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Jerry’s mother, Irene Thomas, working in his floral shop.

A tale or two - Glass Terrariums

I've been asked more than once how I come up with my stories. This one is the result of a Facebook post about the amount of money you would have if you put a penny a day into a big glass bottle: $36,500 or some such huge amount. Really. I believe someone had their math a bit off, don't you think? Anyway, the bottle looked very similar to the ones Terry got when he worked at Litton.

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Betty “Joan” Murrell

Urbana Board of Aldermen Meeting: Gearing up for spring

The Urbana Board of Aldermen met in closed session at Urbana City Hall, March 12, 2025, as they discussed personnel evaluations. Afterwards, they went into their regularly scheduled open session. Aldermen Jhayne Waters, Kevin Simmons, Ursula Rhodes and Jason Crawford were present, as were Mayor Sandra Simmons, City Clerk Dee Lynch and Assistant City Clerk Brittany Crawford. Dave Zouck, maintenance supervisor, and Krystal Jenkins, event coordinator, were also present.

Dwayne Rose Q&A

Dwayne Rose

Hope in Action: Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking Resource & Information Fair, March 29

Did you know slavery is still a thing? Did you know slavery is still a thing in the US? It is. The slave trade, often called “human trafficking,” is defined on Wikipedia as “the act of recruiting, transporting, transferring, harboring, or receiving individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of exploitation. This exploitation may include forced labor, sexual slavery, or other forms of commercial sexual exploitation.”

Ozark's RFD - Potato tradition trumps wisdom

We always planted potatoes on March 17, St.Patrick’s Day, when I was a boy on the farm.

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EnJOYable Journey - Colloquialism, are you guilty?

I guarantee you are guilty. The Oxford Dictionary defines colloquialism as using ordinary or familiar words or phrases. Then, let’s add a smidge of Ozark Hillbilly with Dallas County wisdom and all of us use colloquial phrases and words.

Notes from Creekside -The Benefits of the Incredible Edible Eggs

Eggs are a great source of high-quality protein, Vitamin A, Folate, Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), Vitamin B12, Riboflavin (vitamin B2), Phosphorus, Selenium, and whole eggs are an excellent source of choline. A single egg contains about 147 mg of a trusted source of choline which is important for brain, muscle control and memory. Eggs also contain amounts of vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B6, calcium and zinc. Eggs also contain various trace nutrients that are important for health.

The Rockwood Files: Midlife math

My husband and I were born five years and two days apart in March. Since it’s birthday season again, here are 52 things I’ve noticed about turning 52.

Notes from Creekside - Read the Label Pt. 2: Food Dyes Action Steps

So now you’re thinking, okay food dyes might be something I want to eliminate from my family and I’s diet. Where to start?

Ozark's RFD - Reflections on burning brush

I took advantage of the snow cover and light north wind recently to burn a brush pile.

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Dwayne and Marsha Rose will celebrate 50 years of marriage on March 21.

Mr. and Mrs. Rose Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage

Dwayne and Marsha Rose will celebrate their 50th wedding Anniversary on March 21, 2025. They were married at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church in Fair Grove where they lived before moving to Dallas County 8 years ago.

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Don Ray Willis Obituary

Don Ray Willis

DC Diary - R-1 board votes to close Long Lane Elementary

This week in Dallas County history, as recorded in the Buffalo Reflex.

Fair Grove Sunshine Club Discuss Club Activities for 2025

The Fair Grove Sunshine Club met on March 12th at Da Vinci's Restaurant in Lebanon.

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Peggy Jo (Dampier) Stark Obituary

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Albert W. Brock Obituary

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Food Connects Us

Food, any substance consumed to provide nutritional support and energy to an organism. It can be raw, processed or formulated and is consumed orally by humans or animals for growth. While this boring definition of food sounds correct, food is so much more to all of us.

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Obernuefemann Earns his way to State Tournament

Case Obernuefemann will be joining two Lady Bison wrestlers, Makayla Altic and Aja Watson, in the state tournament Feb. 27 and 27 in Columbia.

