09-28-2023 Post Telegraph

Rates for Princeton trash pick-up to rise

Fee for one container goes up on Monday to $19.57 per month

Princeton Post-Telegraph

During the Princeton City Council’s Aug. 14 meeting, proposals for trash pick-up services were tabled until a contract from the city’s current provider was received.

The contract arrived, and it includes an increase for pick-up that’s higher than proposed, but with a lower price than offered for more than one container.

Effective Oct. 1, persons who live within the Princeton city limits will see their monthly fee increase to $19.57 for one container - 57 cents higher than a verbal contract said.

But persons with more than one container will pay $9.79 per month, 71 cents less than the verbal contract.

Previously, Rapid Removal sent a bid to City Hall calling for a $21 monthly fee for one container and $10.50 for a second.

In an announcement from City Hall on Sept. 20, it was noted that trash sitting outside a resident’s container won’t be picked up. “These prices will remain in effect for the next three years,” City Clerk Cory Willett said. “Please note this is not a city-provided service and we did not make the increase.”

Persons with questions or concerns should call Rapid Removal at 660-3581590.

Farmers, drivers urged to drive safely during harvest season

Special to the Post-Telegraph JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.

In 2022, there were 177 Missouri traffic crashes involving farm equipment/implements, the Missouri State Highway Patrol. In those crashes, seven people were killed and 63 were injured. Missouri has entered harvest season and it’s important that drivers and farmers pay attention and share the road. Farmers and motorists are encouraged be courteous drivers and to obey all traffic laws.

Whether you’re driving a vehicle or operating farm machinery, you must pay attention to the roadway, other drivers, and traffic signs. Distracted drivers are dangerous drivers. Please remain vigilant! Farmers

• Make sure your farm equipment is properly marked with lights and a “slow-moving vehicle” emblem when you travel on the roadway.

• If traffic accumulates behind you on the road

where it is difficult to make a safe pass, pull off onto the side of the road in a level area, so vehicles can pass.

• Always drive as far to the right as possible.

• It’s harder to see you at dawn or dusk, so please don't travel on the road during those times if possible.

• Often, all-terrain vehicles are used for agricultural purposes. ATVs being used for farming can only travel on highways during daylight hours and must be equipped with lights, a bicycle flag, and a “slow-moving vehicle” emblem. The law requires anyone under the age of 18 to wear a safety helmet when operating an ATV; the Patrol, however, rec-

ommends operators wear a safety helmet regardless of age.

Remember: Missouri law allows agricultural machinery and implements to be operated on state highways between the hours of sunset and sunrise for agricultural purposes provided such vehicles are equipped with the required lighting. Like other motor vehicles, most modern farm tractors have seat belts. Always use a seat belt when operating a tractor equipped with a roll-over protection structure.

Drivers

• Stay alert for slow moving farm equipment.

• When you drive up

See Farmers, Page 8

MERCER COUNTY 4-DAY WEATHER

National Weather Service, Pleasant Hill/Kansas City, Time of forecast: Monday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 28: Sunny; 80/61

Friday, Sept. 29: Sunny; 85/64

Saturday, Sept. 30: Sunny,; 85/64

Sunday, Oct. 1: Mostly sunny; 83

Forecasts reflect daytime high, followed by overnight low. Weather forecasts change often. Check local radio, weather radio, or the NWS website (www.weather.gov) for updates.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a medical device designed to analyze the heart rhythm and deliver an electric shock to victims of ventricular fibrillation to restore the heart rhythm to normal. Chances of survival from sudden cardiac death diminish by 7% to 10% for each minute without immediate CPR or defibrillation. After 10 minutes, resuscitation rarely succeeds.

The Mercer County Health Department staff obtained a Recreation Tax grant to get more AEDs out in the community. The AEDs will be placed at the Mercer County Library, Mercer County Fair Barn/Extension Building, and the new Princeton ballfields.

Pictured R-L is Mercer County Library Director Paula Fagan; Alexia Gutshall, RN, MSN, Mercer County Health Department immunization coordinator/CPR instructor; and Mercer County Health Department Administrator Gina Finney, RN, BSN.

Mountain lion kills elk in Shannon Co.

MADDIE EST

Special to the Post-Telegraph JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirms that an adult elk was killed by a mountain lion in Shannon County on Sept. 12.

Reports of a mountain lion sighting were sent to MDC staff early on Sept. 12, and members of MDC’s Large Carnivore Response Team responded to the area later that same day to confirm the sighting. Trail camera images were used to confirm that a mountain lion was in the area and had returned to the elk carcass to feed. “Mountain lions are natural predators to elk, and this scenario is nothing to be concerned about,” says MDC Furbearer Biologist Nate Bow-

ersock. “Here in Missouri, we have an abundant of natural foods for mountain lions. While we do get questions regarding livestock, there has never been a confirmed instance of a mountain lion killing livestock in Missouri.”

Mountain lions are known to travel through Missouri, but there is no known breeding population in the state. MDC staff did collect genetic samples from the site which are in the process of being analyzed to provide further information about the animal such as the sex of the animal. Most confirmed sightings of mountain lions in Missouri are males.

MDC continues to monitor confirmed mountain lion sightings in the state, and this sighting marks the 117th confirmed sighting since 1994.

