April 27, 2026
Prior to our regular monthly meeting of the Cedar County Historical Society Leslie James, Field Archivist for the Missouri State Archives, presented a program on prohibition in Cedar County. The program was well attended and we wish to express our appreciation to Leslie for taking the time to present the program to our group. Following
How to help seniors addicted to opioids Dear Savvy Senior I’m worried about my 72-year-old mother who has been taking the opioid medication Vicodin for her hip and back pain for more than a year. I fear she’s becoming addicted to the drug but I don’t know what to do. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, The
The rotator cuff is one of the most important parts of the shoulder, as it consists of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in place and allow the body to lift the arm and reach for items. Unfortunately, rotator cuff injuries are the most common source of shoulder pain and disability, affecting more than
There’s no arguing grandparents have special relationships with their grandchildren. Whether they are a couple hours’ drive away or a flight across the country, distance doesn’t dissolve this bond. National Grandparents Day happens every September, but grandparents and families shouldn’t have to limit the celebration to just one day of the year. Here are five
Retirement is the time in your life when you can throw off the shackles of your daily responsibilities and truly enjoy the fruits of everything you spent years working toward. It’s an empowering feeling and you’ve earned it. You’ve planned and you’ve saved, but now that you’re here, don’t make the mistake of believing your
AUDREY RHOAD CELEBRATES 103 YEARS –Audrey Rhoad, a resident of the Community Springs Health Care facility since 2013, celebrated her 103rd birthday on Sept. 5, 2017, at Community Springs with a cake and friends. Present with Audrey are Melva Pellegrin, Steve Singleton, Rita Miller, Lois Lowrey, Kathy Crusha, Paul Hooper, Brittany Wendt, Kaylea Armstrong Missie
September Gardening Chores Where has the time gone? It’s almost fall, time to start getting the garden ready for winter. If you have been fertilizing, it is time to stop. Plants need to start slowing down and get out of the growth they usually pursue through spring and summer, even without the boost of fertilizers.
Most people in the Midwest are familiar with the traditional folk song about picking pawpaws, “way down yonder in the pawpaw patch.” But, where is the pawpaw patch and what in the world is a pawpaw? “Pawpaws may be the best Missouri native fruit that you have never eaten,” said Dr. Pam Duitsman, nutrition specialist
by Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, will close at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, and will be closed all day Saturday, Sept. 9, for the Schell City Fall Festival. The Fall Festival will be held Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9. She will reopen Sunday, Sept. 10, at her regular time.
On Sept. 10, Evelyn Harvey will turn 92 years old. Please join us in celebrating her birthday by sending a card to: 1304 S. Kirkpatrick, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
