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The third annual Stockton Lake Tri Wild-Life Challenge, sponsored by Evans Drugs Health Mart Pharmacy, is set for Sunday, Aug. 7, at the first Orleans Trail beach area. Events include the Sprint: swim 500 meters, bike 10.4 miles and run a 5K; and Olympic: swim 1,000 meters, bike 20.8 miles and run a 10K. The

Did you know that there are freshwater shrimp and jellyfish throughout Missouri waters?

Thursday, June 16  3:00 p. m. Non-Livestock entries check-in begins. Attach entry tags and complete summary sheet. 5:00 p. m. Non-Livestock entries check-in ends; area closed for judging. Rabbit and Poultry check-in begins. 6:00 p.m. All rabbits and poultry must be in place. 7:00 p.m. Rabbit show begins.  Poultry show will begin after Rabbit show.

How Medicar handles second medical opinions Dear Savvy Senior Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need back surgery, but I would like to get some other treatment options before I proceed. What can you tell me? Searching Senior Dear Searching, Getting a second medical opinion from another doctor

It’s the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, affects more than 5 million Americans and one out of every three seniors will die from it. Yet misconceptions surround Alzheimer’s disease. Contrary to what many people think about Alzheimer’s, it’s not a normal part of growing older. And while there’s not yet a way

While teenagers are the age group most associated with suicide risk, the terrible truth is that another group is killing themselves at even higher rates: seniors. Adults aged 65 to 84 are nearly twice as likely to commit suicide as 15 to 24-year-olds, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Beyond age 85,

by Helen Ellerman The Reedy family held a family reunion on Saturday, June 11 at the Stockton Nursing Home. Betty (Reedy) Pearcy is a resident at the nursing home. The reunion was held for family who was visiting from Idaho: Roy Hart – Paul, ID, who was married to the late Sarah (Reedy) Hart, his

In 2016, volunteers from Friends of the Garden and Master Gardeners of Greene County are partnering to offer two great events on the same day, in the same park. “Young Sprouts in the Garden” is a free event which offers hands-on gardening adventures for children. This year Young Sprouts will join the line-up of activities

by Kentley Rieder, reporter The New Kids on the Block 4-H Meeting began at 6 p.m. June 9, at the LOL Fairgrounds. The meeting was called to order by Nathen Adams. The American pledge was led by the Kings and the 4-H by the Kinnetts. Roll call was given by Kentley Rieder reporting as Secretary

by Marge Zink & Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by Pastor Ron Beaton. This was Pastor Ron Beaton’s last sermon at RUMC before leaving for his new appointment. We were honored to have Heartland District Superintend Dr. Jim Simpson as a visitor. Next Sunday, June 19, the ladies will