lebanon mo: 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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lebanon mo: 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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lebanon mo: Foreclosure Home with 4-leaf clovers, no extra charge! $89,900 - 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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lebanon mo: 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 … (8 comments)
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lebanon mo: 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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lebanon mo: 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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lebanon mo: 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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lebanon mo: 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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lebanon mo: Fireworks on sale in Missouri - 06/28/08 01:15 PM
The sale of fireworks is legal in the State of Missouri. Fireworks stores and tents started popping up around the area in mid-June, as fireworks can be sold from June 20th until July 10th. Then again December 20th until January 2nd.The Division of Fire Safety enforces the rules and regulations of … (11 comments)
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lebanon mo: Horse Ready! 16650 Hwy B, Lebanon, MO 65536 - 06/27/08 08:15 PM
Horse Ready! 41 acres, 2 homes, barn, shop, 3 ponds and more!Location: Lebanon, MOLocated outside of Lebanon, MO this property is ready for your horses or cattle. Fully fenced and cross fenced. Pipe and cable fencing along blacktop road frontage. 3 ponds plus 3 freeze proof waterers. Pipe catch pens. Main … (2 comments)
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lebanon mo: 20818 Cooper Rd, Lebanon, MO 65536 - 06/24/08 06:42 PM
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lebanon mo: Hillbilly Days 2008 - The Race for the Golden Duck - - 06/15/08 11:58 PM
This is the fourth year United Country VIP Realty has "purchased" a duck as part of the annual Hillbilly Days celebration in Lebanon, MO at Bennett Springs State Park.The festivities always kick off the Thursday before Father's Day. But for us, the real excitement is on Saturday - the judging … (8 comments)
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lebanon mo: Missouri in the news: Lowest Gas prices in the Country - 06/12/08 10:09 PM
Missouri recently made the news for having the least expensive gas in the country.
I remember moving here in January of 2000 and paying 98 cents a gallon for FULL SERVICE gas.
I have to admit, while I am loving our status as being the lowest in gas prices, I … (12 comments)
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lebanon mo: Lebanon, MO - Saying Good-Bye and Thank You to James Finley, our hometown hero - 06/11/08 12:03 AM
Specialist James Finley, of Lebanon Missouri, was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan a little more than a week ago, on May 31, 2008.
Yesterday, Spc. Finley drove down Jefferson Avenue, a main drag in Lebanon Missouri for the last time. He made the journey from Heritage Baptist Temple on … (7 comments)
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lebanon mo: Lebanon, MO area Market Report for May 2008 - 06/07/08 01:58 PM
New Listings for May 2008 as reported by the Lebanon (MO) Board of Realtors MLS:
102 total new listings
High: $649,900
Low: $7,500
Total: $17,554,867
Sold Listings for May 2008:
29 total solds
High: $310,000
Low: $26,000
Average: $123,033
Total: $3,567,976
Sold prices equal 94.83% of list price
Average days on … (0 comments)
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lebanon mo: Lebanon, MO Begins It's Good-Bye: Army Spc. James Finley Returns Home - 06/06/08 09:54 PM
Running late for work this morning, I turned on the radio to the crackle of a reporter's voice. The emotion was thick; it took me a minute to realize why I wasn't hearing the usual twang of country music: KJEL, our local radio station, was reporting live from the Lebanon, MO … (6 comments)
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lebanon mo: Volunteer Fair in Conway, MO - teaching how to create an Emergency Kit - 05/21/08 09:48 PM
Last Saturday, a group of us joined forces to hold a first for our area - a Volunteer Fair. Ten different organizations set up information stations at the Conway Community Building. We had a really light turn out from the public, yet this was one of the best networking events I've … (4 comments)