PRINCETON FOOTBALL

Holt injured, Tigers topple

Princeton loses team leader late in the second quarter to open door for No. 8 Stanberry

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

PRINCETON Success for a small-town football team can often be fragile. The Princeton Tigers found that out Friday on Eddie Allen Field.

Princeton lost its best player, senior quarterback/defensive end Talan Holt, late in the second quarter of the Tigers’ West Grand River Conference (WGRC) game against No. 8 Stanberry to a badly sprained ankle. They had matched the Bulldogs blow for blow - except for a vexing problem with making 2-point conversionsand led 30-28.

But the Tigers couldn’t compensate for Holt’s absence in the second half, and Stanberry (5-0, 3-0 WGRC) knew it, and the Bulldogs scored on their first four second-half possessions for a 68-38 victory.

Princeton (2-3, 1-2 WGRC) scored on its first two possessions, on a 45-yard Holt run just 19 seconds into the game, and later on a 23-yard scoring pass to Tyler Coffman from Holt. The Tigers were stopped on both 2-point conversions but held a 12-0 lead.

Stanberry got its first score after Coffman’s TD, on a 22yard pass from Colby McQuinn to Colby McQuinn at the 5:17 mark of the first quarter, followed by a 2-point run from Tucker Schieber, cutting the gap to 12-8.

The second quarter was an exchange of scores, with both teams scoring three times.

Holt broke off a 72-yard run nearly 4 minutes into the second to make it 18-8. McQuinn answered with an 11-point run at the 4:19 mark, then threw a 2-point pass to Decker Heyde to bring Stanberry to within 1816.

Holt and McQuinn then traded scoring runs (Holt, from 11 yards with 2:54 left; McQuinn, a 45-yarder with 2:35 to go), followed by failed 2-point tries to make it a 24-22 Tiger lead.

Holt set up his TD with a 53yard kickoff return, from the Tiger 1 to the Stanberry 23, after McQuinn’s score

The period ended with two more scored in the final minute. Holt scored on a 24-yard run with a minute left, then McQuinn tossed a 23-yard scoring strike to Heyde with 15 seconds to go, making it a 30-28 game at the break.

Holt went down with 11 sec-

onds left while being tackled, and realistically, the Tigers’ hopes to pull off their first upset as an 8-man program went down as well. He had piled up 238 yards of total offense (185 rushing, 53 passing) when he went down; Princeton had 241 total yards at halftime. Knowing it no longer had to concentrate on stopping one player, Stanberry held the Tigers to one score and 106 yards offense in the second half - 57 of those on one play.

The Bulldogs pulled away with its hot start to the second half.

McQuinn, who had a hand in 8 of Stanberry’s 9 TDs (6 rushing, 2 passing, plus a 2-point pass for good measure), opened the third-quarter scoring with a 34-yard run at the 8:42 mark. Schieber broke through for a 38-yard run with 5:11 left, and McQuinn got loose on an 18-yard with 2:24 left. Tresto Williams caught two 2-point passes, and Schieber added a 2-point run as Stanberry bullied its way to a 52-20 lead.

McQuinn’s 59-yard scoring run, and subsequent 2-point run, upped the margin to 60-30 Bulldogs just 29 seconds into the fourth quarter.

Clay Evans answered for the

Tigers, as the No. 2 quarterback broke through Stanberry’s defense on a 57-yard TD jaunt with 10:20 left in the game.

McQuinn finished the scoring with 81/2 minutes to go with a 33-yard run, then tossed a final 2-point pass.

Next: Albany

The Tigers finish their 3-game stretch of playing Gentry County teams Friday night with a trip to E.C. Smith Field in Albany.

The Warriors (4-1, 2-1 WGRC) were ranked to start the season, but fell out of the

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8-man media poll after falling to Worth County in Week 4. They did get votes in this week’s poll.

Distict 8 update Princeton remains in second place in the 5-team district, but not by much - the Tigers have 27.6 playoff points, while No. 3 North Shelby has 26.16 points, and Paris has 25.4. All 3 teams have 2-3 records. Schuyler County, ranked #10 in the poll, leads the district with 40.8 points and a 4-1 record. Knox County, 0-5, trails the field with 14.91 points.

PRINCETON STATISTICS

Rushing: Talan Holt 9-185, 4 TDs; Clay Evans 4-61, 1 TD; Ethan Rhoades 1-8; Tyler Coffman 5-7; Cooper Boxley 2-4; Navari Payton 1-2.

Passing: T. Holt 5 of 9, 53 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; Evans 3 of 10, 27 yards.

Receiving: Coffman 4-35, 1 TD; Kash Holt 1-22; Corbin Powell 1-16; Boxley 1-4, Rhoades 1-3.

DEFENSE (tackles listed as solo, assists and total)

Tackles: Nico Rubio 6/3/9, Boxley 4/2/6, Rhoades 4/6/10, Evans 3/5/8; Evan Houck 3/3/6; T. Holt 3/2/5, Coffman 2/3/5, Powell 2/4/6; Payton 2/0/2, Kole Lewis 2/1//3, Robbie Miller 1/2/3, Hunter Lowrey 0/3/0, Kolton Schurke 0/1/1, Hudson Wilson 0/1/0.

Sacks: none.

Tackles for loss: Boxley, Evans.

Interceptions: none.

Fumbles recovered: none.

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Princeton’s Tyler Coffman (from left, dark uniforms), Clay Evans and Corbin Powell team up to tackle a Stanberry runner.

