05-02-2024 Post Telegraph

ID made on Iowa man’s remains

“Ty” Husted went missing in January 2018 from his job at a privatelyowned hog confinement facility near South Lineville. Turkey hunter found remains on private property in northeastern Mercer County

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

The identity of an Iowa man whose remains were found last Tuesday (April 23) in northeastern Mercer County is now known.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Mercer County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) announced on Thursday (April 25) that the remains were those of Sebastian Tyrese “Ty” Husted, age 24, of Centerville, Iowa.

Husted’s remains were found on private property in northeastern Mercer County by an unidentified turkey hunter, who contacted law enforcement. The MCSO and the Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control investigated the situation.

Husted was reportedly last seen on Jan. 22, 2018, according to the Missing Persons Support Center. He had been employed at a privately-owned hog confinement facility near South Lineville, Mo., in Mercer County. The facility was searched by law enforcement, but no evidence was found.

Iowa media sources reported that Husted, who was 18 years old at the time he went missing, worked as a power washer at the hog confinement facility and had left Centerville with a co-worker who was providing transportation since Husted had no vehicle. Centerville police received a missing persons report about Husted in early 2018.

At the time he went missing, Husted was identified as a black male who was 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighed 200 pounds.

The investigation into Husted’s death continues, according to the Highway Patrol. Persons with any information are urged to contact the MCSO at 660-7483165, or the Centerville Police Department at 641-437-7100.

PULL! Princeton FFA repeats as state trapshooting champions

COURTESY PRINCETON FFA CHAPTER

For the second-straight year, the Princeton High School FFA chapter’s trapshooting team is the Missouri State FFA state champion, after competing Saturday (April 27) in the 2024 Paul Larson Memorial State High School Trapshoot at Linn, Mo. The five shooters shown above broke 480 of 500 clays - a 96% success rate. From left: Princeton FFA advisor Kurt Meighen, Gavin Power, Evan Houck, Jay Allen, Landon Krohn and Cooper Boxley.

Governor signs books during Princeton stop

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (center) signed a copy of his book No Turnin’ Back for Deb Hartley (left) while first lady Teresa Parson looked on during his book signing stop at the Mercer County Library last Wednesday (April 24). Gov. Parson’s stop in Princeton was the first of four stops on a tour of north central Missouri; he also had stops in Trenton, Chillicothe and Brookfield. Books could be purchased for $30, and sales were brisk at Princeton. All net proceeds from book sales go to the Moving Missouri Forward Foundation, which assists children with special needs and other programs focused on children across Missouri.

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National Day of prayer is Thursday

Event planned for north lawn of the Mercer County Courthouse, but could move indoors in case of rain

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

PRINCETON, Mo The Mercer County Ministerial Alliance will be the host for Mercer County’s observance of the 73rd annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2.

The event will be held at the flagpole on the front lawn (north side) of the Mercer County Courthouse in Princeton, at 12:15 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the event will move into the courthouse on the main floor.

And, such a move could happen. As of 10 a.m. Monday (April 29), the National Weather Service said there’s an 88% probability of rain at noon Thursday.

As always, the public is invited to attend the National Day of Prayer.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, MISSOURI

PROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of BETTY M. McQUERRY, Deceased Estate No. 24AI-PR0013 NOTICE OF LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY

(Independent Administration)

TO ALL PERSONS

INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BETTY M. McQUERRY, Decedent:

On March 11, 2024, the Last Will and Testament of the decedent having been admitted to probate, and on April 19, 2024, the following individuals were appointed the co-personal representatives of the Estate of BETTY M. McQUERRY, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Mercer County, Missouri. The co-personal representatives 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 name and business address of the co-personal representatives being: JOHN HART and CAROL HART, 300 W. MAIN, PRINCETON, MO 64673.

The co-personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number being: ROBERT COWHERD, CHAPMAN AND COWHERD, P.C., 903 JACKSON, PO BOX 228, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601; 660-646-0627.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in 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 co-personal representatives, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent 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 defendent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.

Date of the decedent’s death: February 24, 2024.

