02-29-2024 Post Telegraph

R-3 board offers contract extensions to administrators

Superintendent, principal given contracts for the 202526 school year, with raises.

Votes were not unanimous

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

MERCER, Mo. One-year contract extensions were offered to both administrators during the North Mercer County R-3 Board of Education’s Feb. 14 meeting.

The contracts keep both administrators employed through the 2025-26 school year, with 1.5% salary increases for the 2024-25 school year.

Votes to extend the contracts of Superintendent Wade Hall and Principal Amy Huse were not unanimous, however. The vote on Hall’s extension was 6-1 in favor, with board vice president Heath West voting “no.” The vote on Huse’s contract was 5-2 in favor, with West and board member Matt Davis voting against.

The board met in a scheduled closed session for about 90 minutes to discuss the extensions.

Tracy Kilen and Aubrey Wilson with First Interstate Bank’s Princeton branch presented information about the district being able to take payments via debit cards next year, using a program named Clover.

Clover has two options that could be used to accept debit cards for concession stands, fundraisers and lunch billsClover Go and Clover Flex. They use different devices, but have the same transaction fees3% if the customer pays, 2.29% if the school pays.

The bank will host a program on May 1 by the company, presenting the devices and information.

First Interstate has two options for credit cards. One option offers 1.5% cash back, with a $50 per card annual fee for up to four cards. The other option doesn’t offer cash back, but doesn’t charge an annual fee.

The board agreed to use First Interstate for credit cards, and expressed the desire to see a demonstration of the Clover products.

2023 MERCER COUNTY FINANCIAL STATEMENT APPEARS THIS WEEK

It’s a detailed accounting of the county’s business from the past year - where money came from and how it was spent. It appears on Pages 6 and 7.

• In another financial matter, Hall told the board he’d like to put money from a certificate of deposit it has at the Mercer branch of Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri into the school’s checking account when it matures today (Feb. 29). The move will be temporary as the district looks for a place to invest the funds. That decision will be made during the board’s March meeting.

Other items

• Huse reported that six FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) won first place in six categories during district competition recently.

• Hall told the board that Tom Byers would be sealing a sidewalk at no charge; the sidewalk was poured last summer. Also, work on the softball field will start once the weather consistently gets warmer.

The superintendent updated the board on legislative matters, mainly open enrollment, property taxes and minimum teacher salaries.

He reported that the district’s cost for the Career Ladder program will be $34,000, and that a gutter on the rear (south side) of the agriculture education building will be fixed this spring.

Jeff Wyatt, the district’s ag teacher and FFA advisor, will discuss trapshooting with board members during their March meeting.

Serve Mercer County work day is April 20

Special to the Post-Telegraph

PRINCETON Serve Mercer County, an established 501(c) (3), invites all neighbors that want to help neighbors to the opportunity to serve on Saturday, April 20 with a rain date of Saturday, April 27.

Civic groups and school groups of all ages are encouraged to participate. Register online by Friday, April 12.

Meet at the Mercer County Senior Center in Princeton between 8 and 8:30 a.m. to join a team project. Lunch will be provided. T-shirts will be available to those that register early. If you have helped before, use the Serve Mercer County yellow T-shirt from last year. Elderly residents or those with medical needs are invited to register their projects for

cleanup efforts by calling 660748-4486. Yard projects are ideal. Tools and equipment can be arranged in advance to complete projects.

Monetary donations for lumber and supplies can be sent to Serve Mercer County, PO Box 711, Mercer, MO 64661. To volunteer online go to www.servemercercounty.com.

The

Rotary Club’s Trivia Contest, held Feb. 17. The annual event raised about $600 for scholarships presented to Princeton High School seniors. From left: Andy Wiebe, Pamela Blevins, Susan Moore, Logan Krohn, Brenda Courtney and Eric Courtney.

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Volunteers put siding on a house during last fall’s Serve Mercer County work day. See below for a story about this year’s event, set for April 20.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of NORMAN R. BROUSSARD, Deceased

Estate No. 24AI-PR0002 NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED (Independent Administration - Non-Resident Fiduciary) TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF NORMAN R. BROUSSARD, Decedent:

On February 2, 2024, the following individual was appointed the personal represetative of the estate of NORMAN R. BROUSSARD, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Mercer County, Missouri. The business of the personal representative is: ALLAN BROUSSARD, 9614 S. 183rd Ave., Omaha NE 68136.

The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: ROBERT COWHERD, 903 JACKSON ST., PO BOX 228, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601, (660) 646-0627.

The non-resident peronal representative’s designated agent’s name, address and phone number is: ROBERT COWHERD, 903 JACKSON ST., PO BOX 228, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601, (660) 646-0627.

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 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 appicable 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: 11-08-2023.

Date of first publication: 02-15-2024.

Julie Humphrey Deputy Clerk

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, MISSOURI

PROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of Melody Ann Bartsch, Deceased

Estate No. 23AI-PR00024

Notice of Grant of Letters of Administration With Will Annexed (Supervised Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Melody Ann Bartsch, Decedent:

On January 30, 2024, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Kelli Judd, Mercer County Public Administrator, was appointed the personal representative of the estate of Melody Ann Bartsch, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Mercer County, Missouri. The personal representative’s business address and phone number is: 802 E. Main, Princeton, MO 64673, (660) 7483411.

