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All former employees of Nelly Don, J.H. Collectibles and Junior House are invited to a Dutch treat breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 in 54 Café, Nevada.

A meeting of the Cedar County Democrats will begin at 7 p.m. Jan 5, the at Cedar County Court House in Stockton. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month.

HELP THEM CELEBRATE – Covid-19 has put a damper on a super celebration for Roland and Rosemary Lusk’s Jan 1, 2021, 70th wedding anniversary, but they would love to hear from you. Please join the card shower and send best wishes to 407 E. Gentry, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744.   Roland Lusk and Rosemary

The Toys for Tots truck still accepting gifts for children, especially birth to one and 12-16 years old. The truck is about half full so there is still a great need. You can bring your unwrapped gifts to Fugate Motors, 220 West US Hwy. 54 in El Dorado Springs. The deadline is Friday, Dec. 11,

Updates for volunteers: Through this Saturday, Dec. 12, toys and teen gifts valued from $10 to $20 may be dropped off at Fugate Motors. Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 9 a.m. volunteers are needed  to wrap the hundreds of gifts the community has so generously donated.  Bring your scissors, your mask and your holiday spirit and

Come in to either Cedar County Library and sign up by Dec. 10, to receive a gingerbread house kit. The gingerbread house kits will be available for pickup on Tuesday, Dec. 15. All ages are welcome to sign up. Supplies are limited. Stockton branch 417/276-3413. El Dorado Springs branch 417/876-4827.

Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson cordially invite families to attend this year’s Candlelight Tours and annual tree lighting ceremony at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion on Friday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. Tours will be available on Monday, Dec. 7, Tuesday, Dec. 8, and Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 6 – 8 p.m. Governor

For many, an important part of the Christmas holiday season is reconnecting with traditions of the past. Before the modern era of frozen turkeys, boxed stuffing, and canned vegetables, there was food from nature. It was a time when the outdoors provided the feast, rather than the grocery store. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)

Help Ruth Latta celebrate her 90th birthday by sending her your love and thoughtfullness with a card shower. Please send cards to: Ruth Latta, 420 S. Fayette, Rich Hill, MO 64779.

Get the skills you need to pass the GED/HiSET Exam from 9:30 – 12: 30 on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Liston Center, 508 N. Main Street in El Dorado Springs. Instruction is by Vicki Hillsman. If childcare is a barrier, let us know; we have funding to provide this service while the parent is