3 ways heart disease can sneak up on you

As Americans, our health is far from perfect, but over the decades, we’ve seen great improvements to medical care and lived longer lives. But new health data in a recent report might shake up our complacency: The federal government finds that life expectancy for Americans has dropped for the first time in 25 years. Though

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4 mindful strategies for a healthy 2017

Losing weight and increasing exercise commonly make the top of New Year’s resolution lists. Yet many people fall short of their wellness goals each year. What can you do differently in 2017 to ensure you’re among those who succeed? “Mental health and taking time for yourself can greatly improve your chances of achieving your health

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Symapthy to family of Pam Casteel

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church by Pastor Nick Van Dam was entitled “Being Backwards” taken from l Corinthians 1:18-31; Aaron Siegismund, son of Ethan and Michelle Siegismund, was Baptized. Mt. Zion Home Bible study held in the home of Tom and Beverly Pelkey each Tuesday at

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See, or not to see, friends at Wal-Mart

By Dora Jean McKinley Jan. 23 news I felt bad about Rosalie, who works at Wal-Mart. She will have an operation soon. She has been loosing weight lately. Tex McKinley and Dora Jean missed seeing Patty Vaaca at Wal-Mart. She missed seeing us too. Marilyn Entrikin’s car had giant icicles on it Sunday. But, by

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Twentieth Century Club meets

by Lana Sue Jones On Monday, Jan. 9, 10 members of Twentieth Century Club met in the home of Evelyn Boyle with Luella Phipps serving as co-hostess. The meeting was called to order by President Sandi Eaves. The new business was to decide on a theme for the 2017 year. The vote was to accept

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News from Harwood and area

By Helen Ellerman Galvin and Mandy Crocher had a birthday party for their son who turned five on Jan. 16. They celebrated it on the 28th at the Schell Community building. One of his grandparents, Madalyn and Chris Crocker, lived in Harwood. Ruth Ijams spent from Saturday, Jan. 21, to Thursday, Jan. 26, at St.

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Conners to celebrate 70th anniversary

Robert and Dixie Conner of El Dorado Springs marked 70 years of marriage on Feb. 1, 2017, but the big celebration will be Feb. 4. They were joined in Holy Matrimony in Ft. Scott, KS, on Feb. 1, 1947. Mr. and Mrs. Conner are life-long residents of El Dorado Springs. They are members of the

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TOPS hears 12 things to remember

TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the Church Of Christ Meeting room on Thursday, Jan. 26. Robbie presented the program on 12 things to remember: 1. The past cannot be changed 2. Opinions don’t define your reality 3. Everyone’s journey is different 4. Things always get better with time

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The Rock Wall

Just talked to Cedar County Clerk Peggy Kenney about the Vietnam Wall. It is scheduled to arrive in Stockton May 11 after being transported from Springfield. It will be set up on the Stockton football field. That is a change from the original plan – to set it up in front of the high school

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Legislature ‘tinkers’ with drug laws

Cedar County Prosecutor Ty Gaither, said of the new Missouri laws which took effect Jan. 1, “They tinkered with the drug laws, I guess is the best way to describe it.” The prosecutor said, “Basically. they have lowered the punishment for prior persistent offenders,” which he said is frustrating for prosecutors because it was a

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