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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CMVFD to have its fall chili supper Saturday

by Becky Groff Caplinger Mills Volunteer Fire Department will hold its fall chili supper from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at station No. 1 in Caplinger Mills. Get a bowl of chili, a piece of pie or other dessert and a drink for $7. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used for operating expenses for

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News from Harwood and area

Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, says that as far as she knows she will not be closed any more in October. She said that she will be open on Halloween Day, Oct. 31. Church service was held at the Harwood Baptist Church Sunday, Oct. 15. Brother Jon Caudle Sr.’s sermon “God Had a Plan

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Gardening Charlotte

Sampling Bee Hives My apiary was among a dozen Missouri bee yards this fall participating for the first time in the National Honey Bee Survey. Missouri is the latest state to join the national hive sampling survey, representing the most comprehensive US honeybee pest and disease survey to date. Funded annually since 2009, the survey

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Hospital Board to meet Monday

The Board of Directors of Cedar County Memorial Hospital will conduct a meeting beginning at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16, in the classroom. New Business will include: welcome Cedar County Commissioners and County Clerk, Community Health Services Presentation.

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The Rock Wall

We held our breath while Hurricane Nate was a loose cannon in the Gulf. Adrian and Cain live in Baton Rouge. We finally knew Saturday evening that Nate was going to go east of them. Adrian said they got rain during the day Saturday but not from the hurricane. It’s about 50 days until Baby

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