TOPS talks about having a mindset for weight-loss

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S. Summer St., El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Oct. 14, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting. Linda Hall, Leader, called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “Zipping Those Pounds Off” We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

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Ivan And Gail Pierce 60th Anniversary

Iris Gail Waite was born on Dec. 9, 1940, in Pocatello, ID. Ivan Nelson Pierce was born on Dec. 22, 1940, in Aberdeen, WA. Gail’s family moved to Seattle, WA when she was two years old. Ivan’s family moved to Boise, ID when he was seven years old. Ivan and Gail first met at a

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SMOKEY BEAR AT ECS

El Dorado Christian School students were all “a buzz” on Wednesday morning, October 6, in honor of Fire Prevention Week.  El Dorado Springs Fire Chief Bob Floyd, Assistant Fire Chief Craig Carpenter, Fire Department Secretary Tom Gough, and Smokey Bear (Ron Brown) stopped by and visited with ECS students.  Mr. Gough asked kindergarten through 6th

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THIS REALLY SUCKS

The lamprey uses its many rows of teeth to attach itself to fish and consume the fluids of its host — kinda like an aquatic vampire Learn more about Missouri’s creepy critters during our Oct. 27 Wild Webcast. https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZFY.

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Mandatory 10-digit dialing becomes effective Oct. 24

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted 988 as a new three-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, starting July 16, 2022. Customers must continue to dial 1-800-273-TALK to reach the Lifeline until July 16, 2022 In order for 988 to work in your area

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The Rock Wall

Kimball and I got our high dose flu shot Monday at Evans. The new pharmacist at Evans, Ty Dee, told us that Kevin McCullough has purchased four more drug stores, bringing his total to nine. And my shot didn’t hurt. At least not yet. A few hours after the injection, Kimball said her arm is

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Kamber, a double winner at awards ceremony

KAMBER CAIN WINS AT THE JOSIE MUSIC AWARDS – We are proud to announce that El Dorado Springs, Missouri’s country music artist, Kamber Cain, was a double winner at the 7th Annual Josie Music Awards ceremony, held on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pigeon Forge, TN. Kamber won the coveted title of Female Fan’s Choice

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Hospital clarifies item at last board meeting

I first want to thank you for the coverage you provide in the newspaper for the hospital and our events.  This support is much appreciated. With that said, there are concerns about the content of the article that appeared on the front page of the Sun on Sept. 29, regarding the Sept. 15, CCMH Board

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Chili Cook-off Winners

First Place – Masonic Lodge Team #2 took top honors at the Wayside Museum Chili Cook-off on Saturday, Oct. 9. Chief cooker was Eric Butterfield. (Below) State Farm Ins., Toshua and Jeremi McCormick, took the Peoples’ Choice Award.

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Body still not identified

“No, we haven’t got him identified yet,” Nora Powell, Cedar County Coroner, told the Sun Monday, when asked about the skeletal remains found Wednesday, Oct. 29, in a brushy area just west of First Street southeast of the new Dollar Store. She confirmed that the Highway Patrol is assisting. “He might have wound up on

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