Date of first publication: May 2, 2024.

Julie Humphrey Deputy Clerk

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that he necessarily has a beneficial interest in the Estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this Estate in the Probate Division of the Circuit Couri of Mercer County, Missouri.

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The seniors’ last day is May 3 they will be gone May 4-9 for a senior trip to Florida. District track is May 4 at Chillicothe, and sectional track is May 11 at Paris. State testing and EOC testing began April 29 and continues for two weeks.

CWF of the Christian church met April 18 with Connie Holloway as hostess and worship leader. Diannie Constable gave the scripture reading.

Lila McLain went to Princeton on April 24 to see Gov. Mike Parson at the library for his book signing. Exactly seven years ago to the day, Lila received the Governor’s Senior Service Award from Gov. Parson when he was lieutenant governor.

Don’t forget that the basement of the Assembly of God Church in Cainsville is open to anyone during a severe storm or tornado watch who needs a safe place to shelter.

Lilah and Lakelynn Chaney were sleepover

guests of their grandparents Herman and Melanie Chaney on April 27.

May birthdays that I'm aware of are as follows: Amy Kokesh, Deanna Crouse, Diana Seymour, Kris Seymour Tammy Schwartzkopf, Tony Dunagan, Kenny Crawley, Katie Crabtree, Keeley Waddle, Andy Hamilton, Kyla Plymell, Joshua Schoonover Barbara

McLain, Gary Turner, Glenda Mercer, Hilarie Vaughn and Kenny Thompson.

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Mercer girls dominate field to win HDC title

Cardinals win 8 events, score in all 14 events offered, win conference crown by 81 points over nearest foe

PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph

BETHANY, Mo Mercer’s junior high girls’ track and field team used its scoring depth to cruise to the HDC Conference title last Wednesday (April 24).

The grades 6-8 Cardinals won eight events and scored in all 14 available events in cruising past second-place Tri-County by an 81-point margin, 15170, out of the seven-team field.

Jazmine Lewis had a 40-point afternoon with four first-place finishes, She won the 200 (27.26 seconds) and 400 (1 minute, 1.88 seconds) meters, the 100-meter hurdles (17.81) and triple jump (30 feet, 21/2 inches).

Mercer also got first-place finishes from Nakiyah Scott in the 100 (14.75) and long jump (13-0), Emma Stark in the discus (64-4), and the 4x200 relay team (Zoe Fisher, Kylie Holt, Paisley Wells and Lilly Lewis; 2:11.41).

Mercer got second-place points from Lanie Rogers in the 800 (2:57.75) and

1600 (6:30.87), Scott in the 100 hurdles (18.81), Paisley Wells in the long jump (11-9), and the 4x400 relay (Rogers, Holt, Paisley Wells and Lilly Lewis; 5:48.77).

Finishing third for the Cardinals were Stark in the shot put (28-113/4) and the 4x100 relay (Fisher, Holt, Stark and Jaelynn Wells; 1:08.06).

Lilly Lewis was fourth in the 100 (15.78) and 400 (1:19.86). Fisher was fourth in the high jump (4-21/2), and Holt was fourth in the triple jump (247). Fisher was fifth in the 200 (32.57), and Paisley Wells was sixth in the 800 (3:12.75).

In junior high track, Missouri athletes don’t have the 3200, 300 hurdles, 4x800 relay and javelin made available. The HDC doesn’t offer the pole vault in either junior high or high school.

Hashman wins four, scores 40 Brett Hashman won four events and scored the maximum number of points allowed, as Mercer’s boys finished fifth.

He won the 100 (13.96), 200 (28.75), long jump (14-31/4) and discus (91-6).

PRINCETON BASEBALL A win, a loss and a rainout - again

Mercer’s junior high girls’ track team posed after cruising to the HDC Conference championship last Wednesday (April 24). From left: FRONT - Lilly Lewis, Jaelynn Wells and Nakiyah Scott; BACK - Paisley Wells, Zoe Fisher, Jazmine Lewis, Kylie Holt, Emma Stark and Lanie Rogers.