The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Trentis E. Miller, 903 Jackson St., P.O. Box 228, Chillicothe, MO 64601; (660) 6460627.

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Date of the decedent’s death: October 20, 2023

Date of first publication: February 8, 2024

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Princeton girls

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three occasions, including the decisive 54-47 lead, before Princeton’s late rally.

Kelly and Alluntt, the Tigers’ two seniors, ended their with double-digit scoring nights - Kelly hit for a game-high 19 points, and Allnutt for 14. Addilyn Henke scored 15 for the Tigers. Other scoring: Macey Lewis 2, Mikaylee Henke 2.

Green City edged Grundy County 38-36 on Friday night in the District 11 championship game. The Gophers (20-8) drew one of Class 1’s toughest assignments for the first round of the state tourment on Monday night (Feb. 26) - playing Meadville, at Meadville.

The Eagles (27-0) won the Class 1 state title in 2023 and have been ranked #1 all season in the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association poll. They’ve outscored their opponents by an average of 51 points a game this season (78.5-27.3), including a 53-point win over Mercer (86-33) in the championship game of the Meadville Tournament on Jan. 27.

MERCER BOYS BASKETBALL: Grundy County beats Mercer for 4th time this season

Big run fatal for Cardinals

20-0 second-half blitz leads Panthers to state tournament

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

JAMESPORT, Mo Grundy County’s 12-0 first-half run didn’t harm the Mercer boys’ chances Saturday afternoon during the Class 1, District 14 championship game. Didn’t even phase the resurgent Cardinals.

A 24-2 second-half Panther run that included 20 consecutive points was a beast of an entirely different kind, however, a killer blitz that took a 21-21 nailbiter and turned it into a 50-27 Grundy County victory.

The win was the Panthers’ fourth of the season over their HDC Conference rival, and put Grundy County (24-3) into the sectional round of the Class 1 Boys Basketball State Tournament. The Panthers faced Braymer (19-9) in that game, with the winner advancing to the state quarterfinals on Saturday (March 2) against the winner of the South Holt/Platte Valley sectional.

Grundy County had the game’s first lead Saturday at 4-0, but it took the Panthers nearly half of the

first quarter to get it as both teams appeared to be a bit uptight. Mercer (17-10) got its first hoop, from Wes Hashman with under 4 minutes to go, and deuces from Tyler Meinecke and Hashman, the latter under the 2-minute, gave the Cardinals their only lead at 6-4.

Grundy County answered with a 3-point goal and a 2 to lead 9-6 at the end of the first, and the Panthers hit for the first 7 points of the second stanza to finish a 12-0 run with their biggest lead of the first half, 16-6.

Mercer cut the gap in half by halftime. The Cardinals got hoops from Hashman, Brenden Wolfe, Meinecke and Kobe Hill (plus a Meinecke free throw) during a closing burst that made it 21-16 at the break. Hill, who hit five 3s during Mercer’s semifinal win over Gilman City, made another 3 for the half’s final basket.

The Cardinals continued their comeback at the start the third quarter, getting two buckets from Meinecke and a Hashman foul shot to complete a 10-0 rally and tie the game at 21-21 three minutes into

BETTY WILLIS/Special to the Post-Telegraph Mercer senior Emma Shipley (#22, white), shown playing against Princeton in late December, was the Cardinals’ leading scorer during the District 11 semifinal setback.

the period.

Shortly thereafter, the Panthers began their drama-killing 24-2 run that boosted them into the state tournament for the first time since 2021.

The first 17 points of the surge came in the third quarter. Hunter Miller got a steal and layup to get things going, and Grundy got three hoops each from Corbin Axtell - who didn’t score over the first 21-plus minutes - and Zack Cross (one the front end of an old-school 3-point play), and another hoop from Miller to take a 38-21 lead to the fourth.

Axtell opened the final period with a 3 to make it 41-21, before Meinecke hit a minute in to end Grundy’s string of 20 unanswered points. After that, Cross and Miller scored to put the Panthers up 45-23 just past the 4:30 mark.

Both teams’ leading scorers were held under their average output. Meinecke led Mercer with 15 points, around 10 fewer than normal. He was the only Cardinal to

See Mercer boys, Page 8

MERCER GIRLS BASKETBALL: Grundy County upsets #1-seed Mercer

Historic win for Panthers

Grundy County gets just its fourth victory over Mercer since 2012 in District 11 semifinals

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

PRINCETON, Mo Going into last Wednesday night’s (Feb. 21) Class 1, District 14 semifinals, the history of the Mercer/Grundy series was lopsided in Mercer’s favor - dating back to 2012, the Panthers were just 3-21 against theie HDC Conference foe.

Grundy County can now claim recency bias and wipe that awful record out of its memory. The #4seed Panthers led most of the game and upset #1-seed Mercer 39-35 to advance to the district championship.

The Panthers’ Adysan Rains and Mercer’s Emma Shipley traded 3-point goals to start the scoring,

with Shipley’s coming near the 5:30 mark. Mercer later hit 4-of-4 free throws, two each from Maddi Fisher and Gracie Rogers, and Grundy got 3s from Rains and Leeseah Fordyce to go up 12-7. Shipley hit another 3 with 57 seconds left to make it 12-10 Panthers after the first quarter.

