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Application period for LRHC Auxiliary scholarship open until June 1

The Lafayette Regional Health Center Auxiliary is offering $1,000 scholarships to worthy students. Applicants must have completed at least one year of post secondary education and must be within one year of completion of the post-secondary human health-related program for which they are enrolled. Applicants must be a United States citizen and preference will be given to Lafayette County, Mo., residents.

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The Beat: Hometown feeling – rural community coming together

For this month’s issue of The Beat, I found myself searching for the right words. In past editions, I’ve written about storm preparedness, the development of a CERT team, and other topics centered on readiness and resilience. And while this season has already brought its share of severe weather—reminding us once again of the importance of preparation— there are some things in life we simply cannot prepare for.

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