Firearms Deer Season opening weekend harvest totals exceed 96,000+

Last year hunters checked 93,896 deer during the opening weekend of the 2015 November portion of firearms deer season. Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 96,131 deer during the opening weekend of the November portion of the fall firearms deer season Nov. 12 and 13.

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November Missouri Conservationist available online

The complete November issue of the Missouri Conservationist is available for viewing and/or download at mdc.mo.gov/conmag. This month’s features: Forest and Woodland Conservation Local partners sustain Missouri’s diverse forests for people, plants, and animals 2016–2017 Seedling Order Form George O. White State Forest Nursery Hunters, Help Us! Sampling of harvested deer for chronic wasting disease

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Buy native trees and shrubs from MDC State Forest Nursery

Native trees and shrubs can help improve wildlife habitat and soil and water conservation while also improving the appearance and value of private property. The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) George O. White State Forest Nursery offers a variety of low-cost native tree and shrub seedlings for reforestation, windbreaks, erosion control, wildlife food and cover,

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Creating confidence: 8 steps to feeling more self-assured

Virtually everyone struggles with a lack of self-confidence at some point in their lives and it’s perfectly normal to feel unsure of yourself in certain situations. However, if you find a lack of confidence is holding you back from fully enjoying your personal life, or achieving your professional goals, it may be time to take

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Want a memory boost? Try a hearing test

Intrigued by all the brain-training products out there to keep your mind sharp and spirits young? You may want to consider something else: A hearing test. That’s right. Mounting evidence links untreated hearing loss to impaired memory and diminished cognitive function. What that means is, if you keep brushing off that suspected hearing loss of

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The key to good caregiving: A healthy caregiver

It is estimated that more than 15 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. For the vast majority, the deeply personal responsibility of caring for a loved one with a devastating disease constitutes a “labor of love,” but caregiving can take a severe emotional and physical toll on those providing

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ElDo Middle School 1st quarter honor roll

A honor roll 6th grade Khloie Farran Kaden Burley Conner Goatley Kamron Allison Garrett Klaiber Jakeb Cooper Ryan Griffin Kade Fast Waylon Hunter Grant Ehlers Anders Julian Macie Mays Tehya Berry Michelle Nelson Kaleigh Biby Wriley Taylor Brittany Schweitzer Lauren Badolato Camille Bland Hannah Carpenter A/B honor roll 6th grade Lillian Derry Christopher Dingerson Drake

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SOUND COLLAGE PERFORMS AT SENECA

SOUND COLLAGE PERFORMS AT SENECA – The El Dorado Springs Sound Collage performed at Seneca Choir Festival on Nov. 5. This was their first performance of their new show “Breakin’ Up.” The choir received a fourth place trophy in their class. They also received the “Overall Crowd Favorite” award which is for all school classes.

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Turkey tips: Buying and thawing

Don’t get stuck with a turkey that’s too small for the feast or one that’s still frozen solid on Thanksgiving morning. Buying the right size turkey and planning for defrost time can prevent Thanksgiving Day disasters. “If you want to have leftovers after Thanksgiving, make sure you buy one pound of whole turkey per person,”

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