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Robert and Dorothy Poort hold a pair of antlers shed from one of the elk raised on their farm just south of Sedalia. The Poorts started their elk farm after seeing and becoming enamored with the huge animals.
Couple tries a different approach to livestock on elk farm
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Debbie, Mike and Prince are not typical pets. The animals can weigh between 500 and 1,300 pounds. On a good day, Debbie will let her owners get close enough for a scratch behind the ears, but Prince and Mike rule the farm outside of Sedalia where... Full story
Phil Wellington, 60, of Cole Camp, with his giant 377-pound pumpkin that grew over the summer in his garden filled with giants ranging from 13-foot tall corn stalks to gourds more than 8-feet long and well over 100 pounds.
Have you met the pumpkin man?
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COLE CAMP — Everything on Phil Wellington’s farm grows gigantic. Wellington’s garden produced this fall a 377-pound pumpkin, a nearly 13-foot tall corn stalk, 125-pound gourd and more than 8-feet long gourds. Growing giant... Full story
inda and George McCollum, of Sedalia, sit together playing a courting dulcimer in the living room of their home.
Couple keep traditions alive 'for the fun of it'
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George and Linda McCollum, of Sedalia, live on a century-old farm, have a home filled with antiques and, even though they are both retired, they still fill their days with work. The McCollums use hickory bark and corn shucks to weave chair seats,... Full story
HAL SMITH/DEMOCRAT James Graves, 77, of Sedalia, stands in front of the Habitat for Humanity house being constructed on Tower Street.
James Graves doesn't let retirement stop him from lending a hand
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James Graves spent 20 years serving his country and now spends his days serving his community. He lives by the words, “always put your best foot forward.” Graves, 77, was raised on a small farm in South Carolina. He woke up early each... Full story
Luann Stovall, 62, Smithton, spins yarn on a Lendrum spinning wheel, which is one of three spinning wheels, all of different design, she uses.
Luann Stovall is reviving the rustic art of the spinning wheel
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  SMITHTON — Luann Stovall sees the coats of the farm animals she loves turned into colorful scarves, socks, sweaters, coin purses, mittens and hats. Stovall has 50 animals on her Smithton farm, most of which she sheers and spins the... Full story
Glenn McMullin, of Sedalia, demonstrates one of the small wooden puzzles that he makes and sells at local events and craft shows. McMullin has spent most of his life hunting, logging and making new friends.
Glenn McMullin is a man of many stories
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  Glenn McMullin is a man of many stories, most of which are unbelievable and some of which are true.  His stories come from his life experiences with hunting, logging, friendships and hobbies.  McMullin, 76, of Sedalia, was... Full story
Warren McSwain, 63, of Florence, sells the vegetables he grows in his half-acre garden at the farmers market in the parking lot of the Thompson Hills Shopping Center. McSwain has been gardening as a hobby for six years.
In the market for veggies? Talk to Warren McSwain
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Shiny green bell peppers bigger than a grown man’s fist, waxy yellow squash and bundles of freshly-picked green beans are just a few of the fresh wares offered by Warren McSwain.Sporting a snow white beard and quick grin, McSwain arrives daily... Full story
Bob Marsch
Serious hand injury doesn't stop Marsch from kayaking
Sedalian competes in world's longest river race
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When Sedalia insurance agent Bob Marsch lost his hand in a table saw accident more than 25 years ago, he decided not to let the injury affect the things he loved in life.In 1983, Marsch tripped while working in his garage, stumbled into a table saw... Full story
Mona Sweet, of Sedalia, a longtime member of the Full Circle Motorcycle Association and the organization's treasurer, talks with fellow organizational officers before the start of a recent meeting at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2591.
Mona Sweet is a doer of good deeds
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Lots of people do good deeds great and small, working behind the scenes to make life better for all.Sedalia resident Mona Sweet is exactly that sort of person. Sweet is the kind of person that others turn to whenever they need a helping hand.Sweet... Full story
Jerry Smartt was enlisted in the Air Force and stationed in Japan when he competed in this steeplechase race at age 24. He had to cross four hurdles and a water bump on every lap. Smartt, who is 77, is thinking about trying another steeplechase race next year in Brazil.
Warsaw's Smartt fastest man his age in the world
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WARSAW — He is the fastest man his age in the world. Jerry Smartt, 77, has a couple hundred medals that catalogue his 62 years of race competitions. “I’ve always loved running a foot race,” he said. “There’s... Full story
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