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lebanon mo: 505 E. Elm Street, Lebanon, MO 65536 (Historic Route 66) - 05/11/08 09:36 PM
Lenz Manor on Historic Route 66 offered for sale by United Country VIP Realty, Debbie DiFonzo, Broker
Offered For Sale: The Lenz Manor on Historic Route 66 in Lebanon, Missouri
Own your own piece of history - the Lenz Manor was built in 1930, opening to the public in 1932 as … (6 comments)
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lebanon mo: My Photo of the Day - Growing Mushrooms in Lebanon, MO - 05/05/08 09:55 PM
My Active Rain friend Michael Thornton recently posted a photo of mushrooms growing in a new construction home. (Read Michael's post HERE)I have to admit, I wrote a nice comment but inside, I had a nice chuckle. Mushrooms growing in a home? Crazy...Fast forward to May 5th, 2008 in Lebanon, Missouri. … (15 comments)
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lebanon mo: Kids Fishing Day - Bennett Spring State Park - Lebanon, MO - 04/17/08 04:57 PM
FREE FISHING DAY FOR KIDS 15 AND UNDERMAY 3, 2008Bennett Spring State Park, located in Lebanon Missouri, will host Kid's Fishing Day 2008 from 6:30 AM to 8:15 PM. Young anglers (15 years and younger) can fish for free all day long. Adult volunteers will be on hand to help young anglers, … (4 comments)
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lebanon mo: Lebanon, MO 1st quarter MLS stats - 04/05/08 08:23 PM
Stats are from the Lebanon Board of REALTORS MLS system,January 1, 2007 through March 31, 2007andJanuary 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008RESIDENTIAL:2007 69 solds $8,520,491 total "sold" prices High: $531,700 Low: $27,000 Average DOM: 131 Largest Parcel: 80 acres 2008 68 solds $8,163,393 total "sold" prices High: $425,000 Low: $10,500 Average DOM: 158 Largest Parcel: … (4 comments)
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lebanon mo: 412 Morton Rd, Lebanon, MO 65536 - 04/04/08 03:59 PM
This home was actually listed by one of my agents, Sheila Starnes. As Broker, I've "adopted" this listing as I love it so much! Pictures do not do it justice --Please allow me to introduce you to...412 Morton Road, Lebanon, MO 65536WELCOME HOME!Full of natural light and neutral colors, this home … (10 comments)
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lebanon mo: Landon's Story...A Family To Learn From - 04/04/08 11:01 AM
I first met little Landon when he and his parents came into the office to discuss a vacant lot they were interested in purchasing. It was a chance meeting, actually. Patti and Dan were looking at a lot that was listed with X company when they noticed another one in the … (23 comments)
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lebanon mo: Expired Home Owner, Tell Me How You Really Feel - 04/03/08 07:27 AM
A few months ago, I posted a blog asking how to inspire the owner of an unsold home to complete a survey. The questionnaire was intended to be used as a learning tool for me to better understand what goes through the mind of these home owners and how to better serve my … (181 comments)
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lebanon mo: Spring Storm Brings Damage To Lebanon Mo - 03/31/08 08:58 PM
It was 11:55 this morning and I heard the sound of my cell phone ring above the storm sirens that had been sounding for about 15 minutes. It was Ozzy's "Dreamer" coming through the tiny speaker on the phone and I know it isn't family calling. I have this tone set … (15 comments)
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lebanon mo: Lebanon, MO Million Dollar Properties - 03/30/08 09:26 PM
A post by Dena Stevens Pueblo Colorado: Million Dollar Homes got me thinking about Million Dollar properties in our local MLS. I knew my office had two such properties, but until I did a search a few minutes ago, I didn't realize we had the only two properties listed in the MLS … (4 comments)
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lebanon mo: Evil Mutant Attack Squirrel - 03/30/08 07:55 PM
I needed to run out to a piece of land today to check it out for a client and since it actually reached 65 degrees today, I decided it was warm enough to hop on the bike for a change. I had been waiting for a rise in temp since I've … (51 comments)
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lebanon mo: Property Owners-Be Aware Of Meth Labs (Part 4) Cleaning Up - 03/29/08 06:50 AM
