May 19, 2024
On Friday, Aug. 3, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will have a dance with Jay Wright calling. This will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building at the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada. Admission is $5 for adult dancers and $3 for youth dancers. For more information call the Harolds at 417-465-2241,
On Saturday, July 28, we hosted our annual adult-youth golf tournament at Gene Pray memorial golf course. This is probably our favorite tournament of the year as we have kids from 6 to 15 years old playing a nine hole scramble with an adult. There was some excellent golf played by both the young golfers
Free program includes chance to hook this popular catch at Stockton Lake. Fishing for catfish has long been an activity that has provided angling excitement and excellent table fare. Individuals interested in learning more about how to catch these popular sportfish should plan to attend the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program “Discover Nature: Catfishing
Since it is vacation season how do we handle summer picnics, family celebrations and restaurants while on the road and still lose weight? For summer picnics and get togethers: Don’t go to an event hungry Bring a vegetable or fruit tray Take along a large container of water with lemon slices, Other tips from members,
by Connie Maupin The Cedar County Historical Society gathered on Monday, July 30, in the Stockton museum for an extensive and delicious potluck lunch before the yearly election meeting was called to order. Those present were President Judy Nichols, Vice President Judith Cain, Secretary Connie Maupin, Treasurer Shirley Potts, Luella Phipps, Sheryl Henry, Vernal Henry,
The families of Mabel Stebbins and Evelyn Anderson held their family reunion on July 22, 2018, at the Eagles in El Dorado Springs. Before dinner was served, everyone enjoyed greeting and visiting with family members last seen three years ago. There were 112 family members attending. Those attending from California were: Elaine (Erva) Lazo, Joan
Winnie Pearl Jinkens, 95, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at his home. He was born Sept. 18, 1922, in Clark County, MO, the son of James S. and Letta (Blanton) Jinkens. He married Ida Edlen and they had three children – Pam, Shirley and Neil. Later they divorced. On Dec.
Herbert Nelson Beisley, 85, Nevada, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Nevada Nursing and Rehab following a short illness. He was born in the home of his parents, Burrell Alonzo and Ida Corene (Wood) Beisley, on July 5, 1933, in Nevada. Herbert attended school in Montevallo and later El Dorado Springs. He served
Iola Columbine Gustason, 93, was born on July 11, 1925, in Clinton, the daughter of Grandville Creed Headley and Dolly Mae (Shelton) Headley. She entered into rest on Friday, July 20, in Hollister. She married Glen Gustason on June 24, 1942, in Osceola and they were blessed with two children. Iola was a beloved wife,
Ode to Margaret There are people who live with cats and then there are cats who decide a person belongs to them. Margaret decided early in her almost 20-year life that I was her full responsibility, starting with waking me up and, sometimes, head butting me out of bed. She also supervised me, from pulling