TERRI KELLY/Princeton Post-Telegraph Princeton’s defensive line (left, dark uniforms) and Stanberry’s offensive line (white jerseys) charge at one another to get a first-quarter play started.

Softball teams falter in league championships

Errors help

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

PRINCETON One bad inning prevented the Princeton Tigers from claiming a share of the inaugural West Grand River Conference title last Tuesday, as North Andrew scored 5 runs off 4 errors in the top of the first inning for a 6-0 victory.

The Tigers (8-4, 4-3 WGRC) needed a win to clinch a tie for the title, but that bad first inning relegated them to a tie for third. North Andrew finished 6-1 in league play.

• Princeton got two of its scheduled three games in on Saturday in the NCMC Nan Carter Classic, falling to Class 2 Brookfield in the first round of pool play before 7-5, before rallying to beat Class 3 Cameron 11-7 in their second game. Their trophy game was canceled by rain.

Seven Tiger errors led to all of Brookfield’s runs to be unearned. Brookfield got just two hits during the game.

Against Cameron, Princeton scored 9 runs over the first two innings - 5 in the first, 4 in the second. Down 10-4, Cameron got 3 runs as the Dragons pulled to within 10-7.

• Princeton opened the week with an 8-5 non-conference victotry at Gilman City. A pair of 3-run innings, the fourth and sixth, helped Princeton pull away.

Princeton 11, Cameron 7

OFFENSE - Hits: Addy Henke 2, Emma Walkup 2, Macey Lewis, Grace Kelly, Evan Boxley. 2B: Henke, G. Kelly. RBI: Henke 2, G. Kelly 2, Walkup, Boxley. Runs scored: Henke 3, Lewis 2, Faith Siemer 2, Riley Clark, Walkup, Boxley. Walks: Lewis, G. Kelly, Siemer, Hannah Meighen. Stolen bases: G. Kelly 3, Lewis 2, Siemer 2, Clark, Boxley. Sacrifices: Lewis, Boxley.

PITCHING - Kelsey Goodin: 5 innings, 7 runs (1 earned), 6 hits, 0 walks, 4 strikeouts. Brookfield 7, Princeton 5

OFFENSE - Hits: Henke 2, Lewis, Meighen. 3B: Henke. RBI: Henke, Walkup. Runs scored: Henke 2, G. Kelly 2, Lewis, Meighen. Walks: G. Kelly, Walkup. Stolen bases: Lewis Siemer, Celia Stiles.

PITCHING - Goodin (L): 2 innings, 6 runs (0 earned), 1 hit, 1 walk, 2 strikeouts; Meighen: 2 innings, 1 run (unearned), 1 walk, 0 strikeouts.

North Andrew 6, Princeton 0

OFFENSE - Hits: Siemer 2, Clark, G. Kelly. 2B: G. Kelly, Siemer. Walks: Boxley. Stolen bases: Clark 2, Stiles 2.

PITCHING - Goodin: 7 innings, 6 runs (2 earned), 0 walks, 3 strikeouts.

Princeton 8, Gilman City 5

OFFENSE - Hits: Meighen 3, Clark, Lewis Henke, G. Kelly, Audrey Kelly. RBI: Lewis 2, Henke 2, G. Kelly, Siemer, Boxley. Runs scored: Lewis 2, Clark, Henke, Siemer, Meighen, A. Kelly, Stiles. Walks: Clark 2, Walkup 2, Lewis, Henke, Meighen. Stolen bases: Siemer. Sacrifices: Siemer, A. Kelly.

PITCHING - Goodin: 7 innings, 5 runs (2 earned), 6 hits, 3 walks, 5 strikeouts.

Hawks get 2 in 9th to deny Mercer

PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph

MERCER Gilman City scored 2 runs in the top of the ninth inning to secure no worse than a tie for the HDC Conference title last Tuesday, as the Hawks edged Mercer 3-1.

Laina Ward led off the ninth with a bloop double down the right field line. Mercer pitcher Makenzie got the next two batters out, before Presley Burke hit a triple to center to score Ward, and Burke scored on the play when Mercer (6-7, 5-2 HDC) failed to cover third.

Mercer got its run in the sixth, after the Hawks (7-5, 6-1 HDC) scored in the top of the third.

• The Cardinals beat East Harrison 2-1 on Sept. 14. Maddi Fisher drove in a run with an infield out in the bottom of the first. East Harrison tied the game in the top of the sixth, before Breanna Houk tripled to right in the bottom of the seventh and scored on the play on a Bobcat error.

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Princeton’s Faith Siemer got two of the Tigers’ four hits in their West Grand River Conference title game battle.

• The Cardinals rolled over Grundy County 12-3 in Galt on Sept. 19.

Gilman City 3, Mercer 1

OFFENSE - Hits: Bailey Houk, Maddi Fisher, Makenzie Hagan. RBI: Breanna Houk. Runs scored: Ba. Houk. Walks: Hagan. Stolen bases: Hagan.

PITCHING - Hagan: 9 innings, 3 runs (3 earned), 6 hits, 0 walks, 2 strikeouts. Mercer 12, Grundy County 3

OFFENSE - Hits: Ba. Houk 2, Riley Stark, Fisher, Kylie Cowles, Hagan. RBI: Ba. Houk 3, Br. Houk 2, R. Stark, Lily Stark, Sari Rogers. Runs scored: Ba. Houk 3, Cowles 3, Rogers 2, R. Stark, Br. Houk, L. Stark, Hagan. Walks: Fisher 2, Ba. Houk, Cowles, L. Stark, Rogers. Stolen bases: Fisher 2, Ba. Houk, R. Stark.

