meeting, reelects officers
meeting at the office and 2,018 were represented by proxy.
The Board of Directors elected officers at their regular board meeting held immediately following the Annual Meeting.
Elected were Davis, president; Yungeberg, vice president; Bruce George of Allerton, Iowa, secretary; Meyer, assistant secretary; John McCloud of Spickard, treasurer; and Allan Mulnix of Bethany, assistant treasurer.
GRM Networks is a member-owned cooperative that provides communication ser-
vices to customers located within a 4,500-square mile area that covers 44 exchanges in northern Missouri and southern Iowa.
Money from the increasewhich is actually less that last year’s levy brought in - will go into the incidental fund, which funds the district’s day-to-day expenses. That’s an amount of $4.41.
The portion of the total levy that funds capital services and debt service is the same as last year - 18 cents for capital projects and 95.32 cents for debt service.
The state auditor’s office set the debt service tax ceiling at $1.0530, which means the board could, on its own, set the debt service levy at that amount. However, during the 2017 campaign to construct an addition to the elementary building, improve the football and track facility, build an addition to the Stacy Center, and make other campus improvements, that particular school board promised voters that the debt service levy would be set at 95.32 cents. And, it’s never changed since then.
Regular session
During the board’s regular session which followed the tax levy hearing, the board:
• approved the 2023 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan;
• approved the local conflict of interest ordinance; and
• approved the 2023-24 Local Compliance Plan for special education.
After a closed session, it was announced the employment of See Property tax, Page 2
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Rob Koon as part-time technology assistant, Kami Stark as Lumen and MOSIS coordinator, and Scott Lowe as high school golf coach.
MOSIS is the acronym for the Missouri Student Information System, a data collection system managed by the Office of Data System Management at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Golf is a fall sports for girls in Missouri, and a spring sport for boys.
CAINSVILLE
MELANIE CHANEY
Cainsville R-1 School is back in session. Thursday, Aug. 24 - HS softball jamboree at Pattonsburg, 4 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 26 - HS softball at the Putnam County JV Tournament; Monday, Aug. 28 - HS softball at Ridgeway vs. Worth County, 5 p.m.; Tuesday, Aug, 29 - HS softball at Cainsville vs. Mercer, 5:30 p.m. Come out and support the kids and enjoy some time at the ballpark before the dreaded cold weather starts!
Marilyn Woods and Penny Cain visited Anna Miles and boys Ethan, Rylee and Mason at her new address in Sedalia last week. They were treated to supper by Jason Miles.
in Branson. Other family attended the celebration while also celebrating their grandson Hayden Hamilton’s 11th birthday.
The CWF of the Christian church met at noon Thursday, Aug. 17 for a picnic lunch. Guests were Carolyn Easum, Ronda Pash, Jackson Pash, Carson Eads, Hunter Eads, Joe Johnson, Gary Crouse, Larry Polley, Richard Warner and Ed Meinecke. Retired warden Ronda Pash gave a presentation and spoke about health care in the prison.
Melanie, Isaac, Shyanne, Lilah and Lakelynn Chaney, Thad, Mandi and Aspen Zerbe, and Sloane McLain enjoyed lunch at the home of Kenneth and Barbara McLain on Aug. 20.
Thanks for all the news! Hope to hear some more for next week.
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.
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, Aug. 28: meatball sub sandwich (mozzarella cheese), corn, french fries, oranges.
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, Aug. 28: donut, yogurt.
Tuesday, Aug. 29: pancakes, sausage.
Wednesday, Aug. 30: french toast sticks, sausage links.
Thursday, Aug. 31: cheddar cheese omelet, hash brown.
Friday, Sept. 1: 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, Aug. 28: chicken sandwich or beef and bean burrito, tater tots, broccoli with cheese.
Tuesday, Aug. 29: sloppy joe or grilled cheese sandwich, chips, tomato/cucumber salad.
Wednesday, Aug. 30: parmesan chicken or pork patty, macaroni and cheese, green beans.
