Strauser Drugs

My friend and I were out on a weekend camp trip in Bourbon MO (rural), and I realized I had forgotten something rather important — my inhaler. Found the closest ‘Walgreens’ via a quick web search and headed to Sullivan.
Strauser was apparently affiliated with Walgreens — so we went into to see if there was any way in hell I could get a refill. The kind lady at the pharmacy took my cards and looked me up. She was able to pull an old, unexpired prescription refill and hook me up. She took it and filled it immediately, and I was all set.
If you are not familiar with the joys of asthma and respiratory unpleasantries, losing/​forgetting/​running out of the ol’ Albuterol inhaler can be pretty scary. She could probably see that on my face and hopefully realized that she saved the day and entire weekend. Thanks you, Strauser pharmacy.

Too bad that Walgreens bought them out! Actually, I guess it seems preferable to shutting down because they built a new one across the street.
I took my aunt here recently because a refill for an old prescription from when she lived out here that was going to expire. She had filled my head with visions of an old school, old fashioned independent pharmacy, complete with Hallmark ornaments year round, knock-​knacks (or what-​nots, if you prefer), candy, etc. etc. etc.
We were both so shocked to see that this is a full-​fledged Walgreens on the inside, one that you would recognize anywhere in the country. What a shame to have missed out seeing what is now more curiosity than reality.
Now for the good parts. In addition to what seems like a complete selection of any big city Walgreens (laid out differently, to be sure) they apparently kept many/​most of the employees, all of whom seem to have a smile and exude small town friendliness.
I am not exaggerating when I say there were at least 10 pharmacists on duty, at 11am on a weekday, all working faster than at any other pharmacy anywhere. (Top that, any Walgreens in the STL metro)
I just wish I could have seen it before it became «Powered by Walgreens.»