CONTENTS Volume 73 | JULY 2020 | Number 7 18 44 8 photo courtesy Richland High School 8 Spanning the gaps IN EVERY ISSUE Discover Missouri's historic covered bridges 4 5 14 18 37 42 46 50 18 The Jiggy Pig Mouthwatering BBQ from a unique kitchen 24 Lifesaver Co-op employee thinks fast and saves a pair of lives 28 Pawprints on our hearts The story of Old Drum, man's best friend 44 Pomp and strange circumstance Richland graduates prepare for their world 48 "What an awful time that was" Zalma woman's memories recall life during 1918 pandemic Cooperation Perspectives Community Eats Recipes Outdoors Neighbors Just4Kids ON THE COVER The Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site is located in Hillsboro in Jefferson County. It is one of only four remaining wooden covered bridges in the state. See story on page 8. JULY 2020 | RURALMISSOURI.COOP 3http://www.RURALMISSOURI.COOP