The Rock Wall

I was absolutely sure last week that the groundhog would not see his shadow. But he did and now we’re getting all six week’s worth of winter in six days. This Sunday is Valentine’s Day and we have a Love Story on the front page as well as Valentine stats provided by the El Dorado

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Former employee to run for CCMH Board

Editor: Dear Editor & Citizens of Cedar County, I would like to take a few moments to officially announce my candidacy for the Cedar County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. You did not see my name on the list of certified candidates this past week, but that was an oversight. I have verified with the

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Care for community prompts CCMH run

Editor, Thank you for affording me the opportunity to write to you today. I am running for a position on the hospital board during the April election because I care about my community and the health and well-being of those in it. My husband and I returned to our community to live and work because

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BBB: Valentine’s Day scams could lead to heart break

According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, Valentine’s Day spending this year is expected to top $21 billion. Special dinners, jewelry and flowers all account for large percentages of the spending. Around this time, offers and coupons for last-minute Valentine’s Day shopping might be cropping up in your email inbox or web browser. While

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SEEMS LIKE PERFECT TIMING

Just last week before this frigid weather joined us, CEO Jana Witt welcomed El Dorado Springs R-2 School staff, Dr. Tracy Barger and Associate Elementary Principal Ashley Wolfe when they dropped by to pick up some “cold weather” gear to help kiddos that might need an extra layer of warmth. Cedar County Memorial Hospital typically

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El Dorado R-2 Board meets

6:30 Closed session The Board may consider business in closed session relating to: • Personnel pursuant to 610.021(3) 7 p.m. Open session • Call to Order and Approval of Consent Agenda • Meeting Agenda • Approve Minutes: Meeting #371 , January 14, 2021 • Approval of Bill Payment, Transfers • Communication, Patron Comments, and Recognition

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Fire report for week of Jan. 31

On Sunday, Jan. 31, at 9:49 a.m., the fire department was dispatched to a house fire at Gentry and Allison Rd. The structure was fully engulfed upon arrival. Trucks 2, 3, 4 and 5 and 21 firefighters responded. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 2:20 p.m., the fire department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident

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Sandy Crawford Capitol report

This week, the Missouri Senate debated the first major piece of legislation for this legislative session. The Missouri Senate spent approximately 15 hours on Tuesday going through Senate Bill 51 and 42, which is known as the COVID liability bill. The goal is to make sure our small businesses, and those on the front lines

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Shelter Insurance® Foundation, Travis Farran sponsor local High School scholarship

This spring, the Shelter Insurance Foundation will award a $2,000 scholarship to a graduate of El Dorado Springs R-II High School. Shelter Agent Travis Farran sponsors and partially funds this scholarship. A committee of local high school officials and community leaders will select the local recipient. The committee will consider each applicant’s scholastic achievements, educational

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Nature Made Gardens to hold free herb classes

Angela Kenney, owner of Nature Made Gardens, is offering free classes each month February through May. She will offer two of the same class each month. For more information call/text Angela Kenney 417/876-7507 The Herbal Heart -Feb 16 – 18 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The Healthy Gut – March 16 – 18 – 6:30 –

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