Tigers rout North Andrew in league game, fall to PV

Princeton dominates GRCW game against Cardinals following 9-run inning

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

ROSENDALE, Mo Another 1-1-1 week for Princeton baseball last week - that is, one victory, one loss and one postponement.

The victory came last Monday (April 22), as the Tigers blistered winless North Andrew 16-3 in five innings in a run rule-shortened Grand River Conference West game.

The second inning was the decisive frame in a game that saw Princeton (9-6, 3-0 GRCW) score in all five innings. The Tigers took a 3-2 lead to the top of the second before exploding for nine runs, stretching their

lead to 12-2. They scored single runs in the third and fifth innings, sandwiching a 2-run fourth. North Andrew (0-8, 0-4 GRCW) got its final tally in the fourth, a tally that “cut” Princeton’s lead to 15-3.

The game was stopped after five innings on the 10-run rule.

Princeton got 10 hits, nine of them singles, but the Cardinals helped out on the mound (seven walks, four hit batters off four pitchers) and in the field (seven errors).

Offensively, three Tigers got two hits each - Clay Evans, Gavin Power and Chase Evans.

Clay Evans, Noel Schreffler and Kash Holt each got two RBI, and Clay Evans and Power scored three runs each.

Platte Valley 7, Princeton 2

GUILFORD, Mo. Platte Valley broke a 2-2 tie with a 4-run fourth inning last Tuesday, and went on the take a non-conference win.

Schreffler and Chase Evans drove in runs for Princeton in the top of the first, but Platte Valley tied the game in its half of the inning. The hosts’ 4-run fourth gave them a 6-2 lead, and they added a run in the bottom of the sixth. Evans had both of the Tigers’ hits.

Cooper Boxley threw a complete game, allowing just three earned runs.

The postponement came last Thursday, when the Tigers’ game at St. Joseph Christian (10-5, 3-0 GRCW) was rained out. No makeup date had been set as of Saturday, but the game

will have to be played since it’s a GRCW game.

STATISTICS

Platte Valley 7, Princeton 2

OFFENSE - Hits: Chase Evans 2. Runs scored: Talan Holt, Clay Evans. RBI: Noel Schreffler, Chase Evans. Walks: Schreffler 2, Holt, Clay Evans. Sacrifice: Evan Houck. Stolen bases: Holt.

PITCHING - Cooper Boxley: 6 innings, 7 runs (3 earned), 6 hits, 4 walks, 1 strikeout.

Princeton 16, North Andrew 3

OFFENSE - Hits: Clay Evans 2, Gavin Power 2, Chase Evans 2, T. Holt, Boxley, Kash Holt, Houck. 2B: T. Holt. Runs scored: Clay Evans 3, Gavin

Power 3, T. Holt 2, K. Holt 2, Chase Evans 2, Houck 2, Boxley, Schreffler. RBI: Clay Evans 2, Schreffler 2, K. Holt 2, Houck 2, Kelby Thomas, T. Holt, Boxley, Hunter Lowrey. Sacrifice flies: Schreffler 2, Thomas. Walks: Clay Evans 2, K. Holt 2, Power, Boxley, Chase Evans. Hit by pitch: Thomas, Boxley, T. Holt, Houck. Stolen bases: Clay Evans 3, K. Holt, Boxley, Power, Houck.

PITCHING - Clay Evans: 1 inning, 2 runs (2 earned), 1 hit, 3 walks, 1 strikeout, 1 hit batter; Boxley: 1.2 innings, 0 runs, 1 hit, 1 walk, 4 strikeouts; Lowrey: 2.1 innings, 1 run (unearned), 1 hit, 3 walks, 4 strikeouts.

COURTESY MELISSA HILL

Mercer teams take 4th in HDC track

Girls’ 4x200 relay team takes title as Cardinals get five top-3 finishes. D. Lewis has top finish for Mercer boys

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

BETHANY, Mo. Both Mercer track and field teams finished fourth during the HDC Conference meet last Wednesday (April 24).

