Princeton chapter has goal of 2,500 pounds of shoes; they’ll get 40 cents per pound
Special to the Post-Telegraph PRINCETON, Mo. The Princeton High School FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) chapter has begun a shoe drive fundraiser.
It’s an opportunity to help people in need of decent footwear and benefit the FCCLA at no costs to the donors, as well as a chance to clean out closets, storage bins or garages.
All donors have to do is take new or gently used shoes to Princeton High School, and FCCLA members will bag them up for you. The chapter will receive 40 cents per pound, with a goal of collecting 2,500 pounds of shoes.
The shoe drive began Feb. 1 and runs through April 1.
For more information, contact Princeton FCCLA advisor Dr. Tina Holt at tholt@tigertown.k12.mo.us.
Explaining differences between faith and religion
PASTOR MIKE TIPTON
Special to the Post-Telegraph
I was asked to write a letter sharing my insights into the difference between religion and faith a couple of years ago by a good friend, and local legend Preston Cole. Preston was honest in that he had asked Pastor Sean Hammond to write the same analysis some years ago. Like a good reporter, “PCole” made me feel humbled slightly to prevent me from becoming arrogant. For that fact and his true friendship, I agreed to entertain the idea, “when I had time.” Well, here we are two plus years later and I am finally putting pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard as the modern case would be. Whenever I think about the difference
between religion and faith, I am first reminded that Jesus did not practice “religion.” Jesus became God incarnate (God in the flesh) so that He might share relationship with those who were sick, hurting, or cutoff from relationship with God. To bring an accepted definition of religion into the conversation, I looked at how Merriam-Webster defined religion. There are four definitions for religion given: 1. a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices; 2. the service and worship of God or the supernatural; 3. a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith;, and 4. scrupulous conformity.
For our purposes we will use the con-
text of definition one by Merriam-Webster. In a 2018 Gallup Poll, 71% of Americans said that religion was an important part of their day. 63% of people identified with Christianity as their religious identity. While 71% of people said that religion is an important part of their day, only 20% of people attend church weekly and 41% attend monthly. In 2025 does church attendance matter to the religious or faith practices of Christians? This is where I would say that religion and faith are separate.
You can be religious and have a personal set of beliefs and attitudes, but faith is where you put those beliefs, and attitudes into action. No Christian is perfect in their faith, and I fail often
to fully live my faith in Jesus out, but I seek to learn from those experiences when I fall short. There are many topics tied to faith that we could dig into, and who knows, if there is interest, maybe this could be a monthly article in our Princeton Post-Telegraph, but for simplicity purposes I would just stress that religion is made up of rules, rituals, and many practices that can become stifling or legalistic. Faith is a way of sharing what we believe from a religious perspective in a way that builds up others. Jesus was blunt with individuals who sought his healing and wisdom, but He always
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Veterans Commission starts pre-burial plan
AIMEE PACKARD
Special to the Post-Telegraph
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC) has announced the launch of the new electronic Pre-Certification Application for Burial. The new digital application allows Veterans and their eligible dependents to electronically pre-certify for burial benefits, submit documents, and receive real-time notifications on the status of their application.
“The Electronic Pre-Certification Application for Burial is a way to leverage newer technology, provide efficient and accessible service, and reach a new segment of the Veteran population by offering a fully digital experience,” said MVC Executive Director (Ret.) Col. Paul Kirchhoff. “Applicants for
burial will now be able to see exactly where they are in the pre-certification process with just a click of a button.” Veterans and their eligible dependents interested in burial in one of the five state Veterans Cemeteries can access the Electronic Pre-Certification Application for Burial by visiting the Missouri Citizens portal. Users will need to create an account before completing the application. More information on burial eligibility can be found at mvc.dps.mo.gov/cemeteries/. Paper applications will still be accepted, and Veterans Service Officers will continue to assist Veterans in need. MVC worked in collaboration with the Missouri Office of Administration - Informa-
HILARIE VAUGHN/Special
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JESSIE O’DELL/Special to the Post-Telegraph
Kyle Wright (from left; freshman, percussion), Emzlie Bauer (freshman, euphonium) and Seth Weathington (senior, tuba) represented Princeton at the Grand River Conference West All-Conference Band on Saturday, Feb. 8. The event was hosted at Worth County High School, where band members from seven conference schools spent the day rehearsing, then performed an evening concert for the public.
OBITUARIES
Harold McCulley
Princeton, Mo.
Harold Raymond McCulley, 91, of Princeton, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, Mo. He was born on Jan. 1, 1934, in Princeton, the son of Charley and Mattie Bell (Dean) McCulley.
On Dec. 3, 1952, he married Mary Lee Shaffer in Princeton, Missouri. She preceded him in death on Dec. 10, 2020.
Harold graduated from Princeton High School in 1951 and then went on to serve in the United States Army. After his service, he worked as a farmer and a carpenter. Harold was a member of Princeton First Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Charles McCulley.
Harold is survived by his daughter, Lisa McCulley (companion, Steve Abel), Mercer, Mo.; nieces, Cherri (Tom) Delameter, Terri (Monte) Bevel, Kelli (Tim) Beavers, Lori (Bob) Westhues, and Julie (John) Slattery; nephew, Chris (Dawna) Curry; sister-in-law, Donna Anderson, and many great nieces and nephews.
His funeral service was held Friday, Feb. 7 at Roberson Funeral Home,
Princeton. Burial with military rites followed in Princeton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Princeton First Baptist Church in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
Curtis Matson Independence, Mo.
