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Home Country: It’s time to fertilize the logic, not the lawn
By Slim Randles It’s idolatry, pure and simple. Why else would millions of people spend billions of dollars each year on something that simply takes work and means time away…
Something good comes from tragedy
To the Editor and residents of Richmond: I, and the family of Michelle Rheuport, sincerely want to thank our city of Richmond. I honestly believe there is no better place…
Whirled Peas: In nature, there’s no such thing as a net loss of body hair; it just finds a new home
By Dennis Carlson A wise man once told me to write when I feel like it, because there will be times when I don’t feel like it. I have just…
Missouri Crop Report: Dry week helps corn growers catch up
Through May 20 Agricultural Summary Farmers took advantage of the warm dry conditions to plant over two million acres. There were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork. This is the first…
Higginsville’s Confederate Home cemetery has strong Ray ties
By Linda Emley I feel close to my ancestral roots when I walk around the cemeteries of Ray County, but I also visit cemeteries outside our county when I have…
Visiting graves on Memorial Day links us with the past
By Linda Emley Memorial Day weekend is one of my favorite holidays because some of my best memories are from the days when my grandmother, Mildred Kell Schooler, and I…
Orrick FFA chapter presents awards
Orrick FFA presented awards May 8 at its banquet. Advisor Don Honeycutt describes three of them here: The Star in Agriculture Business winner is Tyler Crow. Tyler’s SAE project includes…
Jo’s Jottings: SeAirLan celebrates 35th anniversary in fast company
By Jo Ellen Dale Last Tuesday there was no program at the regular Kiwanis Club meeting as the first meeting of the month there is always a board meeting. There…
Special dogs, cats for adoption
The Humane Society of Ray County has a selection of adoptable cats and dogs at its shelter. Regular adoption days are each Saturday and Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at 200…