The Cardinal ladies scored in seven events, winning one, and had five top-3 finishes to score 51 points for their fourth-place finish.

The 4x200-meter relay team of Maddi Fisher, Makenzie Hagan, Gracie Rogers and Lily Stark won the HDC title with a time of 2 minutes, 9.78 seconds.

Mercer placed two girls in three events for 30 of their 51 points (points scored on the 108-6-4-2-1 since there were only seven teams).

Sari Rogers was second in the discus with a throw of 80 feet, 73/4 inches, while Stark was fourth at 67-73/4

Gracie Rogers was third in the 400 in 1:12.06, and Hagan was fourth in 1:15.12.

Stark was third in the shot put with a heave of 28-1, while Sari Rogers took fifth at 25-111/2 Fisher scored in two individual events, finishing third in the triple jump at 28-61/4, and fourth in the high jump at 4-101/4

Hagan was sixth in the javelin with a throw of 62-71/2

TEAM SCORES

1. Newtown-Harris, 165; 2. Gilman City, 115; 3. East Harrison, 80; 4. Mercer, 51; 5. Winston, 48; 6. Tri-County, 21; 7. North Daviess, 14.

MERCER BOYS

The Cardinals scored in five events, good for 22 points and a tie for fourth.

Dylan Lewis had Mercer’s best finish, taking second in the discus with his 89-2 toss.

Travis Burton was third in the javelin with a throw of 92-81/2 He was also fifth in the 400. The 4x100 relay team of Burton, Keegan Brundage, Dylan Lewis and Tate Lewis was fourth, in 57.08. Tate Lewis was sixth in the 400, and Brundage was sixth in the long jump at 13-3.

Burton and Lewis’ 400 times were not officially recorded.

TEAM SCORES

1. Newtown-Harris, 219; 2. Winston, 152; 3. Gilman City, 74; 4. (tie) Tri-County, 22; Mercer 22; 6. North Daviess, 13; 7. East Harrison, 12.

ABOVE - Princeton’s Judd Henke finished third in the pole vault during the Stanberry Bulldog Relays. BELOW - Tiger Addilyn Henke (center) battled competitors from Nodaway Valley (left) and King City in the 100 meters.

PRINCETON TRACK Stanberry Bulldog Relays

Tiger teams approach end of regular season

Boys finish sixth, girls are 11th in strong 13-team fields

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

STANBERRY, Mo Thanks to Mother Nature, last Tuesday’s (April 23) Stanberry Bulldog Relays turned out to be Princeton’s next-to-last, regular-season track meet.

The Tiger boys scored in nine events to finish sixth in their 13-team field, while Princeton’s girls scored in six events to finish 11th in their field.

Both teams scored in the 800-meter sprint medley relay, an event that’s run in some states but not Missouri. Meet officials offered the sprint medley (two 100-meter legs, a 200 leg and a 400 leg) as a special, but point-awarding, event.

PRINCETON BOYS

The best Tiger finishes were provided from two individual events and a relay.

Ethan Rhoades was second in the long jump with a leap of 18 feet, 4 inches, and Hunter Lowrey was second in the shot put with a heave of 41-4.

The 4x200-meter relay team of Gavin Stockman, Corbin Powell, Rhoades and Kolton Schurke finished second in 1 minute, 42.22 seconds.

Rhoades was third in the 200 with a time of 25.15, and Lowrey was third in the discus with a toss of 121-101/2. Judd Henke finished third in the pole vault at 9-53/4

Powell was fourth in the 400 in 54.36, and the sprint medley team of Stockman, Lance Montgomery, Rhoades and Powell was fourth in 1:55.48.

Schurke finished sixth in the

triple jump with a leap of 3241/2

The Tigers rang up 51 points for their sixth-place finish.

PRINCETON GIRLS

The Tigers scored 18 points in getting their 11th-place team finish.

Their highest finishes came from fourth-places performances from Addilyn Henke in the 100 meters (14.08) and the sprint medley team (Alyvia Enright, Mikaylee Henke, Addilyn Henke and Kadence Power; 2:13.94).

