rural missouri living: Help for Buyers in Missouri: FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS $7,500 TAX CREDIT - 11/21/08 04:51 PM
Today has been a busy day! Busier than most this week. I talked to three people today regarding the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of $7,500. So when I found this post by Lenn, I knew it was worth passing along.
There is talk of making this CREDIT a GIFT but … (0 comments)
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rural missouri living: Ezard Elementary - 6th grade Trash Art {Conway Missouri} - 11/20/08 09:00 PM
Ezard Elementary School in Conway Missouri - The 6th grade class has been learning about "going green."
They've talked about the environment, recycling and using items in unusual ways. Their latest assignment? Trash Art.
Use at least four items/things from around the home that otherwise would be thrown away.
Think … (7 comments)
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rural missouri living: Land - A solid investment over Wall Street - 11/14/08 10:46 PM
My words of wisdom have fell on deaf ears for years... Buy land, I would say. Buy land, I still say today.Over time, I have received a lot of strange looks and eye rolling. But today, United Country Real Estate released some … (6 comments)
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rural missouri living: University of Missouri "Food Power" at Ezard Elementary in Conway Missouri - 11/13/08 11:04 PM
Food Power in Conway MO. Debbie DiFonzo volunteer.
Today, Teresa
Bell, a Nutrition Program Associate with the University of
Missouri Extension, brought FOOD
POWER to Ezard
Elementary in Conway Missouri.
FOOD
POWER is a elementary grade level program designed to
teach students the importance of healthy eating and physical … (7 comments)
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rural missouri living: Ever wonder: Why won't this printer work? - 11/12/08 10:15 PM
I was way too lazy tonight to unpack my laptop so I am using our desktop computer. To the right of the monitor, is our printer with Fat Cat snoozing away on top. (Yes, on top of the printer.) He hangs over a little bit but he doesn't seem to … (4 comments)
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rural missouri living: A Seller's Tip: Hire a realtor.... whether its in Buffalo Grove Illinois or Buffalo Missouri - 11/11/08 10:18 PM
I *LOVE* selling tips - I love assisting sellers with the process of listing to closing. Today, especially in the ever changing market, I think it's important to hear from agents outside our area - what are their selling tips?Judy from Buffalo Grove, IL has a great idea -
What should … (1 comments)
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rural missouri living: Just Listed by our friend Cheryl: 1172 Hwy 76, Exeter MO 65647 - 11/11/08 09:21 PM
What is a friend for - but to help out in good times and bad?
My friend Cheryl Willis has a BAD case of LUST for this wonderful home.
I think we should give her a helping hand and get this home SOLD!
If you're looking for a home in Southern … (4 comments)
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rural missouri living: Conway MO Boys Baseball Team - 3rd Place Class 2 State Champs! It's a great time to be a BEAR! - 11/03/08 09:10 PM
Back in May of this year, the Laclede County R-1 (Conway, MO) boys baseball team did something no other team in school history had done before: A Final 4 appearance.On May 29, 2008 our boys played in the Class 2 MSHSAA game for 3rd place. Going into the game the Conway … (2 comments)
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rural missouri living: Do I Really Need To Complete The Honey-Do List Before I sell my South Central Missouri Home? - 10/25/08 10:07 PM
My friend and fellow United Country broker, Irene Gaffigan in Vermont, has written a wonderful post about what projects to undertake when selling your home. Irene provides a short list of the project you DO want to complete and mentions a few that you should NOT complete! (Don't tile around the sky … (5 comments)
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rural missouri living: A little inspiration... from Richard Nixon - 10/20/08 10:55 PM
I wasn't planning on writing a post tonight. However, I just finished reading Sheila Moran's post, Need some inspiration? Let me help. If you haven't read the post, go ahead and do so now. This can wait...
Great you're back...
Sheila quoted a great man, Theodore Roosevelt. Teddy has brought inspiration to … (9 comments)
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rural missouri living: Laclede County MO stats for September 2008 - 10/19/08 09:38 PM
The Laclede County MO real estate market report for September 2008 includes: Lebanon MO, Phillipsburg MO, Conway MO, Stoutland MO and Sleeper MO.