PITCHING - Hagan: 7 innings, 3 runs (1 earned), 0 walks, 5 strikeouts.

Mercer 2, East Harrison 1

OFFENSE - Hits: Fisher 2, Br. Houk 2, Cowles, L. Stark, Hagan, R. Stark. RBI: Fisher. Runs scored: Ba. Houk, Br. Houk. 3B: Br. Houk. Stolen bases: Ba. Houk, Hagan.

PITCHING - Hagan: 7 innings, 1 run (unearned), 3 hits, 0 walks, 9 strikeouts.

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eficiaries, distributees, administrators, personal repesentatives, guardians, mortgagees, trustees, and legal representatives, and all other persons, corporations, or successors claiming by, through or under

Eva L. Meinke

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Case No. 23AI-PR00020

NOTICE OF HEARING

To all persons who claim any interest in the property of Eva L. Meinke, deceased, as an heir of said decedent or through any heir of said decedent:

You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above court by Deborah L. Culbertson, Kenneth E. Meinke, and Terry L. Meinke, for the determination of the heirs of Eva L. Meinke, deceased, and of their respective interests as such heirs in and with respect to the following described property owned by said decedent at the time of death, to-wit:

An undivided one-third interest in and to:

That part of the following described tract of land lying East of State Highway “P”. Thirty-one acres of the East side of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section Thirty-two (32), Township Sixty-six (66) North, Range Twenty-four (24), all situated in Mercer County, Missouri.

AND

An undivided one-third interest in and to:

Seven and one-half acres off the South side of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; Fifteen (15) acres part of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter, commencing at the Southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, thence West 25 5/19 rods, thence North 95 rods, thence East 25 5/9 rods, thence South 95 rods to beginning, all in Section Thirty-three (33), in Township Sixty-six (66) North, of Range Twenty-five (25) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian.

Petitioners’ attorney is Robert Cowherd of Chapman and Cowherd, P.C. whose business address is 903 Jackson Street, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601.

You are hereby required to appear to answer said Petition on October 19, 2023 at 9:30 o’clock a.m. in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Mercer County, Missouri, at Princeton, Missouri, at which time and place said Petition will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgement may be entered in due course upon said Petition.

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Deputy Clerk, Probate Division, Circuit Court of Mercer County, Missouri DATES OF PUBLICATION

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CAINSVILLE MELANIE CHANEY

Mike and Susan (Booth) Smith from Chariton, Iowa visited Kenny and Barb McLain on Sunday, Sept, 24. They were out for a drive and ended up on the ridge.

Herman and Melanie Chaney visited Bill and Trenda Robertson at their home in Gladstone on Saturday, Sept. 23.

Herman and Melanie Chaney went to Damien Chaney’s football game in Cameron on Sunday, Sept. 24.

October birthdays that I am aware of are as follows: Michael O’Neil, Janet Crouse, Janice Crouse, Greg Skroh,

Rocky Hart, Cassie McChesney, David Doty, Rodger Thompson, Wendell Willis, Elissa Garr, Philip Doty, Robin Nail, Larry Polley, Steve Hamilton, Jeanette Hamilton, Beth Hamilton, Robin McLain, Mina Hickman, CJ McLain, Corbin Hutton, Marylynn Woods, Tom Alexander, David Baker, Louise Frisbie, Steve Meinecke, Brad Crouse, David Hudson, Brian Wright, Wayne Willis, Melanie Chaney, Mike Cain, Jackie McLain, Sherea Cracraft, Cali Kay Wilson, Connor George, Creede King, Kendra Euritt, Ginger Humphrey and Grady McLain. If I forgot anyone I’m sorry. I really

need to redo the birthday book!

I guess I am the only one who did anything over the weekend and there is nothing anyone has going on that needs in the paper yet. I do this news every Sunday night and didn't hear from anyone; maybe there will be more next week. (Hint, hint.) Have a good week!

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OBITUARIES Dean Henley Mercer, Mo.

Harold Dean Henley was born on August 12, 1949, in Princeton, Mo., and passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in his home in Mercer, Mo., at the age of 74 years.

Dean attended Mercer High School and graduated in 1967. Upon graduation, he attended Truman State University for one year and continued his education at a trade school in Des Moines, Iowa before coming back home to work at his family’s business, Henley Implement, for more than 30 years. Upon his return he also met, fell in love with, and married his wife, Evelyn (Alley) Henley on May 7, 1971. They were married for 52 years. He then worked at Watson Farm Supply and Northwest Implement in Bethany, Mo., before ultimately retiring in 2018.

Even after retirement, Dean stayed busy. He was active in many community activities, and for many years was an active volunteer on the Mercer Fire Department where he was currently a board member, and was also a past member of the Mercer Lions Club. Currently, Dean was an insurance agent with North Missouri Mutual Insurance, where he was also a board member. He was currently the trustee for Marion Township of Mercer County as well. Besides all of this, Dean would also lend a helping hand to anyone who needed him.

