October 16, 2026
According to Eldon Cole, livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension, shade for beef cattle in southwest Missouri is vitally important. Research findings on cattle and shade, including tests in Missouri and Arkansas, confirm that natural shade from trees gave better animal performance than shade from constructed shades. “Twenty-five square feet per adult cow is
Social security options for divorced spouses Dear Savvy Senior As a divorced woman, am I entitled to my ex-husband’s Social Security benefits? I was married for 14 years and would like to know how this works. Happily Divorced Dear Divorced, Yes, you may very well be eligible for divorced spouses Social Security benefits if you
Long before plug-in air fresheners and scented candles, people used plants to make their homes more livable by masking unpleasant odors. Herbs served that purpose very well and frequently were strewn over floors, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Walking on herbs’ aromatic foliage released their fragrances. Additionally, many herbs were thought to
An exotic pest that hitchhikes on train cars, trucks and boats could suck the life out Missouri crops. Spotted lanternfly has the potential to establish populations in Missouri, says University of Missouri Extension field crop entomologist Kevin Rice. It damages soybean, corn and hops, as well as fruit and ornamental trees. According to MU Extension
New Medicare cards are on their way to everyone enrolled in the program. Cards will be mailed automatically and free of charge. People should be wary of anyone calling to offer assistance with the cards or to request money or personal information, says Brenda Procter, University of Missouri associate extension professor. “Any time changes are
by Connie Maupin The monthly meeting of the Cedar County Historical Society was held at the Stockton museum on May 28. Members present were President Judy Nichols, Vice President Judith Cain, Secretary Connie Maupin, Treasurer Shirley Potts, Kenneth Potts, Marci Haralson, Joe Burl Phillips, Ellis Benham, Gayle Teague, Bob Phillips and Chris Barber. Judy Nichols
Jeff and Cheryl Hubbard are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. Jeff Hubbard and Cheryl Hubbard (Miller) were married in Kansas City at Peace Lutheran Church on June 10, 1978. Come help them celebrate on June 9, at the Church of God Holiness Family Life Center located in El Dorado Springs, Missouri from 1-3 p.m. Children:
Larry and Marla Applegate of Schell City will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their family from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2018, in the Schell City Community Building. The presence of friends and family are the only gifts required in celebrating this special occasion.
June Gardening Chores It was a record-breaking long spring so why not a record-breaking summer. This year it seems we went straight to summer from winter with no spring in between. Anyone else have any kind of spring? There’s still time this month to try to catch up on some chores and plant, June traditionally
Grace Lynn Rothmayer attended her first Gardner family reunion on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Big brother Jay enjoyed “farming on the floor” with cousins Lydia and Kyler. Cousin Cody and family were at the Special Olympics. Descendants of William F. Gardner had gathered as they do each year to visit, share memories and photographs, and
