Run for a Reason winners

Male 70-79 – Sam Eaves Female 60-69 – Linda Robb and Rita Crews Male 60-69 – Warren Wisner, Bill Lovewell and Dennis Elya Female 50-59 – Sara Compton and Cindy McConnaughey Male 50-59 – Rick Coale, Dennis Hallford and Ron Pitts Female 40-49 – Beth Meyers, Tonya Hooper and Stacey Preis Male 40-49 – Jim

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Young skunks strike out on their own in August

August marks a time of change not only for humans, but wildlife as well. Children head back to the classrooms for a new school year and in the wild, it’s time for young skunks to strike out on their own. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages people to discover nature by learning more about

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Smallmouth bass and Rock bass regulation changes

On Aug. 4, the Missouri Department of Conservation Regulations Committee voted to approve changes to the Smallmouth Bass and Rock Bass regulations.  After looking at the biological and social data (nine public meetings) the following changes were approved: Rock bass (goggle-eye) regulations • Maintain Rock Bass Special Management Areas except the Osage Fork of the

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Savvy Senior®

Medicar coverage for non-working spouses Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover spouses who have not worked? I have worked all my life, but my spouse worked only for a few years when we first got married but then quit to take care of our children fulltime. Will she be eligible for Medicare? Inquiring Husband Dear

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8 reasons to put a hearing test at the top of your ‘done’ list

Of all the life hacks for better living, taking care of your hearing is among the smartest – and it yields an incredible ROI. In short, getting a hearing test is worth it. No matter what your age, untreated hearing loss can take its toll. The catch is, hearing loss is stealthy. It’s usually hard

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News from Harwood and area

by Helen Ellerman Several from the Harwood and Schell City area attended the 50th wedding reception for Jim and Sharon Goodman at the Schell City community building Saturday, Aug. 6. Waggoner Morerod, who grew up in the Harwood and Schell City area, passed away Monday, Aug. 1. He graduated from the Schell City High School

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by Dora Jean Mckinley Being the coolest 4th of July weekend we’ve had in a long time, Marilyn Entrikin said she watched the great-grandkids on the rides. She mentioned they didn’t have much in rides or games and more. She had been winning some nice prizes at bingo lately. She volunteered two days this week

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ElDo Lion becomes District Governor

Lion Lewis Carnes became District Govetnor at the International Convention in Fukuka, Japan on June, 28 2016. Lion Lewis Carnes lives in Stockton and has been an active member of the El Dorado Lions Club for the past six years. His “Partner in Service” is Lion Sharon; also a member of the El Dorado Lions

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Missouri weather very unpredictable

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Moring message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by Nicholas Van Dam was entitled, “Failing to Succeed” from Genesis 15:1-6; Saturday Vacation Bible School was held at the church. The Children and parents all enjoyed the day very much. Nice meeting Megan Van Dam Pastor Nick’s new bride.

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