As a farmer, firefighter, advanced emergency medical technician, Hazardous materials (Haz-Mat) technician and the emergency management director for Ellsworth and Russell Counties, I have dealt with anhydrous ammonia on many
Read moreSelf-absorbed. It’s all about me. I am the center of the universe. All these words come to mind when I see today’s endless stream of motorists talking, Tweeting, Snapchatting and
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Whether it’s gathering cattle in a pasture, sorting cows in a pen or roping calves during branding time, horses are an important tool of the trade for many ranchers. These
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University of Missouri Extension rural safety and health specialist Karen Funkenbusch said now is a good time to review safety precautions for grain bins with farm workers and family members.
Read moreBefore you go out to ride your bicycle, learn these safety rules: • Always keep to the right. Ride with the traffic. • Ride single file. Stay out of the
Read more___ 1. Is the tractor equipped with a rollover protective structure (ROPS)? ___ 2. Do you always wear seat belts with ROPS? ___ 3. Do you read the operator’s manual
Read moreIt was apparently executive session day at Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth County commissioners. The meeting began with a 10-minute executive session to discuss legal matters pertaining to attorney-client privilege
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Year after year, Kanopolis Reservoir continues to fill with sediment — a gooey mixture of dirt and water forming a gloppy base at the bottom of the lake. And while
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