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crispate (kris-peyt) adjective. (of a leaf) having curly or wavy edgesExample: The gardener admired the crispate leaves of the small succulent.

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Boonville driver injured when avoiding deer

By Sarah Gray/Managing Editor A Boonville man was transported to University Hospital, in Columbia, after he attempted to avoid a deer in the roadway. Early Sunday, Nov. 1, the 32-year-old man was traveling south on state Highway 87 in Howard County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, he swerved to avoid a deer…

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Knights, Rotary invite veterans to annual Veterans Day Breakfast

By Sarah GrayManaging EditorVeterans are invited to enjoy a free breakfast this Veterans Day.On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Knights of Columbus and Marshall Rotary Club are teaming up to provide the free meal. The event has become an annual tradition at the Knights of Columbus Hall, in which veterans from all branches of the military…

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Owls fall in quarterfinal round of district playoffs at Osage

by Hobby KingSPORTS EDITORJace Sandoval rushed for more than 150 yards, the Marshall Owls scored three touchdowns, including one on defense, but all that wasn’t enough.The sixth-seeded Owls fell behind the host and No. 3-seeded Osage Indians 14-0 within the first four minutes, and eventually lost their Class 4, District 5 quarterfinal 48-21 last Friday…