Fishing report for June 6

ElDo Report by Ruth Foreman R&R Sporting & Tackle Fishing is OK. They are still catching catfish out of the Osage baiting with shad and perch. All different sizes. They are still catching crappie down at Caplinger on minnows and jigs. A lot of little ones, but an occasional big one.  You have to be

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Navigating Summer Travel with Kids

by Diane Olson Are we there yet? Mom he’s looking at me. It’s my turn to sit by the door. Why do I always have to sit in the middle? Summer travels can be both fun and challenging with young riders on board. Even a short trip can seem like an eternity, especially when your

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Why Is It Cooler in the Woods?

Today I am going to write about putting together four words not usually associated with each other… ‘global warming’ and ‘common sense’. Those who go around saying that climate change is a farce show their ignorance. Certainly it is happening and you can see it if you take your head out of the sand. BUT…

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Grilling meat may increase cancer risks

With summer approaching, people are going outside and firing up their grills. Grilling meat over open flame can produce tasty meals. But it can also produce harmful chemicals, especially if the temperature is above 300 degrees Fahrenheit. These chemicals are known as heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), says Lydia Kaume, a nutrition

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90th BIRTHDAY

90th BIRTHDAY –  Moody Graves, El Dorado Springs, celebrated her 90th birthday at the Gobblers Roost on June 3. Pictured are (from left) son, Wilson Graves, daughter, Cheryl Carpenter, son Michael Graves and Moody.

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4-H families MOVE Across Missouri

Hundreds of Missouri 4-H members, parents, volunteers and friends have challenged themselves to get fit and move more for the past six months as part of the 4-H Move Across Missouri (MOVE) healthy living challenge. The effort, which is sponsored by Missouri Care, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans Inc., is designed to encourage 4-H

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Union Point Cemetary news

On Saturday, May 27, 2017, the Union Point Cemetery yearly meeting was held. The meeting was called to order with 10 present. Among those present were Kristi Tolivcr, treasurer, Bucll Cochran, board member and Julie Kingsbury, board member. It was agrccd Bucll Cochran would continue to mow the cemetery. David Leonard was nominated, a vote

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News from Harwood and area

By Helen Ellerman Bob and Cheryl Ellerman, of Edwards, spent Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4, in the home of Jewell and Helen Ellerman. They all went to church at the Grace United Methodist Church at El Dorado Springs Sunday, June 4. After church they all had dinner at Cedar House Grill. A friend,

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Skakal reunion Sunday

The annual Skakal family reunion will be held on Sunday, June 11, at 12:30.  Carry in dinner at Mark and Jennifer Koca’s residence.

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Prayer for Scott Jones and family

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church by Pastor Nick Van Dam sermon was titled “Drunk with the Spirit” taken from Acts 2:1-13, join us each Sunday at 9 a.m. for worship. Mt. Zion Home Bible Study held Tuesday 7 p.m. in Tom and Beverly Pelkey home had

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