Cedar County Historical Society update

by Connie Maupin The Cedar County Historical Society held their monthly meeting Sept. 24, at the museum in Stockton. Members present were President, Judy Nichols, Vice-president, Judith Cain, Secretary, Connie Maupin, Assistant Treasurer, Anna Hopkins, Luella Phipps, Sharyl Henry, Bob Phillips and Chris Barber. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The August secretary’s

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MDC seeks confirmed sightings of badgers, weasel, spotted skunks

The badger, a master dirt mover, is one of Missouri’s largest mammals and a fierce opponent with lengthy front claws if cornered. Yet thanks to low population numbers and their nocturnal, rather reclusive ways, many outdoor enthusiasts have never seen one. Biologists for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) want to know more about them,

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Farm tour shows how shade improves profits, cow comfort

Cattle producers can learn how to improve profits by using natural shade in their operations during an Oct. 10 tour of the Mingo cow-calf operation in St. James. The tour shows how producer Brian Tomazi uses shade to improve cow comfort and profits. His integrated system uses timber, forages and livestock. The event will also

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Jennifer Saderstrom departs El Dorado Springs Chamber

Chamber assistant Jennifer Saderstrom has taken a full time position with a company in Nevada. In her time with the organization Jennifer transformed the chamber’s book keeping and assisted with many projects. Jennifer said she has thoroughly enjoyed her time at the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and loves the people she’s created relationships

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Peggy Snodgrass Returns to El Dorado Springs Chamber

Peggy Snodgrass is returning to the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce. As most of you know, Peggy was the chamber’s Assistant Director from 2014 to 2017. She was instrumental in the Sidewalk to the Future campaign, Christmas Light Updates, Annual Gala, senior scholarship committee and more. Peggy said of her return “I’ve really missed

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Beef cattle producers meeting Oct. 9

University of Missouri Extension will be having a beef cattle producers meeting to discuss strategies of economics and feeding cattle through the winter on October 9th at the Vernon County Fairgrounds Diner at 1488 East Ashland Street, Nevada, Mo. 64772 at 6:00 p. m.  Speakers and topics include: • Patrick Davis – MU Extension Livestock

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Burbeck, Younger, Gilpin reunion

The Burbeck, Younger, Gilpin reunion will be Oct. 7, at Penny and Bruce’s garage on the corner of Ohio and Thompson St. We will eat around noon. Meat will be provided as well as water. Bring a covered dish. If you want pop to drink, bring your own. We will take donations for the reunion

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TOPS MO #9319 El Dorado Springs morning group

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018.  For their weekly weigh in and meeting. Leader Sheryl Ann called our meeting to order and Kay led us in singing “Our TOPS” We said our pledges. Sheryl led us in roll call and walking

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Enjoying the cooler weather

by Dora Jean McKinley The OATS Bus took four of Nevada’s citizens on Wednesday. Marilyn said they went to Wal-Mart and the Dollar Tree. Later they stopped at the Amish store at Horton. Very nice veggies there. On Thursday evening, she had snacks and played chicken foot at the Senior Center. Steve Entrikin had to

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Gardening Charlotte

October 2018 Gardening Chores It’s going to seem odd but it is now time to start enjoying garden bounty. With the longest 2018 spring in Missouri recorded history, produce is appearing in my garden.  Finally. 1. From cherry tomatoes, onions, a variety of herbs and a volunteer cantaloupe, I don’t have much to gather this

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