A generalized cleaning will not remove the toxic waste and chemical residue of Meth production. Do not try to clean it yourself! Even law enforcement and other first responders face health risks when they enter a lab before it is cleaned or ventilated, unless they are protected by Haz-Mat gear. If … (7 comments)
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lebanon mo: Property Owners-Be Aware Of Meth Labs (Part 3), Recognizing A Lab - 03/28/08 06:35 AM
The ingredients used to make methamphetamine in clandestine laboratories are generally household products that by themselves present little danger, but when combined can have serious toxic and explosive effects.If you came in contact with a methamphetamine lab operation, how would you know it? What ingredients and equipment would be present? What … (7 comments)
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lebanon mo: Property Owners-Be Aware Of Meth Labs (Part 2) Common Ingredients - 03/27/08 06:43 AM
Common Meth IngredientsWould you swallow a spoonful of drain cleaner? Does the thought of injecting brake fluid into your arm appeal to you? Care to top off your dessert with a bit of rat poison? How about a big drink of starting fluid to start the day?These are just a few … (3 comments)
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lebanon mo: Property Owners-Be Aware Of Meth Labs (Part 1) - 03/26/08 07:29 AM
Meth can be manufactured anywhere, including in a "cook's" home. This may be a property you own and are leasing to the "cook", or a house that you are considering purchasing. These home labs leave contamination and severe health risks even after the drug is no longer being manufactured in the … (10 comments)
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lebanon mo: 'Twas The Day Before Easter - 03/22/08 02:07 PM
'TWAS THE DAY BEFORE EASTER'Twas the day before Easter..and all through the woods,The bunnies were busypacking their goods.The eggs were all coloredso pretty and bright,All things were "go"for the big, special night.The baskets were waiting,all decorated with care,In hopes that the Bunnysoon would be there.My little brother Samwas asleep in his … (6 comments)
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lebanon mo: My Lil' Green Eyed Monster - 03/21/08 04:51 PM
The absolute, most important person in my life is getting ready to turn 16. Conversations that used to include topics such as ipods, clothes, and music have turned into discussions about getting the driver's license and sweet 16 parties. 16 years. Wow!
I knew that this child would be very special to me more than sixteen years ago, but … (28 comments)
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lebanon mo: Group With A Different Concept....Silver Lining - 03/21/08 11:20 AM
So you got out of bed this morning, wiping the sleep from your tired eyes, only to trip over the blanket that has somehow made it's way off the bed and right into your walkway in the floor.
You make it through your shower without incident and don your favorite blue button … (8 comments)
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lebanon mo: A new meaning for *riverfront* property here in Missouri - 03/20/08 06:09 PM
Our neck of the woods, South Central Missouri, made national, headline news this week - we received massive amounts of rain in a very short time span.During this time, I was scheduled to show a wonderful riverfront home to a couple from California. The wife called, in a panic - was … (6 comments)
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lebanon mo: Dog Bite Prevention Part 5, OUCH! He Got Me! - 03/18/08 06:56 AM
OUCH!!! He got me! Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, a dog will bite. If you do suffer a bite, get to water and wash the wound immediately. This will decrease the chance of infection. Seek medical care as soon as possible.
If it was your own dog that bit … (17 comments)
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lebanon mo: Dog Bite Prevention Part 4, OH NO! Here Comes Butch, And He Doesn't Look Happy! - 03/17/08 08:33 AM
OH NO!! Here comes Butch, and he doesn't look happy!There are usually warning signs before a bite occurs, but these can be very subtle and might be missed. Signs that the dog is telling you "I am nearing the end of my patience" may include:He turns his head away from you … (9 comments)
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lebanon mo: Dog Bite Prevention Part 3 Practicing Safe Behavior - 03/16/08 08:16 AM
Practicing Safe Behavior Around Dogs
Not only do we need to train our dogs to behave properly, we need to train ourselves safe dog practices. Just like with a dog, after a little practice, these things will be second nature. Don't forget to train the kids too.