Curtis Eugene Matson of Independence, Mo., died at Independence Manor Care Center on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, after a long battle with dementia/Alzheimer’s.
He was born on July 12, 1934 to parents Ada Cora (Baker) and Elza Matson at his grandfather's home (Ansil Baker) in Colfax Township in Harrison County, Mo., which is near Blythedale.
He attended Donaby country school through eighth grade and attended Blythedale High School, where he was part of the school’s last graduating class in 1952. In 1955, he enrolled in a radio and TV class and ended up building his own radio and TV set. In 1957, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and sent to Fort Lewis in Washington state, where he was a tank operator for two years. After leaving the Army, he moved back to the family farm in Blythedale.
On Jan. 1, 1961, he
met the love of his live, Virginia Flanagan from the neighboring town of Cainsville, Mo. After a few months, he moved to Kansas City, Mo., where he got a job with LB Price Mercantile. Shortly thereafter, he went to work at Southwest News, a branch of American News from New York. Then, in 1968, he went to work for the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he had a career that spanned nearly 31 years.
On March 24, 1962, he married Virginia Flanagan at Cainsville United Methodist Church. In February 1967, he and Virginia and their two sons (Kevin and Kerry) moved to Independence.
In 1970, he expanded his interests and enrolled in courses to learn electrician work. In 1975, he and his family joined First United Methodist Church in Independence, and later became members of the Church of God (Anderson, Ind., affiliation) in Lee’s Summit, Mo.
Curtis was a very active father and coached and/or supported his sons in a variety of activities, ranging from little league baseball, basketball and even helped with music lessons. He was a leader in both the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America and was instrumental in both sons becoming Eagle Scouts. He ventured with his sons and became a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say through the Scouts.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Elza and Ada (Baker) Matson, Blythedale; and parentsin-law, Harley and Sylvia (Bryan) Flanagan, Cainsville.
He is survived by his
wife of nearly 63 years, Virginia; sons, Kevin Matson (Loretta), Blue Springs, Mo., and Kerry Matson (Wesley), Kansas City, Mo.; four grandchildren, Brandon Matson, Cainsville, Brittany (Matson) Rohrs, Lee’s Summit, Samantha (Fletcher) Sullivan (Luke), Blue Springs, Mo., and Austin Fletcher, Independence; and three great-grandchildren, Sutton, Wesson and Henry; sister, Jean Louise (Matson) Pirkle and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
A graveside service was held Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 at St. Paul Cemetery in Mercer County, Mo., under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home of Princeton, Mo. Flowers and well wishes can be sent to Roberson Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences can be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
Mo.
Donna Lea (Clark) Conner, a 92-year-old resident of Princeton, Mo., passed away on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Donna was born on March 13, 1932, to Loyd Gilbert and Gussie Anna (Curtis) Clark. She married Truman Conner of Newtown, Mo., on November 4, 1955. Together they had three children, Janet Vanderpool of Princeton, Denny Conner of Kansas City, and an infant daughter, Joyce, who preceded her in death. Truman
and Donna Farmed in the Newtown-Harris area for most of their married life until retiring in 1998.
Donna, as well as being a farmer’s wife, worked as a beautician in Harris for many years and worked for Stamper’s food processing plant at Milan for 10 years. She loved gardening and always planted a large garden. Her joy was giving what she had grown to others. She also loved to read, knit, crochet, and watch the Curse of Oak Island and Swamp People. She was a Chiefs fan, seldom missing a game on TV.
Donna was a member of Princeton First Assembly of God Church.
Donna is survived by her daughter, Janet; son, Denny; grandson, Clint; great-granddaughter, Kohner; sister, Norma Purdy; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; infant daughter; infant grandson, Tyson; sister, Betty Jo Smith; and son-in-law, Gary Vanderpool.
Donna’s body has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton. Per Donna’s request, there will be no services. In-
urnment will be later in Bracket Cemetery, Newtown. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County Ambulance in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Thursday, Jan. 30
• Quintin Hansel vs. Whitney Hansel. Monday, Feb. 3 • Tamra Ferrell vs. William Ferrell III.
LAND TRANSFERS
Friday, Jan. 31
• Justin Toomey to Corey Brant. Monday, Feb. 3
• Wayne Clark to Mark Fellows.
Tuesday, Feb. 4
• David R. Prososki, trustee, to G&L Acres LLC.
• David R. Prososki Revocable Trust to Noson LCC.
Donna Conner Princeton,
New titles at library
Special to the Post-Telegraph
PRINCETON, Mo. These new titles have been added at the Mercer County Library.
Adult fiction: Cross My Heart, Megan Collins; Beautiful Ugly, Alice Feeney; The Oligarch’s Daughter, Joseph Finder; We Are Watching, Aison Gaylin; Dark Hours, Amy Jordan; The Last Room on the Left Leah Konen; What Happened to the McCrays?, Tracey Lange; The Lost House, Melissa Larsen; The Crash, Freida McFadden; The Inheritance, Trisha Sakhlecha; Better Than Friends, Jill Shalvis; and The Night Island (#2 of the Lost Files trilogy) and Shattering Dawn (#3 of the Lost Files trilogy), Jayne Ann Krentz.
The Mercer County Library has also added to its large print, western, children’s, juniors, young adult, and Amish sections. Please remember the library’s Boundless, Libby, Blackstone Unlimited, and Hoopla platforms are open 24/7.
