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The Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at the Commission’s Dec. 14 meeting for 2019-2020 turkey-hunting and deer-hunting season dates. 2019 SPRING AND FALL TURKEY HUNTING DATES • Spring Youth Portion: April 6 and 7 • Regular Spring Turkey Season: April 15 through May 5 • Fall Firearms Turkey

A Missouri poacher has been ordered to repeatedly watch the movie “Bambi” as part of his sentence in a scheme to illegally kill hundreds of deer. David Berry Jr. was ordered to watch the Disney classic at least once a month during his year-long jail sentence in what conservation agents have called one of the

This deer conservation guide is one in a series developed jointly by MU Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservation. The ability of your property and the surrounding landscape to support a white-tailed deer population is largely influenced by the type of vegetation present and the land-use decisions being made about the area. Although white-tailed

Strength training tips for seniors Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve fallen several times over the past year and my doctor has recommended that I start a strength-training program to help prevent future falls. But at age 72, I’ve never lifted weights before and could use some help. What can you tell me? Looking for Help Dear

Sheryl turned the meeting over to Marilyn who had the program today. Marilyn spoke on the dangers of leading a sedentary life style. There have been lots of studies on the effects of a sedentary life style. We are all sitting too much using our electronic devices and watching TV. Being sedentary is the 3rd

Christmas break is the perfect time to unwrap gardening fun with children, says Donna Aufdenberg, University of Missouri Extension specialist in horticulture. Plan for spring by making seed tapes. “Children can paste seeds on 1- to 2-inch-wide strips of newspaper or paper towels using white glue or a flour-and-water mixture,” Aufdenberg says. Small seeds such

Cold weather causes 17 times as many deaths as hot weather, according to a 2015 study of 13 countries, leading to hypothermia, frostnip and frostbite, heart and breathing risks, and ice-related risks of falling, among other dangers. Here’s how to stay safe. Shovel right to protect your heart People with underlying heart or circulatory disease

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church Sunday morning service was by Pastor Larry Sorrells entitled “Small Things” The Christmas Story; Christmas Eve Services were celebrated. Mt. Zion Home Bible study was held in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home met Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. to study

Brian and Elizabeth Lundy, El Dorado Springs, are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Kadence Rae Lundy. She weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. Keith and Lindy Porter, Appleton City, are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Rylyn Lee Porter. She weighed 8 lbs. 7 oz.

by Helen Ellerman Jewell and Helen Ellerman and a friend, Rosie Taylor, went to Madalyn’s kitchen, south of Schell City, and ate at her Christmas dinner Thursday, Dec. 20. She had a good meal. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and Madalyn took pictures of us with them. Church service was held at the Harwood Baptist