The second quarter was quiet, with Mercer (22-3) outscoring the Panthers 6-2. Grundy got its only bucket of the period with 7:20 left, while the Cardinals got hoops from Payton Houk (3:27) and Shipley (her third 3, at the 1:54 mark) to put Mercer up 16-14 at halftime.

That was Mercer’s first, and only, lead of the night, but it lasted until Rains started a 10-0 Panther run with a bucket with 4:50 left in the third. Landry Oaks hit for Grundy County at the 3:47 mark to put

her team up for good at 28-26, before Rains hit again and Kinsley Allnutt got two hoops to give the Panthers their first biggest lead, 2416 with 1:02 remaining. Shipley struck again with her fourth 3 at the 49-second juncture to make it 2419 going to the fourth quarter. Rogers brought the Cardinals to within 24-22 with a 3 inside the first minute of the fourth. Grundy hit two each of foul shots and baskets during a stretch of nearly 4 minutes, and it was 30-22 with 2:29 left. Shipley and Allnutt traded pairs of free throws, with Allnutt making it 32-24 at the 1:39 mark. Fisher, who went into the game averaging 21 points a game, got her only basket with 1:23 left to make it 32-26. Later, Houk hit a 3 with

See Mercer girls, Page 8

MELISSA HILL/Special to the Post-Telegraph Mercer’s Jayce Davis (#12, left) pressured Grundy County’s Zack Cross during the first half of Saturday afternoon’s Class 1, District 14 championship game.

PRINCETON BOYS BASKETBALL: State tournament hopes dashed Tigers fall in district semis

Princeton rallies in the fourth to force extra period, but Bulldogs take charge to win PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

ALBANY, MO. Postseason basketball tournaments can sometimes be cruel, in that a team that’s seeded slightly higher than an opponent can (and often does) get beat. “Upset!” the haters (and select members of the media) scream, when the truth of the matter is that two pretty evenly matched teams met up and the one with the higher number next to its name (the lower seed) had it their way on that night.

Such was the case last Thursday night for the #2-seed Princeton Tigers, who rallied in the fourth quarter of the Class 2, District 14 semifinals before falling in overtime to #3-seed Gallatin, 61-57.

Princeton (21-5) led 23-21 at halftime, but Gallatin (14-11 after falling to #1 Maysville 53-50 on Saturday in the championship game) got a 12-0 run

PRINCETON GIRLS BASKETBALL: Late rally falls just short Tiger hopes fall in Gopher hole

Green City advances to Class 1, District 11 title game after late Princeton 3 falls short

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

PRINCETON, Mo Down by 7 points with 40 seconds left, Princeton’s girls came oh-soclose to sending last Thursday night’s (Feb. 22) Class 1, District 11 semifinal to overtime.

Addilyn Henke’s attempts at a game-tying 3-point barely fell short, and Green City was able to escape with a 55-52 decision.

LillyAnn McCabe, the Gophers’ 6-foot-3 junior post player, increased a 3-point Green City lead to a 7-point spread by first making two free throws with 1 minute, 11 seconds left in regulation, then putting a rebound with 40 seconds left to put her team up 54-47.

Supposedly, that was an insurmountable advantage for the Gophers. Ultimately, is was just that - but Princeton put a major scare into Green City.

Addilyn Henke buried a 3 with 27 seconds left to make it 54-50, then freshman sister Mikaylee Henke got a steal and made two free throws with 12.4 seconds to go to cut the gap to 54-52. Britney Jeffries was immediately fouled on the inbounds play, and she hit 1-of-2 free throws - again, with 12.4 seconds left - to make it 55-52. That was plenty of time for Addilyn Henke to get off a pair of long shots, but she was under just enough duress to force the shots barely off-line.

Four Tigers scored during the first quarter, and the teams pretty much traded scores as Princeton inched it way to a 10-7 lead. And, the Tigers kept a narrow margin for much of the second as Grace Kelly hit three hoops and Gracie Allnutt and Addilyn Henke each added one. The elder Henke’s bucket came with 1:07 left and gave Princeton its final lead, 20-19, but the Gophers’ Lily Crist hit a

two with 37 seconds left and a 3 with 19 ticks left, giving Green City a 24-20 halftime lead.

Kelly hit twice early in the third quarter to tie the game at 24-24 at the 6:27 mark. Four different Gophers scored, including 3s from Crist and Jeffries, during an 10-2 run that gave Green City its biggest lead, 34-26 with 4:05 left. Princeton surged right back with an 8-2 rally on two buckets by Addilyn Henke and one each from Kelly and Allnutt, and it was a 36-34 game going to the fourth quarter.

The Tigers (19-7 with their most wins since 1997-98) got the game tied one last time on a trade of free throws and an Allnutt hoop, the latter with 6:12 left to make it 37-37. Jeffries hit a 3 just 13 seconds later to make it 40-37, and the Gophers never trailed again. They got the margin up to 7 points on

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early in the third period to take a measure of control. Five Bulldogs scored during the third as they outscored Princeton 18-10 in turning that halftime deficit into a 39-33 Gallatin lead.

Princeton returned the favor by outscoring Gallatin 15-9 in the fourth quarter. Talan Holt hit three buckets, Cooper Boxley made two deuces, Clay Evans drained a 3-pointer and Kash Holt connected, and the Tigers held Gallatin to two buckets to send the game to overtime in a 48-48 knot.

