Look out for deer on roadways
WANDA SEENEY
Special to the Post-Telegraph
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Fall has arrived, which means deer and other wild animals are on the move as temperatures cool and nights become longer. Most deer strikes with vehicles occur during October and November and between the hours of 6-7 a.m. and 6-9 p.m. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) reminds motorists to be prepared for the sudden appearance of wild animals on Missouri roadways throughout the fall months.
“Deer increase their movements during the breeding season, which begins in October and peaks in mid-November,” said Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Deer Biologist Jason Isabelle. “Be-
cause of this, motorists should be especially cautious when driving this time of year.”
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri has consistently ranked 10th to 15th in the country for collisions involving deer each year.
In 2023, Missouri drivers experienced 3,591 crashes involving deer. One deer strike occurred approximately every 2 hours and 30 minutes in the state. In these crashes, there were four fatalities and 420 people were injured.
Rural areas are not the only places where vehicle strikes occur. Deer are often in groups, even in populated areas.
Here are some tips for staying alert:
• Stay on guard after a close call or when you see a single
deer, as there are likely more.
• To avoid hitting a deer, always be cautious and regularly scan both sides of the roadway.
• Watch for the reflection of deer eyes from vehicle headlights and slow down so you can more easily react to their presence.
• Never swerve to avoid animals in the road, as it can cause loss of vehicle control, resulting in serious injury or death.
According to Missouri law, an individual who has struck and killed a deer with their vehicle may claim the deer carcass if written authorization to possess the deer is granted by an MDC agent. The Wildlife Disposition Form is free, but MDC must be contacted to obtain the permit.
See Deer on roads, Page 2
Iowa man injured in cycle wreck
Harley failed to negotiate left-hand turn on U.S. 136 hit embankment, overturned
PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
PRINCETON, Mo An Iowa man was injured when his motorcycle drove off U.S. 136 east of Princeton last Thursday afternoon (Oct. 3).
According to an online report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Wayne LaRue, 48,
of Clarinda, Iowa, was driving his 2007 Harley-Davidson Electric Glide east on 136 six miles east of Princeton when he failed to negotiate a left-hand turn. The bike went off the north side of the highway and struck an embankment, then overturned. It came to rest off the north side of the highway, facing east. LaRue received what the Highway Patrol said were mod-
erate injuries. Mercer County Ambulance District personnel took LaRue to Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany, Mo., for treatment.
The report said the Harley-Davidson received extensive damage as a result of the wreck, which occurred at 4:40 p.m.
The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Highway Patrol at the scene of the wreck.
George Scurlock Memorial set for all-day Saturday run
Tiger program to host conference champions Gallatin (GRC), Gilman City (HDC) - and could host GRC West tri-champions on three fields
PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
PRINCETON, Mo All three ballfields at Russ Derry Sports Complex will be in use Saturday, Oct. 12 when the Princeton High School softball program hosts the annual George Scurlock Memorial Tournament.
At least four conference champions are included in the nine-team field, and it could be five league title holders by early Monday evening (Oct. 7).
Two conference champions are in Pool A - Grand River Conference champion Gallatin (ranked #5 in Class 1) and Grand River Conference West co-champion Pattonsburg - along with HDC
of 2029
Conference Tournament title winner East Harrison.
Pool B includes HDC Conference regular-season champion Gilman City, which lost to East Harrison in their league tournament title game on Saturday.
If Princeton won its final GRC West game Monday at North Andrew, the Tigers would be the conference tri-champion with Pattonsburg and …
Class 1 #4 Albany, which is in Pool C, along with Mercer and Braymer.
First-round pool games are scheduled for 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. on each field, with 75-minute time limts for each game. The morning schedule:
• Tiger Baseball Field (Pool A): Pattonsburg vs. East Harrison, 8:30; Pat-
See PHS tournament, Page 6
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PC softball complex named in Schmidli’s honor
County R-1
Current Princeton High School softball coach/athletics director Mike Schmidli (second from right), his wife Melissa (right, holding grandchild) and their family posed Friday afternoon at the entrance to the shelter house at the newly-named Mike Schmidli Softball Complex, located on the Putnam County R-1 school campus in Unionville. Schmidli was one of two PC coaches (the other being Max Mothersbaugh, for whom the high school field was named) who led Midget teams to 20 consecutive district championships and three state championships from 1988-2007. Schmidli, Mothersbaugh and all the players from that era will be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 20 in Columbia as the “1988-2007 Putnam County Softball Era.” Schmidli’s PC teams won state championships in 1998 and 2003, and he led North Harrison to a state championship in 1993. He was inducted into the Missouri High School Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2009.
TERRI KELLY/Princeton Post-Telegraph Macey Lewis (left) was crowned as Princeton High School’s 2024 Homecoming queen, and Ethan Rhoades was crowned as Homecoming king during the annual bonfire/coronation ceremony, held last Wednesday night (Oct. 2).
The eighth grade class at Princeton Junior/Senior High School
Class of 2029) won the float competition Friday afternoon during Princeton’s Homecoming parade.
HALEY WATT/Putnam
Java on the Square adds new life to downtown Princeton
KIERA POLLARD
Princeton Chamber of Commerce
Have you heard about Java on the Square? If you love coffee, this is the place to go. There are a couple of things I miss about Kansas City, and one is a cozy coffee shop, Java on the Square is that and more without the traffic and noise. Owners Jeff and Jodi Van Gundy have made their dream a reality in a beautifully remodeled building located on the Princeton square.
The Van Gundys wanted to bring something special back to the Princeton square. Jeff grew up in Mercer County and remembers the days when there were businesses all along the square. Their motto is “bringing community together.” They support the community in many ways. They are members of the Princeton Chamber of Commerce, helping where needed and bringing new fun events.
Recently, Java on the Square and Princeton’s National Honor Society teamed up with special Homecoming drinks, The Iced Tiger Stripes and Iced Tiger. For every Tiger drink sold, the Van Gundys donated $1 to NHS. Iced coffee fans and Tiger fans supported the Homecoming fundraiser. They raised $363 for NHS, who sponsors the Homecoming festivities. The Iced Tiger Stripes drink was so successful, the Van Gundys decided to choose another fundraiser. This time
they chose the Princeton Athleticn Booster Club! Same deal - for every Iced Tiger Stripe $1 goes to the boosters.
Jeff is always promoting other Princeton businesses on Facebook. He loves having the square busy again with new businesses in the once empty buildings.
Jodi and Jeff met in Des Moines and got married. Jeff let Jodi in on his dream to come back to Princeton and open a business on the square. They bought a house in Princeton and opened Java on the Square on June 16, 2024. Neither had knowledge of the coffee business so they set out to find experts. They found Broadway Café & Roasting Company in Kansas City. They formed a business relationship and Jeff proudly says they even came up with a special coffee roast in honor of Mercer County. The Mercer County Blend is their top seller.
When asked how a married couple of three years gets a long working together, Jeff said, “Jodi is the brains and the beauty.” Like any business, Java has faced challenges in the past couple of months. The biggest realizing their coffee machine was not keeping up with the business. They bought the brand-new La Marzocco espresso machine, the Cadillac in espresso machines.
Not a coffee drinker? That is OK, too. Jeff and Jodi will set you up with
and text by
flavored lemonades, flavored energy drinks, and teas. Those who have a sweet tooth, there are muffins, pastries, and cookies available as well from Sweet Baby B’s.
Jeff and Jodi want to help other small businesses. They have displays featuring homemade jellies and jams, and freeze dried candied fruit for purchase, plus beautiful wooden bowls, chess boards and other wooden products crafted by Jeff’s father-in-law. They even hosted the first Calamity Jane Photo and Art gallery held recently.
Jeff and Jodi have been instrumental in promoting the other businesses on the square and around Mercer County. They work with the other square businesses to put on Saturdays on the Square, which has featured gardeners selling their homegrown vegetables, vendors and a car show along with the restaurants and The Famous increasing the traffic on the square.
Java is not your typical coffee shop. It is a place to relax, unwind spend time with family and friends enjoying the many coffee flavors, lemonades, teas and sweet treats. Hot chocolate days are around the corner and there are plans to offer that as well.
Java’s hours as of Oct. 1 are Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-1 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. “We want to see the square booming like it
EMILY OSWALT/Princeton FFA co-reporter
The freshman FFA members had an exciting week, highlighted by their participation in the Greenhand Initiation held in Gallatin, Mo., on Wednesday, Oct. 2. This event was a significant milestone for the students in Ag 1 Science, as it marked their formal introduction into the the National FFA Organization.
