Monthly Archives: July 2015
“I could win…”
So says President Obama about his prospects for a third term. During a July 28 speech in Ethiopia he said: “I actually think I’m a pretty good president,” he said with a smile. “I think if I ran I could … Continue reading
What bird is this?
Last week a strange bird came walking past the front door to Integrated-Fitness on East Main Street, rounded the corner and sat for awhile on the loading dock. Then, after looking both ways, it crossed Gunstock and went to the … Continue reading
Missouri rules of the road for bikes and cars
A Warsaw man whose bicycle is frequently his mode of transportation told of a dangerous incident he experienced with a motorist this week. He (bicyclist) was rounding an uphill curve on a narrow city street near a main traffic-lighted intersection. … Continue reading
Benton County, Mo. Tax Lien Sale
The July 16 edition of Benton County Enterprise published the first notice of a tax lien sale. Missouri state law mandates such sales are held at 10 a.m. on the fourth Monday in August. This year on August 24, 2015 the sale will … Continue reading
Federal and State Internet Sales Taxes
Six months ago Michigan Governor Snyder signed into law the “Main Street Fairness Act.” Beginning on October 1, 2015 online retailers in the state must collect and remit 6 percent sales tax just as retailers with a physical presence do. … Continue reading
July is National Ice Cream Month
What better time is there to celebrate ice cream than in the midst of a long, hot summer? Vanilla remains America’s favorite flavor according to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). Some other ice cream facts: Alexander the Great liked … Continue reading
Finding Lost Money
Check out the resources here to find out if you have money you forgot about or never realized has been waiting to be claimed by you or family members. There are scams out there to be avoided, but the information … Continue reading
Another July storm hits Sterett Creek
Severe wind and thunderstorms brought down several trees and uprooted many others in Sterett Creek on Wednesday night, July 1. (See photos below.) One road was blocked for a good part of the day by an uprooted and toppled tree … Continue reading
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