August 23, 2025
I met with MDC director Sara Pauley for about 3 hours in the spring and I am afraid it was a waste of my time. But some folks asked what we talked about. I told her that I would publish a full page color story in my magazine, the Lightnin’ Ridge Outdoor Journal, which would
FEEDING CORN SILAGE TO BEEF – MU Extension livestock specialist Gene Schmitz recommends that beef producers use chopped silage rather than balage for beef cattle. As the drought of 2018 continues, farmers are turning to drought-stressed corn as alternative feed sources. Photo courtesy of Gene Schmitz.
In the war against the invasive Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), the U.S. Department of Agriculture recognizes August as ‘Tree Check Month’. Now is the best time of year look for this destructive wood-boring beetle, as the signs of ALB are most noticeable in late summer. Asian longhorned beetle feeds on over 20 different tree species,
How big is your retirement nest egg? Is there a chance you could outlive it? Even if you’re socking money into your 401(k) every paycheck like clockwork, that’s a question worth pondering. Americans are living longer, more active, younger lives. They say that 60 is the new 40, and if you look around at who
Can a debt collector take my social security benefits? Dear Savvy Senior Can my Social Security benefits be garnished if I have some outstanding debts? I just turned 62 and would like to start collecting my retirement benefits, but want to find this out before I apply. Worried Retiree Dear Worried, Whether your Social Security
TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway on Thursday, Aug. 9, for their weekly weigh in and meeting. Leader Sheryl Ann called our meeting to order and Kay led us in singing “Take Me Out.” We said our pledges. Marilyn led us in a series of exercises.
Osteoporosis, decreased physical activity and weight gain are serious health concerns for postmenopausal women. Researchers from the University of Missouri now have discovered through a new animal study that soy protein found in food might counter the negative effects of menopause on bone and metabolic health. Moreover, the researchers believe that soy protein might also
The Cedar County Cattlemen members met on Aug. 2, at the Ray H. Zumwalt Expo Center in Stockton. Don Boultinghouse called the meeting to order. There were 36 members and guests present. The invocation was given by Don Levi and the members were dismissed to dinner. The meal was catered by Farm Raised Blessings, Justin
Yellow Sponge Cake Recipe I blame my mother. Whenever I make a homemade angel food cake, or anything that requires a lot of egg whites, I immediately think of what I can do with the surplus of egg yolks that also need a use. We grew up on an island off the Brazilian coast raising
Starting August 14 the Mo-Kan Square Dancers are offering beginning square dance lessons. These will be held weekly at the Neal Center, 301 North Main, Nevada. Jay Wright will be the instructor. The first lesson is free with the cost after that $3 per lesson for adults and for those 18 and under there is
