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July Gardening Chores Heat. It’s what drives every gardener this month, whether it’s making sure the garden gets an inch of moisture a week to stay cool or mulch to remain cool. Among the other chores for July, besides enjoying picking berries: 1. Deadhead flowering plants. Removing spent blooms will help keep plants healthy and

With the purchase of a SonoSite MicroMaxx portable ultrasound system, patients at Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) will soon see improvements in patient care. CCMH thanks the CCMH Auxiliary for its donation of $12,000 toward the purchase of this equipment. The use of portable ultrasound technology is known to increase patient satisfaction by promoting convenience

VETERANS BOOK – Neoma and Charles Foreman and grandson, Carter Foreman, presented a copy of the book she had compiled of local veterans, “Remember our Veterans” and a check for $2,000. From the proceeds of the book to the Missouri Veterans Home in Mount Vernon on Thursday, $1,000 had been sent to the home previously

LAND O LAKE YOUTH FAIR ROYALTY – Interviews were held for the 2017 Land O Lakes Youth Fair Royalty on July 6 on the fairgrounds. The royalty court consists of three age divisions- Jr. Princess (8-10 years old), Princess (11-14 years old), Queen (15-21 years old). The candidates must submit an application to be considered

TICK BITES Q: I’m confused about when to get checked for tick bites. Any advice? A: There have been several stories of bad tick outcomes that have recently hit the news. Early recognition of tick borne infection with prompt treatment is the key to a good outcome. Here in Missouri, ticks are most common in