Martha J. Grider

Martha Jean (Spencer) Grider, 61, of rural El Dorado Springs, passed away Feb. 2, 2019. Services began at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, in Sulphur Springs Baptist Church.  Interment followed in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.

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Robert Kauffman May

Robert Kauffman May, 81, passed away on Jan. 31, 2019, in Lee’s Summit. He was born on Nov. 6, 1937, to Earl and Doris May of Montevallo. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Robbie Lee. He is survived by his wife – Earlene of 60 years; daughter. Camilla Smith (Keith);

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ECS DADS PACK THE HOUSE

ECS DADS PACK THE HOUSE – El Dorado Christian School hosted its eighth annual “Donuts with Dad,” the mornings of Jan. 23 and 24. 1st through 6th grade students enjoyed time with their “Dad of the Morning” on Wednesday and K3 though Kindergarten on Thursday.  Laughter filled the cafeteria as parents and kids enjoyed a

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Picnic Committee looking for local entertainment

The El Dorado Springs Picnic Committee would like to invite any local entertainers who are interested in performing at the Picnic this year to contact Judi at 417-296-1373 or any Picnic Committee member. The Picnic will be July 18-20, 2019.  Picnic committee members are Judi Baldwin, Debbie Floyd, Tania Molz, Tammy Melton, Mike Bush, Brad

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Travis Farran honored by Shelter Insurance

Travis Farran, Shelter Insurance Companies agent at El Dorado Springs, Missouri, has been honored as one of Shelter’s highest achieving sales representatives, based on overall 2018 agency operations. The Champion designation recognizes members of a select group of Shelter agents who demonstrate the highest overall excellence in insurance services and meet corporate standards of sound

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TOPS MO # 9319 El Dorado Springs morning group

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway on Thursday, Jan. 31, for their weekly weigh-in, and meeting. Leader Sheryl Ann called our meeting to order and Kay led us in singing “Eat A Carrot” We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges. Marilyn led us in some stretching

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NEW ROLE FOR JENEAN EHLERS

NEW ROLE FOR JENEAN EHLERS – Jenean Ehlers, RN – Our New Community Services Manager for Cedar County. There’s a good chance that if you have been around Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs, you have probably run into Jenean Ehlers, RN, although she might not have been a Registered Nurse way back

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Thank you

Thank you to all who came to give your pint of live saving blood at the El Dorado Springs Church of Christ on Thursday, January 31st.  Our goal at this Blood Drive was to collect 35 units. We had a great turn out from our community and met our goal, collecting 36 units.  We are

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Brief snow shower glazes highways

ONE OF MANY – A sudden snow storm Friday afternoon didn’t accumulate much snow but it left local highway surfaces totally slick. Cpl. Mitch Bush left a minor crash near Sac Osage Electric east of El Dorado Springs to come to this one three miles south on Hwy. 32 about 4:55 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25.

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More than 9,300 feral hogs eliminated from Missouri in 2018

by Candice Davis, MDC The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has tallied up feral hog elimination numbers from January through December 2018. The final number is 9,365 feral hogs removed from the state’s landscape by MDC, partner agencies, and private landowners. In 2017, 6,561 feral hogs were removed. MDC and partners have implemented a new

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