December 14, 2025
Halloween is just a few days away and that means Thanksgiving is coming so pumpkins are still abundant and a good consideration for mealtime. “There are many tasty ways to use your uncarved pumpkin,” said Dr. Pam Duitsman, nutrition and health education specialist with University of Missouri Extension. Cooking a pumpkin For starters, pumpkin is
Losing our mother, Delpha Berning, has been a very difficult time. But we are blessed to have had her love and presence in our lives for so many years. Thank you for your prayers, thoughts, food, flowers, cards, memorial or service attendance, and donations in her memory. Your support has been a great help and
Gary and Shirley Vickers hosted the 45th Vickers Apple Butter Festival at the site of the late Gaylord and Nadine Vickers home near Harwood the first weekend in October 2017. Those attending were blessed as the sun shone brightly despite a forecast of rain. The scent of apples cooking over an open fire, a tinge
Recent weeks of mild temperatures remind gardeners that it is time to plant cool-season vegetables, said University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist David Trinklein. Warm days and cool nights make conditions ripe for a second round of produce that is often sweeter and more flavorful than spring’s crop. Succession gardening, when one crop is harvested
KELSEY THOMAS – The daughter of Tad and Angie Thomas, has played volleyball for three years of high school. KAYLA COLLINS – The daughter of Brian and Stacy Collins, has played volleyball all four years of high school. TIFFANY NIKODIM – The daughter of Missie Nikodim and Mike Steward, had played volleyball for all four
ANTHONY BOYER – The son of Dennis and Becca Boyer, Anthony has played all four years of high school. WYATT GRAVES – The son of Andy and Jodi Graves, he has played football for all four years of high school. BLAKE HOLDER – The son of James and Crystal Holder, Blake has played football all
On Monday evening, the El Dorado Springs VolleyDogs played College Heights in the first round and came away with the victory in three games – 25-17, 24-26, 25-16. Head Coach Ashley Rogers said, “We played really well. I don’t have stats figured yet. We played Lamar Tuesday at 6:30, and if we win we will
by Sydney Barger Reporter/Photographer The Union Hall 4-H Club met Oct. 11, at the Land-O-Lakes Fairgrounds. Our meeting began with pledges and then installation of 2017-2018 officers: President Avery Schiereck, Vice President Cameron Parrish, Secretary Macy Stauffer, Treasurer Reese Schiereck, Reporter/Photographer Sydney Barger, Game Leader Kale Boultinghouse, Song Leader Clara Farren, Sergeant of Arms Marshall
El Dorado Springs hosted Skyline for the final regular season game of the 2017 season, and the Bulldogs were victorious in a hard fought 31-30 game on Senior Night. El Dorado Springs opened the game with a 30-yard kickoff return by Colton Collins who nearly broke free for a touchdown on the play. Despite the
I will speak to a group of retired teachers on Monday, Oct. 9, at the First Baptist Church in Houston at noon. I was told the public was welcome so I am passing it on to my readers who would like to attend. I will have the new fall magazine and my books which I