Thursday, Aug. 31: meatloaf (MO Beef) or pork patty, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, peas, hot roll, fruit salad.
grades 7-12 will have the choice of either option or a chef salad.
Monday, Aug. 28: a) corn dog; (b) tater tot casserole; peas and carrots.
Tuesday, Aug. 29: a) roast beef; b) ham; mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, roll.
Wednesday, Aug. 30: a) McRib sandwich; b) chicken sandwich; baked beans.
Thursday, Aug. 31: (a) burrito; b) sloppy joe; Spanish rice, brownie.
Friday, Sept. 1: a) pizza; b) ham and cheese rollup; corn.
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, Aug. 28: hamburgers, green beans.
Tuesday, Aug. 29: pizza, cottage cheese.
Wednesday, Aug. 30: sub sandwich, french fries.
Thursday, Aug. 31: chicken and cheese quesadillas, corn.
NOTICE - Hunting and trespassing with dog and/or gun, trapping or fishing on land owned or leased by the undersigned is strictly forbidden. You are hereby warned to keep off these properties. Trespassers will be prosecuted.
No tresspassing for any reason on land that we own or lease. John & Linda Baughman. 9-29-22-52tpP+C
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Chris Illg Cattle Company won Supreme Champion Black Hereford Female at the Missouri State Fair. Looking forward to seeing Maryn and Addison Illg show these cattle at the Northwest Missouri State Fair.
Penny Cain, Marilyn Woods and Peggy Gannon took Becky Fender to Leon on Thursday, Aug. 17 for Becky's birthday. They tried the street tacos, and were not fans of them.
Steve and Rhonda Hamilton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
Tuesday, Aug. 29: chef salad, breadstick, banana.
Wednesday, Aug. 30: chicken strips or livers, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, biscuit, strawberry brownie, applesauce.
Thursday, Aug. 31: fish, hush puppies, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, carrots, baked pineapple.
Friday, Aug. 25: pork loin, roasted red potatoes, mixed vegetables, stuffing, assorted fruit, devil’s food cake with chocolate icing, ice cream.
Friday, Sept. 1: bosco stick or popcorn chicken, cottage cheese, buttered corn; 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
Friday, Sept. 1: corn dogs, macaroni and cheese.
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DIVISION I CIRCUIT COURT
Judge Steven Hudson
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.
Wednesday, Aug. 9
• State vs. Jessica Rae Claycomb-Beltz, Vandalia: Claycomb-Beltz appeared on two Class D felony charges of tampering with a motor vehicle. At her request, cause continued to Sept. 6 at 9 a.m. for arraignment.
• State vs. Carter Graham, Mercer: Graham was unavailable to appear on a charge of Class E felony unlawful use of a weapon (exhibiting), and Class B misdemeanor charges of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, and peace disturbance (first offense). His attorney was in court, however, and he requested a continuance. Cause continued to Sept. 6 at 9 a.m. for plea or trial setting.
• State vs. Ivy J. Ormsby, Princeton: Ormsby appeared for a plea or trial setting for Class D felony delivery or possession of a controlled substance at a county or private jail or correctional, except with a prescription. Upon request by Ormsby and the state, cause continued to Sept. 6 at 9 a.m. for a plea or trial setting.
Ormsby also appeared for a motion to suppress hearing involving three Class D felony charges of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid, and Class D misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The motion to suppress was taken up, and evidence was heard and taken under advisement. Cause set for Sept. 6 at 9 a.m. for a plea or trial hearing.
However, on Aug. 14 the court heard arguments on the motion and after reviewing documents, evidence submitted, and arguments of Ormsby’s attorney and the prosecuting attorney, the court denied the motion.
• State vs. Danny D. Owen, Princeton: Owen appeared for a criminal motion hearing involving his 2021 conviction for Class E felony third-degree domestic assault.
At his request, cause continued to Oct. 11 at 9 a.m.
