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Taking time to complete the simple task of filing a change of address with the post office, as well as the Social Security Administration, state agencies, utility companies and others, can help avoid complications from important mail not getting you. “It’s important to change your address to be sure you receive important information,” said Carol

by Stewart Truelsen “No, Sally, your food doesn’t come from Amazon, it’s produced by farmers and ranchers”—someday this may be a mother’s answer to a child’s question about where her food comes from. Amazon, the giant e-retailer, recently announced a deal to purchase Whole Foods Market, the leading organic supermarket chain, for almost $14 billion. 

“…My father kept his vow of secrecy for over 50 years… They applied back in 1991 for benefits, and had nothing but denials all along. When Senator McCaskill took this up as an issue that needed to be corrected, we as a family—there was no way for us to express the gratitude to her, because

Receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is never easy – it’s life changing, not only for the person receiving the diagnosis but for their family members as well. The disease can exact a devastating toll on family relationships unless everyone pitches in to support caregivers and take steps to secure the financial future of the person with

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup margarine, melted 2 cups peaches, fresh, frozen or drained canned 2 cups granola Instructions: Grease 9-inch square baking pan. In a large bowl, combine flours, brown sugar and granola. Stir in honey and melted margarine until

A situation where you can experience an extreme sensation, without experiencing actual harm is known as a “constrained risk.” “Some would say that enjoying hot peppers is a good example of a constrained risk,” said Kelly McGowan, horticulture educator with University of Missouri Extension. “They are pretty easy to grow and you can have as

The crepe myrtle is a premier summer and fall blooming shrub. Attractive long lasting flowers grace this plant, which can range in size from small bushes to trees according to Kelly McGowan, horticulture educator with University of Missouri Extension. The crepe myrtle originated in Asia. Two species are commonly grown in the United States. The

After President Donald Trump announced significant changes to Department of Defense policy Wednesday, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) released the following statement: “President Trump’s decision today to rescind Obama’s transgender military policy has the best interests of the military in mind, and I thank him for taking this decisive action,” saidCongresswoman Vicky Hartzler, who serves on