SCHOOL FOOD
All menus subject to change. PRINCETON Breakfast is available to all students. It is served with a choice of 1% white milk or skim chocolate milk. Cereal is available as an option every day except where noted. Fruit and juice are available every day. Nutri-grain bars are available on select days. Monday, Feb. 17: no school.
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, Feb. 17: no school.
Tuesday, Feb. 18: sub sandwich or BBQ meatballs, potato chips, cucumber tomato salad.
Wednesday, Feb. 19: parmesan chicken or BBQ pork sandwich, macaroni and cheese, green beans, fruit salad.
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, Feb. 17: no school.
Tuesday, Feb. 18: a) chicken and noodles; b) chicken nuggets; mashed potatoes, green beans, roll.
Wednesday, Feb. 19: a) tater tot casserole; b) sloppy joe, chips..
Thursday, Feb. 20: a) pizza dunkers; b) chicken alfredo, breadsticks; California blend vegetables.
Friday, Feb. 21: a) McRib; b) grilled cheese; tater tots.
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, Feb. 17: no school.
Tuesday, Feb. 18: chicken strip wrap, green beans.
Wednesday, Feb. 19: chili, peanut butter and honey sandwich.
Thursday, Feb. 20: fajitas, Spanish rice.
Friday, Feb. 21: maid rite, tater tots.
DIVISION II CIRCUIT COURT
Judge Alex Van Zandt
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, Feb. 4
• State vs. Kayla Marie Brown, Princeton: Brown appeared without counsel on a Class E felony charge of third-degree domestic assault. She entered a plea of not guilty. She was referred to the Public Defender’s office for representation. Cause continued to Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. for counsel status.
• State vs. Tyler L. Johnson, Princeton: Johnson appeared on a Class A misdemeanor charge of fourth-degree domestic assault, first or second offense. He waived reading of amended information and entered a plea of guilty. Imposition of sentence was suspended, and he was placed on probation for two years. He was ordered to report to Cory Coleman of North Missouri Court Services, who will supervise Johnson’s probation. He was also ordered to pay $300 to the county law enforcement restitution fund plus $117.50 in court costs within 30 days. Money was taken from his posted bond.
Johnson was also ordered to write an apology letter to his victim, undergo drug and alcohol evaluation within 45 days (and follow recommendations), and undergo domestic violation evaluation within 45 days. He is to have no contact with his victim aside from custody exchanges for their child (using an app) and communication regarding their child.
• State vs. Kelsey Jada Michael, Mercer: Michael appeared in custody on charges of Class D felony possession of a controlled substance, Class E felony resisting or interfering with arrest for a felony, Class D unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, Class A misdemeanor fourth-degree assault (special victims), and an infraction charge of driver or front seat passenger failed to wear properly adjusted or fastened safety belt. A motion for furlough was denied. Cause continued to Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. for a preliminary hearing on the felony and misdemeanor charges, and on the same date and time
for disposition of the infraction charge.
• State vs. Brandon Jae Williams, Mercer: Williams appeared without counsel on a Class B misdemeanor charge of misusing 911. Cause continued to Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. to allow him to seek counsel.
• State vs. Johnathan M. Rumsower, Mercer: Rumsower appeared in custody on charges of Class D felony of driving while intoxicated (serious injury), Class E felony resisting or interfering with arrest for a felony, and Class A misdemeanor charges of operated a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner (involving an accident), and fourth-degree assault (special victims). A date for a preliminary hearing was taken under advisement. The court is allowing Rumsower to receive sonogram photos from his co-defendant, Kelsey Jada Michael. Cause continued to March 4 at 10 a.m. for a docket call.
• State vs. Cristopher Gene Baker, Princeton: Baker appeared on a Class B misdemeanor
charge of driving while intoxicated and a Class C misdemeanor charge of failure to drive on the right half of the roadway. The cases were consolidated. He entered a plea of guilty. Imposition of sentence was suspended, and he was placed on probation for two years. He was ordered to pay $300 to the county law enforcement restitution fund plus court costs of $117.50 within 30 days. He was also ordered to undergo drug and alcohol evaluation (and follow recommendations), and view a Missouri State Highway Patrol video and write a 300-word essay about it.
• State vs. Michael Earl Houk, Princeton: Houk appeared for a probation violation hearing involving a 2023 conviction (charge/charges not available). He admitted breaking a condition of probation in November 2024. Probation was revoked and he was sentenced to one year in jail. Costs were assessed to him.
COMMISSION
MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION
Report taken from minutes of meetings of the Mercer County Commission.
All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted. Monday, Feb. 4
• Minutes of the Jan. 27 meeting were approved.
• Presiding Commissioner Jerry Allen signed Progress Invoice #13 for Bridge 25300041 BRO-B065 (41) for $2,420.80 for a right-ofway easement.
• Commissioners received the short form of the Marion Township financial statement for the year ending Dec. 31, 2024.
• Commissioners received a copy of the MoDOT County Roads and Bridges Finance Report for Mercer County for the year ending Dec. 31, 2024, and the MoDOT Township Roads and Bridges Finance Report for Lindley Township for the year ending Dec. 31, 2024. Both reports were completed by County Clerk Judy Hamilton and originals were mailed to MoDOT.
• Bills were approved and paid.
• Time sheets and the payroll were approved.
• Commissioners received January fees collected from Assessor Dana Widner.
• Sheriff Jeff Spencer provided January motor equipment expenses for himself and Deputy Randy Francis.
