Coming Events December 17, 2020
TEXAS COUNTY LIBRARY – LICKING
The Texas County Library – Licking Branch will be handing out a book or a toy to children ages 10 and younger from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Masks are mandatory.
SANTA VISITING DOLLAR GENERAL – EDGAR SPRINGS
Santa will be visiting the Dollar General Store in Edgar Springs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19. He will be giving out goodies to the children.
FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER
Everyone is welcome to enjoy a totally free traditional Christmas Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Licking Christian Church, 318 N. Main, Licking, on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25. Due to COVID-19 the event will be held in the gym with plenty of socially distanced seating. Carry outs will be available inside the Licking city limits by calling 674-2055 between 10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. on Christmas Day.
SALVATION ARMY KETTLE DRIVE
The Salvation Army Kettle Drive continues through Thursday, Dec. 24, at Town & Country Supermarket. Give generously! If you would like to “man the kettle” please sign up at T & C Supermarket or call 573-674-3966 or 573-578-4802. Masks are mandatory.
CHRISTMAS IN OUR HOMETOWN
Christmas in Our Hometown assistance is for the children in the Licking community whose families are in need of help this holiday season. Donations for this program are gladly accepted, mail to: P.O. Box 692, Licking, MO 65542. Call Bonnie at 573-674-3764 or 573-889-9600 with questions. Thank you and Merry Christmas.
VFW BINGO CANCELLED
Bingo at the VFW Hall on Friday evenings has been suspended until Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, due to COVID-19 case increase.
TOPS WEIGH-INS
The Licking Chapter of TOPS will have weigh-ins for members on Monday at 3:30 – 4 p.m. at the Licking United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Alcoholics Anonymous will have a meeting at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Licking United Methodist Church.
GRIEF AND LOSS RECOVERY GROUP
The Grief and Loss Recovery Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church, corner of Hwy. 63 and College St., Licking, on Tuesday evenings. Grief and loss affects many of us, but we don’t need to suffer alone. Open to all! For more information, call Diane at 573-889-9197.
FREE ADDICTION RECOVERY CLASS
A program to help you overcome any form of addiction, based on the doctrine of Jesus Christ. If you or a loved one are struggling, please come! Every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on the corner of Hwy. 63 and Hwy. E, Houston.
SHERRILL TOWNSHIP
Sherrill Township meets at 5:30 p.m. every other Thursday at the township shed located at 11875 South 137 in Licking. The next meeting is Dec. 17.
LYNCH TOWNSHIP
Lynch Township’s meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., at the Lynch Township Shed, 14472 Boiling Springs Road.
BOONE TOWNSHIP MEETING
Boone Township meets the second Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Meeting is at the Township Shed, 16245 Highway AF, Licking.
TEXAS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
Licking Bridge Builders has transportation available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you would like to ride the bus, please make your appointment at least a day in advance by calling 573-674-3558 and talking with a volunteer.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 559: NEW MEETING SCHEDULE
The American Legion will be meeting quarterly until further notice.
NARCONON NEW LIFE RETREAT
More than 130 million people and two thirds of adults in the United States regularly use prescription drugs. It can be surprising to many that medication prescribed by a doctor can be unsafe, and very addictive. It is a common misconception that “If my doctor told me to take it, it must be okay.” This is objectively untrue, as nearly fifty thousand people in the United States died of prescription opioid abuse in 2018 alone. If the number of people who eventually transitioned to illicit drugs were added, this number would surely be much higher.
For information on how to confront your loved one for a drug test: https://www. narcononnewliferetreat.org/ blog/how-to-confront-an-addict. html.
If you find your loved one is abusing drugs, reach out to find them help. If you don’t know where to start, give us a call. Our caring staff is available 24-7 to help you find a treatment center that works for you.
For more information on signs of drug abuse visit: https://www.narcononnewlife retreat.org/drugs-of-abuse/ signs-of-drug-use.html.
Take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call 1- 800-431-1754 for free screenings or referrals.
GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS
Van Lucas of Salem will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Mandy and Abby Lucas of Salem.
Betty Young of Success will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Regina Breedlove of Success.
Bonnie Lewis of Licking will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Elaine Jones of Licking.
Kevin Chambers of Rolla will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Don and Lenora Chambers of Rolla.
Keith Chambers of Licking will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Don and Lenora Chambers of Rolla.
Steve and Melissa Wildhaber of Licking will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Carl and Blanche Bogart of Licking.
Raymond and Kathy Bogart of Licking will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Carl and Blanche Bogart of Licking.
ADDRESS CHANGES
If you are a subscriber or a gift subscriber to The Licking News and your address has changed or will be changing, please contact us at 573-674-2412 to prevent an interruption in delivery.