This week, we begin our last month of the year. Can you believe it is December already? I must say, this year has flown by so quickly. We have had a very different year, as we really never knew what …
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By Patrice Melton
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12/3/20
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The Dallas County Health Department recently announced Week 7, Week 8 and overall Shape Up results.The weight-loss winner for Week 7 was Jeanne M. with 1.74 percent. The winner is based on percentage …
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12/3/20
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As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in Missouri and across the Midwest, Gov. Mike Parson signed Executive Order 20-19 on Nov. 19, extending the state of emergency in Missouri …
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12/3/20
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To the editor and voters,Are you aware of what is going on in our nation’s Capitol?These are some of the things that can happen if we don’t watch and respond:• Executive orders of opening up …
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12/2/20
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The new 2021 Fair Grove Historical and Preservation Society calendars are now available at Sharp’s Mini Mart, Hill’s Homeless Furniture and Flea Market, and Teal’s Overstock Outlet, for $3 …
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Marilyn Smith — A Tale or Two
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12/2/20
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The time is here to sign up students for the Body and Mind 4-H Spin Club, where students participate in Zumba and stress-release activities. Jennifer Clark will lead the Zumba portion, and Rachel …
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12/2/20
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Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 176,604 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season, Nov. 14-24. Of the …
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12/2/20
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As a child, I realized that cards and letters that came at Christmas delighted my parents. In the one season of the year, mail brought memories and current news from extended family and friends met …
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EnJOYable JOURNEY: JOY BEAMER
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12/2/20
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Dear Editor,I have an acquaintance, 70 years old, who has always been healthy and very active. This summer she seemed to be quite her normal self. In October when she began sending incoherent texts …
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12/2/20
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Dear Editor,Affordable health care (Obamacare) open enrollment period is Nov. 1, 2020, to Dec. 15, 2020, to sign up for 2021 health insurance, for coverage Jan. 1, 2021.The affordable health care …
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12/2/20
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Our sympathy is with the family of the Rev. Denzil Webb. He was the minister at the First Baptist Church Macks Creek for many years. Due to COVID-19, we do not know when or where the funeral will be. …
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By Pat Stoufer
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12/2/20
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leadershipThe capacity to lead; the action of leading a group of people or an organization.~ ~ ~Join the good character STRONG BISON campaign and talk to your children and family about leadership. …
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12/2/20
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