DECA attends state fall leadership conference

by Brinley Janes, 12 On Oct. 2 and 3, Ms. Swopes took four of our DECA officers to the State Fall Leadership Conference in Branson, Mo. Seth Christie, 12, Hannah Carpenter, 12, Alyssa Irvin, 12, and Juris Leroux, 11, were in attendance. The purpose of the conference was to elect our district’s vice presidents for

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The Rock Wall

The Wayside Inn Museum’s Chili Cookoff is this Saturday, Oct. 15. Oct 15 is the traditional day for peak fall color. And I just noticed the beautiful tree on West Broadway. It is “engulfed” with beautiful orange leaves. The Chili Cook-off is a wonderful tradition. There are a lot of people outside milling around, eating

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Historic Home burns

MARTIN HOUSE POSSIBLY BEYOND REPAIR – The stately old home at 400 N. Main in El Dorado Springs was ravaged by fire late last week. According to fire Chief Bob Floyd, the fire started in the house and burned for some time before it was discovered. The owner was out of town at the time.

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Homecoming royalty

KLAIBER, HACKER REIGN  – Hannah Klaiber and Montana Hacker were crowned Queen and King on Friday, Oct. 7, before the annual El Dorado Springs Homecoming football game. They were accompanied by Crown Bearer Keizer Rhoades and Flower Girl Alena Rhoades.

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Cedar Bowl Blitz for food pantries

This one is for you Cedar County! This is a friendly competition between El Dorado Springs and Stockton and we need your help! Your team captains are The El Dorado Sun team El Dorado and Cedar County Republican team Stockton! How will this work? We are going to have a food drive to fill up

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ROUTE 54 CRUISERS RECEIVE AWARD

The 54 Cruisers held a car show at the Church of God (Holiness) after church service Sunday, Oct. 2. Pastor Joe Trussell presented the Club with an award for the donations they have made in El Dorado Springs and the surrounding communities. This will be the first award the Club has received in 30 years.

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Journalism class to host Spooktacular Saturday, Oct. 29

by Jayden Berten, 9 On Saturday, Oct. 29, from 4 to 8 p.m., the El Dorado Springs Journalism class will put together a very special Halloween event called Spooktacular. Student’s will help set up everything the day of and the day before. There will be all sorts of fun, carnival like activities that other businesses

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BBB: Examine Halloween merchandise carefully before you purchase

Halloween is a time for tricks and treats, but shopping for decorations and costumes shouldn’t be a scary experience. Shoppers should rely on trusted merchants and research unfamiliar stores or websites before buying. BBB received over 100 complaints last year, and 55 complaints so far in 2022, about masquerade costume businesses, which include Halloween stores

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CMH to host fall hiring fair Oct. 14

Citizens Memorial Hospital/Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation will host a fall hiring fair Friday, Oct. 14, 1-5 p.m. at CMH Community Rooms, 1500 N. Oakland Ave., Bolivar Job seekers should come prepared to interview with hiring managers about career opportunities at the hospital, long-term care, clinics and home care services. CMH is recruiting registered nurses,

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Thank You from Cedar County Memorial Hospital

The Cedar County Memorial Hospital is extending a heartfelt “Thank You” to Cedar County and the surrounding communities for the support and attendance for the Oct. 2, Community of Caring event held on the hospital grounds. Like many other changes that we are undergoing, CEO Terry Nichols had asked that we shift things a bit

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