Is a Duck Smarter Today

Things change slowly in the outdoors but if you live awhile and spend lots of time in the woods and on the rivers, you can’t help but see it. One of the things I saw early in my life, due to my grandfather, was a change in the habits of raccoons in the Ozarks. They,

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Warm season grass cattle grazing workshop March 8

Pre-register by March 7 for the workshops titled “Warm Season Grass Cattle Grazing Workshop” to be held at  the Cedar County Library in Stockton on March 8 abeginning at 6:30 p.m. at 6 p. m.  The topics and speakers are as follows: · Warm season grass development and management by Pat Miller, Vernon County MU

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Conservation Commission Action

The Missouri Conservation Commission met on Friday, Feb. 9, for its closed executive session and its regular open meeting at MDC Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City. The commission • Suspended or revoked one or more hunting, fishing, or trapping privileges of 11 individuals for cause: 1.  Michael J. Abounader, St. Louis, Hunting

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FBLA competed in District contest

FBLA students competed in District Contest Monday. Congratulations to Amy Ford and Landon Zartman who will compete at the State Contest on April 8-10. 1st place – Amy Ford-Sales Presentation 2nd place – Kaiden Simmons, Tiffany Nikodim, Orlando Guerrero-Sports and Entertainment Management. Gavin McNeely-Improptu Speaking. Landon Zartman-Securities and Investments. 3rd place – Ryan Owens -Computer

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Boomers: 10 reasons to go nuts

For the roughly 75 million Americans who make up the baby boom generation, a healthy diet and lifestyle are the best weapons against age-related diseases. “It’s vital at any age to adopt good habits to live a strong, fit and healthy life,” says Dr. Mike Roussell, a nationally recognized nutrition consultant and nutrition adviser to

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Hearing aids making use of futuristic technology

The primary goal of hearing aids has always been to improve speech understanding. While this hasn’t changed, manufacturers are now building Bluetooth technology in to the most advanced hearing aid microchips. This lets consumers connect to virtually any wireless electronic device. Read on for three ways the latest Bluetooth hearing aids are transforming our lives.

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MORE MONEY FOR THE KITCHEN

MORE MONEY FOR THE KITCHEN – Dawn Tyler, customer service representative for the MFA Foundation, presented the El Dorado Springs Senior Center with a check for $2,000 last week. The money will go towards the continuing renovation of the center’s kitchen.

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Savvy Senior®

Financial help for grandparents raising grandchildren Dear Savvy Senior Are there any financial assistance programs that can help grandparents who are raising their grandkids? I’m raising two grandchildren and could use some help. Struggling Grandma Dear Struggling, Money is often an issue for the millions of U.S. grandparents who are raising their grandchildren today. To

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Quilt show in Adrian March 9-10

The Memories of MOM Relay for Life team will hold a quilt show March 9 and 10 in the Adrian Optimist Building. The hours for the show are Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A free will donation will be accepted at the door. We will display around

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SCHS Alumns to hold 130th reunion, dinner

The Schell City Alumni Association will hold its 130th annual meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 27, in the NEVC Elementary School in Schell City. All SCHS Alumni and former classmates, NEVC Alumni and SCHS friends are encouraged to keep this 130-year tradition alive by participating and/or contributing to the longest continuous high school

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