The group, brimming with enthusiasm and camaraderie, was captured in a memorable photo during the event. The back row features Gavin Tatum, Bowe Ussery, Mitchell Walker, Maxwell Walkup, Hector Garcia and Karsen Spencer. In the second row are Cloe George, Maryn Illg, Alexis Schurke, Shannon Devine, Randall Wilson, and Anthony Templeton. The third row includes Stephanie Escorica, Emile Bauer, Brynn Bottcher, Ellie Guilkey, Coley Power, and Dynten Hale. Finally, the front row showcases Kyla Tudeen, Rachel Bass, Maddox Tipton, Jack Schreffler, Jacob Ormsby, and Roy Smith. The initiation not only celebrated their commitment to agricultural education but also strengthened their bonds as they embark on their FFA journey together.
Deer on roads are a menace to vehicles From Page 1
“No one should ever jeopardize their safety by attempting to remove an animal in a high-traffic area. Instead, contact MoDOT’s customer service line at 1-888-275-6636,” said MoDOT State Maintenance Engineer Darin Hamelink. “Crews will address any animal or debris that poses a safety hazard, meaning the item is in the driving lanes. Crews will safely drag
the large animal debris to the outer portion of the grassy roadside, outside any active drainage ditch or channel.” If a deer is located on the shoulder, MoDOT will address the deer during normal weekday work hours. MoDOT crews are not called out after hours to remove an item unless it is a road safety hazard in a driving lane. MoDOT does not employ any spe-
cialized crews assigned to remove dead animals from roadways or contract out any roadkill removal. If a deer is struck along a state-maintained road and is completely off the roadway, MoDOT will not pick it up unless it impedes mail delivery or is in a neighborhood, especially at or near a bus stop.
tablished businesses fill-
ing the buildings on the square, and remember to shop locally.
KIERA POLLARD/Princeton Chamber of Commerce
ABOVE - Jodi Van Gundy displays some of the many drinks available at Java on the Square in downtown Princeton. BELOW - Jodi and Jeff Van Gundy work behind the counter at Java on the Square.
was when I was a kid,” said Jeff. Check out Java on the Square and see for yourself the new and the es-
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Early preparation can help lead to successful cattle breeding season
University of MO Extension
MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo.
Breeding season will be here before we know it. Is your herd prepped for success? Here are steps you can take to maximize your breeding season. Schedule pre-breeding exams
The easiest thing you can do to prep for breeding season is make sure you have healthy, reproductively sound cattle. Have your vet come out to exam your herd, perform any needed testing and update vaccines. You can also schedule breeding soundness exams (BSEs) for your bulls if you’re planning on using one.
“Having your vet out also gives you a chance to update your vet-client-patient relationship (VCPR),” said Chloe Collins, dairy field specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Wright County. “This will come in handy if you need certain drugs for your breeding protocols or for the upcoming calving season.”
Check your vaccination records
You can do this in conjunction with the vet visit prior to breeding season. The recommendation is that vaccines are administered 30-60 days before breeding to develop the immune response in cows and heifers, Collins said. A pre-breeding vaccination program can save you in the long run by making sure your cows are protected and prepared to carry healthy calves to full-term delivery. Several diseases and viruses are associated with reproductive loss, and it’s easy to miss unless there is a massive percentage of loss in the herd. Make sure these vaccines are on your list to update:
• Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR), a highly contagious respiratory disease that can
cause abortion.
• Parainfluenza 3 (PI3), a respiratory disease that can cause secondary infections like pneumonia.
• Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD), a viral infection that can cause decreased fertility, abortion and malformations in calves.
• Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection than can cause infertility, reduced milk production and abortion.
• Bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV), a widespread respiratory virus. Ensure proper nutritional health
To quickly evaluate the nutritional condition of your herd, you can use body condition scoring (BCS). This is a visual evaluation of the body composition of a cow. It’s best to have one person taking scores for consistency across the herd.
“In dairy cattle, we use a 1-5 score, while beef is a 1-9 score,” Collins said. “Making sure your cows are at an ideal BCS prior to breeding can help ensure successful conception. Making sure those cows have access to high-quality forages, feed and water can also increase their reproductive health. A complete and balanced diet is a critical part of a successful breeding season.”
Plan your breeding season
“The length of your breeding season can be helpful or hurtful when it comes time to market calves and put money back into your pocket,” she said. When you have a shorter breeding season, you’ll have a shorter calving season. Usually a 60-day season is ideal and leads to a more uniform calf crop, which sells better at market. Ensure artificial insemination (AI) success AI is an amazing tool to increase the genetic availability for your herd, Collins said. However, it
does require more consideration and skill versus turning in your herd bull. Think about these questions when deciding to use AI:
• Are you skilled in the AI technique? If not, that’s OK. You can either hire an AI technician to breed for you or you can attend an AI course.
MU Extension specialists offer courses every spring and fall covering classroom topics and supervised hands-on experience. For more information, email Collins at chloecollins@missouri. edu
.
• Is your protocol ready to go? There are multiple protocols to choose from, with variations for cows and heifers, number of trips through the chute and supplies needed. Your extension specialist and veterinarian can help you choose a protocol that best fits your herd and stays within any limitations of equipment or facilities.
• Do you have enough AI supplies? Once you’ve picked your protocol, make sure you have everything you need to start breeding. The VCPR that you set up prior to breeding season can now be used to acquire any needed AI injectables. Other supplies, like CIDRs, breeding guns and gloves, can be purchased through your local genetics company or AI representative. Keep accurate records This is arguably the most important part of maintaining a successful breeding program, Collins said. Keep records of breeding dates, which sires were used on which heifers or cows, gestation periods, calving dates and financial expenditures. With this information, you can monitor for any trends or issues, keep track of what genetics worked for your herd and see how long your calv-
See Livestock, Page 8
Ribbon cutting held for new business
DIVISION II
CIRCUIT COURT
Judge Matt Krohn
NOTES: Persons listed in this report are Missouri residents unless otherwise noted. Addresses shown are those of the defendants on the day their cases were heard. Defendants in criminal cases were represented by counsel unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
• State vs. Jillian S. Burgert, Unionville: Burgert did not appear on a charge of Class C misdemeanor exceeded posted speed limit by 16-19 mph. At her request, cause continued to Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. for a docket call. The circuit clerk has sent her a notice of the new hearing date.*
• State vs. Gunnar Scott Oberender, Mercer: Oberender appeared without counsel on a Class D misdemeanor charge of driving while revoked or suspended (first offense). He was advised of his right to counsel, and entered a plea of not guilty. The case was set for a dock-
et call on Nov. 5 at 9 a.m.*
• State vs. Lee Michael Bolduc, Kansas City: Bolduc appeared for arraignment on a Class E felony charge of third degree domestic assault. He waived arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty. A case review was held, and his $10,000 cash bond (posted Sept. 16) was revoked because it was found he had tested positive for drugs. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. A bond hearing via Webex was set for Oct. 9 at 2:30 p.m.**
* - Cases heard by Harrison County Associate Circuit Judge Jay Hemenway.
** - Case heard by 3rd Circuit Presiding Judge Steve Hudson.
LAND TRANSFERS
Tuesday, Oct. 1
• Steve Wilson to Craig Cooke.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
• Marilyn E. Alley to John Kevin Stiles.
Thursday, Oct. 3
• William Shelby Fowler et al to Annette Leah Ross.
• John R. Werner to Susan E. Wulff. (2 transactions)
CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS
Due to a production error, the date of an art critique by Princeto artist was incorrect in last week’s paper. The critique is being held Thursday, Oct. 10. The Post-Telegraph apologizes for the error and any inconvenience it may have caused.
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PRINCETON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony last Monday afternoon (Sept. 30) for The Beauty Lounge, located at 702 West Main on the south side of the Princeton square (immediately west of the Post-Telegraph office) Owner/operator Brooke Maple, with a little help, handled the ceremonial scissors.
Missouri’s deer hunters urged to “Share the Harvest” this season
JOE JEREK
Special to the Post-Telegraph
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages deer hunters to share their harvests to help feed hungry Missourians. MDC also reminds deer hunters of mandatory and voluntary chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing opportunities and other CWD regulations.
Missouri’s deer season opened with archery hunting on Sept. 15 and runs through the close of archery season on Jan. 15 with firearms portions during this time. Get more information on deer season portions and dates at mdc.mo.gov/ hunting-trapping/species/ deer. Share the Harvest MDC encourages deer hunters to share their harvests by donating surplus venison to the Share the Harvest program to help feed hungry Missourians.
The donated deer meat goes to local food banks and food pantries to help feed hungry Missourians all around the state.
To get Share the Harvest venison, contact local food banks or food pantries.
Donating is easy. Simply take harvested deer to an approved meat processor and let the processor know how much venison to donate. Meat-processing fees are covered entirely or in part by numerous local sponsors, along with statewide sponsors.
The program is administered by the Conservation Federation of Missouri and MDC and has provided nearly 5 million pounds of lean, healthy venison to help feed hungry Missourians since it was started in 1992.
