Waynesville, in scenic Roubidoux Creek Valley, became the county seat in 1843, but court first met here, 1835. Named for Revoultionary War General Mad Anthony Wayne, the town was a stage stop on St. Louis to Springfield Road, also called Wire Road for the telegraph line strung by Union Army.
Keep your meats in the refrigerator until you're ready to use them, and make sure your hands, knives and cutting boards are scrupulously clean. Marinate your meats in zipper-seal bags or sealed food-grade containers. Marinated poultry can be refrigerated safely for two days before it's cooked, and other meats can be stored for up to five days in the refrigerator. However, longer isn't usually better.
1 Fresh meat will keep 3 - 5 days in the fridge. Cooked meat 5 - 7 days.  Depending on the cut, uncooked meat can be stored up to 6 months in the freezer. Larger cuts, like steaks and roasts, can be safely stored for up to 6 months. Smaller cuts, such as beef steaks, should not be frozen for more than 4 months, and minced meat should not be frozen for more than 3 months.