NEVER leave a small child unsupervised … (6 comments)
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lebanon mo: Dog Bite Prevention Part 2, What Made Muffy Bite? - 03/15/08 06:26 AM
What made Muffy bite?A dog's tendency to bite depends on such factors as heredity, obedience training, socialization, health, and the victim's behavior. Dogs believe that they own things. Their toys, food dishes, you. It is their natural instinct to protect their belongings. Their resting place and your property are also its … (16 comments)
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lebanon mo: The Pink Ribbon - 03/13/08 10:50 AM
A handsome, middle-aged man walked quietly into the cafe and sat down. Before he ordered, he couldn't help but notice a group of younger men at the table next to him. It was obvious they were making fun of something about him, and it wasn't until he remembered he was wearing … (19 comments)
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lebanon mo: It's A Great Time To Buy A Home In Lebanon Missouri - 03/13/08 06:06 AM
It's the time of year in Lebanon Missouri when things are heating up. Today has been a beautiful day with sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 70's. Yes, Spring is right around the corner. Not only are things getting warmer with the weather, they are in the Real Estate Market … (13 comments)
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lebanon mo: Puppy Love, Or Is It? - 03/12/08 07:24 AM
About 6 months ago, a family purchased a house on the same block as I live on. Their back yard runs with mine, with a privacy fence between. With them, came the most adorable little poodle mix puppy. He was sweet as could be, very playful, and just melted my heart … (19 comments)
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lebanon mo: Awesome Places In Lebanon & Laclede County MO: Django's Coffee House - 03/03/08 07:40 AM
Are you looking for a place to get away, a place to hang out for a little while? Maybe a place to go on a Saturday night that has live music without the alcohol? A place to sit down with a great cup of coffee and free wifi? You'll find it at Django's Coffee … (4 comments)
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lebanon mo: 14739 Hwy B Lebanon, MO 65536 - 02/26/08 08:34 AM
Wake up each morning to the sounds of birds and a babbling brook in this 4 bedroom 2 bath home nestled on 3+ acres just 16 miles from Lebanon. This 2000+ sq ft home was built in 1997 and has a private well and septic system. It also has central air … (7 comments)
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lebanon mo: Awesome Places In Lebanon & Laclede County Mo: C.A.'s Trikes & Trailers - 02/21/08 03:27 PM
Want a fast machine with a smooth ride? The thrill of a motorcycle with the safety of a car? You need to stop in and check out the wheels at C.A.'s Trikes & Trailers. These things are awesome! You can get anything from a beastly machine to a luxurious road trip … (5 comments)
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lebanon mo: Bennett Springs State Park - in the Fall - 10/25/07 03:15 PM
Southwest Missouri in the fall is a wonderful place to be! The grass is still green, the sky still blue and the leaves are just starting to turn. The air is beginning to turn cool - sweater weather at night. Being outdoors is still a family affair - for all the … (7 comments)
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lebanon mo: Why You Should Purchase Your Next Home in Lebanon, MO - 09/12/07 12:40 PM
This post is a submission to an ActiveRain contest: Buyers Challenge!
By: Debbie DiFonzo, United Country VIP Realty, Lebanon, MO
Dear Mr. Anderson: Thank you for contacting United Country VIP Realty. We're located in south central Missouri and I think you'll find our area the perfect place to call home! Below, you'll find information on our … (13 comments)
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lebanon mo: 551 S. Washington, Lebanon, MO 65536 - 08/31/07 04:51 PM
Former Washington Street Bed and Breakfast now being offered for sale!Offered for sale by United Country VIP Realty, Lebanon, MO This splendid Victorian was built around 1890 and has been a primary residence as well as a popular Bed and Breakfast. Located in downtown Lebanon, this home will take you back in … (10 comments)
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lebanon mo: 22751 Oneida Drive, Lebanon, MO 65536 - 07/07/07 11:08 AM
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lebanon mo: 2200 Hillsdale, Lebanon, MO 65536 - 06/26/07 07:04 PM
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lebanon mo: Laclede County, MO Market Report - 05/05/07 10:27 AM
Market Report for the Lebanon Board of Realtors, January 1, 2007 thru April 30, 2007
The Lebanon Board of Realtors mainly serves Lebanon, MO plus the surrounding areas.
Residential:
(2007) 111 properties sold for a total of $13,213,481
(2006) 134 properties sold for a total of $13,605,684
Land:
(2007) 21 properties sold for a total of … (2 comments)
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lebanon mo: Cowan Civic Center - A hidden gem in Lebanon, MO - 02/19/07 06:37 PM
The Cowan Civic Center opened in 1998, bearing the name of Kenneth Cowan, Lebanon's late mayor who began the dream of such a facility.
The Civic Center has a 46,000 square foot exhibition hall, which is host to such events as ice shows, rodeos, conventions, and trade shows. The hall can seat … (0 comments)
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lebanon mo: 2006 Sold Stats for Lebanon, MO - 02/06/07 12:11 PM
LEBANON, MO 2006 MARKET SUMMARYLebanon is the county seat of Laclede County in southwest Missouri with a population of 13,500 or so. Our local board of REALTORS is 105 members strong, with 18 different companies competing for the business. Here is a summary of 2006:516 units sold for just under $57,550,521432 Residential Homes 10 - … (0 comments)
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