R-II Board to meet Thursday

The El Dorado Springs R-2 School  Board is scheduled to hold a special meeting to convene at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14, in the High School Library. In Old Business, the board is scheduled to approve the Elementary Handbook. In New Business the board is scheduled to consider and approve bids for roofing, review District

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Hartzler votes to fix broken mental health system

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, a bill she co-sponsored: “We have all experienced the pain and suffering that stems from mental illness, but none more so than the families of those afflicted. They are often left feeling too

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Stay Strong, Stay Healthy your ticket to better health

Our bodies are made for activity, but modern conveniences have caused us to become more inactive. Physical inactivity can place our health at risk for many chronic diseases. Here’s the good news! We have something fun planned to get you up and moving! The MU Extension “Stay Strong, Stay Healthy” program in El Dorado. This

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Farmers’ concerns told in first of 7 meetings

No one stress or concern in farm country bothers all. Topics vary by where you are, farm to farm, and where you are in the life cycle of a farm. Farmers, agribusiness leaders and lenders gathered to share ideas July 7 at the Audrain County 4-H Center, Mexico. It is one of seven listening sessions

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Property loss from disasters may be tax deductible

Disaster victims may recoup some of their uninsured losses because uncompensated property losses from natural disasters are tax deductible, said a University of Missouri Extension consumer and family economics specialist. But the first thing you should do is contact your insurance agent, said Brenda Procter. “A lot of people incorrectly assume certain things aren’t covered

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Shop safe at farmers markets

Farmers markets are a great place to buy healthy local produce and other foods, meet and support local farmers, and enjoy shopping in a fun environment. But shoppers should also pay attention to food safety when buying and using foods from farmers markets, says a University of Missouri Extension food safety specialist. “Because the experience

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Sidebar to shop safe at farmers markets

– Fresh produce should be clean, look fresh, have no cuts or nicks, and be displayed off the ground or floor. – Cut or peeled produce should be on or surrounded by ice and look fresh and cold. – Meat, eggs and cheeses should be in a cooler or on ice. Packages must feel cold.

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Marriages

Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Carole Wilkerson Recorder Chandler Grant Allison, 19. El Dorado Springs, and Staci Danielle Keith, 20, El Dorado Springs Ronald Wesley Blakley Jr., 31, Stockton, and Carrie Ann Roberts, 37, Stockton St. Clair County Robert    D     Bowlin   and Brandi Marie Mackin

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CEDAR COUNTY COURT

The following traffic violations have been disposed in Cedar County: Kelsey Lane Bryant, Camdenton, operated mtr veh w/brakes not in good working order  2/16, $100 fine  6/23 Tonya M Collins, Stockton, operated mtr veh w/brakes not in good working order  4/8, $40 fine  6/28 City of Stockton v Conner R Martin, Nevada, equipment violation  5/21/15,

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