Katie Bauer scored in two distance runs - the 3200 meters (fourth, 15:56.99) and 1600 (fifth, 7:27.71). Danielle Bears was fifth in the 100-meter high hurdles, in 19.01, and the 4x100 team of Enright, Mikaylee Henke, Grace Kelly and Addilyn Henke was fifth in 53.94.

Stanberry’s facility includes a six-lane track; thus, points were awarded on the 10-8-6-4-2-1 method.

Princeton was scheduled to run Friday (April 26) in the Marcus Hounsom Relays in Unionville, but the meet was canceled due to poor conditions and a rainy forecast.

The Tiger squads were scheduled to finish the regular season Tuesday (April 30) with the Grand River Conference West meet at King City, with both varsity and junior high teams competing. The high school teams will compete this Saturday (May 4) in the Class 1, District 4 meet in Chillicothe. The Class 3, District 4 meet will be held that day, also in Chillicothe.

TERRI KELLY/Princeton Post-Telegraph

DIVISION II CIRCUIT COURT

Judge Matthew Krohn

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

Tuesday, April 16

• State vs. Ryan Scot Bell, Spickard: Bell appeared on a Class A misdemeanor charge of failure to drive on right half of roadway when roadway was of sufficient width, resulting in an accident. He entered a plea of guilty. Imposition of sentence was suspended, and he was ordered to pay $580 in restitution, $94.50 in court costs and $300 to the county law enforcement restitution fund, all within 60 days. A file review was set for July 2 at 9 a.m. to check payment.

• State vs. Rita Marie Bryant, Princeton: Bryant appeared on an infraction charge of animal trespass. She waived arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty. The case was set for a plea or trial setting on May 21 at 9 a.m.

• State vs. Joe R. Greene, Princeton: Greene appeared without counsel for a bench trial on two counts Class B misdemeanor peace disturbance (first offense). He waived his right to counsel. The trial was held and Greene was found guilty, and was sentenced to 180 days in jail on each count to be served consecutively. Execution of sentence was suspended, and he was ordered to pay $107.50 in court costs, plus $300 to the county law enforcement restitution fund on each count, and a $10 crime victims compensation judgment, all within 60 days. He was also ordered to perform 40 hours community service, 20 hours on each count, within six months, and write apology letters to the victims within 30 days. A file review was set for May 21 at 9 a.m. to check payment, community service letters and the apology letters.

• State vs. Triston Jennings, Princeton: Jennings appeared in custody for probation violation hearings in two cases involving his convictions on the following charges - Class D misdemeanor charges of stealing (value less than $150 and no prior stealing offense); two counts Class B misdemeanor peace disturbance (first offense), and trespass on real property marked as required by Section

569.145 RSMo; and Class A misdemeanor resisting or interfering with arrest, detention or stop. At his request, cause continued to 9 a.m. May 7 for a probation violation hearing. He was remanded to custody.

• State vs. Jerry Miles Mahoney, Mercer: Mahoney appeared on a Class A misdemeanor charge of careless and imprudent driving, involving an accident. He was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty. The case was set for 9 a.m. May 21 for a plea or trial setting.

• State vs. Frank A. Morris, Kirksville: Morris did not appear on charges of Class B misdemeanor failure to drive on right half of roadway when roadway was of sufficient, causing an immediate threat of an accident, and Class D misdemeanor operated vehicle on highway without valid license. A warrant for his arrest was ordered issued, with bond set at $500 cash.

• State vs. Taryn D. Nunn, Mercer: Nunn failed to appear on charges in two casesClass B misdemeanor exceeded posted speed limit by 20-25 mph, and Class D misdemeanor owner operated motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility (motor vehicle required to be registered; first offense). Warrants for her arrest were ordered in each case, with bond set at $227 cash on the speeding charge and $200 cash on the “no financial responsibility” charge. On Friday, April 19, warrant withdrawal notices were delivered to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office and faxed to Harrison County dispatch.