Gallatin took the lead early in the extra session and held it the rest of the way. Boston Bell hit two free throws just 12 seconds into overtime, and Brody Bird hit a 3 with 3:05 left to make it 53-48 Bulldogs. Jaden Wilson hit from the field and Pryce Johnson made 1-of-2 free throws for an 8-point Bulldog lead, 56-48, and it looked as if the Tigers were dead in the water.

They weren’t. Evans got a layup with a minute left, and

got a steal and score 15 seconds later, to pull Princeton to within 56-52. Bird hit 1-of-2 free throws with 38 seconds left, but Talan Holt answered with the final 3 (and final points) of his career with 30 seconds to go, to make it 57-55.

Gallatin then put the game away. Bell drained two free throws with 25.7 seconds left, and Wilson made two more with 7.1 seconds left, for a 6155 lead. Kash Holt got a bucket as time expired for the final score.

Talan Holt was the night’s top scorer, pouring through 23 points. Evans hit for 14; he and hold each had two of the Tigers’ four 3s. Other scoring: Kelby Thomas 1, Kash Holt 6, Noel Schreffler 7, Boxley 6.

Princeton was just 2-of-4 at the line, while Gallatin hit 16of-25, a 14-point difference in Gallatin’s favor.

Maysville (25-1) hosted 24-4 Plattsburg on Tuesday night (Feb. 27) in the sectional round of the Class 2 state tournament.

TERRI KELLY/Princeton Post-Telegraph

Princeton’s Clay Evans (#2, right) beat Gallatin’s Gavin Wilmes to the basket for a second-half layup during the Class 2, District 16 semifinals last Thursday.

TERRI KELLY/Princeton Post-Telegraph

All game long, Princeton senior Grace Kelly (right, white uniform) battled Green City’s 6-foot-3 post LillyAnn McCabe. Kelly outscored McCabe 19-12 during the Tigers’ loss.

OBITUARIES

Neva Keith

Cainsville, Mo.

Patty Higgins Trenton, Mo.

Patty Lucille Higgins, 90, Trenton, Mo., passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at a Trenton nursing home.

She was born on April 16, 1933, in Princeton, Missouri, the daughter of Elza and Rosa (Lewis) Baker.

Patty attended Princeton Elementary School and was a member of Modena Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Billy John Ellsworth and J.C. Higgins; daughter and sonin-law, Earlene and Danny Hunter; brother, Dick Green; and sister, Helen Boyd.

Patty is survived by her sons, Bill (Theresa) Ellsworth, Blue Springs, Mo., and Rick (Barbara) Ellsworth, Princeton; grandchildren, Chet (Lindsey) Ellsworth and Jacob (Tracie) Ellsworth both of Princeton, and Erin Earlene (John) Fisher, Liberty, Mo.; great grandchildren, Brodie and Tessa and Morgan and Bowen Ellsworth all of Princeton and Mack and Riggs Fisher, Liberty; stepsons, Jack and Janet Higgins, Bay City, Texas and Joe and Darlene Higgins, Ridgeway, Mo.; and seven step-grandchildren.

Her funeral service was held Monday, February 26 at Modena Baptist Church, Modena, Mo.. under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton. Burial followed in Hamilton Cemetery, west of Modena.

Memorials may be made to Hamilton Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.

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Neva Rose (Robbins) Keith was born May 14, 1951, to Floran and Garlene (Hudson) Robbins. They lived on a farm south of Cainsville along with her older brother, Michael Rowan. Her grandparents, Dave and Olive May (Crawford) Robbins and great uncle Homer Robbins also lived on the farm. Her uncle and aun, Lester and Iris (Robbins) Hudson, lived nearby with their children Janine, Janis, and David Hudson. Growing up close together they were as close as siblings to Rowan and Neva. In late 1965, Rowan was diagnosed with leukemia and died January 3, 1966.

Neva graduated from Cainsville High School in 1969 and attended William Jewell College. She received her elementary education degree and began teaching at Tina-Avalon in 1974. While she was teaching there, she was introduced to the brother of a fellow teacher, Kenneth Keith. Kenneth and Neva were married May 23, 1976, at First Baptist Church of Cainsville. Neva taught for a year at North Shelby before they moved back to Cainsville.

In December 1977, their first daughter, Kineta, was born. Shortly after they moved back to the farm and moved into Dave and Olive May’s house. In October of 1980, their youngest daughter, Kerre was born. Once both of the girls were in school, Neva began substitute teaching at Cainsville. She also worked there as a preschool aide for a few years. She went to work at North Harrison as a student aide for a time, then went back to subbing at Cainsville and North Harrison schools. She also worked at the Missouri Welcome Center north of Eagleville until her arthritis made it difficult for her to drive.

Neva was a member of First Baptist Church of Cainsville and was very active in it. She taught Sunday school, vacation Bible school, and led Gas and Acteens. She was also part of a quartette, the Real Joy Singers, with

Larry Meinecke, Barbara Crawley and David Hudson.

Neva enjoyed cross stitching, gardening, canning, cooking, baking and traveling. She especially enjoyed going to the Rocky Mountains and national parks.

Neva passed away on February 16, 2024, at North Kansas City Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; daughters Kineta (companion Joe Pollard), and

Kerre; brother-in-law Danny (Pat) Keith; sisters-in-law Nona Keith and Nita (Mike) Coale; cousins David Hudson, Janine Mienhelter, and Janis (Richard) Windsor; uncle Gineth (Jane) Hudson; aunt Deleta Dinsmore; and several other cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Rowan.

