Community

Bybee, Bailey engagement told

Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Bybee of rural Schell City are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Bailee Lorree Bybee, to Dalton Linn Bailey, son of Linn and Rhonda Bailey of Lamar. Ms. Bybee graduated from El Dorado Christian School in 2013. She graduated from Crowder College in May 2016 with a dual Associate’s

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Gardening Charlotte

Answering Questions: Christmas Cactus Out of Sync “The Christmas cactus from my grandmother is getting ready to bloom, what did I do wrong? – Martha Hi Martha, I also have a “Christmas” cactus blooming right now, I’m embracing the blooms and calling it my winter cactus. These hardy tropical plants need a little help to

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65th Wedding Anniversary

Abner and Mary Lou Jones of El Dorado Springs will celebrate 65 years of marriage on Feb. 17, 2018. Abner and Mary Lou were married in Stockton in 1953 and remained in the area farming and raising their family. They have three children – Cathy (Jones) and Dave Ketterman of Nixa, Carla (Jones) and Doug

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Thank You

Thank You The family of Danny Lane Compton wish to express our appreciation and thanks for the many acts of kindness and sympathy shown to us during Danny’s illness and death. This includes: the entire staff of Mercy Clinic of El Dorado Springs, everyone that brought food, plants or flowers or offered to help in

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Providing information

ANGINA Q: I have an extensive history of heart problems in my family. My dad died at 50 with a heart attack. I have been having some chest pain and am worried about it. What should I do? A: This is a good topic considering that February is almost here and it is Heart Month.

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Cards of Thanks

Cedar County has the kindest group of EMTs, firefighters, ambulance crew, deputies and medical people who waited for our children’s arrival Dec. 28, 2017. No words can relay our appreciation for all the love and respect paid to our Dean. The St. Jude donations, food, flowers, cards, calls and home visits and donations for Panky

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Senior tax help times have changed in Cedar County and St. Clair County

Care Connection for Aging Services has changed its schedule to provide help for seniors with the Missouri Property Tax Credit applications in Cedar County and St. Clair County. For Cedar County, due to circumstances beyond the agency’s control, the times and days have been changed to 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the second and fourth

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SENIOR LIFE SOLUTIONS OPEN HOUSE

SENIOR LIFE SOLUTIONS OPEN HOUSE – Eighty-four guests signed the register for the Senior Life Solutions Open House that was held Thursday, Jan. 25, at Cedar County Memorial Hospital. The luncheon was open to area healthcare providers and those closely connected to the 65 and older community to showcase their objectives in assisting with the

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Gardening Charlotte

February Gardening Chores Pressure is on so if you haven’t made a dent in your reading pile, get a start. Spring is only two months away. Most of mid-Missouri is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b which, with climate changing, means spring will start earlier than in the past and along with fall, last longer. 1.

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Swaggertys to celebrate 50 years of marriage

Lonnie and Peggy Swaggerty were married Feb. 3, 1968. The couple has four children – Brent, Angie, John and Jennifer; four grandchildren – Toby, Tiffany, Mary and Justin; and two great-grandchildren, Abey and Ivory. Cards can be sent to 9240 South 1151 Road, Stockton, MO 65785.

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