Community

We want to say “Thank You” to those who have entrusted the care of their loved ones to us this past year. Thank you so much for placing your faith and confidence in us. The holiday season can be a difficult time of the year. The transition we must make after the loss of a

SOUP’S ON – The El Dorado Springs Fire Department spent Saturday, Dec. 7, collecting canned goods from a set up in Woods parking lot. They also collected $400. Both the canned goods and the money were given to the Soup Kitchen on North Main on Wed., Dec.11.   Pictured are (from left) Craig Carpenter, Cheryl

Tis the season for the hustle and bustle of the holidays. For many this time of year is full of joy, while for others with disabilities, this time of year presents unique physical, emotional and sensory challenges.  If physically disabled some of those challenges will include navigating the parking lot.  Often handicapped parking is full

Edward Pearson was in his 90s when he told a newspaper reporter about the most magical day of his childhood. “As long as I live,” he said, “and I’ve lived quite a few years, I’ll never forget that experience.” It was December 1890, and a young Pearson was wandering the aisles of the Boston Store,

DELIVERED AS PROMISED FOR HEALTHIER KIDS – Jenean Ehlers, RN, Community Services Manager of the Cedar County Health Department, a service of Cedar County Memorial Hospital, along with some help from Eric Carriker of our Maintenance Department, recently delivered “HEALTHY TO GO” cookbooks and FIT-TASTIC 12345 handouts – to area Cedar County schools – visiting

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway Thursday, Dec. 12, for their weekly weigh-in, and meeting.   Leader Susan opened the meeting with the TOPS & KOPS Pledges. Carol led us in singing “Walkedy, Walk, Walk”.LeaderSusan led us in Roll Call and walking

THEY’RE LOVIN’ IT – The local El Dorado Springs McDonald’s donated $250 towards the purchase of new Elementary School playground equipment. The gift was present by Kara and Shane Campbell and Travis Comeau on Friday, Dec 13. Pictured are (from left) Melissa McGhee, Kayla Loyd, Marley Moore. Khloe Daniels, Kara Campbell, Shane Campbell, Gavin Boch,

Timothy Kohler, 52, Nevada, was formally sentenced Thursday for sexually abusing 6-year-old girl in Springfield. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison after he admitted to sexually abusing one child in Springfield and propositioning another. Kohler was formally sentenced Thursday after he pleaded guilty in November to statutory rape, statutory sodomy, child molestation and

The Southwest Missouri Beef Cattle Improvement Association honored two operations at their annual meeting in Springfield, Nov. 20. Annually, since 1976, the association recognizes an outstanding seedstock and commercial producer.  This year’s recipients were Dale Kunkel, Neosho as seedstock and 5C Ranch, El Dorado Springs as commercial awardees. Kunkel runs a Red Angus, purebred herd. 

Twilight Gardeners Garden Club meets at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at Grace Methodist Church.  The November meeting was hosted by Carolyn West and the program was given by Jeana Ochsner on Hemp, CBD and Medical Marijuana.  In-depth handouts were provided.  The latest developments occurring in this field were presented along