• State vs. Brandon Lee Rairden, Bethany: Rairden did not appear for arraignment on charges of Class E felony damage to jail or jail property, and Class A misdemeanor fourth-degree assault (special victims). His attorney was in court, and he requested a continuance. Cause continued to Sept. 6 at 9 a.m.
• State vs. Afia Jean Rambo-Wilson, Columbus, Ohio: Rambo-Wilson appeared via Webex for arraignment on charges of Class B misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, two counts Class D felony possession of a controlled substance, two counts Class B misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, Class B misdemeanor operated a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, and Class B misdemeanor failure to drive on right half of roadway when roadway was of a sufficient width, causing an immediate threat of an accident. He waived arraignment but did not enter a plea. The case was set for Sept. 6 at 9 a.m. for a plea or trial setting.
• State vs. Leon Curtis Nobles, Kansas City: Nobles appeared for a probation violation hearing involving his 2019 conviction for Class D felony forgery. He admitted violating probation. His probation was continued.
• State vs. Jimmy L. Taylor, Verona: Nobles appeared for a probation violation involving his 2020 confiction for Class D felony first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. He admitted violating probation and requested disposition be deferred. Disposition continued to Sept. 6 at 9 a.m.
• State vs. Trey Ryan Schooler, Princeton: Schooler appeared on Class D felony charges of second-degree assault and unlawful possession of a firearm, and Class E felony damage to jail or jail property. In each case, he withdrew a previous not guilty plea and entered a plea of guilty.
On the Class D charges, Prosecuting Attorney Pamela Vestal recommended five-year sentences in the Department of Corrections, with 120 days shock time in the Mercer Coun-
ty Jail and credit for time served. On the Class E charge, Vestal recommended a three-year term in the Department of Corrections, also with 120 days of shock time in jail and credit for time served. In all three cases, Vestal recommended a $200 payment to the county law enforcement restitution fund plus court costs. Sentencing was deferred to Sept. 6 at 9 a.m. Schooler was remanded to the custody of the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office.
• State vs. Donnie E. Gannon, Princeton: Gannon appeared on a Class E felony charge of driving while intoxicated (persistent offender),
and Class A misdemeanor charges of driving while revoked or suspended (second or third offense), second-degree property damage (law enforcement or relative), and operated a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident. He withdrew a previous plea of not guilty and entered a plea of guilty.
Vestal recommended time in the Department of Corrections. Sentencing on the DWI charge was set for Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. Gannon’s bond was continued.
• State vs. Mitchell R. Medina, Buellton, Calif: Medina appeared on a 2020 Class D felony
charge of first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. He waived arraignment and entered a plea of guilty. He was sentenced to seven years in the Department of Corrections. Execution of sentence was stayed, and he was placed on probation for five years under the supervision, rules and regulations of the Department of Probation and Parole, and the court’s regular special conditions. Medina was ordered to pay court costs, plus a $46 crime victims compensation judgment, $300 to the county law enforcement restitution fund, $4,525 in restitution, $7,866.13 in extra-
dition costs, an apology letter to the victim, and have no contact with the victim. He is to begin $200 monthly restitution payments starting Sept. 1.
• State vs. Lindsay D. Hall, Bethany: Hall appeared on charges of Class C felony delivered a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid, Class D felony possession of a controlled substance, and Class D misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. She withdrew a previous plea of not guilty and entered a plea of guilty.
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OBITUARIES
Larry Campbell Cainsville, Mo.
Larry Ray Campbell, aka Grandpa Campbell, 88, a resident of Cainsville, Mo., was called home on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2023 after suffering from a long battle of cobalt poisoning. He was surrounded by his loving daughter and granddaughters doing things his way. Larry will always be remembered as a LEGEND for being one of the most selfless, caring, kind, generous, and loving person who was always there for whomever was in need and never met a stranger.