Neva’s funeral service, under the direction of Stoklasa Memorial Chap-

el, was Friday, February 23 at First Baptist Church in Cainsville, with burial in Zoar Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be made to First Baptist

Church or Zoar Cemetery. Tributes may be left at www.bethanymemorialchapel.com.

Another obituary appears on Page 8

MERCER COUNTY 4-DAY WEATHER

National Weather Service, Pleasant Hill/Kansas City, Time of forecast: Monday, Feb. 26, 11 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 29: Sunny, windy, warmer; 52/34

Friday, March 1: Sunny, warmer; 61/42

Saturday, March 2: Sunny, warmer; 70/52

Sunday, March 3: Sunny, windy, warmer; 77

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.

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.

Friday, March 1: biscuits, sausage gravy.

Monday, March 4: breakfast sandwich, yogurt.

Tuesday, March 5: pancakes, sausage patty.

Wednesday, March

6: french toast sticks.

Thursday, March 7: EggStravaganza bacon and cheese.

Friday, March 8: 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.

Friday, March 1: chicken nuggets or fish sticks, carrots, curly fries, dessert.

Monday, March 4: hot dog or BBQ rib sandwich, potato wedges, baked beans.

Tuesday, March 5: mandarin orange chicken or chicken strips, broccoli with cheese, brown rice.

Wednesday, March 6: oven fried chicken or pork patty, mashed potatoes, white gravy, buttered peas.

Thursday, March 7: tater tot casserole or turkey sandwich, green beans, cottage cheese, hot roll.

Friday, March 8: crispito or fish sandwich, buttered corn, potato chips, 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.

Friday, March 1: a) BBQ pork sandwich; b) chicken sandwich; baked chips, sherbet.

Monday, March 4: a) popcorn shrimp; b) beef enchiladas; peas and carrots.

Tuesday, March 5: a) pork loin; b) meatloaf; mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, roll.

Wednesday, March 6: a) spaghetti, breadstick; b) tenderloin sandwich; corn.

Thursday, March 7: a) pizza dunkers; b)

grilled cheese; steamed California blend vegetables.

Friday, March 8: a) taco salad; b) chicken strips; fried rice.

MERCER CO. FOOD PANTRY

Located in the basement of Princeton United Methodist Church.

Second and fourth

Tuesday: 9-10:30 a.m.

Other Tuesdays:

4:30-5:30 p.m.

Note: Persons can pick up their food in the church basement. At present, social distancing will be observed, and masks are recommended but not mandatory.

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32 seconds remaining to bring Mercer to within 35-30, but the Cardinals would get no closer until a consolation 3 as time ran out.

Shipley was the only Cardinal in double figures, scoring 16 points - one shy of her season-high total - with four 3s. Other scoring: Rogers 6, Fisher 5, Houk 5, Liberty Shively 3.

Rains led all scorers with 19 points, and Allnutt finished with 13. The Panthers finished 16-11 after falling to Green City 38-36 on Friday night in the championship game.

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reach double figures.

Grundy’s Axtell finished with 9 points, about half his usual output. Cross led Grundy with 22, and Miller hit for 14 for the Panthers.

Other Mercer scoring: Hashman 7, Hill 3, Wolfe 2.

Mercer’s 17-win season came after a 3-season stretch during which the Cardinals lost two-thirds of their games, going 2448 during that stretch.

Mercer 73

Gilman City 61 (OT)

After losing a 6-point lead entering the fourth quarter in the semifinals

Thursday night (Feb. 22), Mercer dominated an overtime period 17-5 for its fourth win over Gilman City this season.

Meinecke scored 12 points in the extra session, while his high-scoring Gilman City counterpart, Landon Preston, was held to 5 after scoring 37 over the first 32 minutes.

The Cardinals outscored Gilman City 14-8 during the first quarter and 15-12 in the second, for a 29-20 halftime lead. The Hawks (12-15) chipped at the deficit in the third quarter, pulling to within 43-37 before outscoring Mercer 19-13 in the fourth to force the extra 4-minute period tied 56-56.

Meinecke’s 42 points led all scorers. Hill hit

five 3s for 15 big Cardinal points. Other scoring: Davis 5, Navari Paytoh 3, Hashman 2, Wolfe 6. Preston led Gilman City with 36 points with six 3s, but no other Hawk scored over 6.

Mercer 65

East Harrison 24

The Cardinals allowed East Harrison just 7 buckets during an easy firstround win last Tuesday (Feb. 20).

The Bobcats (0-24) had one good offensive quarter, the first, as they scored 12 points on two 3s and 6 free throws. Mercer got 10 points from Meinecke and two 3s from Hill as four Cardinals scored to give Mercer a 24-12 lead. East Harrison would go on to hit for just 4 points in each of the final three frames, while Mercer outscored the Bobcats 39-8 over the middle two quarters - 19-4 in the second (as 6 Cardinals scored) and 20-4 in the third. The Cardinals led 43-16 at halftime and 6320 after three.

Three Cardinals scored in double figures, led by Hill with 20 (with four 3s). Meinecke scored 19 and Wolfe added 10. Other scoring: Jayce Davis 6 Kaimon West 2, Hashman 1, Mason Martin 7.

OBITUARIES

John Scott

North Port, Fla.