• Commissioners and Hamilton signed a certified copy of order authorizing Collector/Treasurer Susan Moore to pay the following:
* $100 to Golden Rule Insurance Agency for a bond (money taken from Treasurer’s Maintenance Fund #34);
* $40.56 to General Revenue for a portion of the Xerox lease (money taken from Recorder’s Special Fund #06);
* $345.15 to Elan Financial Services for promotional items (money taken from Sheriff’s Revolving Fund #35); and
* $2,375 to Toys for Trucks for vehicle maintenance (money taken from Inmate Security Fund #47).
All payments are not to exceed budgetary limits.
• Commissioners voted 2-0 with one commissioner abstaining to appoint three persons to Green Hills Regional Planning Commission (GHRPC) boards. Allen as county representative, Tracy Meinecke as city representative and Lori Porter as citizen representative to the GHRPC Board of Directors and Transportation Advisory Committee.
Commissioner Gary Porter abstained from voting since Lori Porter is his wife. Allen signed the agreement.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Thursday, Jan. 30
• Quintin Hansel vs. Whitney Hansel. Monday, Feb. 3
• Tamra Ferrell vs. William Ferrell III.
LAND TRANSFERS
Friday, Jan. 31
• Justin Toomey to Corey Brant. Monday, Feb. 3
• Wayne Clark to Mark Fellows.
Tuesday, Feb. 4
• David R. Prososki, trustee, to G&L Acres LLC.
• David R. Prososki Revocable Trust to Noson LCC.
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
Life
lessons were learned by cutting
CALEB JONES
Special to the Post-Telegraph
COLUMBIA, Mo. Anyone who lives on a gravel road knows what happens when it snows - your road isn't getting bladed until all the blacktops are cleared. This past snowstorm had me holed up at home with my family.
After watching a few musicals with my daughter and teaching my son how to play cards, my wife decided it was time for us to get outside and out of her hair. I knew it was the perfect opportunity to teach my kids a valuable life lesson: how to split wood. While their technique could use some fine-tuning, they certainly didn't lack enthusiasm.
Growing up, my brother and I spent countless hours cutting and splitting wood. What started as a necessity to keep our house warm turned into a way for us to earn some extra money. We sold each truckload of firewood for $50, delivered and stacked. When we dropped off that wood, our customers only saw a neat pile of firewood ready to keep their homes warm.
What they didn't see was every-
thing that went into it - sharpening chainsaws, getting the truck unstuck from muddy woods, shattering the back glass of the truck (twice) and smashing fingers while loading the wood. Every stick of firewood carried with it the marks of hard work, a few bruised knuckles and lessons that stayed with us long after the woodpile was gone.
A lot of that same dedication and effort goes into turning on your lights. Your electric cooperative works tirelessly to ensure that when you flip the switch, the lights come on. It's easy to take for granted the complexity of this process.
Behind the scenes, there are talented people focused on serving you, not to mention investments in wires, transformers, bucket trucks and cutting-edge technology. These big investments are all made to achieve a vital goal - reliable and affordable electricity. There are plant operators calibrating the generators, linemen braving rain, snow and 100-degree weather, engineers solving intricate switching problems and office staff coordinating efforts. Everyone on your electric co-op's team works hand in hand
to consistently deliver electricity to your home. Today, almost everything you buy comes with a cord that plugs into an outlet. That makes it really tough to be without electricity. That's why your co-op does everything possible to make sure any outage is measured in minutes, not days. Like those stacks of firewood, electricity seems simple when it arrives at your home. But the dedication, teamwork and resources that go into ensuring reliable power are extraordinary. Your cooperative is committed to keeping the lights on.
While I hope your electric coop never throws a stick of firewood through the back glass of a 1978 Chevy farm truck, rest assured they're just as dedicated to getting the job done. And just like that truckload of wood kept homes warm without the buyer lifting a finger, your cooperative is here to keep your home energized, rain or shine.
Caleb Jones is executive vice president and CEO of Missouri Electric Cooperatives. He is a member of Boone Electric Cooperative.
Giving away other people’s money is tempting
PAUL HAMBY
Special to the Post-Telegraph
MAYSVILLE, Mo. The Missouri legislature is back in session. Committee assignments are made. Hearings are scheduled and the work of making new laws and tax policies is under way.
Each year, there are many proposals to use your tax dollars to subsidize businesses in the name of creating jobs. The state is filled with more than 100 “profes-
sionals” working full time to come up with new ideas on how to use your tax dollars as an incentive to bring new jobs to our state. There is quite a legacy of wasted tax dollars for what sounded like good intentions. For example, in 2011, Moberly residents got quite a shock when they discovered that their city had guaranteed $39 million in bonds to help a Chinese company build a plant, called Mamtek,
to produce sucralose, an artificial sweetener.
The Missouri State Department of Economic Development promoted the Mamtek project for Bruce Cole all across Missouri. Cole promised to employ up to 600 people. Moberly took the bait. Gov. Jay Nixon joined Cole for a July 2010 announcement to tout $17.6 million in state incentives for the manufacturing plant. The Moberly City Council
secured the $39 million dollars requested. Plus, Mamtek was going to benefit from five state-administered programs and be exempt from county property tax.
Only four people were ever hired. The plant construction was started but not finished. No product was ever produced. Mamtek defaulted on its payments in 2011, forc-
See Temptation, Page 6
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Albert Soriano (left) receives the Wright Memorial Hospital Employee of the Quarter Award for fourth quarter 2024 from Catherine Hamilton, administrator.
Soriano named WMH Employee of Quarter
Special to the Post-Telegraph TRENTON, Mo. Albert Soriano, an information security site analyst II at Wright Memorial Hospital, was honored as the hospital’s Employee of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2024. Catherine Hamilton, administrator at WMH, presented the award to Soriano at a ceremony held in his honor.
The Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes an employee who provides exemplary service, going beyond the call of duty to support fellow employees or to comfort or assist patients and their families.
In his nomination form, Soriano’s coworkers said, “Albert consistently displays our core values. He is courteous, patient, and very knowledgeable. He can solve any IT-related
CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS
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problem that is presented. Albert is extremely hard working and is very timely with follow through. He recently supported both Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center by working extended hours to ensure all staff had resources in place to provide safe patient care.”
In recognition of the award, Soriano received an Employee of the Quarter certificate, the parking space of his choice for three months, his photo posted in the hospital, his name engraved on a plaque displayed in the hospital, and recognition in local media.
Temptation From Page 5
ing the city of Moberly to default on the bond payments. Cole looted the bond money for personal benefit and the whole project ended in bankruptcy in November 2011.
There are many similar stories of failed economic development projects that were subsidized by Missouri taxpayers over the years.
There are also many taxpayer subsidized projects that succeeded. The problem with this is it distorts the free marketfavoring businesses with political connections.
New subsidized business startups always seem to come with a bag of tax credits, property tax waivers, stimulus money and other handouts to sweeten the deal. That means existing businesses are unfairly subsidizing the new startup businesses the eco devo salesman might bring in.
Amazon is a classic example. In 2016, Amazon built a new warehouse in Wyandotte County, Kan. They received millions of dollars in incentives and tax breaks.
Meanwhile the unintended consequence is that the local hardware stores, grocery stores and auto parts stores lost sales to Amazon while having to subsidize the government incentives given to Amazon.
Say it loud! But they brought new jobs to Kansas Ciry! Truth is, Amazon distribution center locations are based on
highway and population centers - just like Walmart. The government subsidies are likely not even in the top 10 reasons for choosing a location.
In the Missouri Senate, the 2025 chair of the seven-member Economic Development Committee is Ben Brown. In the Missouri House, the 2025 chair of the 17-member Economic Development Committee is Sherri Gallick.
Sen. Brown and Rep. Gallick, the role of government is not to pick winners and losers, but instead is to create an environment of economic freedom, which is a tide that raises all boats. Please say no to spending taxpayer money on more economic development subsidies.
Let the free market determine what new businesses are needed.
Paul Hamby is a free-thinking conservative farmer and small businessman in northwest Missouri’s DeKalb County.
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LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of KAREN A. TRAINER, Deceased. Estate No. 25AI-PR00001 NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED (Independent AdministrationNon-Resident Fiduciary) TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF KAREN A. TRAINER, Decedent:
On January 31, 2025, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of KAREN A. TRAINER, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Mercer County, Missouri. The business address of the personal representative is: HEIDI KOONTZ, 3335 West 2700 South, Hurricane, UT 84737.
The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court.
The personal representative’s name, business address and phone number is: ROBERT COWHERD, 903 JACKSON STREET, PO BOX 228, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601, (660) 646-0627.
The non-resident personal representative’s designated agent’s name, address and phone number is: ROBERT COWHERD, 903 JACKSON ST., PO BOX 228, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601, (660) 6460627.
All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in the Probate Division of this Court within six months from the date of the first publication of this Notice or if a copy of this Notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extend permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.
Date of Decedent’s death: 11-08-2024, Date of first publication: 02-13-2025.
Julie Humphrey
Deputy Clerk, Mercer County Circuit Court
DATES OF PUBLICATION
February 13, 2025
February 20, 2025
February 27, 2025 March 6, 2025
Receipt of this Notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that he necessarily has a beneficial interest in this Estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this Estate in Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Mercer County, Missouri.
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 hunting or trespassing on Cox family property - Andy & Donna Cox and Robert & Tina Cox. 2-6-2025/3 years (106t)p
No hunting, fishing or trespassing on property owned, leased or rented by Joe and Victoria Ryan. 4-25-24-52tp
Absolutely no hunting or trespassing on Highland Farms land owned and operated by Dixie Berger, Joe Berger & Steve Berger. 5-16-24-52tp
NO HUNTING
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. 3-21-24-52tp
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Chapter BY of PEO met Feb. 3 at Princeton Methodist Church with 12 members attending. Beth Boxley presented the program on Founder’s Day. Each member received a booklet with the history and interesting facts. Gayle Waldron served a wonderful Valentine’s meal.
Initiation will be held March 3 at the Princeton Christian Church annex. Pearl Scurlock will be hostess.
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tion Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) to create the fully digital application. This new system includes an automated workflow and approval process that integrates into existing systems. The system creates statewide efficiencies, which will expedite the application approval process. The MVC Electronic Pre-Certification
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made time for those who sought desperately to live their faith out. Don’t get me wrong. As a pastor for over a decade, I believe in the power of the church to share faith in Christ with those in our community and the world. I have preached in Methodist churches, Baptist churches, Presbyterian churches, Assembly of God churches, inside, outside and anywhere God has opened a door. What my faith leads me to realize is that how we perform baptisms, celebrate the Lord’s Supper, or organize the church services in our different buildings, the common theme of our faith is that Jesus is God in the flesh. Christ suffered and died for our sins, he was in the tomb, the third day he rose from the dead, defeating sin and death forever. My faith leads me to believe that all people need forgiveness of sins through faith in Jesus. Because Christ welcomed all people to live through faith in Him, I seek to share faith in Jesus that others may believe and that their lives would be transformed from the inside out. To me faith is about sharing with others that transformative power Christ can have in our lives. My prayer is that together as a community we can deepen our faith and share it with others, regardless of which church building we worship in or what religious practices we hold most sacred.