The National Institutes of Health state that children need protein in their diets for proper growth and development, and adults need it to maintain good health. Yet many Missourians can't afford or can't get to good sources of protein. Through Share the Harvest, Missouri hunters can help provide those in need with high-quality protein in the form of naturally lean, locally harvested deer meat.
Deer harvested from CWD Management Zone counties may only be donated to Share the Harvest if they are tested for CWD. Hunters can take their deer to a processor participating in the Share the Harvest CWD Testing Program or have their deer sampled at another location prior to donation. Deer harvested outside of the CWD Management Zone
do not need to be tested for donation to Share the Harvest and may be taken to any Share the Harvest processor.
For more information on Share the Harvest, visit MDC online at mdc. mo.gov/share. Follow CWD regulations
CWD is a deadly, infectious disease in deer and other members of the deer family (cervids) that threatens Missouri’s deer population, hunting culture, and economy. There is no vaccine or cure. CWD has been found in Missouri and MDC continues its efforts to limit the spread of CWD by finding new cases as early as possible and managing the disease to slow its spread to more deer in more areas.
MDC has added the following counties to its CWD Management Zone: Audrain, Boone, Cole, Dent, Douglas, Howard, Lewis, Maries, Monroe, Newton, Osage, Phelps, Randolph, Saline, Scotland, Shannon, Shelby, and Webster. The CWD Management Zone consists of counties where CWD has been found and those within 10 miles of where CWD has been found.
Because these counties are now in the CWD Management Zone, the antler-point restriction (APR) has been removed from Audrain, Boone, Cole, Howard, Lewis, Maries, Monroe, Osage, Phelps, Randolph, Saline, Scotland, and Shelby counties. According to MDC, removing the APR in the CWD Management Zone helps slow the spread of CWD by minimizing the chances of young bucks that have CWD dispersing and introducing the disease to new areas.
As with all counties in the CWD Management Zone, grain, salt products, minerals, and other consumable products used to attract deer are prohibited year-round.
“Deer are social animals, but that doesn’t mean we can’t slow the spread of CWD by implementing regulations such as the feed and mineral prohibition that prevent the high degree of close contact and accumulation of infectious proteins in the soil at these sites,” said MDC Cervid Program Supervisor Jason Isabelle.
Hunters within the CWD Management Zone must also follow carcass transportation regulations and all hunters must follow these regulations when bringing parts of
harvested deer and other cervids into Missouri from another state.
“Hunters can help reduce the spread of CWD by following the carcass transportation regulations and properly disposing of deer carcasses,” said Isabelle.
According to MDC the best way for hunters to dispose of deer carcass remains is to place them in trash bags and dispose of them through trash collection or a permitted landfill, bury them at or near where the deer was harvested, or leave them on the property where the deer was harvested.
All counties in the CWD Management Zone are open during the CWD portion of deer season.
During the Firearms November Portion opening weekend, Nov. 1617, hunters who harvest a deer in designated CWD Management Zone counties must take the deer (or its head) on the day of harvest to a mandatory CWD sampling station.
CWD sampling and testing all season
As part of its efforts to find cases of CWD early and help slow its spread, MDC is again offering free voluntary CWD sampling and testing of harvested deer during the entire deer season at select locations throughout the state, including some MDC offices and participating taxidermists and meat processors.
MDC also offers self-service freezer dropoff locations within the CWD Management Zone for hunters to deposit harvested deer heads to have tested for CWD. Instructions, packing supplies, and information tags are available at the sites.
Get more information on voluntary sampling and drop-off locations online at mdc.mo.gov/cwd.
Hunters can get their CWD test results for free online at mdc.mo.gov/ cwdResults. Results are usually available within four weeks or less from the time of sampling.
Get more information
Get more information on deer hunting in Missouri, Share the Harvest, and CWD from MDC’s 2024 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet, available online and where permits are sold.
Buy Missouri hunting permits from numerous vendors around the state, online at mdc.mo.gov/ permits or through MDC’s free mobile app, MO Hunting, available for download through Google Play or the App Store.
Routine maintenance is important
CALEB JONES
Special to the Post-Telegraph
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
As a kid, nothing struck fear in my heart like a trip to the dentist. The uncomfortable chair, swishing some mint-flavored liquid and spitting it in a weird little sink - I didn’t like any of it. Plus, that gosh awful sound of whatever power tool they used was enough to make me sick to my stomach. Once I was so nervous about being in the chair that I actually tried to convince my dentist to not give me a Novocain shot before a filling, which didn't work out how I anticipated.
I wish I could say my fear of the dentist improved as I grew older. It didn’t. They say public speaking is one of the worst fears most people have, but I would get up in front of a crowd every day if it meant I could miss a dentist appointment.
It wasn't until much later that I realized those regular visits to the dentist had a real purpose other than some kind of corporal punishment. The key to avoiding the dreaded drill was not in avoiding the dentist altogether, but in regular cleanings. It was this routine maintenance that kept my teeth healthy and free from cavities. While the process is still something I dread, I know that enduring a little discomfort now will save me from a lot of pain down the road. My last near-death experience at my dentist made me think of some of the right-of-way work
COMMENTARY
performed by our electric cooperatives. Just as regular dental cleanings prevent cavities, the “cleaning” of the right of way where your electric lines run ensures the lights stay on for you and your neighbors. The analogy might seem a bit unusual, but the principle is the same - preventive maintenance is essential to avoid bigger problems later on. This past year, I faced a similar dilemma on my farm when an oak tree began growing too close to my electric line. I’d always liked that tree; it had been a part of our home's landscape for years. But as much as I enjoyed that tree, I enjoy reliable electricity even more. The thought of losing power was much worse than losing a tree. So, when the folks from Boone Electric came by this summer, the tree had to go.
No one, least of all the electric co-op employees who maintain our rights of way, wants to cut down your trees. Co-ops are required to document that every piece of equipment and every foot of power lines are a safe distance from trees and other vegetation. The wrong tree in the wrong place is a hazard, especially to power lines. But, when it comes down to choosing between keeping a tree and ensuring reliable electricity, the choice is clear. Just like with my teeth, a little routine maintenance - whether it’s dental cleaning or tree trimming - goes a long way in preventing bigger issues. It’s not always pleasant, but it’s absolutely necessary to keep the lights on and our daily lives running smoothly.
Caleb Jones is the executive vice president and CEO of Missouri Electric Cooperatives. He is a member of Boone Electric Cooperative.
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1970 Princeton graduate Mike Homedale drove Homecoming royalty for the 45th consecutive year Friday afternoon, chauffuring queen Macey Lewis and king Ethan Rhoades during the parade in his classic 19641/2 Ford Mustang convertible.
Protect family easily by using smoke alarms
MIKE O’CONNELL
Special to the Post-Telegraph
JEFFERSON CITY One of the simplest steps Missourians can take to protect their families is to install smoke alarms in their homes. Installing smoke alarms reduces the risk of dying in a home fire by more than 50%. That’s why this year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”
“About three of every five home fire deaths occur in residences without working smoke alarms,” State Fire Marshal Tim Bean said. “We cannot emphasize enough the importance of having working smoke alarms in your home. Many Missouri fire departments, working with the American Red Cross, can even provide and install smoke alarms for families at no cost. Families in need of assistance should contact the American Red Cross of Missouri.”
A report this year from the National Fire Protection Association showed that while in 1977 less than one-quarter of U.S. households had smoke alarms, it’s now estimated that over 90% of homes have at least one smoke alarm. But it is es-
sential that smoke alarms are regularly tested and batteries are replaced so that they remain in working order.
• Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway), and on each level (including the basement) of the home.
• Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button.
• The end of daylight saving time, when clocks are adjusted to “fall back” an hour, can serve as an easy reminder to change smoke and CO alarm batteries once a year. • This year, daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. Remember, when you change the time, change the batteries.
• Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.
• Make sure smoke alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
Smoke alarms provide precious time to escape a burning home. Each family member should know escape routes from every room in a residence. Families should also regularly practice their fire escape plans.
MDC stresses safety toward non-hunters
JOE JEREK
Special to the Post-Telegraph
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
With deer and turkey hunting underway in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during hunting seasons.
“Safety while hunting is ultimately the responsibility of the hunter,” said MDC Hunter Education Coordinator Justin McGuire. “Hunters must clearly identify their targeted game animals before even putting their fingers on the triggers of their firearms or before drawing their bows when archery hunting. They must also be aware of what is behind their targets and should never shoot at movement or sound.”
McGuire added that non-hunters out in hunting areas can also practice some safety measures. He and MDC offer these safety tips for non-hunters:
• Wear bright clothing to be more visible, such as a bright orange hat, jacket, or pack.
• Place a bright orange vest or bandana on the canines who join you and keep them leashed.
• Avoid earth-toned or animal-colored clothing such as tan and brown.