John Arthur Scott, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died on February 17, 2024 at the age of 85 at his home in North Port, Fla.

John was born April 16, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa to John Albert and Guinevere “Gwen” Cecil (Robbins) Scott.

He grew up in Des Moines, Iowa where he met his wife, LaVoy “May” Kost. They were married March 17, 1956 and had five children together.

While serving in the Iowa Army National Guard for eight years, following his father’s footsteps, he was building his career as an electrician. John worked as an electrician until 1968, when the family moved to rural Muscatine County. That led to the next adventure of farming in Mercer, Mo., including row crops, milking cows, raising veal calves and hogs. All four of his children graduated from Mercer High School.

Due to health issues, they sold the farm in 1977. In 1981 he and May moved to Trenton, Mo., where Scotty’s Electric Incorporated was

formed. The business was sold when it was decided it was time for retirement in December of 1994. It was at that time, that John and May started fulltime RV’ing, which they continued to enjoy until 2011 when they settled in Texas. Six years later that they moved to North Port, Fla.

John was active in the Masonic Lodge which he joined in 1967 and continued until he received his 50-year certificate in 2017 in Englewood, Fla. During this time, he served as an officer in the Roosevelt Lodge No. 626 in Davenport, Iowa and served two years as Master of Hiram Abiff Lodge No. 183 in Lineville, Iowa.

His hobbies include hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, shuffle board and visiting the occasional casino where he enjoyed playing blackjack.

He is survived by his wife, May Scott; four children, LaVina Kay Pearson (Keith) of Taylor

Ridge, Ill., Radina Kim Rice of Sarasota Fla., Daniel Paul Scott (Shelbey) of St. Joseph, Mo., and Matthew James Scott (Zina) of North Port, Fla.; and seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and one sibling, Victoria.

John is proceeded in death by his parents, daughter Vanessa Lea Scott, grandson, Shannon Scott Robinson and five siblings.

Visitation and services will be held on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Roberson Funeral Home in Princeton, Mo., beginning at 10:30 a.m. followed by burial in Clio Cemetery at Clio, Iowa at 1 p.m.

COMMISSION

MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION

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

All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

Tuesday, Feb. 13

• Minutes of the Feb. 5 meeting were approved.

• Bills were approved and paid.

• Clerk Nellie Henley and Trustee Jim Collier presented the short and long forms of the Marion Township financial statements for the year ending Dec. 31, 2023.

• Sales tax and use tax reports from the Missouri Department of Revenue were received for the county’s use effective Feb. 7.

• Commissioners and County Clerk Judy Hamilton signed a certified copy of order authorizing Collector/Treasurer Susan Moore to pay the following:

* $225 to Golden Rule Insurance Agency for bond renewal, and $97.86 to GRM Networks for the phone bill in Moore’s office (money taken from Treasurer’s Maintenance Fund #34); and

* $40.56 to General Revenue for half of the Xerox lease (money taken from Recorder’s Special Fund #06).

• Commissioners received notice from MoDOT that final plans, specifications and estimate to replace Bridge 0130028 as Project No. R065042 have been approved.

• Presiding Commissioner Jerry Allen signed Progress Invoice #9 for BRO-B065 (42) Bridge #01300281 (Badger Street) in the amount of $4,731.51; Progress Invoice #8 Bridge 25200071 BRO-B065 (40) in the amount of $3,906.10; Progress Invoice #1 for Bridge 07900221 BRO-R065 (001); Progress Invoice #1 for Bridge 18700021 BRO-R065 (002) $1,899.05, all for engineering services to Howe and Company LLC; and Progress Invoice #7 for Bridge 25200071 BRO-B065 (40) in the amount of $2,225 for engineering services to Moore & Shryock.

COMMISSION

MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION

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

Tuesday, Feb. 20

• Minutes of the Feb. 12 meeting were approved.

• Commissioners and County Clerk Judy Hamilton signed a certified copy of order authorizing Collector/Treasurer

Susan Moore to pay the following:

* $1,020 to postmaster for postage (money taken from TMF Fund #34); and

* $43 to Grundy Electric Cooperative Inc. for utilities in Lindley Township (money taken from Lindley Township Fund

#43).

• Commissioners received the monthly balance sheet and balance of current and delinquent taxes, dated Jan. 31, from Moore as verified by Hamilton. Hamilton also presented the balance of protested taxes.

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

• Bills were approved and paid.

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• At the start of the meeting, West gave his colleagues a packet of information provided by district resident Amanda Martin.

• The consent agenda was approved. It consisted of paying bills; finance reports; the monthly basketball report; reports about after school, guidance, nurse and transportation; and evaluations of the library media, safety, health services and special education programs.

Editor’s Note: Information for this report was taken from unapproved meeting minutes provided by district bookkeeper Jennifer Lynn Wilson.

PHS singers participate in honor choir

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Members of the Princeton High School choir attended the Missouri Western Honor Choir on the MWSU campus in St. Joseph on Friday, February 16. They spent the afternoon and evening rehearsing together under the direction of Dr. Paul Dease, then performed five songs in a public concert that night. Pictured are four of the Princeton choir members who were selected to participate, from left: Hailee Hein (freshman, alto), Kaylynn Whipple (sophomore, soprano), La'Kalynn Galloway (senior, soprano), and Seth Weathington (junior, tenor).