Bison wrestlers battled tough this weekend in their District Tournament. Case Obernuefemann, Aiden Patrick, and Matthew Skinner made it to the consolation semifinals, better known to the wrestling community as the "blood round" due to the fact it is win or go home. Obernuefemann won his match and qualified for the state tournament, which will start on February 26 in Columbia. "It was heartbreaking to see Matt and Aiden's season come to an end," shares Head Coach Nick Whetzell. Skinner finished his first season of wrestling 33-15, and Patrick finished his senior season 26-22. Whetzell goes on to thank Patrick for his three years in the program, "We wish him nothing but the best as he moves forward from wrestling."

Braden McGregor in game against Springfield Catholic.

Buffalo Bison Battle Tough Opponents in Hard-Fought Week

The Buffalo Bison boys’ basketball team faced a challenging stretch this past week, taking on three talented opponents in Clever, Strafford, and Springfield Catholic. While the Bison came up short on the scoreboard, they showed grit and determination in each contest, continuing to make strides as they progressed through the season.

Buffalo Bison Secure Overtime Victory in Mid-Lakes Conference Battle

The Buffalo Bison fell short in their game against Fair Grove on January 31, 65-54. Coach Kyle Gawlowski says, "We put up a valiant fight in front of a packed home crowd for Courtwarming but fell just short to rival Fair Grove, 65-54. The game remained tightly contested until the final minutes, with our defense playing a key role in keeping it close." Blair Abraham led the defensive effort with nine rebounds and two blocks, while Dalton Bennett pulled down eight rebounds of his own.

The Eagles Come Out on Top

The Fair Grove Eagles held their closest game of the season on Saturday against Lafayette County, coming out victorious with a final score of 14-13. The Eagles have a season record of 13 -0 and Lafayette County 10-2. Eagles Head Coach Bill Voorhis told the Daily Citizen that defense was the decision-maker for this game’s score. With no points put up in the first quarter and 0-7 by halftime, the Eagles needed a comeback to continue in this tournament. There was a tied score by the end of the third quarter. The opponent made a touchdown at the beginning of the fourth quarter, taking the lead, however, with minutes left in the game, the Eagles scored and making an extra point, brought themselves to the win.

Local Cross Country Teams Run in the Class 3 District 2 Meet

Buffalo and Fair Grove’s cross country teams ran in the MSHSAA Class 3 District 2 meet last Saturday. Listed below are individuals results from each school.

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EnJOYable Journey - Airhead, old age, or something else?

A few years ago, I was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. I went through a battery of tests. The neurologist concluded the MCI diagnosis. No, it’s not dementia or regular aging.

Letter to the Editor - Kelley

As the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) works to streamline federal operations and reduce spending, non-profit organizations in Buffalo and Dallas County may soon begin experiencing the downstream effects of these budget adjustments. Many local non-profits that previously relied on federal funding now face uncertain futures as government efficiency measures reshape the funding landscape.

The Rockwood Files: Left and right

When our three college kids are home for a visit and we go out to eat, we follow a protocol. We usually ask for a big booth and slide into it in a particular order – with our two left-handed kids sitting together. Over the years, we’ve learned that when a lefty sits to the right of a righty, elbows collide. So, we’ve learned to arrange ourselves to give everyone room to move, no matter which hand holds the fork.

Notes from Creekside - Read the Label: Food dyes?

On January 15 this year, the FDA banned red dye no. 3. What exactly does that mean? Food dyes are substances added to foods that change the color; originally synthesized from coal tar and petroleum. Walk into any grocery store in the US and you’re able to find a package of these artificial colors (PubMed-Toxicology of Food Dyes) to add to your foods. But why is the banned list in the US so short? Although not banned in Europe, products face much heavier regulation, making many companies that sell products in both the US and the EU have different ingredients/recipes for the same product.

EnJOYable Journey - Social isolation has become an epidemic

Harvard University explained that in 2023, the surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, declared social isolation an epidemic. Murthy reported that loneliness is more than a bad feeling. Loneliness is a significant public health risk for individuals and society.

Ozark's RFD - To my unknown kin in Canada

My apologies to my unknown relatives in Canada for the unpleasant political winds emanating from below our border.

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