• Be aware that hunters are often most active during the early morning and late afternoon, when game animals are most active. Be especially aware of your own visibility during these times when light is dim.
• Stay on designated trails. Trails are designed to improve the safety of public users and to protect sensitive habitats. Enjoying recreational activities only on designated trails will reduce the likelihood of entering hunting areas.
• Whenever venturing into the outdoors, let
Forests play a critical role in removing carbon
University of Missouri Extension
Missouri forests play critical role in removing carbon dioxide, storing it a on long-term basis
JULIE HARKER
University of MO Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. A new report from the University of Missouri School of Natural Resources outlines the critical role of forests in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in plant material.
someone know where you are going and when to expect your return.
• Make yourself known. If you hear shooting, raise your voice, and let hunters know you are in the area.
• Be courteous. Once a hunter is aware of your presence, don’t make unnecessary noise to disturb wildlife. Avoid conflict.
See Non-hunters, Page 8
“Carbon and Biomass Dynamics in Missouri Forests and Implications for Climate Change” was prepared for the Missouri Forest Products Association with funding from the Missouri Department of Economic Development. It looks at the role forests play in removing atmospheric carbon dioxide, which has increased over the past century due to the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum and natural gas.
The report looks at how carbon is cycled through Missouri forests and suggests thinking about trees and forest products not just in traditional units of board feet and cubic feet
but as units of carbon.
“Trees are genetically programmed to sequester and store carbon,” said University of Missouri Extension forestry state specialist, Hank Stelzer, a co-author of the report. “They take up CO2 from the atmosphere and, through photosynthesis, convert it into carbon-based molecules that become wood or other tree tissues.”
The report found wood products can play an important role in long-term carbon storage. Benefits include moving carbon stored in trees from the forest to products such as flooring and lumber while simultaneously increasing space in the forest for more trees to grow and store more carbon.
Also, carbon stored in the wood products saves on fossil fuels that would have been required to make alternative products such as cement, plastic and steel, which often require more energy for
production.
The report highlights sustainable forest management as an example of a natural climate solution, using ecological processes for carbon sequestration and storage. Examples of these management practices include planting trees, thinning forest stands so they maintain high rates of carbon sequestration and harvesting mature stands to prevent dead and decaying trees from releasing their carbon back to the atmosphere.
“Active management of forest resources using sustainable practices offers a wide variety of benefits beyond carbon and wood products,” said co-author Ben Knapp,
associate professor in the MU School of Natural Resources. Improved wildlife habitat, increased biodiversity and improved resiliency to a disturbance or changing climate are just a few examples cited by Knapp. The report concludes by identifying practices that can increase forest carbon sequestration and offset carbon dioxide emissions. The authors point out that humans have the ultimate say if those practices are put into place.
“We have options to either help or hinder that process,” Stelzer said. The report is available for free download at https://mizzou.us/Carbon-Climate-Report-24.
POST-TELEGRAPH MISSION STATEMENT
(What we try to do every week) “Gentlemen, we are going to relentlessly chase perfection, knowing full well we will not catch it because nothing is perfect. But we are going to relentlessly chase it because in the process WE WILL CATCH EXCELLENCE.”
Coach Vince Lombardi
HANK STELZER/University of Missouri Extension forestry state specialist
dioxide from the atmosphere. Photo by Hank Stelzer,
forestry state specialist.
Highway Patrol issues warning on phone scam
Special to the Post-Telegraph
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to make the public aware of a telephone scam. In the past month, some incidents have been reported across the state. In each case, a suspect contacted an individual associated with someone who was involved in a motor vehi-
cle crash, identified themselves as the investigating trooper and attempted to solicit money from the victim. The suspect may intimidate the victim with false claims of impending or nonexistent court charges/proceedings.
The public should understand Highway Patrol employees will not contact individuals and
solicit funds or demand any form of payment. Furthermore, those employees do not process bonds or accept money to prevent or dispose of charges.
If a person asks you to send your money anywhere, you should assume it’s a scam. Take your time verifying the information by calling
phone numbers you locate yourself on verified websites. You should not confirm any identifying information about yourself to the scammer.
If you or someone you know have been contacted in a similar manner, please report the incident to your local troop headquarters.
Annual Poosey fall tour scheduled for Oct. 20
ERIC WOODIEL
Special to the Post-Telegraph
CHILLICOTHE, Mo. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will welcome visitors to the 38th annual fall driving tour at the Poosey Conservation Area from noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20.
The driving tour gives visitors a chance to enjoy fall color while touring on gravel service roads that are not normally open to public vehicle traffic. Visitors can drive on winding lanes through forest and woodlands. MDC will provide a tour brochure at the entrance that points out nature interpretive stops along the route.
The tour route begins at Pike's Lake. It includes a few steep grades in places along with a few creek crossings. A vehicle (or other mode of transport) with high clearance is recommended. Visitors can count on a slow driving pace.
Visitors may ride on trailers, like the one pictured above, as well as horsedrawn wagons, cars, trucks and other vehicles during the 38th annual Poosey Conservation Area fall driving tour on Oct. 20.
Each year the tour draws families and community groups riding on trailers or on wagons drawn by pickups or horses. Couples in horsedrawn buggies are common, as are riders of all ages on horseback. Cars, pickup trucks, and the occasional bicyclist also traverse the tour.
The interpretive stops along the route showcase conservation practices such as timber stand improvement and native warm season grassland. At a midway point, visitors will find exhibits on nature, conservation and the Poosey area history, and they can visit with
MDC staff about conservation issues.
For tour information, contact MDC’s Chillicothe Office at 660-6466122. Maps and information about Poosey Conservation Area are available at https://short. mdc.mo.gov/ZFd.
UM System schools continue rise in rankings
JANESE HEAVIN
Special to the Post-Telegraph
COLUMBIA, Mo. University of Missouri System universities are trending upward in several key areas, according to new data from U.S. News and World Report
The annual “Best Colleges” rankings consider factors such as the value and quality of education, retention and graduation rates, and investments in faculty and students.
The progress highlights dedication and hard work across the UM System, University of Missouri President Mun Choi said.
“These rankings confirm that our universities are achieving excellence at new levels,” Choi said.
“The chancellors along with the outstanding faculty and staff at all four universities have worked diligently to make sure students have the support to succeed, and this report reflects that.”
“The latest U.S. News and World Report data indicates our efforts to be among the very best are producing the results we desire and our stakeholders deserve,” said Robin Wenneker, chair of the University of Missouri Board of Curators. “We continually challenge ourselves to meet the high standards and demanding expectations of everyone served by the University of Missouri System. We are especially pleased to see our very positive tra-
jectory in many important categories, and that is a credit to the commitment of our administration, faculty and staff at all four of our campuses. Together, we will continue to propel our university system to new levels of success for our universities and for the state of Missouri, which we proudly serve.”
Here’s a brief look at key indicators from each campus.
University of Missouri-Columbia
Mizzou’s rank as Best Value among flagship universities increased from No. 7 to No. 4, a measurement that considers a university’s cost and the quality of education. Mizzou’s Best Value rank among flagship universi-
ties is No. 1 among SEC, Big 10, Big 12 and PAC12 institutions.
Across the board, Mizzou’s U.S. News and World Report ranking improved in 16 out of 18 evaluated areas - including retention and graduation rates.
University of Missouri-Kansas City
UMKC saw a 25-spot improvement in rankings for national universities this year. The college’s undergraduate engineering and nursing programs are also ranked in the top 100.
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Missouri S&T has again topped the list of public engineering schools in the state and remains
among the best engineering universities in the U.S. The Rolla campus tied as No. 4 in the nation when it comes to alumni salaries, tying for the No. 2 spot when compared to other public universities in that category.
University of Missouri-St. Louis
UMSL ranks No. 1 in Missouri for graduating students who receive Pell Grants, an indication of social mobility. UMSL has been recognized annually in that particular area since it became part of the rankings in 2020. Overall, UMSL climbed six slots among top public universities, with its undergraduate international business program ranked No. 20.
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tonsburg vs. Gallatin, 10; East Harrison vs. Gallatin, 11:30.
• Tiger Softball Field (Pool B): Princeton vs. Gilman City, 8:30; Princeton vs. Maysville, 10; Gilman City vs. Maysville 11:30.
• West Field (Pool C): Albany vs. Mercer, 8:30; Albany vs. Braymer, 10; Mercer vs. Braymer, 11:30.
After a break, games resume at 1:30 p.m. The winners of the pools square off at 1:30, 3 and 4:30 p.m. on Tiger Softball Field. The second-place pool finishers play on Tiger Baseball Field at the same times,
and the third-place teams will play on the west field, also at the same times.
Admission to the tournament is $5 for adults and $4 for students, and regular season passes will not be accepted. A concession stand will be available throughout the day. The George Scurlock Memorial Tournament is named in honor and memory of the late George Scurlock, a longtime Princeton teacher, coach and secondary principal. He was the first Tiger softball coach in school history, coaching during the 1986 and 1987 seasons.
THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment for religion, or prohibiting the free exercise there of; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people to peacefully assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
MCAD publishes report for June-September
SHELLEY BICKEL
Special to the Post-Telegraph Mercer County Area Development (MCAD) was formed in 2020 as a 501(c)(3) as a not-forprofit, and the mission is to cooperate with community members and local, state, and federal bodies in aiding, assisting and fostering the planning, development, renewal and improvement of housing, business creation and improving the general well-being toward community revitalization and economic development. Currently, there are nine board members representing all areas of the county and one part-time coordinator.
During this last quarter (June through September), MCAD received a rec board grant to bring the sport of pickleball to Mercer County. This grant funded new lines and place extenders at the existing tennis court at the Princeton City Park, allowing citizens to play either tennis or pickleball. MCAD also assisted the Stacy Center with getting indoor nets for pickleball and arranging lessons with some pickleball experts from Bethany.
MCAD secured a recycling grant for the county. The trailer will be available for all Mercer County residents. Logistics are being worked out, so hopefully the trailer will be up and going in November. Letters will be placed in utility bills, as well as notifications on Facebook and the Princeton Post-Telegraph on what recyclables will be taken. At this time, the recycling trailer will be placed on the Mercer city-owned lot east of Farmers Bank. MCAD is hopeful that the city of Princeton will eventually agree to participate in this opportunity so that the trailer may be shared between Princeton and Mercer locations.
Recently, the most visible projects are the murals Hector Garcia, the 13-year-old artist from Princeton, has completed. There is one on the Pizza Plus wall in Mercer and two mural boards have been completed so far for Princeton. “Calamity Jane” is hung on the new bar and grill, Zeppe-
lin, and the second will be placed on the brick wall facing the square at Chief’s Tavern. Two more mural boards will be completed and the plan is for them to be hung on Tigres Restaurant’s wall. Another mural board will be completed for Mercer and will be hung somewhere on the square. We continue to welcome donations to help pay for Hector’s services. The Princeton Chamber of Commerce had a silent auction to help raise funds for Hector’s services during Calamity Jane Days, and MCAD had a fundraiser at the Mercer Homecoming in July.
MCAD also successfully received a grant for 32 trees to be planted in the next few weeks from Forest ReLeaf of Missouri. Fifteen will be planted by Mercer FFA students at the Mercer city park and 17 will be planted at the Princeton FFA Farm by Princeton FFA students. Another great partnership for the communities.
MCAD has proposed developing a campground/RV park at the old ballfields in Princeton. There are grant monies available but will require cooperation and partnering with the city to succeed. We have data that strongly suggest that this project would be well utilized and profitable for the area. The city of Mercer has indicated that a campground/RV park would be welcomed there if declined by Princeton, which would keep generated revenue in the county.
MCAD has multiple ongoing projects, including revolving loan funds for businesses; business facade revitalization; supporting the new Princeton ballfields; supporting Bella Boutique, an upscale thrift store located in Princeton; and assisting the city of Mercer with upgrades and revitalization of their city park. MCAD is also actively working on trying to get a grocery store up and going in Princeton.
MCAD is working with different staff at Green Hills Community Action Agency in assisting with funding and projects for Mercer County. It is vital that MCAD and both the cities of Mercer and
SCHOOL FOOD
All menus subject to change.
PRINCETON
Princeton and the Mercer County Commissione, as well as all service groups in the county work closely and assist each other in order for these projects and revitalization can occur. We will continue to update the community at least quarterly through the Princeton Post-Telegraph and social media. We appreciate all citizens support to make Mercer County a great place to live and raise families.
breakfast roll. Thursdays: sausage, pancakes. Fridays: biscuits, gravy.
Shelley Bickel is the coordinator for Mercer County Area Development.
COMMISSION
MERCER COUNTY
COMMISSION
Report taken from minutes of meetings of the Mercer County Commission. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted. Monday, Sept. 30
• Minutes of the Sept. 23 meeting were approved.
• Bills were approved and paid.
• Time sheets and the Sept. 30 payroll were approved.
• Commissioners received the September motor equipment expense report from Sheriff Jeff Spencer.Spencer also spoke to commissioners.
• A bid opening was held for a Washington Township bridge, BRO 25200072 (40) on Inkwell Street. Shannon Howe with Howe Company LLC was present. Bids were:
* $625,048 from BRS Construction LLC;
* $644,473.50 from C&C Bridge & Concrete; and
* $699,420 from Brookfield Box & Bridge. Howe will review the bids and get back with commissioners.
• Commissioners and County Clerk Judy Hamilton signed a certified copy of order authorizing Collector/Treasurer Susan Moore to pay General Revenue $40.56 for half of the Xerox lease. Money was taken
from Recorder’s Special Fund #06.
SB
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A. Henke 3, Lewis, Addison Wyatt, M. Henke. RBI: Lewis 2, M. Henke. Walks: Jolena Gibson 2, A. Henke. Stolen bases: A. Henke 2, Clark 2, M. Henke, Cloe George.
PITCHING - Kelsey Goodin: 8.1 innings, 7 runs (4 earned), 11 hits, 0 walks, 12 strikeouts. vs. Green City
OFFENSE - Hits: A. Henke 2, Gibson 2, Lewis, Clark, Kaydence Stockman, Aubrey Kelly, Wyatt, M. Henke. 2B: Lewis, Stockman. Runs scored: Wyatt 2, A. Henke, Lewis, Clark, Stockman, Kelly, Boxley, M. Henke, George. RBI: A. Henke 2, Lewis, Gibson, Stockman, Kelly, M. Henke. Walks: A. Henke, Stockman, Boxley, Wyatt. Stolen bases: A. Henke 2, Clark, Stockman, M. Henke. Sacrifice: Lewis.
PITCHING - Goodin: 6 innings, 0 runs, 3 hits, 0 walks, 12 strikeouts, 1 hit batter. vs. Novinger
OFFENSE - Hits: Clark 2, Boxley 2, M. Henke 2, Stockman, Kelly. 2B: Stockman. 3B: M. Henke. Runs scored: M. Henke 2, A. Henke, Lewis, Clark, Stockman, Kelly, Boxley. RBI: Clark 2, Lewis, Stockman, Kelly, Boxley. Walks: A. Henke 3, Kelly, M. Henke. Stolen bases: A. Henke 3, Kelly 3, M. Henke 3, Clark 2, Boxley 2, Stockman. PITCHING - Goodin: 7 innings, 1 run (earned), 2 hits, 0 walks, 12 strikeouts.
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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, Oct. 14: breakfast burrito.
Tuesday, Oct. 15: pancakes, sausage patty.
Wednesday, Oct. 16: breakfast pizza.
Thursday, Oct. 17: cheddar cheese omelet, toast.
Friday, Oct. 18: 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, Oct. 14: BBQ pork sandwich or fish sandwich, macaroni and cheese, baked beans.
Tuesday, Oct. 15: sweet chili chicken or grilled chicken patty, egg roll. brown rice.
Wednesday, Oct. 16: pork roast or chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, buttered carrots, roll.
Thursday, Oct. 17: chili or chicken noodle soup, peanut butter sandwich, celery sticks, cinnamon roll.
Friday, Oct. 18: ravioli with sauce or chicken sandwich, buttered peas, cottage cheese.
MERCER
Breakfast is served with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Cereal is an optional entree.
Mondays: egg entree. Tuesdays: cereal, toast. Wednesdays:
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, Sept. 14: a) hot dog, chips; b) chili, peanut butter sandwich; mozzarella sticks.
Tuesday, Oct. 15: a) ham; b) meatloaf; mashed potatoes, white gravy, green beans, roll.
Wednesday, Oct. 16: a) tenderloin; b) chicken sandwich; tater tots. Thursday, Oct. 17: no school.
Friday, Oct. 18: no school.
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, Oct. 14: no school.
Tuesday, Oct. 15: chicken nuggets, green beans.
Wednesday, Oct. 16: pulled pork sandwich, cheesy potatoes.
Thursday, Oct. 17: burritos, corn.
