Unionville
Reserve Champion Market Beef - Kenzie Milligan, Ridgeway
Champion Senior Showmanship - Kale Batson, Trenton Champion Junior Showmanship - Abigail Clark, Jamesport
Easter Memorial Showmanship Award - Maryn Illg, Cainsville
Champion Adult Showmanship - Katie Joiner, Princeton, MO
County Performance - 1. Lanie Rogers, Princeton; 2. Gracie Rogers, Princeton; 3. Sari Rogers, Princeton
