By Becky Ewing Smokey Bear was escorted to the Washington County Fair on the evening of Aug. 9 (his 75th birthday), where he received a county-wide honor. The Washington County (Mo.) Commission issued a resolution recognizing Smokey Bear on his 75th birthday, and declared August 9 as “Smokey Bear Day” in all of Washington…
Everyone in the Traveler office was sad and heartbroken to hear of the sudden passing of Jim Anderson last month. He was the mayor of Eminence and owner of Shady Lane Cabins & Motel. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Jeanie, and their family during this difficult time. I first met Jim…
Most people are familiar with “marathons” and “half-marathons.” In fact, many of us have run, walked (or limped) in one or more charity runs in our lifetimes. But you might not have heard of the “ultra marathon.” The ultra marathon is by definition any marathon longer than 26.2 miles. The “ultimate” challenge for most distance…