Larry Ray grew up in Lenox, Iowa, the son of Leland Baldwin Campbell and Esther Charletta Olson Campbell, with his two sisters Phyllis Campbell Stone and Connie Campbell Bissell on the family farm. The farm where his grandpa Ira James Campbell and Cora Baldwin Campbell also raised their families. He attended Lenox schools, where he met the love of his life Rosemarie Reynolds Campbell, they were married July 13, 1952. Soon after they married the couple moved to Des Moines, Iowa. The couple then had four children - Mark Allen, who tragically passed as an infant, then came Jacki, Lauri and Jill. Larry began working a variety of jobs until he was noticed for his work ethic and his charisma by Harry Gilnsky who trained and introduced Larry into the cattle and meat processing business. Larry was made a manager at the age of 28 and was flying back and forth to Chicago, Ill., to meet with world-renowned producers in the business. Due to Larry’s movie star looks, he was even placed in commercials.
Larry and his family moved to a farm in Cummings, Iowa, in the early 60s where he and his wife had a small orchard and plenty of room for horses, registered Suffolk and Hereford cattle. Larry had plenty of friends and became very involved with the youth in the community as a 4-H leader. The family also showed Suffolks at the Iowa State Fair where they stayed each year for two weeks.
Larry was approached to start selling cattle for a company called Bookie Pack, where he loved traveling to many sale barns, ranches and feedlots for business. Larry and Rosemarie spent a lot of time with his sisters and brothers-in-law attending many sporting events, including the World Series and horse races. Larry was also intrigued by a stage oach he had purchased from his late father-in-law and began being asked to advertise for banks in parades with his team of horses, and he would always take his kids along to throw candy.
Through his adventures when Larry made friends, they were friends for life. On Saturdays if he was free, he would host friends, family, and fellow cattlemen in friendly skeet shooting and pheasant hunting, along with trail riding.
He so enjoyed nature and became a self-proclaimed horticulturalist, teaching his daughters the importance of nature and how to value the simple things of life. Larry and family would visit hospitals and nursing homes to visit family and friends who were ill or who needed help.
When Larry turned 37, he took a leap of faith and quit punching a time clock to pursue his dream of owning a larger farm where he could raise cattle and build the life he always dreamed of. With the move came big changes, and he and Rosemarie fit right into the life on the farm. He molded his land in the manor he wanted and he hit every mark. His friends and family would come from all over to hunt or fish and enjoy the land. He and Rosemarie loved the small community of Cainsville, Mo., where the farm resided. Grandchildren became the true idea of love for both Rosemarie and Larry they approached this title with honor through ice cream, picnics, parades, fairs and many overnight sleepovers with the grandchildren, and adventures on the farm. He loved to attend whatever grandkid activity there was whenever they could, and loved to teach them what he loved about life. Larry is best known for his adventurous stories and his love for people.
Larry and Rosemarie became involved with the Zion Baptist Church, where they served the lord and their community.
Larry served on a very important board to advocate getting a medical clinic in
the town of Cainsville to better serve its residence.
Larry was all about the youth of Cainsville, from employing them on the farm to attended many events with the FFA to ballgames and graduations. Larry and Rosemarie loved their horses and buggies and went on many trail rides and were in many parades.
In the early 2000s Larry and Rosemarie decided to purchase a couple registered Morgans from the Yoders of Midwest Equine in Bloomfield, Iowa. They had an instant connection with the Yoder family and had the greatest friendship with Amos Yoder and family. Larry said Rosemarie would be so proud of the Campbell Morgans, who have grown to be sold top seller in Topeka, Indiana. Campbell Morgans are now owned all over in different states.
After Rosemarie passed, Larry so enjoyed
the café located in his small town. He would have daily meetings with his café crew who became like family. Larry loved spending time with his son-in-law Harry Burdg and his Burdg family. Grandpa Campbell had a new meaning in the Burdg family, one that was full of love and adventure. Larry went to many horse sales and took many road trips which most were to watch his great nieces play sports. Larry loved to watch one grandson race and his granddaughter show horses. He also so loved gazing at the sunsets and looking over his farm from his favorite bench on his back porch. Larry loved fishing in Alaska and spending his winters in Fountain Hills, Ariz., where he traveled and made many friends, Larry so treasured working with Marty Crouse and family through the years and having them on the farm.
