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ALTA Y. WILSEY

 ALTA Y. WILSEY Alta Y. Wilsey, age 84, formerly of Wayland, MO, died Thursday, October 16, 2008, at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka where she had been a resident the past four years. She was born September 7, 1924, at St. Francisville, MO, a daughter of Roscoe and Irene Brown Wilsey. Survivors include…

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Hubert Samuel King

  Hubert Samuel King (Age 90) Born and raised in Revere, Missouri and died under Hospice care in Alexandria Virginia on October 8, 2008. He was the son of Luke Dunham King and Belle Williams King. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances “Sancie” E. King and by his four siblings; Lila Laport…

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Social Security Announces 5.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2009

 Social Security Announces 5.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2009 Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for more than 55 million Americans will increase 5.8 percent in 2009, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 5.8 percent increase is the largest since 1982. Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits increase automatically each year…

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Will Farmers be Forced to Turn Their Backs on Technology?

 Will Farmers be Forced to Turn Their Backs on Technology? By Blake Hurst Monsanto has promised a doubling of national corn yields in the next 20 years. New drought resistant, fertilizer efficient, and insect and disease resistant varieties are on the horizon. We are on the cusp of the fourth quantum leap in agricultural technology…

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Canton Fells Lady Eagles In Regular Season Finale

 Canton Fells Lady Eagles In Regular Season Finale By David SharpCanton and Knox County battled through five scoreless innings in varsity softball action at Canton. The October 6 contest was the final regular season game for Knox County. Canton (14-7) scored three sixth inning runs and claimed a 3-0 victory.Both teams went down in order…

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Knox County Eagles Hold On For Second Consecutive Victory

Knox County Eagles Hold On For Second Consecutive Victory By David SharpKnox County is spawning their version of the Cardiac Kids, winning their last two varsity football games by narrow margins.The Eagles (2-5, 2-2 in the conference) made two second half defensive stands and answered a third quarter Milan touchdown with an 85 yard scoring…

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