Dean loved watching

and playing sports, golfing, fishing, caring for his cows, being in his tractor, bailing hay, and any work involving farm machinery. Even more than this, Dean loved spending time with his family and was a very active part of his kids’ and grandkids’ lives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Jeane Henley and his brother, Gary Henley, all of Mercer.

Dean is survived by his wife, Evelyn Henley, of the home; two sons, Brandon (Nellie) Henley and Jimmy Henley, Mercer; three granddaughters, Dominique Henley, Kansas City, Mo., and Morrisa (John) Klawuhn and Shelby Henley, Mercer; brothers Andy (Betty) Henley, Fulton, Mo., Jeff (Teresa) Henley, Lineville, Iowa and Tracy (Sherry) Henley, Mercer; and by many nieces, nephews, cousins, an aunt, and many other family members and friends.

His funeral service was held Wednesday, September 20 at Mercer Assembly of God Church under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton. Burial followed in Early Cemetery, Mercer. Memorials may be made to Mercer County Helping Hands and/or Mercer Assembly of God Church in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.

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2023 Calamity Jane Days results announced

Post-Telegraph staff

PRINCETON Here are results from Calamity Jane Days, which were held in Princeton on Sept. 15-17. (Notes: All persons listed are Missouri residents unless noted. All results shown are those received by Friday, Sept. 22.)

CAR SHOW

Original categories

Antiques: 1. Paul Smith, Princeton, 1947 Jeep Willys; 2. Rory Jacobs, Spickard, 1924 Dodge roadster.

1950s: 1. Ron Terrel, Centerville, Iowa, 1956 Ford Fairlane.

1960s: 1. Wayne Cunningham, Chillicothe, 1961 Chevy Impala; 2. Ben Green, Chillicothe, 1962 Chevy Impala.

1970s: 1. Doyle Bounds, Albany, 1970 Chevy Chevelle; 2. Dave Higdon, Leon, Iowa, 1975 Chevy Corvette.

1980s-present: 1. Gordon Swenson, Trenton, 2012 Dodge Challenger; 2. David McFarland, Tingley, Iowa, 2015 Dodge Challenger.

Pickup or truck: 1. Kenny Broyles, Milan, 1954 Chevy; 2. Rick and Lisa

Phillips, Princeton, 1947 International KB5.

Convertible: 1. Danny Stubbs, Corydon, Iowa, 2023 Chevy Camaro; 2. Carter Linde, Des Moines, 1998 Chevy Camaro.

Sports car: 1. Joe Preston, Chillicothe, 1957 Chevy Corvette; 2. Dave Higdon, Leon, Iowa, 2023 Chevy Corvette.

Motorcycle: 1. Dwayne and Diane Place, Princeton, 2015 Indian Chieftain;

2. Wood Holt, Princeton, Harley-Davidson.

Modified categories

Street rod: 1. Kenny Mitchell, Wheeling, 1934 Ford 3-window coupe;

2. Marggie Scott, Harris, 1933 Dodge Plymouth coupe.

1950s: Gary and Judy Harris, Moulton, Iowa, 1955 Chevy convertible; 2. Bill Zeider, Princeton, 1952 Volkswagen Beetle.

1960s: Dave and Jean Fenton, Moravia, Iowa, 19631/2 Ford Galaxie 500; 2. Dana Gregory, Princeton, 1966 Chevy Nova SS.

1970s: 1. Steve Lamar, Trenton, 1973 Chevy Nova; 2. Don Wirth, Stan-

berry, 1971 Plymouth Coda.

Pickup or truck: 1. James and Connie West, Corydon, Iowa, 1955 GMC; 2. Billy Fisher, Mercer, 1956 Ford F-100. Motorcycle: 1. Jim Seamon, Mt. Moriah, 2002 Harley-Davidson; 2. Jim and Melody Lunde, Princeton, 1995 Warrier truck.

Special Awards

Judges’ Choice: Jason Pardach, Melrose, Iowa, 1936 Chevy. Ron Scott Memorial Award: Ron and Alveena Wernert, Green Castle, 1967 Dodge Dart (chosen by the Scott family).

Best paint: John Hartley, Mercer, 1964 Ford Falcon.

Best Ford: Dave and Jean Fenton, Moravia, Iowa, 19631/2 Ford Galaxie 500.

Best GM: James and Connie West, Corydon, Iowa, 1955 GMC pickup.

Best Mopar: Don Wirth, Stanberry, 1971 Plymouth Coda.

Best SOB (Some other brand): Rick and Lisa Phillips, Princeton, 1947 International KB5.

See CJ Days results, Page 8

DIVISION II CIRCUIT COURT

Judge Matthew Krohn

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

Tuesday, Sept. 19

• State vs. Ryan Scot Bell, Spickard: Bell appeared on a Class A misdemeanor charge of failure to drive on the right half of roadway when roadway was of sufficient width, resulting in an accident. A bench trial was set for Dec. 5 at 1:30 p.m.

• State vs. Terry Michael DeLauder Jr., Galt: DeLauder made his initial appearance on a Class C misdemeanor charge of exceeded posted speed limit by 6-10 mph. He didn’t have an attorney, and he was advised of his right to counsel. He waived that right, waived arraignment, and entered a plea of guilty. He was ordered to pay a $60.50 fine and costs of $71.50. A payment plan was established, and a $25 time payment fee will be assessed after 30 days. A file review was set for Nov. 21 at 9 a.m. to check payment.

