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by Tom Uhlenbrock The legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps’ Company 1713 lives on at Roaring River State Park. The crew worked at the park from 1933 to 1939, constructing 33 buildings, mostly from logs harvested from the hills and stone quarried on site. The centerpiece was a handsome three-story lodge of limestone blocks and

Silver screen icon Bette Davis once famously pronounced “getting old ain’t for sissies.” Caring for yourself or a loved one with age-related health issues is no picnic, either. Of all the health issues you may face as you age, vision problems can be particularly devastating. Yet, a new study reveals that many people still don’t

Who’s eligible for Social Security survivor benefits Dear Savvy Senior Who all is eligible for Social Security survivor benefits? My ex-husband died last year at the age of 59, and I would like to find out if me, or my two kids – ages 13 and 16 – that we had together are eligible for

The National Federation of Independent Business issued a “thank you” on behalf of their 8,500 members to Senator Mike Parson for achieving a perfect 100% voting record in the 2015-16 legislative session on the issues affecting small business such as: · Workers’ compensation reform · Small-business tax reduction · Unemployment benefits reform · Tort Reform

Chicken Nugget Negotiations by Garrett Hawkins Through the rearview mirror, I watched my oldest child, Adelyn, attempt to swap her Happy Meal stuffed hamster for a dachshund that Tate, our 20-month-old, had received with his meal. She smiled sweetly and asked politely, but Tate just stared her down – and screamed when she tried to

by Francis Skalicky Missouri Department of Conservation August’s arrival means many Missourians are beginning to think about the state’s fall hunting opportunities. Unfortunately, along with many law abiding hunters and anglers who will be trekking to the outdoors in the months ahead, there will be some individuals who want to violate Missouri’s game laws. Thus,

MFA Oil Company has acquired select assets of Fuels & Supplies and Jim Woods Marketing, Inc. The sale includes propane operations in northeast Oklahoma and refined fuel/ tank wagon operations in northwest Arkansas and northeast Oklahoma. The purchase represents a major step into refined fuel operations for MFA Oil in the state of Oklahoma. This

Medicar coverage for non-working spouses Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover spouses who have not worked? I have worked all my life, but my spouse worked only for a few years when we first got married but then quit to take care of our children fulltime. Will she be eligible for Medicare? Inquiring Husband Dear

Growing older means inevitable changes in your body, and you often have a clear vision of how to deal with those changes. You work out to reduce heart disease risks, eat foods that meet your changing nutritional needs, and rely on corrective lenses to help mitigate age-related vision changes. But are you aware of your

Champions in Missouri! Did you know that Missouri will be sending 11 athletes to the Olympic games? One of Missouri’s own is J’den Cox from Columbia, who will be competing as a member of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team at the Olympic Summer Games. Currently a junior at Mizzou, J’den is now one of only