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HOLIDAY CLOSURES KIWANIS KIDS DAY PARADE The Chillicothe License Of"ce, 730 S Washing ton St, will be closed Monday, Sept. 5 for Labor Day and will re-open on Tuesday, Sept. 6 from 9 a.m., to 5 p.m., For more information call 660-646-5418.

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55 & G0 Volunteer Program

BUT A NUMBER IN VO LUN T E E R I N G ! As one ages in our youth-obsessed culture, the benchmark for success seems to be how long you can hang on to qualities like a full head of hair and muscle tone. But is a body built for CrossFit the key to a happy life?

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West Linn News

Botts and his friend, Clemans, from Austria, were visitors of Mark, Amy, Emily and Sarah Botts. Matthew and Clemans had met through the Internet and this was the first time in person.

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Safe at Home Program Recognizes 15 Years

The Safe at Home address confidentiality program, administered by Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s office, has now served over 8,000 participants since it started on August 28, 2007. The Safe at Home Program, now in its 15th year, provides a designated mailing address for participants to use in place of their home address when creating new records with government agencies and the courts.

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Moles on the Move

Moles are small mammals that live underground in woodlands, grasslands, and lawns. In Missouri, only one species, the eastern mole (Scalopus aquaticus), is found. The large paddle-like forefeet and prominent toenails are the mole’s most distinguishing features, differentiating it from similar- looking mammals like shrews and meadow mice. They actively feed on insects, snails, spiders, and small vertebrates-- day and night at all times of the year. Earthworms and larva of Japanese beetles (white grubs) are their favorite foods. Moles in the natural environment cause minor damage as they maintain balance in the food chain. They are valuable to soil health and the environment because their tunneling activity permits air and moisture to penetrate deeper soil layers. Further, about 85% of its diet consists of animal foods, including crop pests such as cutworms and Japanese beetle larvae.

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HELLO, HORNETS!

With the 2022 Chillicothe High School fall sports season beginning yesterday with softball and football games, the school and Chillicothe Booster Club hosted their annual preseason 'Meet the Hornets' event at the school this past Tuesday evening. Participants in all fall sports activities (boys' soccer, girls' golf, volleyball, cross country running, girls' golf, football and softball) were introduced to the crowd of parents, family members, and fans in attendance.at the pep rally-style event. With Tuesday also having been the first day of the instructional year, the school also hosted an 'open house' to allow parents to opportunity to tour the school with their CHS student(s) and visit their classrooms and meet teachers and other staff.

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Patrol Provides Synopsis of Some New Laws

The abbreviated descriptions below are intended to make the public aware of some of the new legislation enacted by the Missouri General Assembly which is related to crime and public safety. The listed legislation has been signed into law. Unless otherwise noted, these laws will go into effect Aug. 28. The Patrol wishes to make the public aware of several of these new laws or changes to increase public awareness and education. For a complete description of these newly enacted laws, visit the Missouri House of Representatives or Missouri Senate websites.

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