MDC announces plan for Missouri elk hunting

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shared its initial plan for a limited elk-hunting season with the Missouri Conservation Commission at the Commission’s public meeting June 28 at MDC headquarters in Jefferson City. The Commission gave its initial approval of the proposed plan, and MDC is asking for public comments. According to MDC Elk and

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Lake Stockton Wild-Life Challenge Aug. 4

The Stockton Lake Wild-Life challenge begins at 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. The Sprint course is a 500 meter swim, 10.4 mile bike and a 5K run. The Olympic Course is a 1,000 meter swim, 20.8 mile bike and 10 K run. All courses are on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property at Stockton Lake.

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‘Desk Dining’ has downsides for health and nutrition

Thousands of Americans do it every day: have lunch at their work desk. According to the American Dietetic Association, a majority of Americans do not have time for a regular lunch break. In fact, the ADA estimates that as many as 70 percent of Americans eat lunch at their desk several times per week. According

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Fireflies (Lightning Bugs)

Approx. 175 species in North America north of Mexico. Lampyridae (fireflies) in the order Coleoptera (beetles) Description: There are a number of firefly species in our state. The adults of most species are readily identified by their brown or black, soft bodies, somewhat leathery forewings, and a usually red or orange pronotum (a shieldlike plate)

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Register for Talent Contest

Judi is accepting registrations for the 2019 talent contest starting July 5.  The talent contest will start at 8:30 on July 18.  Contact Judi by calling 417-876-2691.  Auditions are not needed however advance registration is required.  It is necessary to have each contestant name (first & last), age(s), what the talent is name of music

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The Arc of Missouri Educational Conference

The Arc of Missouri will be hosting their annual conference on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in Columbia. This year’s conference topic will be on managed care as it relates to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Join us at the one-day conference it to learn how this will affect the I/DD population. Individuals with disabilities,

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LOL FAIR ROYALTY CANDIDATES

LOL FAIR ROYALTY CANDIDATES – The Land O Lakes 2019 Royalty Interviews were held on June 28th at the fairgrounds. This esteemed group of ladies spent the evening showcasing their talents and their love of the fair to a panel of judges. Each candidate prepared a 5-10 minute presentation on their individual 4H and FFA

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Beydlers hold 64th reunion

The 64th Annual Beydler reunion was held Sunday, June 23,2019 at the Lions Club in El Dorado Springs. There was a carry-in lunch enjoyed by 41 members of the descendants of Craften and Eliza Beydler. They settled in Jerico Springs. The first reunion was held in 1957. The oldest memer present was: Virginia Beydler 97

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News from Harwood and Schell CIty

by Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, will be closed on Thursday, July 4, for the 4th of July so everyone can celebrate with their families. She will reopen at her regular time on Friday, July 4. Bob and Cheryl Ellerman, of Edwards, spent Friday, June 28, in the home of Jewell and

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Picnic booth set up and Spring City Dance in the Park

The 138th annual El Dorado Springs picnic will begin 6:00pm on Main St. on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.  Trailers will be set first with tents or tables coming in after.  Picnic Committee members will be directing set up.  Any local vendor may open on Wednesday night when their booths ready to serve.  At 8pm Recoil

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