Gardening Charlotte

Catching Swarms Every spring, beekeepers you may know will get just a little giddy at the mention of “swarms.” While members of the general public conjure up some low budget Hollywood disaster movie at even the thought, to a beekeeper a swarm is everything from “free bees” to an invitation to an adventure. First, honeybees

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Rich Hill Alumni—Reminder to All

We are just two weeks from this years annual Alumni meeting. Only one week left to get your reservations in, deadline is May 19 for reservations. The banquet will begin at 6:30 p..m. on Saturday, May 26,in the Rich Hill Community Dome. Reservations are way down so far this year. Please think seriously and plan

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Wonderful friends, wonderful weather

Marilyn Entrikin said the great news is it’s going to be in 60’s and 70’s for the next week. Like she says, wonderful. Kenny Entrikin, Marilyn’s son, spent time with her. He took her to lunch. Kenny and Debbie will leave for home in AZ permanently Thursday. The next time they come, they will be

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News from Harwood and Schell City

By Helen Ellerman Madilyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, will be closed Saturday, May 12, and Sunday, May 13, for Mother’s Day weekend. She will also be closed Saturday, May 26 thru Monday, May 28, for Memorial Day weekend. She will be open at her regular time on Tuesday, May 29. Jewell and Helen Ellerman

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Union Hall 4-H met May 1

By Sydney Barger Reporter/Photographer Union Hall 4-H Club Union Hall 4-H met May 1 at the Land-O-Lakes Fairgrounds Non-Livestock Building for our regular meeting. In old business there was a reminder to complete our Missouri Show Me Quality Assurance in order to show at the Land-O- Lakes Fair. There is also a sign up sheet

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There’s a lot more in Missouri than you think

PARSON BRINGS BUY MISSOURI PROGRAM TO EL DORADO SPRINGS – Lt. Governor Mike Parson was in El Dorado Springs on Friday, April 17, to support and explain the Buy Missouri program, an initiative of the Lt. Governor’s office that recognizes and promotes products made within the borders of Missouri while strengthening the state’s economy.  

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DESE officials visit R-II Early Childhood Center

Representatives from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) were at the El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 to visit the District’s Early Childhood Center. The visit came after a recent Onsite Review of the District’s Parents As Teachers program. The team that had come to El Dorado Springs

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The Rock Wall

I heard the Ch. 10 weather lady say Tuesday morning that this was one of the coldest Aprils on record for the entire month. She was more specific than that but I didn’t write it down. And she didn’t have to tell any of us. I think she said 11 mornings were below freezing. Even

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Annual Memorial Day Flower Sale Friday and Saturday.

The GFWC Progress Club will hold its annual flower sale from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday, May 4, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, at 312 E. Hwy 54 (watch for signs). Assorted flower, headstone saddles, hanging baskets and table arrangement will be available. The items are recycled  and

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