Night of the Big Cat

by Larry Dablemont An Excerpt from my book, Little Home on the Piney, the true story of my father’s boyhood.       In November of 1938 I was eleven years old and soon to be twelve.  Pop showed me how to set a deadfall, and how to bait them and run up to 40

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MDC continues work to remove feral hogs from the landscape

Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wildlife biologists on the feral hog strike team have tallied up numbers for 2016. The year yielded a total of 5,358 feral hogs removed by MDC, partner agencies and private landowners, which is a significant increase over efforts the previous year. In 2015, 3,649 feral hogs were removed from the

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NEVC FCCLA COMPETES

NEVC FCCLA COMPETES – On, Jan. 20, five students from Northeast Vernon County FCCLA attended the STAR Events district competition in Carthage. Haley Elliott competed in Recycle and Redesign SR., Kiersten Trueblood and Crestin Lusk competed in Entrepreneurship, Jr. and Brianna Hansell and Emma Bruce competed in Life Event Planning Jr. All five students walked

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Gardening Charlotte

February Garden Chores There are signs of activity in my hill side garden, ever so slight maybe but activity nevertheless. I am spotting mole runs through some of my walking paths, and the mums I planted last fall are sprouting little tufts of green in the center. I know, I should appreciate cold enough days

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Savvy Senior®

How to guard against Medicare fraud Dear Savvy Senior What are the steps seniors need to take if they suspect Medicare fraud? Suspicious Sandy Dear Sandy, Medicare fraud costs taxpayers more than $60 billion every year, making it one of the most profitable crimes in America. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips

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3 ways heart disease can sneak up on you

As Americans, our health is far from perfect, but over the decades, we’ve seen great improvements to medical care and lived longer lives. But new health data in a recent report might shake up our complacency: The federal government finds that life expectancy for Americans has dropped for the first time in 25 years. Though

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4 mindful strategies for a healthy 2017

Losing weight and increasing exercise commonly make the top of New Year’s resolution lists. Yet many people fall short of their wellness goals each year. What can you do differently in 2017 to ensure you’re among those who succeed? “Mental health and taking time for yourself can greatly improve your chances of achieving your health

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Symapthy to family of Pam Casteel

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church by Pastor Nick Van Dam was entitled “Being Backwards” taken from l Corinthians 1:18-31; Aaron Siegismund, son of Ethan and Michelle Siegismund, was Baptized. Mt. Zion Home Bible study held in the home of Tom and Beverly Pelkey each Tuesday at

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See, or not to see, friends at Wal-Mart

By Dora Jean McKinley Jan. 23 news I felt bad about Rosalie, who works at Wal-Mart. She will have an operation soon. She has been loosing weight lately. Tex McKinley and Dora Jean missed seeing Patty Vaaca at Wal-Mart. She missed seeing us too. Marilyn Entrikin’s car had giant icicles on it Sunday. But, by

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Twentieth Century Club meets

by Lana Sue Jones On Monday, Jan. 9, 10 members of Twentieth Century Club met in the home of Evelyn Boyle with Luella Phipps serving as co-hostess. The meeting was called to order by President Sandi Eaves. The new business was to decide on a theme for the 2017 year. The vote was to accept

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