Friday, Oct. 18: vegetable soup, grilled cheese sandwich.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Default having been made in the payment of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust executed by Jose Lopez and Elizabeth Lopez, husband and wife, dated June 17, 2021 and recorded on June 18, 2021 in Book 308, Page 413, as Document No. 210410, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Mercer County, Missouri. The Successor Trustee will on October 25, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 o'clock A.M. and 5:00 P.M. more particularly at 10:00 AM, at the Mercer County Courthouse, 802 East Main Street, North Front door, Princeton, MO 64673, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash, the following real estate: AN IRREGULAR SHAPED TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN LOT NO. ONE (1) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW ¼) OF SECTION SEVEN (7), TOWNSHIP SIXTY-THREE NORTH (63N), RANGE TWENTY-TWO WEST (22W), MERCER COUNTY, MISSOURI, BEING SHOWN AND DESCRIBED AS TRACT TWO (2) OF THE SURVEY DATED 09/10/14 BY MAGEE SURVEYING, LLC BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER OF SECTION SEVEN (7), TOWNSHIP SIXTY-THREE NORTH (63N), RANGE TWENTY-TWO WEST (22W), THENCE NORTH EIGHTY-NINE (89) DEGREES, FIFTY-TWO (52) MINUTES, THIRTY-EIGHT (38) SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW ¼) OF THE AFORESAID SECTION SEVEN (7), A DISTANCE OF 860.07 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES, THIRTY-SEVEN MINUTES, SIXTEEN (16) SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 32.08 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF MISSOURI STATE ROUTE J HIGHWAY, SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES, THIRTY-SEVEN (37) MINUTES, SIXTEEN (16) SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 625.10 FEET TO AN EXISTING BAR AND CAP; THENCE NORTH EIGHTY-NINE (89) DEGREES, TWENTY-TWO (22) MINUTES, FORTY-FOUR (44) SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 303.86 FEET TO AN EXISTING SET BAR AND CAP; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES, THIRTY-SEVEN (37) MINUTES, SIXTEEN (16) SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 625.11 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF MISSOURI STATE ROUTE J HIGHWAY, THENCE SOUTH EIGHTY-NINE (89) DEGREES, TWENTY-TWO (22) MINUTES, FORTY-FOUR (44) SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 303.86 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING WITHIN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED BOUNDARIES 4.36 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. For the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS interested in the Estate of Richard L. Eastin, Decedent. The undersigned, Chad P. Baughman, is the acting Successor Trustee under a Trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Successor Trustee upon receipt of proper proof thereof. The address of the Successor Trustee is: Chad P. Baughman, 2211 Pecan Creek Rd., Killeen TX 76549. All creditors of the decedent are noticed to present their claims to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.
/s/ Chad P. Baughman Successor Trustee of the Richard L. Eastin and Deborah L. Eastin Family Trust dated 03/25/2021
CHAPMAN AND COWHERD, P.C. 903 JacksonP.O. Box 228 Chillicothe, MO 64601 Telephone: 660/646-0627
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NOTICE - Hunting and trespassing with dog and/or gun, trapping or fishing on land owned or leased by the undersigned is strictly forbidden. You are hereby warned to keep off these properties. Trespassers will be prosecuted.
No tresspassing for any reason on land that we own or lease. John & Linda Baughman. 9-28-23-52tp
No hunting, fishing or trespassing on property owned, leased or rented by Joe and Victoria Ryan. 4-27-23-52tp
Absolutely no hunting or trespassing on Highland Farms land owned and operated by Dixie Berger, Joe Berger & Steve Berger. 5-16-24-52tp
Absolutely NO TRESPASSING, including but not limited to hunting, fishing, hiking, mushroom hunting and drones on land owned and/ or rented by FRJ Family Farms, LLC. 3-23-23-52tp
Absolutely no hunting or trespassing on land owned by Barbara & LeRoy Hider 10-10-23-52tp
NO HUNTING OR TRESPASSING on any land owned by LAKE MARIE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION. 7-28-23-52tp
No hunting or trespassing of any kind, including but not limited to use of dogs or drones, on land owned by Diane Houk and Jenny Bomgardner. 9-28-23-52tp
Absolutely NO TRESPASSING, including but not limited to hunting, fishing, hiking, mushroom and drones on land owned and/or rented by KRW5 Trust (Keith or RaeLynn Weaver). 10-5-23-52tb
No hunting or trespassing on any land owned by Bill and Peggy Heck. 5-30-24-52tb
NO HUNTING
No hunting, trespassing or fishing on property owned, leased or rented by Shirley or Joe Don Pollard. 4-19-24-52tp
Absolutely no hunting or trespassing on Choate property at any time. 3-28-24-52tp
Absolutely no hunting with guns or dogs, fishing, or trespassing on land owned by Berndt Farm and Berndt Twin Lake Inc. 11-10-23-52tpP
No hunting or trespassing on Cox family property - Andy and Donna Cox, and Robert and Tina Cox. 12-3-22-104tpP
No trespassing on property owned by Shandra Morin 4-11-24-52tp
Livestock
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ing windows were. All of these records can be used to make informed decisions for the next breeding season.
“Going into breeding season can be both exciting and daunting for producers, but by remembering and utilizing these steps, you can ensure that your herd is ready to create the best next generation of offspring,” said Collins.
Non-hunters
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• Identify hunting seasons and lands open to hunting. Learn where and when hunting is taking place. Plan your recreation activities based on this information. Find information on Missouri hunting seasons at mo.gov/hunting-trapping.
• Find conservation areas that allow hunting and those that do not by using the MDC Places to Go web feature at mo.gov/ discover-nature/places.
MERCER CO. FOOD PANTRY
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.
SENIOR MENUS
All menus subject to change.
MERCER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
Serving from 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Meals can be picked up at the west door (facing Broadway Street) from 11:30-12:15. Meals served with 2% milk, coffee or tea. All bread, rolls, buns and crackers are whole grain; at least half grains are whole grains. For meal deliveries, call 660-748-3636 by 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to eat at the Senior Center. Meals for anyone age 60 and older are a suggested contribution of $5. Meals for anyone under age 60 cost $7.
Monday, Oct. 14: sloppy joe, bun, fries, mixed vegetables, pineapple.
Tuesday, Oct. 15: chili, relish tray, cooked carrots, cinnamon roll, baked apples.
Wednesday, Oct. 16: chef salad with ham, cottage cheese, sliced bread, tropical fruit salad, brownie.
Thursday, Oct. 17: country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, spinach, sliced bread, apricots.
Friday, Oct. 18: oven fried chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, biscuit, assorted fruit, pumpkin bar.
MERCER CO. HEALTH DEPT.
OCTOBER SCHEDULE
Blood pressure clinics Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2:30 p.m., Oakwood Terrace, Princeton. WIC services Thursday, Oct. 10 and 24, at office, by appointment. Open lab Friday, Oct. 18, 8-10 a.m., by appointment. Other items
• Safe sitter with CPR class: Friday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Board meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6-7 p.m.
• Drive-thru flu clinics: Monday, Oct. 21, Princeton school; Monday, Oct. 28, Mercer school; 4-6 p.m. both locations.
• Flu shots will be offered starting in October.
Regular and high-dose (65+ years) vaccines will be available. Come to one of the drive-thru clinics or call the office to schedule and appointment. Shots are available to all 6 months and older, regardless of insurance status; the state vaccine is provided by the VFC and 317 programs.
• The office will be closed Monday, Oct. 14 for Columbus Day.
CAINSVILLE
MELANIE CHANEY
Lilah and Lakelyn Chaney spent the night with their grandparents, Herman and Melanie Chaney, Friday night and stayed all day Saturday.
Herman and Melanie Chaney went to the 49th Annual Pattonsburg Car Show on Sunday, where Herman won a first place plaque for his 1955 Chevy truck.
The Girl Scouts will be have a flag retiring ceremony on Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. at the American Legion grounds in Cainsville. Anything with a flag that is no longer serviceable may come down to have the flag destroyed properly during the ceremony.
The 12th annual Traders Day will be held Oct. 19 starting at 8 a.m. If anyone has any questions, please call 660-425-0634.
A couple of groups are planning two separate trips to help hurricane victims this week. If anyone would like to donate please drop things off at Young’s Towing in Eagleville or Princeton Custom Meats in Princeton as soon as possible!
Cainsville FFA’s entomology team placed third out of 14 teams at our contest in Maryville on Thursday. Aspen Zerbe ranked third individually out of 59 kids. The farm management team placed eighth out of 22 teams. Austin Reno ranked 11th individually out of 106 kids. They had a great day!
The Lady Bobcats won the HDC Tournament on Saturday in Bethany.
The Student Council is selling Little Caesars pizzas from Oct. 7-18. Please get in touch with a member of the Student Council or the school if you're interested.
There is a varsity softball tournament at Princeton on Saturday, Oct. 12, District softball begins Wednesday, Oct. 16. There’s no school or vo-tech on Oct. 14. Junior high basketball begins Oct. 15 with a game against Grundy at Galt.
The senior class will be going to a My Success event at St. Joseph on Oct. 15. The high school MAP testing reward trip will be Oct. 16. Mina Hickman will be 85 on October 16. If anyone would like to send her a card she would enjoy them. Mina Hickman, Room 413, Crestview Home, 1313 South 25th Street, Bethany, MO 64424.