I am so blessed I got to call Larry Ray my Dad, he loved life and all of you who were in it. A special thank-you to Danielle Burdg for giving us three months of 24/7 love and care, and to my beautiful daughter Ally for all your time and love you gave to your Grandpa Campbell. He was preceded in death by his, wife Rosemarie Campbell, son Mark Allen Campbell and grandson Chad Rorebeck, who thought Grandpa hung the moon, his sisters and parents, and many aunts, uncle and cousins. Survivors in include Jill Marie Campbell Burdg and husband Harry Burdg of Hamilton Mo., Jacki Graham and husband Bill Graham of Moravia, Iowa, Lauri Peery and husband Kent Peery of Boonville, Mo.; “like a son” Robbie Anderson and wife Mona of Indianola, Iowa; and seven grandchildren, three bonus grandchildren, 13
great-grandchildren, ten bonus grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be Friday, Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. at Princeton, Missouri, First Baptist Church under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home of Princeton. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. at Fairview West Cemetery in Lenox, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Larry Campbell Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Cainsville R-1 school.
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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.
Wednesday, Aug. 16
• Minutes of the Aug. 14 meeting were approved. These included the regular session and a closed session.
• Sheriff Jose Lopez presented June meal costs for inmates.
• Under Section 610.021 (1) (3), commissioners went into closed session for legal matters and personnel at 8:34 a.m. Some of the conversations are privileged and confidential, and a closed record was made under Section 610.021 (1). Commissioners held a conference call with attorney Ivan Schraeder. The closed session was adjourned at 9:10 a.m., with no action taken.
Monday, Aug. 14
• Minutes of the open session and a closed session held during the Aug. 7 meeting were approved.
• Bills were approved for payment.
• Time sheets and the Aug. 15 payroll were approved.
• Commissioners received the collector’s balance of delinquent taxes from Collector/ Treasurer Susan Moore, as verified by County Clerk Judy Hamilton. They also received the balance of protested taxes from Hamilton.
• Commissioners and Hamilton signed a certified copy of authorizing Moore to pay the following:
* $238.92 to Norris Quarries for gravel and $89.35 to the Road & Bridge Department for hauling it to Lindley Township, $41.80 to the Princeton Post-Telegraph for advertising a public hearing, and $43 to Grundy Electric Cooperative Inc. for Lindley Township utilities (money taken from Lindley Township Fund #43);
* $40.56 to General Revenue for half of the Xerox lease (money taken from Recorder’s Special Fund #06); and
* $700 to the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys for registration fees (money taken from PA Training Fund #04).
• Commissioners received miles from Road & Bridge supervisor Shawn Powell, dated June 8 to Aug. 10.
• Under Section 610.021 (1) (3), RSMo, commissioners went into closed session at 9:11 a.m. to discuss legal matters and personnel.
911 administrator Travis Marts was in attendance. Some of the conversations are privileged and confidential, and a closed record was made under Section 610.021 (1). The closed session was adjourned at 9:28 a.m., and no action was taken.
• Gary McFee with Howe Company LLC met with commissioners about two bridges. MoDOT’s Northwest Regional Bridge Committee met and approved BRO-R065001 (0790022) at Bison Street, in the amount of $602,000, and BRO-R065001 (18700020) at Ebony Street, in the amount of $691,000, with an 8.61 local share.
• Commissioners re-
ceive July meal costs for inmates from Sheriff Jose Lopez.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Monday, Aug. 14
• Quinton K. Hansel and Whitney J. McFee, both of Princeton.
• Ethan Q. Darneal-Berger and Hannah N. Dailey, both of Princeton.
LAND TRANSFERS
Friday, Aug. 11
• Jared Mayberry et al to HI, LLC.
