R-II Board approves Middle School wrestling

Taking social distancing seriously, the El Dorado Springs R-II Board held its April 14 meeting in the High School gym with each board members at his or her own table within hollering distance of the others. Present were Chad Whitesell, Mark Burley, Terry Shepard, Rusty Murry, Josh Floyd and Darrell Eason – presiding. Absent was

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Snagging report for April 15

I spoke on the phone Monday with Trish Yasger, the MDC paddlefish expert. Nice lady. She said that snaggers are catching decent sized females up to 70 lbs. and males up to 50 lbs. in the Osage as far up as Taberville. The 111 lb. female Trish reported was caught near Osceola. She said it

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MDC sets migratory game bird and waterfowl hunting seasons

The Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations at its April 8 meeting from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for upcoming 2020 migratory-game-bird-hunting seasons and 2020-2021 waterfowl-hunting seasons. 2020 Migratory game bird hunting Mourning Doves, Eurasian Collared Doves, and White-Winged Doves Season: Sept. 1 through Nov. 29 Limits: 15 daily and 45 in possession combined total

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Morale boosters for the empty-handed morel seekers

Late April is a peak season for morel mushrooms in western Missouri, to the delight of people who like to cook them and find them in the freshly greening outdoors. Where they appear, though, is a challenge for those new to seeking the sponge-like fungi. Or for those veterans who cannot find them. Morels appear

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EAGLES ‘FLY HIGH’ FOR HOSPITAL

EAGLES ‘FLY HIGH’ FOR HOSPITAL – The El Dorado Springs Fraternal Order of Eagles #4279 recently contacted Cedar County Memorial Hospital to see how they could “help” with the latest COVID-19 situation. After much discussion and thought, it was decided that the hospital could best benefit from a “Glidescope” to aid in airway management of

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Sympathy in the Mt. Zion area

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen In the Mt Zion area, life moves on, trees are leafing out, flowers are blooming, farmers are busy getting crops planted, cows are calving, gardens are being planted yards being mowed. People are staying home unless they have to go to work, grocery store or feed store when necessary.

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Stork Report

Karen Govoro, El Dorado Springs, are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Coraline Donna Govoro. She weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. and was 20 1/4 inches long.

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Vietnam Veterans Day

by Gary Vickers To Vietnam and all veterans. Hope you had a Great Vietnam Veterans Day. Hope you had a restful and enjoyable day you deserve It!  I took great pride in standing with these three soldiers in memorial and tribute to your service to our Country. I’m so proud of you and proud to

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MDC urges drivers to slow down and give turtles a brake

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages drivers to be cautious on the roads this spring and give turtles a brake! These reptiles are often hit by cars during the warmer months, but are at special risk this time of year because they are more active. Common turtles spotted crossing Missouri roads include three-toed box

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