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Ongoing • Linn County Historical Society Tillman House Museum open to the public. Saturdays.

On Tuesday November 8, Missourians will head to the polls not only to vote for the individuals they think will best serve their interests, but also to consider potential changes to our Missouri Constitution. In total, voters will have four constitutional amendments to consider, as well as a question on whether the state should convene a constitutional convention that could draft a new constitution for the state of Missouri.

State Fire Marshal Tim Bean recommends Missouri families invest the extra time gained this weekend as we “fall back” to Central Standard Time to take several simple steps to keep their families safe during autumn and winter. On Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 a.m., clocks “fall back” one hour as daylight saving time ends.

Q: I've begun to worry about losing my mental edge -- and I'm only 48. Any dietary suggestions you can make that might help me stay sharp? -- Delores D., Westfield, New Jersey A: There are many dietary steps to take to make sure your blood flow to the brain doesn't get obstructed by plaque-lined vessels and reduce your cognitive powers.

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters checked 1,846 turkeys during Missouri’s fall firearms turkey season, Oct. 1-31. Top harvest counties were Franklin with 70 birds harvested, Gasconade with 52, and Laclede with 50.

Shop Local Saturday Vendors Wanted Shop Local Saturday, sponsored by the Brookfield Lady Elks is seeking vendors from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., on Nov.

Shop Local Saturday Vendors Wanted Shop Local Saturday, sponsored by the Brookfield Lady Elks is seeking vendors from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., on Nov. 19 at the Brookfield Elks Lodge. If you have merchandise and would like to arrange a booth, please message Shannon Knowles on Facebook. Booth spaces are $25 each.

There is a $3 suggested contribution for meals for those 60 years and over and $6.75 cost for meals for those 59 years and under. Meals are delivered Monday thru Friday, from 10:30 a.m., – 12 p.m., except on holidays.