STATE RECORD WHITE CRAPPIE
Austin Campbell (left) and Blake Moreland (right) with the state record 2-pound, 1-ounce white crappie Campbell caught on a trotline in an irrigation pond in Cass County.
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Acupuncture can help relieve pain and many other ailments Dear Savvy Senior, Is acupuncture a proven treatment for arthritis pain? I have a lot of back and neck pain and am wondering if it’s worth trying. What all can you tell me about acupuncture? Afraid of Needles Dear Afraid, Many well-designed studies over the
For Alzheimer’s caregivers, knowledge is power
Michael Snowden was just 12 and his sister 16 when their mother began to exhibit symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Although they didn’t receive a definitive diagnosis until seven years later, the need to assume caregiving roles while still in their teens profoundly affected their lives. “Not many people understood the disease or how to take
Do not trespass on train tracks
Over the holiday weekend, four people in Missouri were hit and killed on train tracks. Three of the incidents occurred in the City of St. Louis and one in Ralls County near Hannibal. The Missouri Department of Transportation, Missouri State Highway Patrol and Missouri Operation Lifesaver remind pedestrians about the dangers of disregarding railroad crossing
Katydids join July summer symphony
Joining in the July chorus of cicadas, crickets and frogs this summer are katydids. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages people to discover nature by learning more about Missouri’s loudest insect. Katydids are a type of grasshopper. Their bodies have long slender legs, large, veined wings and antennae that are twice as long as
Janice Carter of ElDo recognized for outstanding volunteer service
Community Leader Receives Highest Honor from GFWC, an International Women’s Volunteer Service Organization Headquartered in Washington, D.C. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is pleased to announce that Janice Carter of El Dorado Springs, has received the GFWC Jennie Award, a medal of honor given to only eight of the nearly 100,000 clubwomen from across
90TH BIRTHDAY
A card shower is requested for Julia Cloe Brandom who will be 90 years young on July 20, 2016. Cards can be sent to her at 302 E. Henrietta, Stockton, MO 65785.
Felty family reunion Saturday, July 23
The descendants of George and Iva Groves Felty will gather for a family reunion during the El Dorado Springs Picnic on Saturday, July 23, at noon in Dederick Christian Church located west of El Dorado Springs on 54 to Hwy. AA, turn north on AA, go one block to church. Please bring a basket lunch.
Brubeck, Gilpin, Dobbs reunion
Date; July 24, 2016 Place: Deragowski “Barn” corner of Ohio and E. Thompson St., El Dorado Springs. All relatives and friends are invited. Bring a dish. No alcohol. Bring an item for the white elephant auction. Hope to see you there.
Gardening to distraction
Beetles and Deer My sister-in-law mentions the cute goat as she posts pictures of my brother helping to relocate three alligators out east over the July 4 weekend. I suppose it’s in our DNA, the interest in animals and lending them a hand. Deer in particular get a bad rap, especially since some have a