• State vs. Carrie Evans, Princeton: Evans made her initial appearance on four Class A misdemeanor charges of delivery or possession of an items at a county or private jail or correctional center which prisoner is prohibited from receiving. She didn’t have an attorney, and entered a plea of not guilty. The case was set for Nov. 21 at 9 a.m. to check counsel status.

• State vs. Lindsay D. Hall, Bethany: Hall did not appear for a docket entry hearing on a

Class D misdemeanor charge of owner operated motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility. She is currently incarcerated in the Harrison County Jail. She still owes $432.50 in fines and costs, and the circuit clerk was directed to send the bill to debt collection.

• State vs. Michael E. Houk, Princeton: Houk appeared for hearings in two cases.

One case involves a charge of Class E felony first-degree harassment. The case was set for a preliminary hearing on Oct. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Houk’s bond was continued.

Houk also appeared for a probation violation hearing on his 2022 convictions on Class A misdemeanor fourth-degree misdemeanor domestic assault, and resisting or interfering with an arrest, detention or stop. At his request, cause continued to Oct. 17 at 2:30 p.m.

• Tara G. James, Kansas City: James did not appear on a Class B misdemeanor charge of failure to register motor vehicle. However, she had submitted a written plea of guilty which the court accepted. She was ordered to pay a $50.50 fine plus $71.50 in court costs, which were taken

from her bond. The rest of her bond was refunded.

• State vs. Triston Jennings, Princeton: Jennings appeared in custody, accompanied by his attorney, on charges of Class D misdemeanor stealing (value less than $150 and no prior stealing), and two Class B misdemeanor charges of peace disturbance (first offense). He waived arraignment and entered a plea of guilty. The court did not accept the prosecuting attorney’s sentencing recommendation.

On the stealing charge, Jennings was ordered to pay a $300 fine. On the peace disturbance charges, he was sentenced to six months in jail. Execution of sentence was suspended, and he was placed on probation for two years. He was ordered to serve 22 days shock time in jail, with credit for time served.

Jennings was also ordered to pay $107.50 in court costs and a $10 crime victims compensation judgment, with all money to be paid within 60 days. He was ordered to perform a total of 20 days of community service, 10 hours within 30 days and another 10 days within 45 days (or another 15 days),

and all other probation conditions which include writing letters of apology to the business owner and cashier within 30 days. A payment review hearing was set for Nov. 21 at 9 a.m.

• State vs. April M. Kitchin, Chillicothe: Kitchin did not appear for arraignment on a Class E felony charge of non-support (total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments due under order of support). The assistant prosecuting attorney noted that Kitchin is working and making fairly regular payments, and wasn’t going to request a warrant at this time. At the state’s request, cause continued to Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. The circuit clerk is to send Kitchin a letter telling her that if she doesn’t appear a warrant will be issued.

• State vs. Gunnar William McLain, Cainsville: McLain appeared on charges of Class A misdemeanor charge of operated vehicle on highway without a valid license (second offense), and Class B misdemeanor of careless and imprudent driving. At his request, cause continued to Oct. 17 at 9 a.m.

• State vs. Wendy N. Mitchell, Bethany: Mitch-

ell appeared with her attorney (via Webex) for a criminal setting on a Class A misdemeanor of delivery or possession of an item at a county or private jail or correctional center which a prisoner is probhited from receiving, and Class B misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, and failure to drive on the right half of roadway when roadway was of sufficient width, causing an immediate threat of accident. She was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty. Her request for bond modification was sustained to allow 10% allowed on her bond to allow her to work. The state objected to the request. A criminal setting was set for Oct. 17 at 9 a.m.

• State vs. Kyle Ray Nickell, Humeston, Iowa: Nickell appeared for a plea or trial setting for Class A misdemean-

or driving while revoked or suspended (second or third offense). At his request, cause continued to Oct. 17 at 9 a.m.

• State vs. Justin S. Peters, Baldwin, Kan.: Peters appeared on three charges of Class A misdemeanor pursuing, taking, killed, possessed or disposed of wildlife illegally. A bench trial was scheduled for Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m.

• State vs. Morgan Michelle Smith, Ridgeway: Smith did not appear on a Class A misdemeanor charge of operating motor vehicle owned by another knowing owner of vehicle has not maintained financial responsibility. The court was awaiting bond funds. On the court’s motion, cause continued to Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. to check payment status.

The court received Smith’s bond funds of $332.50 on Sept. 20;

See Division II, Page 7

COMMISSION MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION

Report taken from minutes of meetings of the Mercer County Commission.

All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted. Monday, Sept. 18

• Minutes of the Sept. 11 meeting were approved.

• Bills were approved for payment.

• Time sheets and the Sept. 15 payroll were approved.

• Road & Bridge Supervisor Shawn Powell spoke to commissioners.

• Commissioners received the monthly balance sheet and balance of delinquent taxes, dated Aug. 31, from Collector/Treasurer Susan Moore, as verified by County Clerk Judy Hamilton. Commissioners also received the balance of protested taxes, and monthly revenue and expenses, from Hamilton.

• The county received sales tax and use tax reports from the Missouri Department of Revenue for the county’s use on Sept. 7.

• Suzanne Eastin contacted commissioners to request an additional extension in reference to the brush letter she had received, dated July 10. She had previously been granted a 30-day extension. They extended the extension to 90 total days, to Oct. 10.