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Don’t trash ashes from stoves, fireplaces

LINDA GEIST

University of MO Extension

COLUMBIA, Mo. The phrase “waste not, want not” goes back to a time when the essentials of life were difficult to obtain, but it continues to be good advice today, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.

It applies even to ashes produced this time of the year by wood-burning fireplaces and stoves. “When collected and spread on the garden, wood ashes are an excellent and free source of calcium and other plant nutrients,” Trinklein said.

Ashes are the organic and inorganic remains of the combustion of wood. Their composition varies due mainly to the species of wood. As a rule, hardwood species produce three times more ashes and five times more nutrients than softwood species, he said.

Since carbon, nitrogen and sulfur are the elements primarily oxidized in the combustion process, wood ashes contain most of the other essential elements required for the growth of the tree used as fuel. By weight, wood ashes contain 1.5%-2% phosphorus and 5%-7% potassium. If listed as a fertilizer, most wood ashes would have the analysis of 0-1-3 (N-P-K). Calcium content ranges from 25% to 50%.

Because of the high calcium content, it’s probably best to think of wood ashes as a liming material to adjust soil pH rather than a regular fertilizer to supply an array of nutrients, said Trinklein. The ideal pH range for most

garden plants is about 6.0 to 6.5. When soil pH falls below this range, certain essential mineral elements become less available to the plant. Since garden soils tend to become more acidic as plants take up nutrients, periodic adjustment to decrease soil acidity (increase pH) is necessary.

Most wood ashes have an acid neutralizing equivalent of about 45%50% of calcium carbonate (limestone). In other words, it takes about twice the weight of wood ashes compared with limestone to cause the same change in soil acidity. For example, if soil tests indicate you need 5 pounds of limestone per 100 square feet of garden area to raise the soil pH to an acceptable level, you would need 10 pounds of wood ashes to make the same change, Trinklein said.

Apply small amounts of wood ashes to the garden on a yearly basis to supply other nutrients such as phosphorus and potassium. Trinklein recommends a soil test every two to three years where light applications are made on a regular basis. Excessive application of wood ashes can lead to a buildup of pH above the optimum range. This can result in other nutritional problems because of reduced nutrient availability at high pH values.

Wood ashes not applied to the garden immediately should be stored under dry conditions. Ashes piled outdoors lose most of their potassium in a year’s time due to leaching from rains. Additionally, weathered wood

ashes’ ability to act as a liming agent also is greatly reduced.

Because of the fine nature of wood ashes, they cannot modify soil structure and, therefore, are not considered a soil conditioning agent. The carbon compounds that act as a soil conditioner when sawdust, leaf mold or compost are applied to garden soil, for the most part, have been consumed by the fire.

Wood ashes are highly alkaline. As a safety precaution, wear protective glasses, gloves and a dust mask when spreading on the garden. Ashes from burning cardboard, trash, coal or treated wood of any type may contain potentially harmful materials and should not be used on the garden.

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March birthdays that I'm aware of: John Francis, Jean Crawley, Jarrett Crouse Cheyenne Francis, Violet Ellsworth, Eddie Bain, Joe Cridlebaugh, Dennis Duff, Shannon Bain, Sharon Skroh, Brien Thompson, Kay Thomas, Brad Crouse, Rex Ross, Kenny Keith, Keith Seymour. Latisha George, Dusty Ellsworth, Hope Ellsworth, Logan Easum, Maggie Kokesh, Kim Rardon, Alyssa (Hagan) Kinchin, Averie Thompson and Richard McLain Sr.

Lila McLain attended her great-grandson Hunter Eads’ 12th birthday party at Bethany on Feb. 18. Kay Thomas brought dinner over to her mother, Lila McLain, and Sierra, Kayla and, McKinley,

Berkeley, and Tristan Wolf for dinner on Feb. 21. Afternoon guests were Randall Thomas and Theresa Doughty..

A surprise reception was held for Pastor Richard Rogers, who has been serving at Zion Baptist Church for 30 years. There was a large amount of people in attendance.

Sympathy to the family and friends of Coleen (Willis) Sorenson, who

recently passed away. There is an elementary basketball tournament at Cainsville on Saturday, March 2. It will begin at 9 a.m. and run until 2 p.m. or so. The junior food stand will be open throughout. Teams from Gilman City, Bethany, Mercer and North Harrison will be coming to play.

Any and all news is appreciated!!

MU Extension pesticide safety program vital to state’s ag economy

University of MO Extension

COLUMBIA, Mo. Sam

Polly, coordinator of University of Missouri Extension’s Pesticide Safety Education Program, wants to make Missouri a safer place that allows Missouri’s agricultural economy to continue to grow.

Polly says the program is the backbone of agricultural and commercial pest management in Missouri. Agriculture, forestry and fisheries contribute $369 million annually to the state’s economy.

MU Extension and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency observe National Pesticide Safety Education Month in February to raise awareness for pesticide safety education and share best practices for using pesticides in and around the farm and home.

In 2023, Polly and his

team taught more than 3,300 people at 130 private applicator training programs and 1,600 people at 35 commercial applicator trainings statewide.

Licensed commercial applicators must pass an exam and participate in continuing education courses on environmentally sound uses of pesticides. The Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Pesticide Control mandates commercial applicator training.

Polly’s MU Extension team includes agronomists, agricultural engineers, horticulturists and specialists in natural resources. Daniel Sjarpe serves as assistant coordinator.

