I’ll help them pack
Editor: I am sure that Hillary was smiling before the election started on Tuesday; after all, the mudstream media had her as a favorite to win the presidency. A lot of people who did not stay up to watch the results were in a state of shock when they woke up in the morning. Everyone
No disruption to health care by planned CMH-Cox affiliation
Editor, Following our announcement that Citizens Memorial Hospital/Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation plans to affiliate with CoxHealth, there have been many questions in the community about how this will affect access to healthcare. With open enrollment underway, the biggest question I have heard is whether CMH will take your insurance. You should feel confident that
Thanksgiving square dance
On Friday, Nov. 18, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will have their Thanksgiving Dance with Jay Wright calling from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building on the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada. Admission will be $5 per adult dancer and $3 per youth dancer. All area dancers and interested persons are invited. For more
Providing information
ANTIBIOTIC OVERUSE FOR COMMON COLDS Q: I recently saw my healthcare provider with four days of sore throat, snotty nose and chest congestion. He gave me an antibiotic. Why am I not getting better? A: Your question is great and timely. The vast majority of sore throats and head/chest congestion are caused by viruses. Antibiotics
New books at Cedar County Library
The Whistler by John Grisham – In this high suspense thriller, a follow-up to Rogue Lawyer, pits and unforgettable cast of characters against unexpected twists and turns. Sex, Lies and Serious Money by Stuart Woods – New York City cop-turned-Manhattan law firm rainmaker Stone Barrington tackles a high-suspense case. Escape Clause by John Sandford –
Veteran’s Day celebration
HONORING THE FLAG AND VETS – The El Dorado Springs High School DECA organization held their annual Veterans Day recognition in the High School Gym on Friday, Nov. 11. The speaker for the event was Roger Floyd. The band, choir and Bell Choir also participated in the event. The recognition of veterans by DECA started
Top 10 reasons to join 4-H
Missouri 4-H is a cool way for youth to learn a lot of things they need to know in today’s world and have fun at the same time, according to Karla Deaver, 4-H youth development specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “Involvement in proven programs, like Missouri 4-H, help kids to grow and develop into
Missouri General Election update – Republicans sweep statewides
In Missouri, Republicans had an extremely successful election night as they swept all the statewide races and held onto their supermajorities in both legislative chambers. Many of the statewide races in Missouri were projected to be close, however that was not the case at all as Republicans all the way down the ticket enjoyed a
MO State Fair saw increased attendance
This past August, 356,153 fairgoers visited the 2016 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, an increase of more than 4,000, “I am extremely pleased with attendance this year,” said Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe. “We had a great Fair, and I’m proud that so many Missourians continue to see the State Fair as a destination
