TERRIFIC TEN CHEER BUFFALOS

TERRIFIC TEN CHEER BUFFALOS – Let’s Go Buffalos, LET’S GO!    The “Terrific Ten” are full of energy and have cheered for their Buffalos at every home game this season.  The crowd enjoys their sweet smiles and the players appreciate the encouragement.  The Jr. Buffalos 2016-17 Cheer Squad Sponsor is Mrs. Angie Batson; Cheer Coach

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FROST FLOWER

FROST FLOWER – If you’ve seen a frost flower in person, consider yourself very lucky! According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, their season is brief and they disappear very quickly. So what exactly is a frost flower? It’s not actually a flower at all! Frost flowers are ribbons of frozen sap that form at

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Savvy Senior®

Locating lost life insurance policies Dear Savvy Senior When my mom passed away we thought she had a life insurance policy, but we have no idea how to track it down. Do you know of any resources that might help? Searching Susan Dear Susan, Lost or forgotten life insurance policies are very common in the

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A senior-friendly workout to improve movement and prevent injury

Exercise is good for everyone, but seniors with mobility or balance issues may wonder what kind of exercise they can do that will be safe, easy and effective. Jogging outdoors, running on a treadmill or lifting weights at the gym aren’t always practical – or enjoyable – activities for everyone. However, one type of exercise

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Heed the labels on food gifts

The gift of food can be a delightful part of the holidays. But before taking the first bite, make sure the food had a safe trip to your doorstep and didn’t take a detour into the temperature danger zone. “Mail-order food companies have an excellent safety record, but delays, breakage and failure of cold packing

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Deck the halls with boughs of caution

Evergreens, holly, mistletoe and other traditional plants adorning homes at this festive time of the year can pose risks, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. In days of old, evergreens and other plants used for holiday decoration were rarely brought into the home before Christmas Eve, Trinklein said. Today, the holiday season starts

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Gardening to distraction

Christmas Tree Care There really is something very romantic about the thought of going out into a forested area and cutting down a fresh Christmas tree. My husband-at-the-time thought so, picking a cold, snow-covered Saturday to bundle up the kids and head down a hill looking for the perfect cedar Christmas tree. After several debates

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TOPS learns Dr. Will’s last name

TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs met in the Church of Christ meeting room on Thursday, Dec. 8. Warren had the program today. He started by asking us if we knew Dr Will’s last name. No one knew Dr. Will but we did know Dr. Will Power. We would all do well to have Dr.

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News from Harwood and area

by Helen Ellerman Jewell and Helen Ellerman and a friend, Rosie Taylor, attended the Christmas Dinner at the Senior Center at El Dorado Springs Sunday, Dec. 11. I talked to Connie Locke Sunday, Dec. 11. She says her and Miss Kitty are doig really well. She said to tell everyone hi. Church service was held

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Tri-County Quilt club to meet Jan.2

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church Sunday by Pastor Nick Van Dam was titled “Rejoice with Joy” from Isaiah 35:1-10; Advent candle by the Dylan Noble Family. Church as usual on Dec. 25, we invite you to join us. Mt. Zion Home Bible study held in the

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