Pastor Mike Tipton is pastor of the Princeton and Mercer Global Methodist churches. He has also taught and coached in area schools, including Princeton R-5. Besides his pastoral duties, he is currently the K-12 principal in the Cainsville R-1 School District. And on top of all that, he has also begun to perform sports playby-play for an area radio station.
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MERCER GIRLS BASKETBALL Cardinals win final two HDC games
Mercer handles Winston, T-C
PRESTON COLE
Princeton Post-Telegraph
MERCER, Mo. The Tri-County girls went into Friday night’s HDC Conference game already having beaten Mercer twice this season. But the Cardinals, in their Homecoming/Senior Night game, won the most important game between the teams to date.
Mercer held T-C to one fourth-quarter field goal and outscored the Mustangs 12-3 at the foul line for a 33-24 league win as the Cardinals finished conference play.
Mercer (8-12, 3-2 HDC) won its fourth straight game after losing in the first round of the Meadville Tournament late last month.
Both teams hit two goals in the first quarter, but Mercer led 8-4 on the strength of 4-of-6 free throw shooting. Each team hit three buckets, including a 3-point basket, during the second frame by T-C (12-8) added a free throw for an 8-7 period edge to make it 15-12 Mercer
at halftime.
Tori Dustman hit two 3s in the third to lead the Mustangs to a 10-8 rally, cutting their deficit to 23-22 after 24 minutes. The teams combined for just three hoops during the fourth quarter, two by Mercer but the Cardinals hit 6-of-15 free throws down the stretch. Not great, but better than T-C, which hit just 2-of-6. Neither team shot well at the stripe - Mercer, 12-of-26, T-C 3-of-10 - but the Cardinals’ 9-point edge got them the win.
Lily Stark led Mercer with 10 points. Other scoring: Payton Houk 9, Bailey Houk 7, Ashlynn Brown 5, Kylie Holt 2. Mercer 50, Winston 25 MERCER, Mo. The host Cardinals held Winston to two firsthalf baskets, built a 22-point halftime lead and coasted to an HDC Conference win last Tuesday night (Feb. 4).
Mercer hit four of their seven 3s in the first quarter - two by Riley Stark, one each by Holt and Brown - as the Cardinals raced out to a 17-4 lead.
MERCER BOYS BASKETBALL Two HDC losses
Cardinals’ string of setbacks continue
Losing streak reaches 8 games after Friday loss
PRESTON COLE
Princeton Post-Telegraph
MERCER, Mo. Often, when young and inexperienced teams lose a couple of games, they can become an avalanche.
In a nutshell, that’s what is happening to the Mercer boys. The Cardinals trailed by just 5 points - a 2-score deficit - going into the fourth quarter of Friday night’s Senior Night/Homecoming game against HDC Conference rival Tri-County. Down 44-39 with 8 minutes left, the Mustangs hit three of their 13 3-point goals and outscored Mercer 18-4 for a 62-43 victory.
The first quarter was a 3-point shootout between Mercer’s Kobe Hill and T-C’s Carter Fewins, as both hit three times from deep. Lawson Twedt hit two deuces for Mercer, but Keaton Norman hit a 3 and Fewins added a bucket as the first quarter ended with T-C holding a slim 14-13 lead.
Fewins hit two more 3s and a hoop and Gabe Manning buried a triple in the second quarter, while Hill hit the last two of his five 3s for Mercer. Twedt hit a hoop and Brett Hashman got a bucket and a free throw, as the Mustangs outscored Mercer 14-11 in the second and led 2824 at halftime.
Hashman scored 9 points in the third quarter to lead Mercer, while T-C buried another
trio of 3s during a 16-15 stretch that sent the game to the fourth quarter with T-C leading 44-39. Then, the roof caved in on Mercer, as the Mustangs outscored their hosts 18-4 over the final 8 minutes. Tri-County hit three more threes and added four 2-point goals in pulling away.
Hill led Mercer with 17 points, 15 in the first half on his five 3s. Hashman also scored in double digits with 12 thanks to his big third frame. Other scoring: Twedt 6, Kaimon West 4, Tate Lewis 2, Mason Martin 2. Fewin made eight 3s and led all scorers with 26 points, Norman hit four 3s for T-C, which made 3s on 13 of their 22 total goals.
The loss, Mercer’s eighth straight, dropped the Cardinals’ record to 4-14. Mercer finished 1-4 in HDC play.
Winston 57, Mercer 38
MERCER, Mo. Levi Youtsey is a tough nut for Winston opponents to crack. The senior post player displayed his wares last Tuesday night as the Redbirds steadily pulled away to an HDC road win.
Youtsey hit just one bucket in the first quarter, but made 5-of5 free throws to pace Winston (16-4) to a 13-8 lead. Four Redbirds scored in the second, and they hit two 3s, as Winston outscored the Cardinals12-5 and took a 25-13 halftime margin.
Hill hit 6 points for Mercer during the third quarter while
Winston hit its second goal of the opening half in the second quarter, and four Cardinals scored, as Mercer outscored the Redbirds 13-4 for a 30-8 bulge at halftime. Winston’s offense picked up a bit in the second half, but not nearly enough to stage a rally. The Redbirds did outscore Mercer 6-4 in the third quarter to make it 34-14, but Holt and Brown hit 3s in the fourth as five Cardinals scored during a 16-11 closing kick.
