October 23, 2026
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
Meeting was called to order on Dec. 28 by our Leader Sheryl Ann W. We sang “This Is My Lose Year” to get us ready for the coming New Year. Angie D. had our program today. Angie led us in exercises. It’s good to get our bodies moving – even for a little while. Every
Winter storms can wreak havoc on roads, homes and personal lives. However, facing hours of cleaning up fallen tree limbs, shoveling snow or being cooped up inside with antsy kids might be the least of your worries. Experts predict more frequent and severe storms could lead to lengthy power outages that could affect thousands of
Cooler temperatures have arrived. But does that mean it’s time to shelve your DIY aspirations for the rest of the year? Hardly. Colder outdoor temperatures may have forced you indoors, but they don’t have to mark an end to your DIY pursuits. There is still plenty of work to be done and you can reinvent
by Helen Ellerman Bob and Cheryl Ellerman, of Edwards, visited in the home of Jewell and Helen Ellerman Monday Jan. 1. Church service was held at the Harwood Baptist Church Sunday, Dec. 31. Brother Jon Caudle Sr.’s sermon “Joy” was taken from Act 4:11-13 and Luke 2:25-38. The Harwood Baptist Church was to have the
by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by Pastor Nick Van Dam entitled “The Peace of Christmas” taken from Luke 1:46-55, Christmas Eve services were at 6 p.m. Mt. Zion Bible study was held in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home Tuesday at 7 p.m. with nine
2018 Gardening Calendar To keep my major gardening chores organized, years ago I developed a gardening calendar associated with federal holidays to help me remember important milestones. This came in handy when I worked away from home full-time because it helped me get supplies and plan ahead for what I wanted to get done on
CHRISTMAS WITH THE SCHLUP GUYS –Four generations of Schlups met at the Schell City Community Building before Christmas. (From left) Roy Schlup,and Frank Schlup; (kneeling) Brian Schlup holding Joseph Schulp.
Submitting soil samples to your local University of Missouri Extension center is easy, says Manjula Nathan, director of the MU Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory. Now is the best time of the year to submit samples to the accredited lab. Soil tests help farmers, gardeners and lawn owners find what fertilizers they may or may
It’s time to close the chapter on another year. It’s been eventful and all-in-all a good one. I was so busy last week I forgot to wish you a Merry Christmas. But, by now, you know what you’re supposed to have or you’ve decided that no one should tell you what kind of holiday to
