EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

On December 25, 2017, officers responded to 1610 South Main concerning a reported burglary. A report taken and the investigation continues. On December 25, 2017, officers responded to 105 West Patricia Street concerning a reported burglary. A report taken and the investigation continues. On December 25, 2017, officers responded to 100 East U.S. Highway 54,

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Thank Yous

We sincerely want to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy and showing of love towards us since the death of our sweet Jordan. To all of you who have supported us with food, cards, flowers, prayers and donations to her Memorial Fund, you will always be remembered during this difficult time. Your support is

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Berneta Ann Rawson

Berneta Ann Rawson, 64, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Dec. 29, 2017, at her home. Services began at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Burial was in Living Faith Mennonite Cemetery (Walker) under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

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Suzan Koski

Suzan Koski, 72, Stotesbury (formerly of El Dorado Springs), was born June 6, 1945, in Chillicothe the daughter of Wilford and Mable (Williams) Anderson. She departed this life on Dec. 28, 2017 at St. Luke’s East in Lee’s Summit after a strong battle with lung cancer. Sue, a loving mother and compassionate friend, was a

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Conservationist Magazine now available

See Conservationist magazine. The complete January issue of the Missouri Conservationist is available for viewing and/or download at mdc.mo.gov/conmag This month’s feature: Annual Review Serving Nature and You: Fiscal Year July 1, 2016–June 30, 2017. This month’s In Brief: • What Is It? • Buy Your 2018 Hunting and Fishing Permits • Give a Holiday

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Register by Jan. 12

KOMA Beef Cattle Conference in Springfield Jan. 16 The KOMA Beef Cattle Conference will begin at 4 p.m. Tuesday,  Jan. 16, in the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center. The KOMA (4 – State) Beef Cattle Conference is a joint effort by the Extension Services in Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas. It is designed to provide the

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Buy and sell hay at the right price

The current price of hay is a frequent question asked by callers to the area county extension offices. It is an important question to cattle producers wanting to turn a profit because hay costs represent a significant overall expense in raising cattle. “The calls come from sellers as well as people looking to purchase hay.

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How much of Corn Gluten shows up in animal products consumed by humans? None

Most livestock feed contains corn gluten feed (CGF) and corn gluten meal (CGM) but this does not impact humans who consume the meat, milk or eggs of those animals according to Randy Wiedmeier, livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “A lady who was recently diagnosed with gluten intolerance called our office after reading feed

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It is possible to raise cattle on small acreages

Five acres of land, a small pond and a desire for schedule flexibility does not sound like the typical path to success for cattle producers. However, land in southwest Missouri can provide a reasonably priced home for a cow compared to other parts of the nation, which is why Missouri ranks number two in beef

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Savvy Senior®

How to divvy up your family belongings peacefully and sensibly Dear Savvy Senior What’s the best way to distribute my personal possessions to my kids after I’m gone without causing hard feelings or conflict? I have a lot of jewelry, art, family heirlooms and antique furniture, and three grown kids that don’t always see eye-to-eye on

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