May 5, 2024
Receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is never easy – it’s life changing, not only for the person receiving the diagnosis but for their family members as well. The disease can exact a devastating toll on family relationships unless everyone pitches in to support caregivers and take steps to secure the financial future of the person with
Several residents of El Dorado Springs are embracing a healthier lifestyle after launching a new nonprofit weight-loss support group meeting. Weekly TOPS meetings will be held in the Community Center in downtown El Dorado Springs at 6 p.m. Thursday evenings. TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is an affordable wellness education organization with thousands
August Gardening Chores I don’t plant anything in my garden in August. The soil in USDA zone 5b is so dry few plants will survive even if watered so I just skip doing much planting. I try not to watch as some of my plants fry under the hot sun but I know if I
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup margarine, melted 2 cups peaches, fresh, frozen or drained canned 2 cups granola Instructions: Grease 9-inch square baking pan. In a large bowl, combine flours, brown sugar and granola. Stir in honey and melted margarine until
by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by Pastor Nick Van Dam entitled “Being blessed in the Struggle” from Genesis 32:22-31. Communion was offered to all who wished to partake. Mt. Zion Home Bible study met in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home at 7 p.m. each
Madalyn Crocker attended the Vacation Bible School program at the Schell City Christian Church Friday evening, Aug. 4. Her grandchildren, Caden and Caleb Crocker were in the program. Jewell and Helen Ellerman attended the Friday Fried Chicken dinner at the El Dorado Springs Senior Center Friday, Aug. 4. The Harwood and Schell City area got
Tristan Hart and Rylinn Crews, Sheldon, are proud to announce the birth of a son, Dawson Grant Hart. He weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. and was 20 3/4 inches long. Cindy Zaber and Wyatt Duncan, Rockville, are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Harper Rose Duncan. She weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz. and
A situation where you can experience an extreme sensation, without experiencing actual harm is known as a “constrained risk.” “Some would say that enjoying hot peppers is a good example of a constrained risk,” said Kelly McGowan, horticulture educator with University of Missouri Extension. “They are pretty easy to grow and you can have as
The crepe myrtle is a premier summer and fall blooming shrub. Attractive long lasting flowers grace this plant, which can range in size from small bushes to trees according to Kelly McGowan, horticulture educator with University of Missouri Extension. The crepe myrtle originated in Asia. Two species are commonly grown in the United States. The
For the first time in a long time, the Cedar County Ambulance Board is at full strength with the appointment Monday evening of Rusty Norval to the vacant seat in District 2 and installation by the Ambulance Board Clerk Tami Ringler. Board members present were Kenny Turner, vice chairman; Keith Kosco, secretary/treasurer; Nadine Sinclair, Evelyn