• Tod Eric Boxley to Tod Eric Boxley, trustee, et ux.
Tuesday, Aug. 15
• James W. and Rochelle A. Holt Trust to Boxley Family Revocable Trust.
• James W. and Rochelle A. Holt Trust to Brian Taylor.
• Jo Ann Council to Michael R. Council et al.
Wednesday, Aug. 16
• Peggy Jean Herring to Arvel Eugene Hendrickson Jr.
• Arvel Eugene Hendrickson Jr. to Peggy Jean Herring.
• Jerry Ragsdale to Dustin Martin Mueller et al.
Princeton Elementary is seeking sponsors for character words
LORI PULS
Special to the Post-Telegraph
PRINCETON This year at Princeton R-5 Elementary, we will be continuing our character awards at our monthly assemblies. This award will be based on our monthly character words and awarded to one student from each grade level that we feel most displays the characteristics of that word.
We would like to provide each student a special lunch and buttons honoring them that they can have and share. We are giving area businesses and organizations the opportunity to sponsor the monthly awards at a cost of $70. Your business name would be attached to the award and to the picture of the award winners in the Princeton Post-Telegraph
If you would be interested in sponsoring a monthly award, please email me as soon as possible. My email is lpuls@tigertown. k12.mo.us. Once I receive your email, I will be in contact with you to give you specific de-
tails. Thank you for your continued support of our students at Princeton Elementary School.
A huge thank you to the businesses and groups who sponsored our awards for this past school year: Nelson Heating and Cooling, the Princeton Post-Telegraph, Friends of Gary Thompson, Princeton Mini-Storage, Farmers’ Bank, Bar E Farms LLC, Danny Derry, West End Car Wash and Seth and Marcie Davis (The Fitz Group).
Princeton R-5
Elementary Monthly Character Words
August: Honesty (being truthful in what you say and do)
September: Cooper-
ation (working together toward a common goal)
October: Perseverance (demonstrating determination and commitment to complete a task)
November: Integrity (always doing the right thing even when no one is watching)
December: Responsibility (taking ownership of what you say and do)
January: Respect (treating others with courtesy and honor)
February: Self-Control (having control over one’s actions, words and emotions)
March: Citizenship (being loyal to your school, community and country)
See Character, Page 7
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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, Aug. 15
• State vs. Matthew Wayne Dixon, Chillicothe: Dixon appeared for a plea or trial setting on an infraction charge of animal trespass. A bench trial was set for Sept. 19 at 2:30 p.m.
• State vs. Kirby Wayne Eastin, Mercer: Eastin appeared for a plea or trial setting on two Class E felony charges of arson. A preliminary hearing was set for Sept. 19 at 1:30 p.m.
• State vs. Donnie E. Gannon, Princeton: Gannon appeared for a disposition hearing involving his 2022 conviction for Class A misdemeanor driving while intoxicated (prior offender). At his request, cause continued to Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. for a disposition hearing.
• State vs. Kimber Gilbert, Ottawa, Kan.: Gilbert did not appear for a probation violation hearing involving her 2020 conviction for Class A misdemeanor failure to stop for a school bus receiving or discharging school children. A warrant for her arrest was ordered issued, with bond set at $150 cash.
• State vs. Michael E. Houk, Princeton: Houk appeared for a probation violation hearing involving his 2022 conviction for Class A misdemeanor fourth-degree domestic assault (first or second offense). At his request, cause continued to Sept. 19 at 9 a.m.
Houk also appeared for a plea or trial setting on a Class E felony charge of harassment. At his request, cause continued to Sept. 19 at 9 a.m. for discovery.
• State vs. Gunnar William McLain, Cainsville: McLain appeared for a counsel status hearing on charges of Class A misdemeanor operated a motor vehicle on highway without a valid license (second offense), and Class B misdemeanor operated a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner. At his request, cause continued to Sept. 19 at 9 a.m. to check counsel status. He was ordered to report to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office for fingerprinting before leaving the courthouse.
