Spring hike at Crowder March 20
An organized hike is being planned at Crowder State Park March 20, from 4-5 p.m.. Participants should meet at the special-use area for a 2-mile guided hike on Redbud Trail.
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U.S. Dermatology Partners opening new office in Chillicothe
Earlier this year, the U. S. Dermatology Partners announced the opening of a new Chillicothe office as part of the U. S. Dermatology Partners Outreach Program. The new program will open 30 new locations in eight states.
Marching into Spring (soon we hope!)
Join us at the Main Library on Thursday evening, March 24 at 6pm for a great program on Smartphone Photography 101. Everyone has a phone, but not everyone knows all the tips and tricks to taking great pictures with their phone. Our own Janae McNally will guide us through techniques that aim to make us all better photographers. While we have been doing virtual programs over the colder months, we hope the weather will be pleasant enough to get out in person for this one. For anyone who can’t make it, we will Facebook live stream the program; this video version will be available anytime after the program. You can click on the “videos” button on our Facebook page, LCLReads, to find all of our videos.
Lamma Selected as NCMC Outstanding Employee
Ashley Lamma, Nurse Educator and ADN Program Coordinator from Gallatin, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Employee for March. Ashley, an NCMC alum, has been employed at NCMC for three years and holds a Master’s of Science in Nursing Education.
Historically Yours: Evolution of the Executive Branch
The Executive Branch of the United States bears little resemblance to the Constitution as written by our forefathers in 1787. After a cursory examination of that document, one will notice that there are no instructions on how to elect a vice president. In fact, no one ran for vice president during any of our first four presidential elections. How, then, did John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Aaron Burr become our first three vice presidents? Because each of them was the first runner-up for the office of President.
Be alert for potholes and the road crews fixing them
Snow and ice brought their own unique challenges to driving during the month of February. As temperatures begin to increase, the Missouri Department of Transportation is focusing on the potholes left in the road with all the fluctuating temperatures and precipitation.
Free DIY lawn care class set for April 6
You can have a thriving lawn without hiring an expensive service. “Managing your lawn doesn’t have to be complicated,” says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Justin Keay.
Bells of Ireland: A St. Patrick’s Day favorite
St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate Irish culture and everything green, including leprechauns and shamrocks. While shamrock is a well-known symbol of good luck, another interesting plant associated with good fortune is bells of Ireland, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Michele Warmund.
Get some help during uneasy times
As an investor, your own decisions will be the biggest factor in your success. Nonetheless, you’ll always want to consider the potential power of external events. And today is no different – with the lingering effects of the pandemic, the geopolitical situation in Ukraine, the impact of inflation and the rise in interest rates, you might be grappling with feelings of uneasiness. How should you respond?
Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in Missouri wild birds
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in an American white pelican in Clay County, Mo. Confirmation came from the National Veterinary Services Lab in Ames, Iowa. Additionally, the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab has confirmed positive birds from Pettis, Randolph, and St. Charles counties.