• State vs. John Thomas Scott, Leon, Iowa: Scott appeared on a Class E felony charge of stealing (motor vehicle, watercraft or aircraft). His written motion was taken up for a continuance. The case was set for a preliminary hearing on May 21 at 1:30 p.m. Bond was continued.

• State vs. Seth A. Shields, Leon, Iowa: Shields appeared on a Class A misdemeanor charge of careless and imprudent driving, involving an accident. At his request, cause continued to 9 a.m. May 21 for disposition.

• State vs. Jeremy A. Stamper, Princeton: Stamper appeared on a Class A misdemeanor charge of passing bad check. At his request, cause continued to 9 a.m. May 7 for plea negotiations and a plea or trial setting.

Stamper also appeared for a probation violation hearing involving his 2021 convictions on two charges of Class A misdemeanor peace disturbance (second or subsequent offenses). At his request, cause continued to 9 a.m. May 7 for a probation violation hearing. He was remanded to custody in both cases.

• State vs. Donald Ray Stopplemoor, Princeton: Stopplemoor appeared without counsel on a Class C misdemeanor charge of animal trepass (second or subsequent offense). He waived formal arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty. The case was set for May 21 at 9 a.m. to check counsel status.

• State vs. Alva Dean Moore, Princeton: Moore did not appear on a

charge of Class A misdemeanor harassment (second degree). Multiple family members appeared and advised the court of the circumstances why Moore didn’t appear. On the court’s motion, cause continued to June 18 at 9 a.m. to check counsel status.

• State vs. Edwin B. Payne, Princeton: Payne appeared on a Class E felony charge of failure to register as a sex offender. A preliminary hearing was held, and it was found that there was probable cause he committed the crime. He was bound over to Division I of Mercer County Circuit Court on April 22 at a time to be set by Presiding Judge Steven Hudson.

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, May 6: scalloped potatoes and ham, candied carrots, sliced bread, baked applies.

Tuesday, May 7: fish nuggets, turnip greens, cheesy creamed corn, hush puppies, apricots.

Wednesday, May 8: breaded pork chop with onions, yams, green beans, bread, fruit salad, brownie.

Thursday, May 9: beef tenderloin, bun, baked french fries, broccoli with cheese, peaches.

Friday, May 10: chicken strips or chicken livers, gravy, buttered carrots, potato medley, baked croissant, assorted fruit, Jell-O cake.

New WIC guidelines now in effect

Special to the Post-Telegraph

PRINCETON, Mo. The Mercer County Health Department announces the release of the updated WIC income guidelines. The income guidelines are based on 185% of the federal poverty income guidelines issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). DHHS releases annual adjustments to the poverty income guidelines before June each year.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program providing services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to their fifth birthday based on nutritional risk and in-

come eligibility. The primary services provided are healthy, supplemental food, risk assessment, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and support, health screening and referrals to health care. To be eligible for WIC, applicants must have an income of less than or equal to 185% of the poverty level and be at nutritional risk. Migrant families are also eligible. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants and MO HealthNet participants of income-qualifying MO HealthNet programs are automatically eligible for WIC benefits.

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The income guidelines below reflect gross (pretax) income, and a pregnant woman may count as two family members. To view the complete list broken out by family size, visit WIC.Mo.Gov.

WIC is administered in Mercer County by the Mercer County Health Department. Persons interested in applying or who need more information should contact the Mercer County Health Department at 660-7483630. WIC clinics are offered at the department’s office (305 West Main, Princeton) by appointment on Thursdays.

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The Princeton High School Class of 1954 held their 70th reunion at Washington Street Food and Drink Company in Trenton, Mo., on Saturday, April 13. Eight classmates and seven guests attended.

Those attending were Jack and Vicki Nigh; Woodson and Judy Joiner, Clinton, Mo.; Buddy Nigh and daughter Cathy, Maryville, Mo.; Joy Michael, Bethany (and sister Virginia Willis); Gloria Koon (and daughter Sharon Rassel), Wichita, Kan; Eleanor and Jim Jones, Independence, Mo.; Nancy Scarpitta, Mercer, Mo.; and Bill and Sonna Wiggins of Trenton, Mo.

