New irrigation app from MU Extension helps increase yields

Farmers using irrigation will benefit from a new University of Missouri Extension web application. MU Extension agronomist Gene Stevens says producers can register for the free Crop Water Use (CWU) web app at www.cropwater.org. In several watersheds in Missouri, the application will help growers qualify for financial incentives from the Natural Resources Conservation Service by

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Basic wood carving classes offered

The only wood carving club in the area, the Tri County Whittlers and Wood Carvers at Nevada is once again offering basic wood carving classes starting Jan. 17. The seven-week class offers free instruction, but makes available all the tools and supplies for the club’s cost of $80. The kit includes a bench knife, v-tool,

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Marilyn welcomes new great-granddaughter

Marilyn Entrikin has a new great-granddaughter. (Jim Entrikin’s youngest daughter). Megan and family are so happy. Their little girl is so delicate and pretty. Their big sister of five years old, is very proud of her. With the weather, she has been turning her furnace on in the morning then off when it warms up.

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News from Harwood and area

Bob and Cheryl Ellerman, of Edwards, and Mike, Kelly, Hannah and Joshua Ellerman, of Carl Junction, spent Saturday, Dec. 17, in the home of Jewell and Helen Ellerman for an early Christmas. They had dinner at the Cedar House Grill at El Dorado Springs. Church service was held at the Harwood Baptist Church Sunday, Dec.

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LCT WINTER PRODUCTION A SUCCESS

LCT WINTER PRODUCTION A SUCCESS – For the 18th time since the Lighthouse opened its doors, the Lighthouse Children’s Theatre Players lit up the stage for their winter production, “The Magical Land of Oz!” 30 students, age 3-16 performed brilliantly in front of capacity audiences on Dec. 2-3 on the stage of the FBC/FLC. Actors

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Gardening to distraction

Answering emails: Garden Gift Ideas “Do you have any gift suggestions for my wife? She’s a die hard gardener and has everything I can imagine…” – Patrick Hi Patrick, One of my favorite all-time Christmas gifts is a Missouri Department of Conservation Natural Events Calendar. Besides having major holiday dates for the upcoming year, the

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Sympathy to Laura Grey and Debbie Sheldon

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen No morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church Sunday due to weather church was canceled. Mt. Zion Home Bible study was held in the home of Tom and Beverly Pelkey each Tuesday at 7 p.m. to study the Bible had 10 in attendance. Sure was great to see

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Apply for Missy North Memorial Scholarship on swine related field

The Missouri Pork Association is now accepting applications for the Missy North Memorial Scholarship. The winning candidate will receive a $2,500 scholarship to further their education in a swine related field. The scholarship was created to honor the late Missy North, wife of Missouri pork producer Bob North. Missy loved raising hogs, and was very

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly

TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs met in the Church Of Christ meeting room on Thursday, Dec. 15. Kay led us in singing “Celery Sticks and Carrot Curls”. Marilyn awarded Susan her 25 lb. loss certificate. Robbie led us in roll call.  thirty-four weighed in today.  Sue and Verna tied for best loser of the

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School Board donates to sidewalk project

The El Dorado Springs R-II School Board met on Thursday, Dec. 8. Present were Chad Whitesell, Benny Brower, Allen Hoover, Josh Floyd, Greg Beydler and Darrell Eason – presiding. Sccott Cluck was absent. The board approved the payment of bills totalling $603,639.57. The board reviewed the property and liability insurance. It was up $4,000 from

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