Eight of Mercer’s 9 players scored, led by Brown’s 17 points. Other scoring: Payton Houk 8, Riley Stark 6, Cowles 5, Bailey Houk 5, Lily Stark 4, Holt 3, Jazmine Lewis 2.
Mercer was scheduled to host a total of three Pool A games in this week’s HDC Conference Tournament - including against Gilman City on Tuesday night (Feb. 11) and Winston on Wednesday night (Feb. 12). The latter game could be in jeopardy, given the forecast for heavy snow.
Mercer’s Kaimon West
Youtsey got 8 for Winston, and both units got scoring contributions from others as the Redbirds added a deuce to their lead with a 15-13 period that sent the game to the fourth auarter with Winston up by 14, 40-26. Youtsey and Waylon Estep each hit for 6 points in the fourth, and despite a combined 9 from Hill and Hashman, Winston outscored the Cardinals 17-12 to finish its 19-point victory.
Hill scored 15 points, 11 in the second half, and Hashman added 10 for Mercer. Other scoring: Twedt 6, Martin 4, West 3.
Youtsey led all scorers with 25 points on 10 hoops and all 5 made Redbird free throws.
Estep finished with 16 for the HDC leaders.
Winston has lost to just one Class 1 team (Meadville) so far this season. The Redbirds have losses to Class 2 Gallatin and Class 3 Trenton in the Gallatin Invitational at the start of the season, and to Class 2 Osborn/ Stewartsville in the WildCard Invitational in mid-January.
HDC Tournament
The Cardinals are scheduled to play both of last week’s opponents this week as Mercer hosts three Pool A games. The Cardinals played Winston on Monday night (Feb. 10) and were to have played Tri-County on Wednesday night (Feb. 12). The T-C game could be postponed, given the forecast for heavy snow (at least 5 inches) for Wednesday.
Princeton girls win title share From Page 8
Stanberry (8-13, 4-4 GRC) led 12-10 after the first quarter thanks to two 3s by Eva Cameron, who didn’t score the rest of the night. Lewis (8 points) and Addilyn Henke (7) combined for 15 of Princeton’s points during a 17-5 second-quarter that gave the Tigers a 27-19 halftime lead. A slow (8-5) third quarter allowed Princeton to increase the lead to 35-24, and Addilyn hit 5-of-7 free throws during a 7-point closing stretch.
Addilyn Henke led the field with 23 points, and Lewis hit for 12 for Princeton. Other scoring: Mikaylee Henie 6, Kelly 3, Gracie Mitchell 2.
KREEDENCE MICHAELIS/Special to the Post-Telegraph
Kylie Holt (#14) passes to an open Mercer teammate, despite an approaching hand check from a Winston player, during the Cardinals’ HDC Conference win on Feb. 4.
KREEDENCE MICHAELIS/Special to the Post-Telegraph
(#15, white) beat Winston’s Levi Youtsey (#35) to a loose ball.
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PRINCETON BASKETBALL Boys win GRC West with undefeated run, girls’ loss at Albany will likely create co-champions
Tigers scratch 28-year league title itch
Fifth title in 84 seasons of GRC/GRC West hoops for Princeton boys, second perfect 8-0 league run PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph ALBANY, Mo In the first 83 seasons of Grand River Conference basketball, including its new “cousin,” the Grand River Conference West, Princeton boys basketball teams won the not-so-grand total of four league championships.
Tiger Nation, you can increase that number to five titles over 84 seasons - but championship #5 was anything but a romp over a 7-win team.
Albany ralled from a 13-point second-quarter deficit to tie the game with 51/2 minutes left to play Friday night, but Class 2 #8 Princeton finished the game with a hoop and 5 free throws for a 7-0 run that allowed the Tigers to escape with a 44-37 GRC West victory for a perfect 8-0 league record.
The title is the Tiger program’s first since 1997, and its the first perfect league run by a Princeton team since 1976, when that batch of Tigers went 8-0 in the GRC en route to winning their first postseason crown (a Class 1A regional, what are now called districts) and a state quarterfinal berth.
Princeton’s other titles came in 1951 (a 4-way share), and 1983 (co-champions). Princeton joined the GRC in the fall of 1938, and the first GRC sport Tiger teams played in was basketball. No GRC games were played during the World War II years of 1943, 1944 and 1945. How the perfect GRC West season finished
The first quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with Albany (7-14, 2-5 GRC) leading early and Princeton (210) leading after Clay Evans hit a 3-point shot with 55 seconds left in the third quarter. Earlier, the Warriors led 4-2 before Noel Schreffler hit a 3 at the 3:56 mark for a 5-4 Tiger lead. Princeton never trailed again, but there were more than one ties the rest of the night.
The first came with 5:39 left in the second at 13-13, but the Tigers responded with a 13-0 surge that gave them their biggest lead. Cooper Boxley started the run with a bucket with 5:24 left, then Evans scored 11 straight points in a little over two minutes, the last two on two free throws for a 26-13 lead at the 1:44 mark.
Albany had its best offensive quarter in the third, outscoring Princeton 15-7 and pulling to within three points three times, the last with 47 seconds left to send the battle to the final frame with the Tigers up 35-33.
The Warriors sandwiched a Kash Holt hoop with two of their their, the second by Daulton Worrell with 5:54 left for the second tie of the fourth - and the last tie of the game - that knotted the score at 37. But Albany didn’t score again as Princeton tightened its defense and ran some time off the clock. Evans hit two free throws with 4:34 left to make it 39-37, and after a Hunter Lowrey hoop with 1:37 to go, Evans hit 3-of-4 free throws over the final 25 seconds to secure the win.
