Rebecca Elliston

Rebecca Lou Elliston, 60, El Dorado Springs, passed away at her home Wednesday afternoon, March 2, 2022. Rebecca was born Aug. 17, 1961, in Columbia, the daughter of Tom and Ruth (Allee) Elliston. Rebecca attended Webb City High School. She then obtained her bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, as well as her

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Teaching children how to protect birds in your backyard

Part of being a good environmental steward is passing on this wisdom to the next generation. Here are three hands-on ways parents and grandparents can teach children to protect the birds in their very own backyard. Build a bird feeder Build bird feeders using natural or recycled materials to teach two earth-friendly lessons in one:

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Cards of Thanks

We want to thank everyone that came to the service, brought food, sent flowers, sent cards and the phone calls. Special thanks to Bland-Hackleman for the wonderful service, Bro. Robert Kenny for preaching the service and my church family for the prayers in our time of sorrow. God Bless each and everyone of you. The

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El Dorado Lady Bulldogs headed to the Final Four

On Wednesday, March 2, the Lady Bulldogs traveled to Lee Summit to take on the Lady Mules of Lone Jack in the Sectional game of the State Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs got out to a quick start, by pressuring the Lady Mules into turnover and pushing the ball in transition. Defensively the Lady Bulldogs were

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Cedar County Historical Society report

Society members met at the museum in Stockton on Feb. 28, for a business meeting. Bob Phillips gave a report on the newest Brooks Blevins book, “A History of the Ozarks – Volume 3,” which contains further mention of Kate Austin, quotes from Leland Fox and also mentions Hammons Products. Bob recommends this trilogy to

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STARK HONORED BY BRIGHT FUTURES

Bright Futures of El Dorado Springs presented their Community Partner award for the 2021-2022 year to Janice Stark for all she does for the kids in our community. Pictured are Mary Eason, Bright Futures School Liaison, Janice Stark, and Dr. Tracy Barger.

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TOPS gets ready for recognition day

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs, Thursday, March 3, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting. Linda Hall, Leader, called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “Welcome New Member.” We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges. We welcomed

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MDC reminds snaggers that paddlefish season begins March 15

Imagine catching a giant, prehistoric fish whose ancestors swam during the time of dinosaurs. That is a reality for thousands of paddlefish snaggers during Missouri’s annual spring paddlefish snagging season. Paddlefish — named for their large, paddle-shaped snouts — are an ancient species that can grow to seven feet and weight more than 100 pounds.

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CCMH Board of Trustees chooses interim leadership for Hospital

The Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) Board of Trustees met for a special session on Wednesday, Feb. 23 to review and approve contracts and work orders with Tindle & Associates LLC Healthcare Consulting. Tindle & Associates will serve as interim leadership at CCMH, managing the daily operations of the hospital and leading the search for

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New Year, New Look, New Manager

The Mulligans Pro Shop at the El Dorado Springs Gene Pray Memorial Golf Course officially opened its doors on Tuesday, March 1. Before that time plenty of local golfers had been by to check on the progress of the pro shop. The golf course started well over 40 years ago. An aerial picture of the

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