MSU announces spring Dean’s List

Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale). The complete dean’s list is available online at http://news.missouristate.edu/2017/06/14/spring-2017-deans-list/.   

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5 smart steps to preserving brain health

Everyone knows aerobic exercise gets the heart pumping and lifting weights keeps muscles strong. But when it comes to keeping the brain healthy, most people are unsure what to do. As you age, brain health and maintaining memory functions becomes a top concern. Turns out, these issues may begin sooner than you think. “We tend

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Stacy Griffith celebrates her half century birthday

By Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by Paige Martin taken from Matthew 10:24-39 Mt. Zion Home Bible study was held Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Tom and Beverly Pelkey’s home with nine in attendance. Sympathy to the John Rosbrugh family, services were held in St. Louis

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TOPS told to celebrate YOU

TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the Church of Christ Sanctuary on Thursday, June 22. Susan had the program today. She spoke on celebrations, we celebrate many things this time of the year, 4th of July, the local Picnic, family and class reunions. But when was the last time

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EVANS INTERN

EVANS INTERN – Michelle Wessling is from Beloit, KS and recently completed her first year at the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a minor in Biology from Newman University in May 2012. El Dorado Springs reminds her a lot of home and she is excited

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Savvy Senior®

Should all baby boomers get tested for Hepatitis C? Dear Savvy Senior I’ve recently read that all baby boomers should get tested for hepatitis C. Is this really necessary, and if so, what are the testing and treatment procedures? Healthy Boomer Dear Healthy, It’s true. Both the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Centers

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News from Harwood and area

by Helen Ellerman Jewell and Helen Ellerman and a friend, Rosie Taylor, attended the Fourth Sunday community dinner at the First Baptist Church in El Dorado Springs Sunday evening, June 25. The Morerod family held their annual family reunion at the Fair Haven Park Saturday, June 24. There were 37 who attended. Jewell and Helen

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Gardening Charlotte

Deer Me I was meeting friends for dinner when one turned with a distressed look on her face. They ate my whole garden, she greeted me, her hands moving through the air in circles as if she could push the image of her missing vegetable garden away. Not a terrible surprise since she said she

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LIGHTHOUSE CELEBRATES TEN – VERSARY

LIGHTHOUSE CELEBRATES TEN – VERSARY – On June 9 and 10, 2017, the Lighthouse Children’s Theatre celebrated its 10th year by performing a remake of the original production of “Lemonade!”, the first play performed by  the non-profit children’s theatre in 2007. Some of the original cast members and staff were present. Ernie Harris Scholarship recipients

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Event to benefit Louie Gibbs Jr.

A benefit for Louie Gibbs Jr., battling cancer, will be held at the Chopper Stopper Grill and Bar on Friday, July 7. Live entertainment will be provided by the County Liners. Chopper Stopper is located at 1020 S. Pence in Roscoe. For more information, call 417/309-9309.

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