Evans led all scorers with 25 points, which included a 14-for-19 night at the foul line. Other scoring: Holt 8, Lowrey 4, Schreffler 3, Boxley 3, Mitchell Walker 1. Princeton 56, Stanberry 46 - Tigers clinch crown STANBERRY, Mo. Princeton’s offense clicked just enough, and the defense was plenty salty enough, to allow the Tigers to officially clinch the GRC West title last Tuesday night (Feb. 4).
Princeton took firm control of the game in the first half. Holt scored 7 points and three other Tigers got in the scorebook as they took a 13-6 lead. The Tigers repeated that feat in the second, with Clay Evans scoring 7, and they outscored the Bulldogs (8-12, 3-5 GRC) 16-7 for a 29-13 halftime cushion. Boxley hit three deuces as 5 Tigers scored in the third quarter, a 16-11 period that increased their lead to 45-24. Holt led all scorers with 17 points, followed closely by Clay Evans with 15. Boxley also reached twin digits by scoring 10 points over the middle two periods. Other scoring: Lowrey 6, Chase Evans 4, Schreffler 4. Information for this story came from Jeremy Benson of grandriverconference.com and Princeton Post-Telegraph files.
Albany denies Tigers their sixth perfect league title, but Princeton still claims their eighth GRC/GRC West crown in 51 seasons of GRC play PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
ALBANY, Mo Princeton’s girls went into Friday night’s Grand River Conference West game needing to beat Albany for the second time this season to win the program’s sixth undefeated Grand River Conference/ GRC West championship.
The Class 1 #7 Tigers will have to settle for a tie for the West title instead, after Albany used hot shooting to take a 57-50 victory, a win that keeps the Warriors - and North Andrew - in contention for a share of the title.
Albany (16-5, 6-1 GRC) finishes league play next Tuesday (Feb. 17) at Pattonsburg (8-13, 2-5 GRC), with a win ensuring the Warriors to finish with the same conference record as Princeton (17-3, 7-1 GRC). North Andrew (12-10, 6-1 GRC) can grab a share of the crown with a win this Friday night (Feb. 14) at St. Joseph Christian (3-19, 0-7 GRC. Upset losses by Albany and NA would give the Tigers the outright GRC West title.
Princeton’s title was the eighth for the Tiger program since the Grand River Conference began offering girls basketball as a championship sport in the 1974-75 season. The Tigers’ titles in 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1997 were perfect 8-0 league seasons. The 1989, 1990, 1991 and 1992 seasons were part of a 5-season stretch during which Princeton teams won 36 straight GRC games and 49 straight games against GRC teams. They were also a part of a stretch during which Tiger squards won 105 consecutive regular season games over a 6-season period.
Their 1988 title was a 3-way tie.
Albany wins with improved offense
When the teams met Dec. 5 in the semifinals of the Albany tournament - a 52-41 Princeton win - the Warriors hit just 16 baskets, including three 3-point goals. In the more important rematch, Albany made 21 hoops with eight 3s, four each by Maddix Epperly and Kennedi Epperly - all the buckets they made in leading Albany with 14 points each.
Maddix Epperly and Princeton’s Audrey Kelly each hit two 3s in the first quarter. Epperly’s second 3 put Albany up 11-6 with 3:14 left in the period; Kelly’s second triple gave the Tigers their final lead, 12-11 just 50 seconds later. Albany then went up 15-12 before Addilyn Henke scored on a putback with 48 seconds left to make it 15-14 at quarter’s end.
Mikaylee Henke scored with 4:21 left in the second for the game’s final tie, 21-21. Kennedi Epperly hit back-to-back 3s, the second at the 3:27 mark, putting Albany up for good 27-21. With the Warriors up 7 late, Addilyn Henke scored with 10 seconds remaining to make it 29-24 Albany after the first 16 minutes.
Kelly hit her third 3 a minute into the third quarter,and after a 7-0 run gave Albany an 11-point lead for the first time (40-29) at the 3:21 mark, Addilyn Henke hit twice within 38 seconds to make it 40-33. Each Epperly hit a 3 late, and another late goal put Albany up 48-37 going to the fourth.
Princeton cut the deficit to two scores, 48-42 with just over 5 minutes left, and after a Warrior 3-point play, Macey Lewis hit 2-of-3 free throws and Addilyn Henke got a hoop with 4:42 to go to bring the Tigers within 51-46. Randa Shahan and Henke got hoops, Henke’s coming with 59 seconds left, to get Princeton within 54-50. Albany hit 3-of-4 free throws inside the final 24 seconds to finally put the game out of reach. Addilyn Henke led all scorers with 22 points despite the Warriors’ best defensive effort, and Kelly hit three 3s and scored 11. Other scoring: Shahan 8, Lewis 5, Mikaylee Henke 4.
Princeton 46, Stanberry 34 - Title tie secured STANBERRY, Mo. The Tigers trailed by a hoop after the first quarter, but got things going at both ends of the court in the second as they secured no worse than a tie for the GRC West crown last Tuesday night (Feb. 4). See Princeton girls, Page 7
TERRI KELLY/Special to the Princeton Post-Telegraph Princeton’s Audrey Kelly (#11, blue) fights to get rebounding position from Albany’s Kaitlyn Bunker on a Tiger free throw attempt.
TERRI KELLY/Special to the Princeton Post-Telegraph Tiger Clay Evans (#2, blue) drives around Albany’s Daulton Worrell.
