DISTRICT WINNER
DISTRICT WINNER – Kraysen Leonard took 1st place at FFA districts in Division 1 Prepared Public Speaking She is headed to State in Columbia.
Ashcroft announces Robin Westphal as new state librarian
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has chosen former Livingston County Library director Robin Westphal to be Missouri’s State Librarian, beginning Monday, April 9. The State Library is a division of the Missouri Secretary of State’s office. “We are excited to bring Robin back to Missouri to help lead the State Library,” Ashcroft said. “She brings
GARDEN CLUB REPLACES TREE
GARDEN CLUB REPLACES TREE – The Garden Club of El Dorado Springs donated and planted a Cleveland pear tree to Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) on Friday, April 6. replacing a tree that died. The Garden Club has carried on this tradition for many years and the hospital appreciates and thanks them for the
Let’s Hear From You
Recently the editor of one of the newspapers using this outdoor column said that several of his readers have said they do not like it because I criticize the Missouri Department of Conservation too much. So I asked readers to let me know if it offends them when I write about what is going on
MDC encourages people to help hummingbirds
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages people to discover nature this spring by learning about the ruby-throated hummingbird. Missourians will begin seeing these birds this month as the tiny long-distance fliers return to the state as part of their spring migration. “Hummingbirds will be arriving soon and a few have already been spotted in
Tax deadline looms: Should you file for an extension?
The bell for the April 17 tax return deadline tolls for thee. But don’t panic, says University of Missouri Extension personal financial planning specialist Andrew Zumwalt. Income tax extensions are easy to file and give filers some breathing room. You can get an automatic six-month extension of time to file from the Internal Revenue Service.
MDC sets migratory game bird and waterfowl hunting seasons
Get more details from MDC’s related hunting booklet on migratory game birds, available beginning in July where hunting permits are sold. At its April 5 meeting, the Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for the upcoming 2018 migratory-game-bird-hunting seasons and 2018-2019 waterfowl-hunting seasons. 2018 Migratory game bird hunting Mourning
Young turkey hunters harvest 1,723 birds during youth weekend
According to preliminary data from Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), young turkey hunters harvested 1,723 turkeys during the 2018 spring youth season, April 7-8. Top harvest counties were Franklin with 51 turkeys harvested, Miller with 43, and Maries with 43. Young hunters checked a little over 4,000 turkeys during last year’s youth weekend. MDC Turkey
Conservation Commission Action
At its April 5 meeting, the Missouri Conservation Commission Suspended or revoked one or more hunting, fishing, or trapping privileges of 38 individuals for cause: 1. Justin R. Angermeier, Clinton, All Sport, 1 Year; 2. David H. Berry, Sr., Everton, All Sport, Lifetime; 3. David H. Berry Jr., Everton, All Sport, Lifetime; 4. Ridge E.
MDC encourages public not to plant invasive Bradford pear trees
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages homeowners and landscapers to avoid planting Callery pear trees this spring. Better known as Bradford pears, the Callery pear tree is an invasive species known to multiply quickly and crowd out Missouri native plants. While it’s been a popular landscaping tree for decades, cultivated forms have spread aggressively