• Commissioners and Hamilton signed a certified copy of order authorizing Moore to pay the following:

* $27.25 to the Missouri State Highway Patrol for criminal record

searches (money taken from Sheriff’s Revolving Fund #35);

* $906.06 to C & C Bridge and Concrete Inc. for matching funds on Bridge 2550002 BRO-B065 (39), Progress Invoice 18 (money taken from SLFRF/ARPA Grant Fund #07); and

* $362.51 to Howe Company LLC for matching funds on Bridge 2550002 BRO-B065 (39), Progress Invoice 17 (money taken from SLFRF/ARPA Grand Fund #07).

Division II

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$100 were taken out of the bond with the rest refunded to her.

• State vs. Jeremy Allen Stamper, Princeton: Stamper appeared without counsel on Class A misdemeanor charges of stealing, and peace disturbance (second or subsequent offense).

He entered a plea of not guilty. On each charge, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail, to run concurrently, and was given credit for 24 days served. He was ordered to pay $107.50 in court costs and a $10 crime victims compensation judgment.

Stamper also appeared for a probation violation hearing involving his 2021 conviction on two Class A misdemeanor charges of peace disturbance. He admitted breaking one condition of probaton, and probation was revoked. He was sentenced to serve one year in the Mercer County Jail on each

Mercer Legion hosts District Two meeting

Missouri American Legion District Two held its quarterly meeting

Community Center/Legion Hall. District Commander Phyllis Cambell

Miller briefed the group on current Legion programs and

count, with execution of sentence suspended on one count.

• State vs. Crystal Lynn Cheryl Wimber, Princeton: Wimber entered a written plea on an infraction charge of exceeded posted speed limit by 1-5 mph. She was ordered to pay a $50.50 fine.

• State vs. Edwin B. Payne, Princeton: Payne appeared for a criminal motion hearing on a Class E felony charge of failure to register as a sex offender. At his request, cause continued to Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. for a criminal motion hearing.

• State vs. Justin Tyler Sharp, Mercer: Sharp appeared for a hearing involving his 2022 conviction on two Class A misdemeanor charges of driving while revoked or suspended (second or third offense). At his

request, cause continued to Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. for a probation violation hearing.

• State vs. Matthew Wayne Dixon, Chillicothe: Dixon appeared for a scheduled bench trial on an infraction charge of animal trespass. By agreement of the parties, cause continued to Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. for a case review. The prosecuting attorney said if a payment is made toward a pending civil judgment, the state will dismiss the charge.

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PARADE

Best dressed theme: 1. Holt Family (Halle Holt) taking pride in U.S. flag presentation USA; 2. Calamity Jane Players (Melodrama).

Best dressed youth horse rider: 1. Madison and Addalynn Holt; 2. Wyatt Letner, Rockin’ J Veterinary Service.

Best dressed horse: 1 Katie and Klaire Buckler; 2. Morgan Ellsworth and Raylynn VanGenderen.

Best horse drawn: Mandy Estes with 3 miniature ponies.

Most unusual entry: 1. Princeton VFW; 2. 1973 Ford, Princeton’s first fire truck.

Best business float: 1. Kent Donelson & Sons Construction; 2. First Interstate Bank.

Best organizational

float: 1. Princeton elementary football and cheerleaders; 2. Mercer County Republican Central Committee.

Most creative float: 1. Pearls II Eden for Elders; 2. Princeton Class of 1973.

Most creative entry: 1. Princeton Chamber choochoo; 2. Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic and Wright Memorial.

Best antique car: Princeton VFW.

Best classic car: Troy Purdun, 1979 Ford Bronco.

Best modified car: Lowell Anderson, 1902 Reo Speedwagon replica.

Oldest tractor: 1. David Remus, 1936 John Deere; 2. Damien Miller, 1949 Farmall M, driven by Sandra Buckler.

Best antique tractor: 1. Mike Flowers, 1960 John Deere Standard; 2. Dylan Girdner, 1951 44 Massey.

Best motorcycle: Jim and Melody Lunde, U.S. flags.

KIDS PEDAL PULL

Age 4: 1. Kreed Holt, Princeton; 2. Reese Stark, Mercer; 3. Mary Grace Davis, Princeton.

Age 5: 1. Hayslee Berndt, Princeton; 2. Merlo Holt, Princeton; 3. Blakeley Guilkey, Princeton.

Age 6: 1. Bowen Scroggie, Mercer; 2. Maylee Donelson, Cambridge, Iowa; 3. Locklar Powell, Princeton.

Age 7: 1. Kasen Collins, Princeton; 2. Kynison Peterson, Princeton; 3. Wyatt Parsons, Mercer.

Age 8: 1. Morgan Ellsworth, Princeton; 2. Finn Powell, Princeton; 3. Camie Bears, Princeton.

Age 9: 1. Makenlee Donelson, Cambridge, Iowa; 2. Austyn Cambell, Unionville; 3. Stella Easter, Princeton.

Age 10: 1. Bentley Pugh, Princeton; 2. Balee Henry, Milan; 3. Jaydon Nickell, Garden Grove, Iowa.

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Age 11: 1. Landry Guilkey, Princeton; 2. Colter Hamilton Cainsville.

