Share the road this harvest season

This autumn, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to remind motorists to be on the lookout for slow-moving farm vehicles. Please remember that farmers are just doing their jobs when moving equipment from field to field. It’s important that we be patient and drive carefully around farm vehicles. Non-farm motorists may not immediately recognize

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Home canning is a science, accuracy is crucial for safety

In southwest Missouri, food preservation is a time honored tradition for many families. However, if part of that tradition includes using old family recipes, it is wise to update to new recipes and methods according to Jennifer Nevatt, county engagement specialist in nutrition and health with University of Missouri Extension. “Food preservation is a science

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HAVE YOU TAKEN THE PLEDGE?

HAVE YOU TAKEN THE PLEDGE? – The Senior Life Solutions Team at Cedar County Memorial Hospital has been out and about in the community to remind everyone of rising suicide rates as September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — and to see if  —- “YOU” have taken “The Pledge”??? Thanks to those who have

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News from Harwood and Schell City

by Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, held her steak dinner Sunday, Sept. 22. She says there was a very large crowd. She says thank you to everyone that supported her. Madalyn’s Kitchen will close at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, and all day Friday, Sept. 27. She will reopen at her

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Miller-Boultinghouse reunion well attended

The annual Miller-Boultinghouse reunion on Sept. 15 in the El Dorado Springs Civic Center brought cousins from as far away as Kansas City, Girard, KS, and Bolivar with most of them from the El Dorado Springs area. After a delicious carry-in dinner, the cousins settled down for the serious business of catching up. Those signing

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway on Thursday, Sept. 19, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting. Leader Susan is still on vacation, Co Leader, Linda H is still with her son, Jon in the hospital, Secretary, Jean L opened the meeting with the TOPS & KOPS

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66th Dally and Scott Reunion

The descendants of Jennie (Scott) and Clifford W. Dally met at the Walker Community Building Sept. 22, 2019. Pesent were Joe Lee and Alice Beaty, Charles and Neoma Foreman, Nathan Smith, Adalynn Smith, Jennie Foreman, Mark and Tonya Smith, Christine and Corey Graham, Chuck and Vicki Foreman, Keeley Foreman, and Chet and Marla Foreman.

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Speedy recovery for Dixie Peterson

by  Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at Rockville United Methodist Church was by Larry Sorrells titled  “A Fan or a Follower.”  You are welcome to join us for worship Sunday 9 a.m., Bible study Tuesday at 9 a.m. Mt. Zion Bible study was held in Tom and Beverly Pelkey home Tuesdays at 7

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STAR SPANGLED RAFFLE

STAR SPANGLED RAFFLE – Shannon Mays was the winner of a beautiful patriotic themed hand made quilt raffled off recently by the local Masonic Lodge. Pictured are: (from left) Master of the Lodge Jim Dissler, Mays, Lodge Secretary and quilt maker Jim Leonard and Brandon Barker and Carol Dissler who each won 1⁄2 hog. This

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100 YEARS IN EL DORADO SPINGS

100 YEARS IN EL DORADO SPINGS – (from left) Troy Williams, VFW Commander of the State of Missouri and local Post Commander Brent Beckman welcomed guests to the Spicer-Grimsley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 257 100th Birthday Party at the Land of Lakes Youth Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 21. The celebration offered comradery, free food

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