Discover Nature: Spiders Ballooning

by Trevor Harris Discover Nature (Missouri Department of Conservation) Heads-up! When you are out discovering nature this week, watch for spiders using the breeze to spin webs. Spiders have glands that produce liquid silk, and spinnerets near their abdomens weave many strands together to form a thread that is both strong and elastic. Spiders use

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5 reasons why your deer tastes “gamey” and how to fix it

Unfortunately, not all venison is created equal. Here’s why—and how to take care of the “gamey” flavor. All right, before I get emails, tweets, and comments: yes, it is wild game and it is supposed to taste “gamey.” I grew up eating venison, and I have had some that is noticeably more “gamey,” sometimes so

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Plant Mums Fall or Spring

Chrysanthemums (mums) are one of the most popular fall perennials for the garden because they have a glorious range of colors, a stunning display, and a long lasting show according to Kelly McGowan, horticulture educator, University of Missouri Extension. “There are scores of different cultivars of garden chrysanthemums from which to choose. Each year new

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Missouri Swine Institute Nov. 2

If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to register for the 2017 Swine Institute at the Pork Place on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2. Missouri Pork Association In cooperation with the University of Missouri Commercial Ag/Extension,  a great program along with a mini

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Mulching best way to deal with falling leaves

The time-honored ritual of raking leaves during the fall months is a chore many homeowners would like to avoid. In fact, there are several ways of putting leaves to better use in a yard according to Patrick Byers, horticulture specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “From an ecological point, the best way to deal with

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Prevent falls this fall with a home safety checklist

After months of sticky heat and humidity, it’s time to put away the shorts and pull out the sweaters because the autumn season is finally here. But, late September brings us more than just cooler temperatures and a wardrobe change. If you or a loved one are over the age of 65, the change in

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HOSPITAL AUXILIARY OFFICERS

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY OFFICERS – President – Doris Fortney, Vice President – Alice Hacker, Secretary/Reporter – Georgia Detwiler, Treasurer – Peggy Carter, Historian – Joy Scott, 3 Year Director – Jeannie Hertzberg, 2 Year Director – Angel Merz, 1 Year Director – Sharon Young. (Not all board members are pictured.)

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Sympathy to the Crayton, Peterson families

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by Pastor Nick Van Dam entitled “Being Invited to Dinner” from John 7:37-41. Mt. Zion Bible study met in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home each Tuesday at 7 p.m. with nine in attendance. Sympathy to the Mark Crayton family,

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TOPS 9319 meets

On this 12th day of October, Sheryl Ann called our meeting to order in the Church of Christ meeting room. We said our TOPS and KOPS’ pledges. She turned the meeting over to Kay, our song leader, who led us in the song Topsi Doodle. Marilyn then encouraged us to move by leading us in

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CCMH Auxiliary hosts appreciation luncheon

Approximately 35 members and guests were in attendance on Sept. 28 at Cedar County Memorial Hospital’s Auxiliary appreciation luncheon. Doris Fortney, president, started the luncheon by announcing the total hours each member has volunteered followed by the officers installation for the upcoming year. CCMH sincerely appreciates all the hard work the Auxiliary and volunteers do.

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