Hilarie Vaughn, Bree Vaughn, Cassie Bain, and Tara Robbins attended the wedding of Kate Yeacker to Shawn Rouse in Blair, Neb. Kate was the former kindergarten teacher here at Cainsville. Kate and Shawn will make their new home in Omaha. Rich and Helen Frisbie were in Chillicothe on Friday. While there they visited Jack Hague. Rich and Helen attended a wedding reception for Debbie Sinclair and Rex Fletchall at Pleasanton on Saturday evening. Thanks for the news everyone! Send me some for next week!
CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS
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Kylie Cowles hit a triple during Mercer’s loss to Pattonsburg last Tuesday (Oct. 1), and had two hits - including insidethe-park home runs in both games - during later Cardinal victories over Tri-County and Grundy County.
PRINCETON FOOTBALL Albany scores TDs on all 13 possessions
Warriors score early, often
Albany runs for 450 yards and 10 TDs, adds three TDs on as many completions
PRESTON COLE
Princeton Post-Telegraph
PRINCETON, Mo Eight-man #3 Albany displayed why the panel of media members who vote in the weekly poll hold the Warriors in such esteem Friday night (Oct. 4), as they put a damper (but didn’t spoil) Princeton’s Homecoming Week activities.
The Warriors scored touchdowns on all 13 of their possessions, added nine 2-point conversions and held Princeton’s offense somewhat in check, as Albany took a 96-46 Grand River Conference win.
Albany (6-0, 4-0 GRC West) needed just seven plays to score its first four touchdowns within the first eight minutes of play.
Quarterback Chase Cline scored the first Warrior touchdown on the game’s third play, breaking through on a 44-yard run at the 10:42 mark of the first quarter. The first conversion gave the Warriors a quick 8-0 lead.
After stopping the Tigers (2-4, 2-2 GRC West) on their first stories, Albany scored on a 40-yard run by running back Elliot Mercer at the 8:57 juncture of the first for a 14-0 lead.
Albany next stopped a Princeton drive at the Warrior 20, and two plays later Cline hit Kyle Emerson with a 43-yard scoring strike with 6:07 left to put Albany up 20-0.
Princeton responded with a 5-play, 50-yard march that featured two big passes from Clay Evans, first to Ethan Rhoades for 23 yards, then 25 yards to Kash Holt. Mitchell Walker got the score on a 3-yard burst with 4:21 left, cutting the gap to 20-6.
Albany scored on its next play when Mercer broke through for a 42-yard score 10 seconds later. A 2-point pass increased the spread to 28-6.
The Tigers answered with a 4-play, 46-yard drive that ended when Evans hit Cooper Boxley from 24 yards out, cutting the spread to 28-12 with 2:18 to go.
Albany got one more score in what was a 48-point (combined) first quarter with 49 seconds left, on a 44-yard Mercer scamper, plus a 2-point run, and the Warriors led 36-12 at period’s end.
Princeton scored on the second play of the second quarter when Evans threw a 19-yard scoring pass to Tyler Coffman at the 11:40 mark. A 2-point pass from Evans to Chanse Glenn made it a two-score game again, 36-20.
The teams scored three more times inside the 8-minute of the second frame.
First, Cline hit Emerson from 41 yards out at the 10:28 mark; a 2-point run made it 44-20. Walker scored just 17 seconds later as he out-
MERCER SOFTBALL Cardinals finish third in HDC Conference
After wild loss, Tri-County
Cardinals beat T-C 19-17 on Tuesday night, Mustangs get payback Saturday a.m.
PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
BETHANY, Mo When Mercer visited Jamesport last Tuesday (Oct. 1) to play Tri-County, it resembled a fast-pitch version of 8-man football, with the Cardinals hanging on for a 19-17 HDC Conference victory. Saturday morning, in the win-or-go-home game of the HDC Conference Tournament, T-C kept the offense going in a 13-3 rematch victory.
Mercer (4-11) scratched out a run in the top of the first inning, but the Mustangs (7-11) took the lead for good with a 5-run round in their half of the inning. They added two runs in the second to go up 7-1, but the Cardinals got their final two runs in the top of the third to pull to within 7-3.
Tri-County got those runs back plus one in the bottom of the third to go up 10-3, added a single run in the fourth and ended the game on the 10-run mercy rule in the fifth.
Mercer managed just three
ran the Warrior defense for 51 yards and a score, pulling the Tigers to within 44-26.
Four plays later, at the 8:01 mark, Mercer got a 38-yard scoring run from Mercer, and he added the conversion run to make it 52-26.
The scoring blitz continued, with Albany getting three more scores and the Tigers scoring one over the final 5 minutes.
Keghan Schaefer scored the first of his two touchdowns (on as many carries) on a 19-yard run with 4:36 left. A 2-point pass increased the score to 60-26.
Mercer scored again on a 16-yard run; another 2-point run made it 68-26 at the 3:01 mark.
Princeton then went 47 yards in three playsWalker for 28 yards, Evans to Holt for 17 more, and Walker scored from the 2 with 2:18 left. An Evans-to-Walker pass made it 68-34.
Albany scored the final touchdown of a 110-point first half when Cline hit Emerson from midfield (40 yards) with 25 seconds left. A 2-point run made it 76-34 at halftime.
With the 35-point mercy rule in effect, the game moved more swiftly in the second half.
The Tigers scored first, as Evans tossed a 7-yard throw to Glenn with 7:35 left in the third quarter. Mercer scored the last of his six touchdowns at the 5:30 mark for an 82-40 Warrior lead. Princeton got its final score with 1:08 left when Ethan Rhoades caught a 13-yard strike from Evans with 1:08 to go, and Albany scored with Schaefer scored from 39 yards away with 11 seconds left. A 2-point run made the score 9046 with a quarter left.
Albany’s JV scored the game’s final touchdown on a 3-yard run by Gavin Pickering near the halfway mark. Princeton’s JV, largely on the strength of a 31-yard pass from Judd Henke to Bowe Ussery, had a 49-yard drive that ended on a fumble on the game’s final play.
Albany had 574 yards of offense, 450 rushing, as Mercer got 275 yards on just 18 carries. Cline hit on just 3-of-6 passes, but all went for scores and 124 yards.
Princeton got 381 yards of offense. Walker ran for 132 yards on 14 carries and three scores, while Evans hit 16-of-26 passes for 220 yards and four touchdowns.
The Tigers venture to just west of Rosendale on Friday night for their first game at North Andrew (2-4, 1-3 GRC West).
PRINCETON STATISTICS
RUSHING - Mitchell Walker 14-132, Bowe Ussery 6-16, Gavin Tatum 1-7, Ethan Rhoades 1 (minus 3), Tyler Coffman 2 (minus 6), Clay Evans 8 (minus 12), team 2 (minus 4). PASSING - Evans 16-26-0 – 220, Judd Henke 1-10 – 31.
RECEIVING - Rhoades 5-64, Kash Holt 3-64, Walker 3-23, Coffman 2-34, Cooper Boxley 2-28, Ussery 1-31.
knocks Mercer out of HDC tourney
hits in the game and made 11 errors in the field.
Mercer 12, Grundy 8
MERCER. Mo. The host Cardinals finished HDC league play on Friday night, falling behind quickly but rallying for the victory that allowed them to finish third in the conference.
Grundy County scored half its runs in the top of the first, but the lead didn’t last as the Cardinals (4-4 HDC) went ahead with a 5-run second frame. After adding a run in the third, Mercer scored four runs in the fourth to go ahead 10-4.
Grundy (3-17, 1-7 HDC) got pairs of runs in the fifth and sixth
innings, the latter pulling the Panthers to within 11-8, but Mercer got a final run in the bottom of the sixth to pull away.
Makenzie Hagan scattered eight hits in the circle and went 3-for-4 at the plate for Mercer. Kylie Cowles hit a home run, and Kennedy Vincent got three RBI. Cowles, Sari Rogers and Vincent all got two hits.
Mercer 19, Tri-County 17
JAMESPORT, Mo. Mercer got runs in five of its seven innings and stole 18 bases to hold off T-C in an HDC contest. Each team scored two runs in the first, and T-C (2-6 HDX) added two in the second to go up
4-0. Mercer got its offense going with an 8-run round in the top of the third, and after T-C scored in the third, the Cardinals took the lead for good with a 4-run fourth for a 14-8 lead.
The Mustangs got three runs in the fourth and added three more in the fifth to pull to within 14-11, but Mercer rallied again with four in the top of the sixth to make it 18-11. Tri-County rallied one last time with six in its sixth time at bat to pull to within 18-17 before Mercer added a run in the seventh that the Mustangs couldn’t match.
See Mercer, Page 14
TERRI KELLY/Princeton Post-Telegraph
Albany’s offense was brutally effective Friday night, but Princeton’s defense had more than a few successes with gang tackling. Four Tigers were in on this stop; identifiable Tigers include Kolton Schurke (#5), Cooper Boxley (#23) and Hunter Lowrey (#52).