Laclede County MO Real Estate Market Report - September 2008
Residential Property:
23 Residential properties sold in Laclede County MO in September 2008
Average List Price: $163,201
Average Sold Price: $155,054
Average Days … (6 comments)
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rural missouri living: Text Messaging Widget for your Websites - 10/18/08 09:35 PM
Earlier this week, I came across a post by Jeff Turner, A Free Text Messaging Widget For Your Active Rain Sidebar (From Matt Rains). Since text messaging is my new addiction, I immediately jumped on board, heading over to Matt Rains site for my widget.
Jeff mentions … (7 comments)
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rural missouri living: Sounds of Rural Missouri Living - What is your favorite? - 10/18/08 08:27 PM
Yesterday, I went on a listing appointment in one of my favorite towns, Conway MO. The property has 20 acres, with a home and various out buildings, including a very nice barn. (More to come next week as we finish up the paperwork and the visual tour.)When I arrived, a few … (2 comments)
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rural missouri living: My Open House Results... You don't have to take your shoes off, but please check your attitude at the door - 10/13/08 10:13 PM
This past weekend, I held an open house at a foreclosure listing in Lebanon MO.
The property is a four bedroom, 3 full bath home in a quiet neighborhood, at the end of a cul-de-sac.
Asking Price:
$144,900
I almost did not write about … (13 comments)
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rural missouri living: Finding a good loan officer is KEY! - 10/11/08 10:51 PM
In my previous post, I introduced you to a local Countrywide Home Loan Officer, Susan Edwards. I've worked with Susan and I am confident in the service she provides my Buyers and my Sellers.
I found it fitting that stumbled about a great post by Kristin Moran, a RE/MAX agent … (7 comments)
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rural missouri living: Please welcome Susan Edwards, Countrywide Home Loans, Springfield MO - 10/11/08 10:03 PM
Susan Edwars with Countrywide Home Loans. Loan officer partners with Unite Country VIP Realty in Lebanon MO Please help me welcome Susan Edwards to our Active Rain Family. Susan is a loan officer with Countrywide Home Loans in Springfield MO.
I first met Susan in 2002 when she introduced me to … (2 comments)
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rural missouri living: US Market Risk Index shows Missouri as Minimal Risk - - 10/06/08 10:51 PM
Missouri real estate still a good investment; United
Country VIP Realty, Lebanon MO
The
Office of Federal
Housing Enterprise Oversight publishes several
reports each quarter regarding home ownership, home prices and other
statistical charts.
One such report by the
OFHEO is the the PMI 2nd Quarter Risk Index.
This report is used as an … (0 comments)
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rural missouri living: Missouri: A state with some of the lowest closing fees in the Country (Oct 2008) - 10/05/08 07:14 PM
Bankrate.com recently released their latest survey on MSN.com: Where you'll pay the lowest loan fees
In each state, they requested a good faith estimate based on a $200,000 mortgage, assuming a 20% down payment and good credit. New York ranked the highest and North Carolina ranked the most economical.Missouri ranked 3rd … (6 comments)
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rural missouri living: Missouri gas - under $3.00 a gallon - didn't think it would ever happen again! - 10/03/08 08:50 PM
Back in July, I wrote a post celebrating the gas prices in Lebanon, Missouri and reasons why you would want to move here - we were paying $3.39 a gallon at that time. I was so excited! You can see those photos HERE.A potential buyer stopped at our United Country office in Lebanon … (11 comments)
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rural missouri living: By Donna Mitchell - Bailout Baloney - Things you need to know if Buying or Selling in Missouri - 10/02/08 09:19 PM
To say we are living in turbulent times is probably an understatement right now, today.The world is changing, the economy is changing right before our eyes. There is so much information out there - on the local news, on the cable stations, on the Internet and in print.
Where … (3 comments)
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rural missouri living: Lebanon MO Area Real Estate Guide now ONLINE! - 09/29/08 09:35 PM
Finally! It's here! Hip Hip Hurray!For many years, members of the Lebanon Board of Realtors have used a local real estate guide as a form of local advertising. The guide has ranged from 50 pages all the way up to 170 pages! We've gone from black and white … (8 comments)
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rural missouri living: 2841 Boardwalk, Lebanon MO 65536 {Foreclosure! 4 bdrm, 3 baths} - 09/25/08 11:34 PM
Offered for sale: 2841 Boardwalk, Lebanon MO 65536Currently priced almost $30K less than 2007 sales priceList Price: $144,500
South side location, with easy access to Interstate 44, only 40 minutes to Fort Wood.