In 2023, the team developed, updated or supplemented 18 of the 21 pesticide training manuals needed for Missouri

applicators to comply with new federal regulations. The team also created an online private applicator certification/ recertification portal for on-demand training.

In addition to teaching pesticide safety to adults, Polly and his team also taught younger groups through 4-H and FFA.

Polly suggests reviewing these tips during National Pesticide Safety Education Month:

• Always read and follow the labels on pesticides.

• Store pesticides in their original containers with proper labels.

• Store pesticides out of the reach of children and pets.

• Use the amount specified on the label. Using more will not be more effective and may harm you, your loved ones and the environment.

Record spring enrollment at Northwest

Special to the Post-Telegraph MARYVILLE, Mo. Northwest Missouri State University is again breaking institutional enrollment records as the conclusion of its latest census on Feb. 5 shows the university has the highest spring enrollment in its history.

The university reports overall enrollment this spring increased 11% from a year ago to a headcount of 8,817. For the fourth consecutive spring, the institution set record graduate enrollment with 4,472 students, an increase of 31 percent from a year ago. Undergraduate enrollment decreased by 4%.

Further, student credit hours at Northwest are up 3% overall. Undergraduate student on-ground credit hours declined 7% while undergraduate credit hours for Northwest’s online programs increased 22%. In the graduate student sector, on-ground credit hours are up 44%, and credit hours for graduate online programs are up 9%.

Additionally, Northwest maintains a high fall-to-spring retention rate of 89 percent.

“I am extremely proud of all of the hard work our employees do, not only to recruit students but to

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continue working with them so they succeed and graduate,” Northwest Provost Dr. Jamie Hooyman said. “In a time where the value of higher education is questioned, Northwest is serious about helping students achieve their dreams and uplift their lives.”

The spring semester enrollment count follows a fall census that showed Northwest with a record headcount of 9,664. A subsequent headcount showed Northwest surpassing 10,000 students for the first time in its 118-year history.

Traditionally, spring enrollment totals are lower than those recorded during the fall semester. Yet, the spring headcount ranks as Northwest’s second-highest census count in its history, just ahead of the University’s then-record headcount of 8,505 students in fall 2022.

This spring, Northwest reports 937 students, or 11% of the student population, identify with underrepresented groups. The university’s enrollment of international students increased to 933 and also represent 11% of Northwest’s student body. They represent 38 countries with most of those students coming

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• Wash hands with soap and water after using pesticides. Wash clothes that have been in contact with pesticides immediately and separately from other

items.

• Don’t let children and pets enter sprayed areas while they are still wet.

• Keep pesticides away from food and dishes.

To learn more, search for “pesticide safety” at https://extension.missouri.edi or visit https:// www.epa.gov/pesticides.

from India, Nigeria and South Africa.

The university’s instate student population this spring is 5,824 students as Northwest’s domestic students hail from a total of 47 states, and the institution continues to draw well from Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas.

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Music Jam scheduled for Aug. 31

Special to the Post-Telegraph TRENTON, Mo. The Leadership Northwest Music Jam, presented by Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center, is set to make its return for the fourth consecutive year at Black Silo Winery in Trenton. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 31, coinciding with Trenton’s Alumni weekend celebration.

As in previous years, ticket proceeds will benefit the Leadership Northwest Missouri program, but a significant addition to this year's festivities is the introduction of a scholarship initiative. For the first time, Leadership Northwest Missouri will offer two $500 scholarships to deserving high school seniors. One scholarship will be awarded to a student from Grundy County, the hosting county for the Music Jam, while the second scholarship will go to a student from any of the 19 counties within the northwest Missouri region. Applications are available at www.leadershipnorthwestmissouri. org and interested students can get more information from their high school counselor. The application deadline is April

1, and completed submissions can be emailed to leadershipnorthwestmissouri@gmail.com. Scholarship funds will be directly submitted to the institution selected by the awarded students.

“We are humbled and thrilled that the Leadership Northwest Music Jam has reached a new level, enabling us to give back and award students with these scholarships,” said Shane Lynch, Music Jam coordinator. “None of this would be possible without the unwavering support and generosity of our sponsors and every individual who has purchased a ticket to the Music Jam over the last three years. We extend our heartfelt thanks to each one of you.”

The Leadership Northwest Music Jam committee for this year’s event includes Lynch, Jenna

Stevens, Marcia Cox and Scott Sharp. Over the past three years, the event has raised over $31,000 for the program, garnered a combined attendance of over 800 supporters, and, in 2023, secured a record 38 sponsors.

Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center are proud to continue their role as presenting sponsors for the Leadership Northwest Music Jam for the fourth consecutive year. Stay tuned for more announcements, including details about this year’s entertainment lineup, ticket on-sale dates and sponsor spotlights, to be released in the coming months.

For those interested in sponsorship information or seeking more event details, please contact Lynch at slynch@saintlukeskc.org or call 660358-5834.

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The team Risk Avengers finished second in the Princeton Rotary Club’s Trivia Contest, held Feb. 17. From left: Drew Cox, Shane Cox, Marcia Cox, Amanda Covey and Mike Pearce.

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Team Guilkey finished third during the annual Princeton Rotary Club Trivia Contest on Feb. 17.

From left: Gene Guilkey, Kathy Guilkey, Lori Hartley, Lauren Guilkey and Wes Guilkey.