October 17, 2026
by Rebecca French Smith The farmers’ market in Columbia is almost always packed. The parking lot at the Activity and Recreation Center (ARC) is full, spilling over into the adjacent school and grocery store parking lots. Market-goers are elbow-to-elbow looking for fresh-from-the-farm food. It’s become a Saturday morning gathering place. I love the farmers’ market.
Silver screen icon Bette Davis once famously pronounced “getting old ain’t for sissies.” Caring for yourself or a loved one with age-related health issues is no picnic, either. Of all the health issues you may face as you age, vision problems can be particularly devastating. Yet, a new study reveals that many people still don’t
Who’s eligible for Social Security survivor benefits Dear Savvy Senior Who all is eligible for Social Security survivor benefits? My ex-husband died last year at the age of 59, and I would like to find out if me, or my two kids – ages 13 and 16 – that we had together are eligible for
TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the Church Of Christ meetin room on Thursday, Aug, 11. Our leader, Robbie, opened the meeting. Kay led us in singing “TOPS Success.” Robbie had the program today. She took it from TOPS Real Life Guide titled “Mindless Eating and Hidden Persuaders.” The
Watermelon Juice and a Toast to Rio They were everywhere when I worked at the 2002 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I suspect they are also keeping athletes and their families company during the 2016 Summer Olympics. In 2002, I was the media advisor to the US Delegation to the United Nations’ conference,
Charles and Joanne Sumner of Stockton, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. They have four children – Charles E. Sumner and his wife – Luessa, Daniel Sumner and his wife – Alejandra, Brian Sumner and his wife – Wendy and Melissa Gallette and her husband – Karl. They have eight grandchildren
by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Moring message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by Nicholas Van Dam, entitled “How’s Your Vineyard” from Isaiah 5: 1-7. Mt. Zion Home Bible study meets each Tuesday at 7 .p.m in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home to study the Bible with eight in attendance. All are
by Helen Ellerman Judith Caudle of Harwood, who was a sister of Waggoner Morerod who passed away on Monday, Aug. 2, 2016, says that there were around 800 that attended visitation for him on Monday evening, Aug. 8, at the funeral home in Kansas City, KS, where he lived before he passed away. She said
The annual Fugate, Kennedy, Huff family reunion was held Sunday, Aug. 14, in the meeting room of the Sac Osage Electric meeting room. Those attending from out of town were: Maxine Scott, Baldwin, KS., Joan and Janice Beydler, Independence, Tony Fugate, Allen, TX, and Floyd and Mary Fugate, Lexna, KS. Those attending from the El
Amanda Miller and Godmother, Catelind Cooper, El Dorado Springs, are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Aubree LeAnn Miller. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 20 1/4 inches long. Abigale McAubbi and Tanner Stutzman, Schell City, are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Teigen Erin Stutzman. She weighed 7
