Habits of the Bucks

There is misinformation about deer rubs on trees that you see in the fall and winter. No, the story that those rubs you see are made by bucks whose velvet antlers are itching and they need to get rid of drying velvet, the blood-filled covering of young, forming antlers, isn’t completely accurate. That is the

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Roaring River State Park hosts Eagle Days

As winter is approaching, temperatures are dropping and water sources for animals may start to freeze. Bald eagles are starting to migrate south in search of food and water. With its constant flowing water and abundance of fish, Roaring River State Park is an ideal location for eagles. Join the park team from 2:30 to

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WINTER BLUES?

The Cedar County Memorial Hospital Senior Life Solutions team invites all to stay healthy – both physically and emotionally through the upcoming cold weather season. Here are a few recommended tips!! Pictured are SLS Team members – (center) Erica Wait, RN, BSN, Program Coordinator; (right) Kim Redlich, ED.S, LPC, Clinical Therapist; and (left) Tara Harris,

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MDC reports 16,032 deer harvested during antlerless portion

Archery season continues through Jan. 15. Alternative methods portion runs Dec. 24 – Jan. 3. Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 16,032 deer during the antlerless portion of the firearms deer season, Dec. 3-11. Top harvest counties were Callaway with 451 deer harvested, Pike with

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The Importance of Bees

By Alyvia Eason, 7 If we don’t start helping the planet, bees may go extinct! Scientists say that in the next four years we may not have bees because of environmental factors. Bees are part of biodiversity which we depend on for our survival. Bees make some of our supplies, like medicine, beeswax, chapstick, and

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Local pickleball tournament enjoyed in Nevada

Several men and women pickleball players from El Dorado Springs and the surrounding area played in a scramble tournament in Nevada this past Saturday, Dec. 11. The scramble style of the tournament allowed each of the 36 participants to play twelve games with twelve different partners. Points scored each game were added to determine the

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Tri-County Quilt Club news

by Marge Zink Tri-County Quilt Club met Dec. 5, at the Rockville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Fifteen members were present for the carry-in Christmas turkey dinner at 12:30 p.m. Robin Siegismund gave the blessing. Mary McLeod called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. After the business was completed, the party began by playing

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A Christmas Film watchlist

by Brinley Janes, 12 Now that Thanksgiving is something of the past, it’s time we settle into our Christmas swing. A good way to begin that transition and get into the holiday spirit is to watch films that get you excited for the snow-filled days to come. White Christmas – If you’re a lover of

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Too early for doggie snow angels

by Julia Snethen & Marge Zink Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was conducted by Pastor Linda Wansing entitled “Joy” taken from Mathew 1:18-25. You are always welcome to join us for worship Sunday at 9 a.m. and Bible study Tuesday morning 9 a.m. Mt. Zion area had a foggy drizzly day this

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