Mt. Zion getting ready for Christmas

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church by Pastor Larry Sorrells taken from Isaiah 2:1-5 and John 14:27 titled “Our Hope for Peace.” You are always welcome to join us Sunday at 9 a.m. Mt. Zion Home Bible study met Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Tom and

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News from Harwood and Schell City

By Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, sought of Schell City, will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. She will be open at her regular time on Dec. 7. Madalyn will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 so she can attend her grandson’s Christmas program at the Northeast Elementary School at Schell City.

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Cedar County Historical Society meets

by Connie Maupin The monthly meeting of the Cedar County Historical Society was held November 25, in the Stockton Museum.  Members present were President Judy Nichols, Secretary Connie Maupin, Assistant Treasurer Anna Hopkins, Luella Phipps, Sharyl Henry, Joe Phillips, Ellis Benham and Chris Barber. President Judy Nichols gave the report of Museum Maintenance Fund expenditures. 

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New digs

STATE FARM CELEBRATES NEW OFFICE – The El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting  for Toshua Barnes McCormick, State Farm on Friday, Nov. 22 , at her new office west of town on 54 Hwy. Present for the photo were: (from left) Chamber Members Sylvia Ackley, Janna Dody (Sac Osage Electric) Nikki

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Decorate now for Holiday Home contest

You, too, can get in the holiday spirit. Participate in the Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Contestants decorate their homes for the opportunity to win a part of $300 in utility credits from the city of El Dorado Springs. You must live inside the city limits to participate. Register your property by noon on Wednesday, Dec.

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Duck hunter

TIME OF YEAR FOR EAGLE VIEWING – Winter is the time of year when eagles follow waterfowl south as weather forces them out of the north country nesting grounds.  No Eagle Day has been scheduled for Schell-Osage Wildlife Area this year but the Missouri Conservation Department still lists Schell-Osage as  a prime area for eagle

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Get a selfie with Santa in your PJs

Enjoy a delicious meal of pancakes and sausage in our pajamas and get a selfie with Santa in front of the fireplace in the beautiful Wayside Inn Museum Inn Museum at 119 West Spring, El Dorado Springs, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. All for only $5 per person.

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The Rock Wall

It’s the time of year when people traditionally count their blessings. We really should thank Him every day. – I was surprised to hear about the death of Eugene Johnson. As kids we ran a lot of miles in church yards playing tag before the music started. And we just went to the funeral for

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Members needed for the Cedar Co. MU Extension Council

Cedar County MU Extension Council will be accepting nominations for the 2019 public election of county extension council members. Names of nominees are needed during November for review by existing county council members at the December 2nd  council meeting.  This invitation is to any Cedar County resident interested in joining the council. Cedar County MU

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BBB warns about Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday – Dec. 2 this year – is poised to be among the biggest shopping days of the year. The National Retail Federation estimates total retail sales for the season to reach as high as $730.7 billion, and 56 percent of holiday shoppers plan on clicking to shop. While most online retailers are reliable,

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