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Kinlee Ihde and Justin Varner, El Dorado Springs, are proud to announce the birth of twins. Son, Kash Wallace Varner. He weighed 4 lbs. 13 oz. and was 18 inches long. Daughter, Rhen Saige Varner. She weighed 4 lbs. 14 oz. and was 18 inches long.

I want to thank each one who has sent cards, made calls, visited, brought food and plants and most of all for all your prayers. Thanks for taking me or offering to take me to Bolivar for my 33 radiation treatments. May God richly bless each of you. Luella Phipps

BURLEY RECEIVES MONTHLY SAVING CERTIFICATE – Kelsey. Burley, 17, is the Community National Bank November recipient of a $25 savings account certificate. She is the daughter of Mark and Jana Burley. She is the President of the National Honor Society, Student Council Secretary,  Editor of the Yearbook and a member of the Foreign Language Club,

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. 

Service dogs have a higher purpose on this earth as they accomplish amazing feats on a daily basis for those with disabilities. “Service Dogs are vitally necessary to many whose lives are enhanced and improved by the tasks they perform”, says Shawn Abell, founder of Dog’s Nation.  For over a decade Shawn has been combining

Two people have been arrested Friday afternoon after Detectives with the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 1200 block of N. Chestnut Street in Nevada, Mo. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said his Office received information that occupants of the residence were selling methamphetamine. Mosher said a search warrant was executed,

by Gary Vickers This was the 47th year for the Vickers Apple Butter Festival the first weekend near Harwood. A tradition each year is newcomers are initiated by tossing apple cores at them and saying, “Apple Core, Baltimore. Who’s your friend?”  The recipient this year was Dorothy Kenard who was surprised, but a good sport.

DOLLARS FOR DEPARTMENT – Kaylee Myers (right) of Smithfield in Nevada, Missouri, recently presented a check to the Walker Rural Fire Department’s Fire Chief, Russell Hays.   The check will be used to help firefighters for equipment and other gear.   The fire department appreciates Smithfield for their support to our department and our community.

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway on Thursday, Nov. 21, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting. Leader Susan opened the meeting with the TOPS & KOPS Pledges. Kay and Carol led us in singing “Join Us.” Susan thanked everyone who participated in the Christmas Parade. Special

Bernard Bobbett, we all love you so much!