5 smart steps to preserving brain health

Everyone knows aerobic exercise gets the heart pumping and lifting weights keeps muscles strong. But when it comes to keeping the brain healthy, most people are unsure what to do. As you age, brain health and maintaining memory functions becomes a top concern. Turns out, these issues may begin sooner than you think. “We tend

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Happy birthday Howard Peterson

By Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church by Pastor Nick Van Dam was cancelled due to weather. Mt. Zion Home Bible study held in the home of Tom and Beverly Pelkey each Tuesday at 7 p.m. to study the Bible had 10 in attendance. You are welcome to

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs met in the Church Of Christ Meeting room on Thursday, Jan.12. Robbie led us in roll call. We welcomed a new member, Kathy, Marie’s daughter. We also welcomed a guest, Elsie. Twenty-seven weighed in today. Best loser for the week was Chris with a loss of 4.0 lbs. Way

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ECS ANNOUNCES SODA WINNERS

ECS ANNOUNCES SODA WINNERS – Students Of Distinguished Attitude (SODA) winners for the second quarter were announced at El Dorado Christian School on Jan. 9. They are (front row from left) Isaac Hubbard – 2nd grade, Kalen Williams – Kindergarten and Tresyn Arnold – Kindergarten; (middle row) Breann Reasoner – 5th grade, Shay Linsenmeyer -1st

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Gardening Charlotte

Bring It, Winter I may be one of the few people you know who wants it to be cold again. It’s not for me, it’s for my honeybees. Bees don’t hibernate. They cluster in a ball inside the hive, shivering to keep warm. That’s why they store honey, to give them carbohydrates over winter to

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When power has been off, what about food?

When freezers or refrigerators are off for several hours – no matter the reason – the food safety rules about what to keep or toss are the same according to Dr. Pam  Duitsman, nutrition specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “The bottom line is that if power has been off for several days, all of

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News from Harwood

Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, called off her steak dinner due to the ice storm which was supposed to come in Friday, Jan. 13. She said they will decide on another Friday night and she will let everyone know. Jewell and Helen Ellerman and a friend had dinner at the Cedar House Grill Sunday,

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DNR changes burn permit for city

During the Monday, Jan 9, 2017, City Council meeting the council learned that the Department of Natural Resources has changed the requirements for the city’s burn permit. City Manager Bruce Rogers said that the DNR will no longer approve an annual permit unless the city has an air curtain destructor. Currently the city is limited

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Mike Parson takes oath of office

NEW LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR – Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson took the oath of office Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. Standing next to him is his wife, Teresa, and behind him are their children, Kelly Parson and Stephanie House, and to the right, Judge Mary R. Russell administering the oath. Mike Parson’s Inauguration starement: My fellow Missourians, On

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