Located on a dead end street, this 4 bedroom 3 full bath home was built in 2003 … (8 comments)
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rural missouri living: 8th Annual Route 66 Festival in Lebanon MO - 09/22/08 09:13 PM
Lebanon Missouri played host to the 8th Annual Route 66 Festival on Saturday, September 20th, 2008. The event actually kicked off on Friday night with a Cruise-In sponsored by Steak-n-Shake of Lebanon. Then on Saturday, from 9 am until 4 pm, the Cowan Civic Center, located on Historic Route 66, played … (4 comments)
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rural missouri living: Empowering Women "Family Share Day" October 25, 2008 Phillipsburg MO - 09/21/08 09:35 PM
Family Share Day in Phillipsburg MO; Empowering Women
Project in Missouri; Sandy Sipes
The Empowering Women
Mission Project will have their next Family
Share Day on Saturday October 25th, 2008, opening at 8:30
am. This event will be held in the fellowship hall of the Phillipsburg
United Methodist Church in … (1 comments)
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rural missouri living: Inspired By Heros: Our Teachers - 09/16/08 08:55 PM
Ezard Elementary, Conway MO. Teachers as heros. During my first 40 years, I've been blessed to have many hero's in my life. My Mom, my Dad, my husband, just to name a few. I consider Richard Nixon, FDR, George Halas and a few others hero's as well. They all have made … (7 comments)
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rural missouri living: Who is my audience? Who am I writing for? Buyers or Sellers? - 09/14/08 09:20 PM
A few days ago, I wrote a post Summing it all up: New Tax Credit For "First Time Home Buyers". In the post I referred back to a post written by George Souto, which summarized the New Tax Credit Bill, which goes into effect on October 1st. 2008.
One of … (10 comments)
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rural missouri living: Selling Tip #4: Qualities to look for when selecting a Realtor.... - 09/11/08 09:51 PM
If you want to sell your South Central Missouri property, you need an agent that is POSITIVE and PRO-ACTIVE. The market is changing daily - that doesn't mean it is bad nor does it mean it's good. It means it is DIFFERENT than what we've seen six months ago, a … (5 comments)
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rural missouri living: It's the little things in Life: I've finally seen a LIVE armadillo in Missouri! - 09/06/08 09:43 PM
My kids think I have totally lost my mind - but I am very excited: Driving home, I finally saw a LIVE armadillo crossing the street! (Hwy A in Phillipburg MO)
It was almost dark and I didn't realize how quickly an armadillo can move, so I wasn't able to grab … (9 comments)
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rural missouri living: 2841 Boardwalk, Lebanon MO 65536 {Convenient to Fort Wood} Foreclosure! - 09/05/08 10:56 PM
Offered by: United Country VIP Realty in Lebanon MOForeclosure Property! 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, partial brick/rock home built in 2003
Executive style home on dead end street - foreclosure will allow you to buy this … (4 comments)
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rural missouri living: Missouri "Bond Money" now available to Buyers! - 09/05/08 09:13 PM
Missouri "Bond Money" is a loan program offered through the Missouri Housing Development Commission. Bond money allows residents planning on living in their home to obtain assistance with their purchase (meaning: the home cannot be for investment purposes/rental)
Money is limited so the Missouri Housing Development Commission "announces" money and rates. Thanks to … (2 comments)
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rural missouri living: So... what did we do before the Internet? - 09/02/08 08:31 PM
I'm sitting at my laptop, on-line via my cell phone. Satellite TV on in the background, coming from the living room. Sounds of the Wii float through the air from the kids playing down the hall.
Last Thursday a storm took out our router box, used for our high speed Internet … (22 comments)
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rural missouri living: 13133 Hwy 64, Lebanon MO 65536 Thompson's RV Park offered for sale - 08/30/08 10:15 PM
Have you been dreaming of owning your own business? Looking for something the whole family can enjoy?Do you have a passion for the outdoors? Love to fish or at least talk about that big catch? Enjoy talking bear around the campfire?If you're still with me, if I didn't lose you … (14 comments)
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rural missouri living: Georgia and Missouri Realtors Ask: Is real estate REALLY local? - 08/18/08 10:04 PM
Those of you that know me, know that I read - a lot.
I read books, novels, magazines and blogs. I read the back of the cereal boxes and I read the local newspaper.
