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There will be free flu shots on Thursday, Oct. 5 at the Eagleton Senior Center located at 1015 W. Royle Street in Richmond from 1-4 p.m. The Mid-America Regional Council and the Ray County Senior Center are sponsoring a flu clinic.

Two historical Ray County figures were the topics of the mid-September Ray County History Forum, which featured presentations by historians Jarodd Stansberry and Richard Gooch. Orrick Christian Church Pastor Art Endsley served as moderator.

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Although a new jail is on his mind, Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers has made necessary improvements to the current facility a priority. “We are dealing with black mold and it is not easy to get rid of,” said Childers.

Sunrise Elementary outdoor curriculum was buzzing with interested students after fifth-grade teacher Miranda Taylor provided an observation beehive with live buzzing bees.

The University of Missouri (MU) Extension Office chose Emily Bergsieker, field specialist in 4-H Youth Development, as their “Extension Spotlight.” Bergsieker has worked with our county youth and adult volunteers as an MU Extension employee for four years.

With open arms and sweet treats, the Ray County Museum and the Ray County Historical Society hosted an ice cream social last Saturday with food, a live band, and smiling participants.

Socialization in midlife can have a profound impact on individuals as they approach their golden years. A 2019 study led by researchers at University College London found that being more socially active in your 50s and 60s predicts a lower risk of developing dementia later in life.

Living life to the fullest does not need to stop when adults near or reach retirement age. Age-restricted housing communities once bore the stereotype of having limited recreational options and dated surroundings.

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