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Richland top students profiled
(Local News ~ 05/26/13)
ESSEX, Mo. -- Graduating Richland seniors, Kelly Motta and Jessica Shidler were named Valedictorian and Salutatorian, respectively, for the 2013 graduating class. Kelly Motta is the daughter of Tammie Motta and plans to attend Missouri State University. She graduated with a GPA of 3.93. Her activities at Richland included Beta, A+, Honors Member 4 years, and college preparatory certificate...
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Freshman legislator reflects on first session
(Local News ~ 05/26/13)
Now that the legislative session is over, Rep. Dennis Fowler (R-Dist. 151) has had time to look back and reflect on his time in Jefferson City. He worked to defeat SB 13, a bill that would have abolished solid waste districts, because he received a lot of opposition from his home district. He supported several bills that were passed to aid military veterans, and opposed education bills that he felt were targeted at schools in Kansas City and St. Louis...
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Old friends, old whiskey, and a good cause
(Local News ~ 05/26/13)
The late Lester Strauser of Dexter had a good friend, Quentin Edwards. The two enjoyed their friendship, their mutual likes, good humor, and occasionally a good glass of wine -- but not just any wine. "Lester and I made our own wine," explains his widow, Faye. "We really enjoyed doing it and Lester enjoyed sharing what we'd make with friends, especially Quentin."...
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