From left: FRONT - Joy Michael, Gloria Koon, Nancy Scarpitta and Eleanor Jones; BACK - Bill Wiggins, Jack Nigh, Buddy Nigh and Woodson Joiner.

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Rotary assists with shoe program

Special to the Post-Telegraph PRINCETON, Mo. The Princeton Rotary Club joined Rotary clubs across Missouri in collecting more than 43,000 pairs of new shoes, over 14,000 pairs of socks, and more than $56,000 for vulnerable children served by Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls.

Rotarians across Missouri gathered April 1921 at Lake of the Ozarks and celebrated their efforts during a statewide conference. Since 2001, Missouri Rotarians have donated more than 438,000 new pairs of shoes and more than $322,000 to Shoes for Orphan Souls.

“We are so grateful for the way our community came together to help children in need through the Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls program,” said Princeton Rotary president Matt Krohn. “Our annual drive would

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not be possible without the support of our local businesses, churches, retailers, and civic groups. It’s the generosity and love of our town’s residents that bring hope to thousands of kids each year.”

“Many Americans take shoes for granted, but for many children around the world, they are a luxury. Shoes protect feet from diseases such as hookworm, which can lead to physical and cognitive development issues, and provide children with an opportunity to attend school,” said Shawn Spurrier, director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls.

The shoes collected during the drive will provide hope for children

living in orphanages and impoverished communities where Buckner International offers a variety of services. Through foster care, empowerment programs, transitional care and humanitarian aid, Buckner International supports children and families in countries such as the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Mexico and Peru.

“Thank you to the Rotary Club and everyone in the community who helped meet our collection goals. Whether you are an individual who donated one or two pairs or a company that donated dozens, you have truly made a difference in a child’s life,” said Spurrier.

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, May 6: cooks’ choice.

Tuesday, May 7: pancakes, sausage.

Wednesday, May 8: bacon and cheese EggStravaganza.

Thursday, May 9: cooks’ choice.

Friday, May 10: 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, May 6: chicken nuggets or breaded ravioli, tater tots, buttered corn.

Tuesday, May 7: cooks’ choice.

Wednesday, May 8: cooks’ choice.

Thursday, May 9: cooks’ choice.

Friday, May 10: pizza or fish sticks, buttered corn, cottage, dessert.

MERCER

Breakfast is served with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Cereal is an optional entree.

Mondays: egg entree. Tuesdays: cereal, toast. Wednesdays: breakfast roll. Thursdays: sausage, pancakes. Fridays: biscuits,

gravy.

Lunch is served with milk. A salad bar and fruits and vegetables are available every day, except where noted. Students in grades PK-6 will have the choice of option A or a chef salad. Students in grades 7-12 will have the choice of either option or a chef salad.

Monday, May 6: a) McRib sandwich; b) fish sandwich; tater tots.

Tuesday, May 7: a) chicken fried steak; b) popcorn shrimp; mashed potatoes, white gravy, green beans, roll.

Wednesday, May 8: a) chicken nuggets; b)

turkey sandwich; vegetables.

Thursday, May 9: a) corn dog; b) burritos; peas and carrots.

Friday, May 10: a) pizza; b) sloppy joe; steamed broccoli.

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Princeton Rotarians Jerry Girdner (from left), Seth Renfro, Marcia Cox and Bruce Gamet stand in front of boxes of shoes the club collected for the Shoes for Orphan Souls project.

Webinar to help small producers

University of

Mo. Smallscale agricultural producers are invited to join the “Small Business Essentials for Small Farms” webinar series, hosted by MU Extension agricultural business specialists Denice Ferguson, Katie Neuner, and Manita Ale. This bi-weekly virtual lunchtime learning and networking session will run from May 7-23, providing invaluable insights and strategies to enhance the business aspects of small farms.

“Small agricultural producers are already specialists in their trade, where we can assist them is often in the traditional areas of small business such as planning and strategy,” said Ferguson.