Every once in a while I come across a blog that prompts the old "Boy, I … (2 comments)
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rural missouri living: 200 W Route 66, Phillipsburg, MO 65722 Foreclosure Property! - 08/06/08 10:46 PM
Foreclosure PropertyLocated on Historic Route 66 in Phillipsburg MOOffered for sale: $69,900
This three bedroom, 1 full bath home is located on Historic Route 66 just off Interstate 44. Featuring one bedroom on the main level with the bathroom, plus living room, family room, kitchen and sun room. Going up stairs … (12 comments)
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rural missouri living: Lenders don't want to lend money in today's market! - 08/01/08 08:52 PM
I am convinced - without a doubt - lenders do not know what they are looking for in a client. Under writing rules and guidelines seem to not only be changing daily but during the day as well. I am almost convinced that lenders do not want to lend money.
… (8 comments)
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rural missouri living: Your Roving Lebanon MO reporter let you down: Sen. Barack Obama only 1/2 mile away and I missed it! - 07/31/08 12:15 PM
Sen. Barack Obama makes tentative stop in Lebanon MO a realityJuly 30, 2008
All seemed back to normal this morning at the Bell Restaurant, located right off I-44 on Elm Street in Lebanon MO.
Yesterday, the scene was much, much different.
Presidential contender Senator Barack Obama made a tentative … (6 comments)
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rural missouri living: Tractor Supply Co - opening soon in Lebanonn MO - 07/28/08 09:58 PM
According to their website, Tractor Supply Company is the largest retail farm and ranch store brand in America - owning and operating more than 750 stores in over 40 states. They supply daily farm and ranch supplies to their target customer base: farmers, horse owners, ranchers, hobby farmers and part … (8 comments)
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rural missouri living: Foreclosure Home in Lebanon MO with 4-leaf clovers, no extra charge! Reduced: $79,900 - 07/26/08 10:14 PM
This afternoon, I showed my new listing for the first time. In fact, the listing only went up on my website last night. The first call came in mid morning today.After we figured out we could not get into the home (a story for another time), the clients and I stood in … (8 comments)
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rural missouri living: Need another reason to head to Lebanon MO? How about gas at $3.39 a gallon! - 07/26/08 04:01 PM
Just in case I haven't convinced you that you'll Find Your Freedom in South Central Missouri....If you're still sitting on the fence, thinking it would be great to live here...
Little to no crime...Good to great schools...Lots of things to do and see....Easy drive to St. Louis and Kansas City...A … (11 comments)
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rural missouri living: Thinking of moving to South Central Missouri before school starts? Better hurry! Classes begin August 14, 2008 - 07/26/08 02:06 PM
If you have been putting off looking for property in South Central Missouri but want to relocate before the start of the next school year -- Time is running out! Elementary, middle and high schoools in the area begin classes as early as August 14th, 2008College and University classes also start … (5 comments)
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rural missouri living: Little House Buffet in Mansfield, MO offered for sale - 07/24/08 11:42 PM
Turnkey operation! Little House BuffetNear the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum in Mansfield, MO
Located on the corner of Hwy 60 and Hwy 5, the Little House Buffet is just minutes away from the historic Laura Ingalss Wilder homestead. A popular destination for families and school children in the State … (4 comments)
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rural missouri living: Conway MO receives grant for new storm siren - 07/22/08 09:46 PM
Last night, the Mayor of the City of Conway appeared before the Laclede County R-1 School Board at their regularly scheduled meeting for the month of July. One point of business before the school board: moving the existing Conway storm siren.The City of Conway recently applied for and received a grant … (4 comments)
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rural missouri living: Just Listed: 30 acres +/- wooded (xxxx Dawn Road, Laquey, MO 65536) - 07/22/08 01:44 PM
30 acres, more or less, all wooded near the Gasconade River Dawn Road, Laquey, MO 65536
Quiet and off the beaten path - the gently sloping terrain of this piece makes it the perfect Hunters Get-a-way. Deer and turkey are plentiful. Many nice spots for your cabin or even a … (6 comments)
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rural missouri living: Just Listed: xx Dawn Road, Laquey, MO 65534 (104 acres near Gasconade River) - 07/20/08 02:12 PM
Offered by: United Country VIP Realty in Lebanon, MOVacant land ready for cattle, horses and your new home!