• State vs. Kyle Ray Nickell, Humeston, Iowa: Nickell appeared for a plea or trial setting on a Class A misdemeanor driving while revoked or suspended (second or third request). At his request, cause continued to Sept. 19 at 9 a.m. for a plea or trial setting or for plea negotiations.
• State vs. Edwin B. Payne, Princeton: Payne appeared for a counsel status hearing on a Class E felony charge of failure to register as a sex offender. Attorney Kenton Kinney entered his appearance and requested a continuance. Cause continued to Sept. 5 at 9 a.m. for discovery and plea negotiations, and to set a preliminary hearing.
• State vs. Justin Tyler Sharp, Mercer: Sharp made his initial appearance on a Class E felony
charge of driving while revoked or suspended.
He was given the opportunity to address the court about the conditions of release, and the court determined could meet conditions of release. The court added conditions that Sharp not drive and obey all laws, along with standard bond conditions. His next appearance will be a counsel status hearing on Sept. 5 at 9 a.m.
• State vs. Matthew Dillon Marshall, Princeton: Marshall appeared in custody for his initial appearance on a Class B felony charge of first-degree domestic assault. He was arraigned but did not make a plea, and was given the opportunity to address the court about the conditions of release. The court determined Marshall cound meet conditions of release, and set bond at $10,000 with 10% cash as allowed. His next appearance will be a counsel status hearing on Sept. 5 at 9 a.m.
• State vs. Jerry Dean Urick, Spickard: Urick appeared for a payment review hearing involving his 2021 conviction for Class A misdemeanor passing a bad check. At his request, cause continued to Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. to check payment status. Urick may appear via Webex.
City council awards contracts, discusses Linn property on Oak St.
Don’t forget the summary graph
PRESTON COLE
Princeton Post-Telegraph
PRINCETON The Princeton City Council granted three requests for band tax funding for Calamity Jane Days music next month, during its meeting last Monday night (Aug. 14).
Princeton Chamber of Commerce president Amy Cool asked for, and received, $400 for Felisha Bertrand and Staci Willits to sing during the Miss Calamity Pageant on Saturday night, Sept. 9, $750 for The Beals to perform at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, and $300 for a community choir to sing the national anthem to start the parade at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Other actions
• City superintendent Greg Goodknight asked city attorney Miles Figg about the status of the infamous Linn property at 902 Oak Street.
Figg said he hadn’t heard from Paige Linn in some time. A notice
to abate was hung on the property’s gate on June 15 that said the sidewalk from the street to the fence line needs to be mowed, weeded and cleared of all debris. The gated yard needs to bw mowed, weeded and and maintained. Nothing has been done to the property.
Figg said he would write Linn and tell her that in one month, the city would be taking bids on getting the property cleaned up.
• Bids for trash service were received from Rapid Removal, the city’s current service, and Ridgeway Solid Waste.
Rapid Removal’s new monthly rate is $21 per month, and if a household wants another tote they cost $10.50 per month, paid in advance. Ridgeway Solid Waste’s rate is $20 per month, and each resident has to provide their own contaianer.
No decision was made.
• Russell and Karen Trainer asked about a property on Park Street
that the city owns, next to their property. The lost were discussed by no action was taken. The Trainers were told they need to go to the courthouse to find out the exact descriptions, lot measurement and the location of the lot they want to bid on.
• Deloris Ferguson asked the council to waive the mowing fee on the property at 700 North Broadway which joins her property. The council agreed to the request, and waive city taxes on the property, if Ferguson agrees to demolish the house and clean up the property.
• Mark Sparks asked about the status of an alley closure. Figg sent an email on July 21 that said no survey was necessary and proceeding to close the alley can begin.
• The council approved the 2023 proerty tax levy at $1.099 per $100 of assessed valuation - 99.9 cents for general revenue, and 10 cents in the band
See Contracts, Page 8
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