TRACTOR CRUISE AWARDS

Oldest driver: David Remus, Princeton, driving a 1957 John Deere 720 diesel.

Oldest tractor: Sandra Buckler, Princeton, 1941 Farmall H

Oldest person and longest participant: Derald Delameter, Princeton 1941.

Most unique tractor: Mike Flowers, Princeton, 1950 John Deere 730.

Best looking tractor: Damien Miller, Princeton, 1950 Farmall M.

Traveled the farthest: David Buckler, Princeton, driving a 1957 John Deere 720. He came from York, Neb., to get home for the ride.

BABY SHOW

0-3 month girls: 1. Piper Stafford (Matt and Malachi Stafford), Harris; 2. Kassandra Glenn (Ethan Glenn and Alyssa Hickman), Princeton. Best outfit, prettiest eyes: Piper Stafford. Best smile: Kassandra Glenn.

0-3 month boys: none.

2. Sofia Glass (Tyler and Kayleight), Princeton. Best outfit, prettiest eyes: Rayne Nelson. Best smile: Sofia Glass.

Boys 19-24 months: 1. Rhett Johnson (Tyler Johnson and Ashton Summers), Princeton; 2. Braxton Berwanger (Preston and Emily Berwanger), Mercer. Best outfit: Rhett Johnson. Prettiest eyes, best smile: Braxton Berwanger.

Girls 25-35 months: Quinn Humphrey (Carter and Bobbie Humphrey), Lamoni, Iowa. (Also won best outfit, prettiest eyes and best smile.)

Boys 25-35 months: 1. Jameson Wollenzien (Levi and Jasey Wollenzien), Princeton; 2. Everhett Lewis (Riley and Maci Lewis), Princeton. Best outfit: Everhett Lewis. Prettiest eyes, best smile: Jameson Wollenzien.

Girls 3-4 years (Princess): 1. Leilani Rose Youngs (Matt and Deja Pollard), Princeton; 2. Abigayle Priest (Chris and Rachel Priest) Kirksville.

Boys 3-4 years (Prince): 1. Kade Smith (Morgan Smith), Ridgeway; 2. Hoyt Carr (Bo and Alisha Carr), Ridgeway.

Farmers

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behind a tractor or other farm machinery, please slow down and be patient.

• Wait to pass until you have a clear view of the road ahead and there is no oncoming traffic. Never pass on a hill or curve.

• Collisions commonly occur when a motorist tries to pass a left-turning farm vehicle. A tractor that appears to be pulling to the right side of the road to let motorists pass, may be preparing to make a wide left turn. Watch the farmer’s hand and light signals closely.

• It’s important that you pay close attention to farm equipment entering and leaving the highway from side roads and

This senior jumps for joy

driveways. Special attention must be paid when traveling at dawn or dusk when the sun makes it difficult for drivers to see.

Kim Knor of Denver, Colo., learned how to skydive when she was 20 years old. That was in 1959. She became a member of the inaugural U.S. Women's Parachute Team two years later. To date, the 84-year-old daredevil has made 600 jumps and is determined to reach her goal of 1,000 jumps. As she told one news outlet, “I have a choice of watching TV or sitting in front of a computer or going out and jumping and traveling across the country.” In an interview with CBS News, she had a suggestion for her fellow octogenarians: “I feel fantastic! I mean, this is what I live for. Anytime life gets too difficult or too sad just go make a jump and then everything’s good!”

4-6 month girls:

1. Kaylea Power (Derek and Lacey Power), Princeton; 2. Whitlee June Vestal (Josh and Ashlie Vestal), Livonia;

3. Ember Carr (Alisha and Bo Carr), Ridgeway. Best outfit: Whitlee June Vestal. Prettiest eyes: Kaylea Power. Best smile: Ember Carr.

4-6 month boys: none.

Girls 5-6 years (Little Miss Calamity): 1. Baylor Evans (Nathan and Becca Evans), Princeton; 2. Sadie Henke (Mac and Dr. Kristin Henke), Princeton; 3. Paisley Power (Derek and Lacey Power), Princeton.

Boys 5-6 years (Little Wild Bill): Hyde Hamilton (Casey and Abbie Hamilton), Cainsville.

1. Rylei Jo Lewis (Riley and Maci Lewis), Princeton;

7-12 month girls:

2. Harley Hullinger (Garrett and Hannah Hullinger), Princeton; 3. Annie Henry (Gilbert and Haley Henry), Conception. Best outfit: Rylei Jo Lewis. Prettiest eyes: Harley Hullinger. Best smile: Annie Henry.

Boys 7-12 months: 1. Royal Faulkner (Brant and Rylan Faulkner), Bethany; 2. Kade Hamilton (Casey and Abbie Hamilton), Cainsville. Best outfit: Kade Hamilton. Prettiest eyes, best smile: Royal Faulkner.

Girls 13-18 months: 1. Kenlynn Barrett (Seth Barrett and Crystal Jenning), Cameron; 2. Mary Pollard (Jacob and Nora Pollard), Princeton; 3. Samantha Hoffman (Chris and Savannah Hoffman) North Kansas City. Best outfit, best smile: Samantha Hoffman: Prettiest eyes: Mary Pollard.

Boys 13-18 months: Slade Claycomb (David and Nancy Claycomb), Princeton.

Girls 19-24 months: 1. Rayne Nelson (Colton and Leigh Nelson) Cainsville;