You've found the perfect piece! 104 acres more or less near the Gasconade River. Excellent road frontage with three gates for easy entry. All weather creek runs through the property. Seller currently runs … (12 comments)
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rural missouri living: Realtors in South Central Missouri DO NOT report to the County Assessor - 07/20/08 12:00 AM
United Country VIP Realty does not report sold information to Assessors office
After reading Tammara Hanna-Anansi post: Should the public know the purchase price of your home in Scottsdale? I was reminded of a conversation I had this week with a couple from Texas. We were talking about the information … (10 comments)
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rural missouri living: My 1st Flip Video at the Dairy Queen in Buffalo, MO (and a few tips for the Flip) - 07/19/08 11:02 PM
A few weeks ago, I posted about my obsession with the Flip Ultra Video recorder. After reading numerous posts on Active Rain about this pocket sized camcorder, I just had to have one!
After pouring over Ebay - who wants to pay full price? - my pink Flip Ultra was … (10 comments)
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rural missouri living: 5 Historic Homes Offered For Sale in Lebanon, MO - 07/19/08 12:02 AM
History tells us that in 1820, Jesse Ballew was one of the first white settlers to call, what was later to become Laclede County, home. In the years to come, more settlers followed. Land was surveyed to create Laclede County. In 1849 Lebanon was created as the county seat of Laclede … (6 comments)
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rural missouri living: Introducting: Long Lane Missouri - country meets tradition - 07/17/08 03:33 PM
Long Lane, MO is a rural town located in South Central Missouri, in Dallas County. You'll find Long Lane almost 12 miles east of Buffalo, MO and 12 miles west of Lebanon, MO along Hwy 32. To say Long Lane is a small town is probably an understatement - … (5 comments)
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rural missouri living: Missouri State Sales Tax Holiday 2008 - 07/16/08 08:16 PM
Missouri state statute establishes a sales tax holiday effective for a three-day period beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and ending at midnight on the Sunday following. This year our sales tax holiday will be from Friday August 1st until Sunday, August 3rd, 2008. Most items that … (4 comments)
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rural missouri living: Just Listed: 1557 Hwy 64, Tunas, MO 65764 - 07/15/08 09:49 PM
New Construction!Find Your Freedom in Missouri at 1557 Hwy 64, Tunas, MOThis two bedroom, two full bath home was recently finished and has never been lived in. The over sized country kitchen has custom cabinets, two pantries and a whole lot of counter space. All of the appliances, including a microwave, … (6 comments)
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rural missouri living: 10 questions you shoud be asked when selling your Southwest Missouri Property - 07/12/08 11:00 PM
Keeping and filing important documents while living in your home can pay off when you go to sell. Serious buyers will ask questions about your home and your property.
Being able to answer a few questions can go a long way in assisting your Realtor in marketing your home and in … (4 comments)
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rural missouri living: Seymour, MO foreclosed homes as of July 2008 - 07/12/08 02:01 PM
South Central Missouri has not seen the high rate of foreclosures like other parts of the country. Our office receives calls daily for people looking for REO and bank owned properties. Sometimes, I don't think they believe me when I tell them we do not have pages and pages of foreclosed … (3 comments)
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rural missouri living: Energy Saving is encouraged by Laclede Electric Coopeative in Lebanon, MO - 07/12/08 11:46 AM
Most of Missouri participates in electric cooperatives. These are local, member owned and member controlled electric companies.
My home and our Lebanon office belong to the Laclede Electric Cooperative and our Marshfield office belongs to the Webster Electric Cooperative. Each year, there is an annual meeting, where members of the co-op … (2 comments)
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rural missouri living: Why I moved to Lebanon, Missouri - 07/10/08 11:29 PM
Several times a week I am asked, "Why did you move to Missouri?" or "Why did you move to Lebanon, Missouri?" I usually give the standard answer, "My parents moved here. I wanted my children to be near their grandparents." Nothing in life is that simple, is it? No not really. … (4 comments)
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rural missouri living: LOCALISM FEATURED: Ten Fun Facts about Lebanon, MO - 07/03/08 02:48 PM
Lebanon, MO is the county seat of Laclede County in Missouri and is strategically located in the heart of the Ozarks. One of the benefits of living in Laclede or even in Webster County - there is easy access to any place you'd like to go!Located in the south central part … (3 comments)
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rural missouri living: Guard Dog? Not in Missouri. It's Guard Llama - 06/30/08 11:11 PM
A few weeks ago, I wrote a boring post asking a bunch of questions about multi-list systems. Since I had no real clip art to add value to my post, I threw in a photo of a llama.I did not get the answers that I was looking for in that post, but I did … (5 comments)
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