PRINCETON SOFTBALL Tigers go 2-1 during non-GRC West week
Novinger, Green City beaten
Tigers suffer brutal 9-inning loss to Milan before rallying to roll Gophers, Wildcats
PRESTON COLE
Princeton Post-Telegraph
PRINCETON, Mo The Princeton Tigers faced two choices after an extra-inning loss early last week - sink, or swim.
The Tigers swam beautifully, giving up just one run over their final two games, a 10-0 win over Green City last Tuesday (Oct. 1) and an 8-1 triumph over Novinger last Thursday.
Kelsey Goodin dominated in both wins, giving up just two hits against Novinger, including a lead-off home run in the top of the seventh inning Thursday at Princeton Softball Field. She struck out 12 Wildcats and walked none.
Princeton (13-7 entering a 7-game week) got a run in the bottom of the first when Evan Boxley’s bunt single scored Mikaylee Henke. A 3-run third featured Riley Clark’s bunt single that scored Macey Lewis, an RBI double by Kaydence Stockman, and Stockman scoring on a passed ball.
The Tigers scored twice in the
fourth when Lewis sacrificed Kelly home, and Clark scoring Addilyn Henke on a single. In the fifty, Mikaylee stole home before Audrey Kelly’s single plated Boxley to make it 8-0. Princeton had no errors in the field (Novinger had just one) and stole 14 bases, three each by Addilyn Henke, Kelly and Mikaylee Henke. Clark, Boxley and Mikaylee Henke each got two hits for the Tigers.
Princeton 10, Green City 0 PRINCETON, Mo. The Tigers shook off seven errors by getting 10 hits and taking advantage of four Gopher errors and five stolen bases to win going away.
Princeton got all the runs it needed with a 3-run first inning.
Addilyn Henke scored on a sacrifice fly by Lewis, Stockman socked an RBI double to score Clark, and Stockman scored when the Gopher third baseman couldn’t catch her catcher’s throw on a pickoff attempt.
Addison Wyatt scored in the second when Addilyn Henke reached on an error to make it 4-0. In the third, courtesy runner Cloe George scored when Boxley reached on an error, and Mikaylee Henke’s single scored Boxley to make it 6-0.
Jolena Gibson’s fifth-inning sin-
gle drove in Lewis for a 7-0 lead. Princeton ended the game in the sixth on the 10-run rule, as Kelly’s single scored Mikaylee Henke to make it 8-0, before Addilyn Henke single drove in Wyatt and Kelly for the final 10-0 margin.
Addilyn Henke and Gibson each got two hits for Princeton. Goodin scattered three harmless hits and struck out 12. Milan 7, Princeton 6
MILAN, Mo. The host Wildcats scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth to steal a non-conference win.
The game was tied 3-3 after seven innings, and neither team scored in the eighth. Princeton took a 6-3 lead in the top of the ninth as Wyatt scored on a Mikaylee Henke single, and Henke scored on an infield out. Addilyn Henke scored when Clark reached on an error. But Milan responded with its final rally for the win.
Clark and Mikaylee Henke each got two hits for the Tigers. Milan got 11 hits off Goodin, but she struck out 12 Wildcats; Goodin finished the week with 36 strikeouts in 21-plus innings.
STATISTICS vs. Milan
OFFENSE - Hits: Riley Clark 2, Mikaylee Henke 2, Addilyn Henke, Macey Lewis. Runs scored:
See Princeton SB, Page 7
Princeton JH softball rolls to Albany Tournament title
COURTESY PRINCETON R-5
The Princeton Junior High “A” softball team won the Albany Tournament on Saturday (Oct. 5) with victories over Gallatin, 12-2; South Harrison, 4-3; and North Andrew, 7-3. Team members, from left: FRONT - Aniston Power, Ainsley Cowan, Mary Jane Renfro, Shayden Berndt and Zoe Fisher; CENTER - head coach Angie Stockman, Maizy Allen, Harper Power, Aubrey Meek, Emma Henke and Brynlea Power; BACK - Presley Stockman, Landry Guilkey, assistant coach Payton Goodin and manager Mackenzie Willett.
GAME INFORMATION (tournament)
vs. Gallatin: Renfro went 4-for-4 with three inside-the-park home runs (on a field with a 235-foot outfield fence) and a triple, and A. Power hit an inside-the park home run.
vs. South Harrison: Renfro hit a double.
vs. North Andrew: A. Power got two hits and Cowan hit a triple.
OTHER GAMES
vs. Milan - A: Princeton 18-1. Stockman and Allen each got two hits, Berndt hit a triple and Renfro hit a double.
B: Princeton 5-0. Abby Ralston hit a double.
vs. South Harrison - A: Princeton 7-4. Berndt hit a triple, and A. Power hit a double.
B: South Harrison 7-3. Dreamy Staten hit a double.
vs. Putnam County - A: Princeton 7-1. Cowan and Berndt hit triples, and Renfro hit a double.
TERRI KELLY/Princeton Post-Telegraph
Princeton’s Mady Tipton took a healthy cut at a Novinger pitch during the Tigers’ non-conference win last Thursday (Oct. 3).
Golfers second at Gallatin
Princeton Post-Telegraph GALLATIN, Mo Princeton’s girls’ golf team finished second last Tuesday (Oct. 1) at the Gallatin Quad. The Tigers shot a 241 team score, 29 strokes behind the host Bulldogs’ winning total. Stanberry (255) and Albany (259) were behind Princeton.
Hailee Hein finished third overall with a 52. Kassidi Alderson and Emily Oswalt each shot 61, and Remi Lewis shot 67. Gracie Mitchell and Ellie Guilkey each shot 71; neither counted toward the team title. JV scores: Macey Johnson 72, Alexis Schurke 74, Brynn Bottcher 80.
Mercer softball From Page 13
Vincent went 4-for-5 and had five of Mercer’s 18 stolen bases. Cowles hit a home run and she, Riley Stark, Hagan and Rogers each got two hits.
Pattonsburg 11, Mercer 0
MERCER, Mo. Pattonsburg scored in every inning and held Mercer to three hits in a non-conference game last Monday (Sept. 30).
The Panthers, Grand River Conference West co-champions, scored three runs in the first inning, two in the second, one each in the third and fourth, and four in the fifth. The game ended on the 10-run rule after Mercer hit in the bottom of the fifth.
Mercer committed eight errors during the game.
STATISTICS
vs. Pattonsburg
OFFENSE - Hits: Kylie Cowles, Makenzie Hagan, Kali Rogers. 3B: Cowles. Walks: Kylie Holt, Hagan, Rogers.
PITCHING - Hagan: 5 innings, 11 runs (5 earned), 9 hits, 1 walk, 4 strikeouts, 1 hit batter.
vs. Tri-County (Oct. 1)
OFFENSE - Hits: Kennedy Vincent 4, Cowles 2, Stark 2, Hagan 2, Sari Rogers 2, Jazmine Lewis. 2B: Cowles, Stark. HR: Cowles. Runs scored: Rogers 3, Vincent 3, Lewis 3, Cowles 2, Hagan 2, Linda Barton 2, Payton Davis 2, Stark, Holt. RBI: Cowles 2, Hagan 2, Stark, Vincent, Barton, Lewis. Walks: Holt, Rogers, Davis, Lewis. Hit by pitch: Rogers, Barton, Davis. Stolen bases: Vincent 5, Rogers 3, Barton 3, Cowles 2, Lewis 2, Stark, Hagan, Davis.
PITCHING - Hagan: 7 innings, 17 runs (12 earned), 19 hits, 0 walks, 6 strikeouts. vs. Grundy County
OFFENSE - Hits: Hagan 3, Cowles 2, S. Rogers 2, Vincent 2, Stark, Barton, Davis. 2B: Hagan, Barton. 3B: S. Rogers. HR: Cowles. Runs scored: Hagan 3, Cowles 2, S. Rogers 2, Davis 2, Lewis 2, Barton. RBI: Vincent 3, Stark 2, Cowles, Hagan, Barton, Davis. Walks: Lewis 2, Cowles, Stark, S. Rogers. Hit by pitch: Stark, Barton. Stolen bases: Hagan 2, Davis 2, Lewis 2, S. Rogers, Barton.
PITCHING - Hagan: 7 innings, 8 runs (5 earned), 8 hits, 0 walks, 5 strikeouts, 2 hit batters. vs Tri-County (Oct. 5)
OFFENSE - Hits: Holt, Hagan, S. Rogers. 2B: Holt, Hagan. Runs scored: Cowles, Stark, Hagan. RBI: Hagan, S. Rogers. Walks: Stark, Barton. Stolen bases: Stark 3, Cowles, Holt, Barton.
PITCHING - Hagan: 5 innings, 12 runs (3 earned), 5 hits, 3 walks, 4 strikeouts.
