Democrats to meet
The Cedar County Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, in the courthouse in Stockton. Darrell Martin, secretary, 296-3754.
Fish fry at Roscoe Lodge
Circle Lodge #342 AF&AM in Roscoe. will host a fundraiser fish fry on Sunday, July 30, 2017, from 12:30/noon until 2:30 p.m. Meal will be fried fish, potatoes, hush puppies, salads and desserts. The public is invited to attend. Donations are appreciated.
Donations needed
Donations needed for Senior Center garage sale. Clean slightly used items or new items and baked goods for the fundraiser Aug. 5. Contact Jerry at 876-5574 or Helen at 876-1415.
Watch solar eclipse in nature at MDC conservation areas
Discover some unique activities in nature during the upcoming total solar eclipse on Aug. 21 by watching the rare event at one of 54 Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) areas that lie in the solar eclipse’s primary path across Missouri. During the eclipse, visitors at these conservation areas can enjoy regular outdoor activities — such
Missouri WWII vet exposed to mustard gas finally has his say
After 70 years of secrecy, outright dismissal and bureaucratic stalling, the federal government may finally do right by World War II veteran Arla Harrell. If he lives long enough, that is. Harrell, 90, lives in a Macon nursing home. He is one of an estimated 60,000 enlisted men exposed to mustard gas in military experiments
Love note from Jeff City
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians I travelled through the district on Tuesday, July 18, with Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft. We made stops at Warsaw, Osceola and El Dorado Springs. About 35 citizens interested in our state’s new Voter ID attended the meetings. Plain and simple, if you are a registered voter, you can vote!. Voters
Hartzler introduces bill to promote jobs in Rural areas
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) announced today she introduced the Expanding Rural Investment in Jobs and Infrastructure Act (HR 3242), which directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to open up federal funding for more rural community facilities. “The Expanding Rural Investment in Jobs and Infrastructure Act would allow more community colleges, hospitals, technical schools and
Discover nature with MDC at State Fair Aug. 10-20
Discover nature with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia Aug. 10-20. Visit MDC’s Conservation Building from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. to see live fish and other native animals such as snakes, turtles, and amphibians. Learn about and see displays of native plants that help butterflies and other
Dad’s Farm Jacket
by Estil Fretwell Recently I came upon Dad’s farm jacket I inherited when he passed away almost 20 years ago. Out of curiosity, I tried it on. Now Dad liked to eat, and while he was not necessarily fat, he was rather “husky.” To my alarm, the jacket fit quite well. Further examination of the
MARRIAGES
Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Carole Wilkerson Recorder Quincy Paul Kropf, 21, El Dorado Springs, and Shianne Danae Swartzentruber, 17, El Dorado Springs Earl Dwight Kempt, 21, El Dorado Springs, and Sharelle Dawn Swartxzentruber, 17, El Dorado Springs
