Dad’s Farm Jacket

by Estil Fretwell Recently I came upon Dad’s farm jacket I inherited when he passed away almost 20 years ago.  Out of curiosity, I tried it on.  Now Dad liked to eat, and while he was not necessarily fat, he was rather “husky.”  To my alarm, the jacket fit quite well.  Further examination of the

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MARRIAGES

Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Carole Wilkerson Recorder Quincy Paul Kropf, 21, El Dorado Springs, and Shianne Danae Swartzentruber, 17, El Dorado Springs Earl Dwight Kempt, 21, El Dorado Springs, and Sharelle Dawn Swartxzentruber, 17, El Dorado Springs

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CEDAR COUNTY COURT

The following felonies have been filed in Cedar County: Travis Allen Houts, Nevada, burglary 2nd  5/11 The following misdemeanors have been filed in Cedar County: Shawn A Shane, ElDorado Springs, failure to register motor vehcile  6/15 Dlan James Thompson, Diamaong, littering  6/7 Brandon Paker, El Dorado Springs, oper veh on hwy w/o valid license  6/12

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ST CLAIR COUNTY COURT

The following misdemeanors have been filed in St Clair County: Dominigues M Ceazer, New Orleans, LA, possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid or 10 grams or less  7/11

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EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.    NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) July 17 – Officers responded to 207 South

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

July 12 – Harassment at 14900 block S 2975 Rd., El Dorado Springs July 13 – Stealing at 300 block S 3rd. Sheldon July 14 – Identity theft at 28500 block E E Hwy, Milo Driving while revoked at S Adams St, Nevada July 15 – Burglary at 7800 block E Waldo Rd, Bronaugh Trespassing

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ST CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

July  19 St. Clair County warrant was issued for Kerri Randolph, 49, Pittsburg, charging her with class D felony possession of a controlled substance, class A misdemeanor possession of less than 10 grams of marihuana, and class A misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety. The charges stem

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Gardening Charlotte

Answering Emails: What’s wrong with my hanging basket? “I bought the most amazing hanging baskets… they are now both dead. What happened?” — Lisa Hi Lisa, it’s easy to over-fertilize plants, especially those in hanging baskets. They do grow quickly with fertilizers but once the fertilizer moves through the soil, nothing is left to sustain

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Plant turnips in late July

An old Missouri saying advises, “On the 25th of July, sow your turnips, wet or dry,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. This adage sprang into the national spotlight during Harry S. Truman’s presidency. “Evidently, the congressional session of 1948 was a particularly rancorous one, with the GOP-dominated Congress refusing to pass any

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Home Food Preservation

Home food preservation remains an important and popular activity. It is critical that those who practice preserving and processing foods at home have access to the most reliable information available concerning food safety and food quality. The Cooperative Extension Service and USDA are recognized as credible sources for science-based recommendations. Canning low-acid vegetables, meats, fish

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