June 2023

Governor Parson announces emergency water and hay access for farmers

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Today, in response to worsening drought conditions throughout the state and upon the advice of the Missouri Drought Assessment Committee, Governor Mike Parson announced the availability and process for Missouri family farms to obtain emergency hay and water: - Boat ramps at 25 Missouri state parks will be open for farmers to collect water with almost 700 acres available for haying at 17 state parks.

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Good Deeds. Good Neighbors

“They can call us, and I can set up an Angel Flight within minutes and have them here within an hour.” MANAGING EDITOR For two decades, Marshall resident Russ Cooksey has been a Shriner. Although the community no longer sees him in the parades, zipping back and forth on a motorized cart and making children laugh, their work continues in the area as it always has.

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Saline County Early Days

A letter from home was welcomed by those in the military. It was a link to home, family and friends. In many cases, letters from home were brought back by the soldier and sailor – in other words the person serving their country, especially overseas in a time of war. However, many letters just disappeared, lost in history.

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Children’s Book Corner

“Raising Lumie” By Joan Bauer 2022-2023 Mark Twain Award Nominee book Olive wants a puppy more than anything, but life’s circumstances won’t allow her to have a dog. But could she raise and train a guide dog? This book gives lots of information on the Seeing Eye Federation! Will Olive be able to say goodbye after a year? A beautiful story of love and caring.

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Warranty Deeds

The following warranty deeds were filed June 19-23, 2023, by Saline County Recorder of Deeds Jessica Baker: Lakeview Loan Servicing to Troy Goff, Lot 8, Blk. 23, 2nd Ext.

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