“Business best practices like cost analysis and pricing, marketing channel choices, and accompanying advertising tactics are examples of areas where we can assist small ag producers.”

This interactive webinar series aims to equip small farm owners with essential tools and knowledge to thrive in today’s competitive market. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about key business concepts, including cost analysis, pricing strategies, marketing channel selection, and effective advertising techniques.

The sessions will be held virtually, providing flexibility for participants to join from the comfort of their own farms or of-

fices during their lunch break. Each one-hour session will include informative presentations, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities with fellow small-scale agricultural producers.

To register for the “Small Business Essentials for Small Farms” webinar series, interested individuals can visit Extension Missouri or call 816-279-1691 to register by phone.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with experts in agricultural business! Join the specialists for the “Small Business Essentials for Small Farms” webinar series and take your small farm business to new heights.

Youth turkey harvest announced

JOE JEREK

Preliminary data from

Missouri

Conservation (MDC) shows that young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 3,721 birds over the youth weekend, April 6 and 7. Top harvest counties were Gasconade with 92 birds harvested, Osage with 90, and Franklin with 89.

In Mercer County, 30 young hunters harvested a turkey.

Young hunters checked 2,550 birds during the 2023 spring youth weekend.

“Favorable morning weather appears to have more than made up for some windy afternoons this year,” said MDC

Turkey Biologist Nick

Oakley. “Youth harvest increased by more than a thousand birds compared to the 2023 youth season and was the highest harvest total since 2017. Successively better hatches over the last several years have helped the turkey population stabilize and hunters are starting to see the results of that in the field.

Get more harvest information by county at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/ harvest_table/.

The regular spring turkey season runs through May 5. For more information on spring turkey hunting in Missouri, visit mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/turkey.

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COMMISSION

MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION

Report taken from minutes of meetings of the Mercer County Commission. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted. Monday, April 22

• County Commission candidates Amy Cool, Gary Porter and Denny Power were in attendance.

• Minutes of the April 15 meeting were approved.

• Bills were approved and paid.

• The county received the 2024 Schedule 13 Miles of Line reports from Evergy Missouri West Inc. and Grand River Mutual Telephone Corporation.

• Commissioners received a copy of a memo from Prosecuting Attorney Pamela Blevins to Collector/Treasurer Susan Moore, requesting payment of $582.80 to Cardmember Services from the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. Appropriate Restitution Board authorization was attached.

• Commissioners received the certificate of training for Mercer County Coroner Doug Priest from the Missouri Coroners and Medical Examiners Association for the 2024 Medicolegal Death Investigation Conference.

• The county received the Risk Management Excellence Award from

MERCER COUNTY 4-DAY WEATHER

National Weather Service, Pleasant Hill/Kansas City, Time of forecast: Monday, April 29, 8 a.m.

Thursday, May 2: 90% chance of rain; 74/50

Friday, May 3: Mostly sunny, 30% chance; 67/48

Saturday, May 4: Mostly sunny, 30% chance; 70/51

Sunday, May 5: Mostly sunny; 73

Forecasts reflect daytime high, followed by overnight low.

Weather forecasts change often. Check local radio, weather radio, or the NWS website (www.weather.gov) for updates.

MAC Trust for having no work-related injuries or illnesses during 2023.

• The county received the Missouri Department of Revenue’s report of motor fuel taxes, motor vehicle sales taxes and motor vehicle fee increases ($47,685.09) on April 19.

• Sheriff Jeff Spencer spoke to commissioners about the removal of the outdoor fence and interior jail. Commissioners will speak with Road & Bridge Supervisor Shawn Powell about removing the items.

Spencer told commissioners he is working with Green Hills Communications on computer systems for the office and MTDs for the patrol vehicles.

He has completed submission of the past three years of board bills to be reimbursed in part by the state of Missouri. Several thousands of dollars were turned in for reimbursement.

They discussed the possibility of adding a third deputy, to also serve as a part-time school resource. Commissioners voted to add the position, with funding from the excess prisoner board account in LESTF (36).

MO Extension ST. JOSEPH,

Special to the Post-Telegraph JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.

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