VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

Oct 6 – Stealing at 15800 block E Jayhawker Rd, Nevada Harassment at 13600 block E Neosho Rd, Nevada Oct 8 – Property damage at 100 block S Maple, Bronaugh Oct 9 – Burglary at 29100 block S 1813 Rd, Sheldon Domestic dispute at E Weltmer Rd, Sheldon Domestic assault at 11700 Block S 1600

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Leslie “Jack” Oehring

Leslie “Jack” Byron Oehring, 90, El Dorado Springs, passed away in Mercy Hospital, Joplin, on Oct, 28, 2017 Graveside services with military honors will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, in Lowry City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald

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Richard Ivan Painter

Richard Ivan Painter, 70, El Dorado Springs, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Oct. 25, 2017. He was born on Aug. 15, 1947, in Decatur, IN, to Betty (Musser) Painter and Doyle Painter. On Dec. 31, 1966, he married the love of his life, Ann Simmons. Richard proudly served in the United

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Donald Ray Fox

Donald Ray Fox, 67, was born on July 16, 1950, to Raymond and Mary (Orr) Fox. He passed away at his home on Oct. 20, 2017. Don worked as a truck driver and other occupations. During this time he was united in marriage to Gwenn Wilson. To this union three children were born – Crystal,

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Betty L. Sallee

Betty Lorraine Sallee, 93, passed away Oct. 31, 2017, at Citizen’s Memorial Hospital in Bolivar.  She was born July 31, 1924, at Filley to Jasper Rupert and Margaret E. (Budd) Brower. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman

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Edward Dean Kirbey

Edward Dean Kirbey, 71, passed away Oct. 28, 2017, at his home in Farlington, KS. Services were held on Tuesday, Oct. 31, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Burial followed in Greenfield Cemetery, Jerico Springs, under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.blandhackleman.com.

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Wade Osburn

Wade Osburn, 86, Schell City, passed from this life from natural causes on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; one sister, Ruthie, and daughters, Julie Flagg, Tracy Jayner; Carol, friend and Linda Gooch; eight grandchildren – Amber Guhr, Jarred Flagg, Emily Evans, Carl Evans, Shannon, Heidi, Troy,

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Pumpkin power: Nutrient dense and easily prepared

Pumpkins make a great fall decoration, jack-o-lantern, and pie. However, pumpkins lend themselves to a large variety of cooking methods, both sweet and savory. “Most parts of the pumpkin are edible, from the flowers and skin to the seeds,” said Dr. Pam Duitsman, nutrition specialist with University of Missouri Extension. Whether a person is carving

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Thank yous

My heartfelt thanks to all that helped me celebrate my 90th birthday, Oct. 4. To the ones that came to the assembly at 1 p.m. and the ones that came at 6 p.m. and the singing group that came at 5 p.m. and sang for an hour, to the many that wished me happy birthday

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One-Day beginners Beekeeping Clinic

A One Day Beginners Beekeeping Clinic for want-to-be and novice beekeepers will be presented Saturday, Nov 4. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Clinic runs 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: $25 includes book and lunch fee/$15 includes lunch (pay at Registration). The clinic will cover all facets of beekeeping from start-up to future sustainable beekeeping

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