Start holiday plant care now for blooms next Christmas

Holiday plants will live to bloom another year with proper care, said University of Missouri Extension state horticulturist David Trinklein. Now is the time to start that care. Plants such as amaryllis and Christmas cactus received as gifts this past Christmas can be forced to re-bloom next holiday season. They truly are “gifts that keeps

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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 January 24, 2019. For their weekly weigh in, and meeting. Leader Sheryl Ann called our meeting to order and Kay led us in singing “Happy Trails” We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges. We welcomed new member, Linda

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Carl Ernest Poorboy

Carl Ernest Poorboy passed away Jan. 11, 2019, at his home in Owassa, OK. He was the son of Ernest and Carla (Casey) Poorboy. A graveside service was held on Thursday, Jan. 17, in Love Cemetery with Randy Bland officiating. Local arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

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MDC urges winter caution during and after snowstorms

When winter weather hits, heavy snow, ice, and strong winds can take a toll on trees. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians to exercise caution when cleaning up after winter storms. When storms damage trees, clean-up and recovery can seem overwhelming. Some injured trees can be trimmed to maintain their health and value

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Thank You

We want to thank you all for the cards, prayers and donations in the loss of Marcine. Ralph Benham and family

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DAR’s COMMITMENT TO LITERACY

DAR’s COMMITMENT TO LITERACY – The Elizabeth Carey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution promotes literacy by donating books to local schools. The book being donated for each library is “The First Ladies”. This book tells about the First Ladies from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama. It tells what it’s like being married

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Dear El Dorado Springs Patrons, Students, and Staff,

As you may know, many of the area schools have moved from a traditional 5 day per week school schedule to a 4 day per week schedule. While we have not made any move toward the 4 day week at this time, a number of patrons have inquired about this so we are conducting a

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Happy 80th birthday Carolyn Kenny

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church Sunday morning service was by Pastor Larry Sorrells titled “What is Church all About?” taken from Corinthians 12:12-31. Mt. Zion Home Bible study was held in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home met Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. to study the

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News from Harwood and Schell City

by Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, sought of Schell City, will have her Valentine’s dinner on Thursday, Feb. 14. The price depends on what kind of meat you take. It will be held from 5-8 p.m. Bob and Cheryl Ellerman, of Edwards, visited in the home of Jewell and Helen Ellerman Wednesday, Jan. 23. Church service

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The Rock Wall

Jana Witt put in a lot of hard work helping do the major article this week on Cedar County Memorial Hospital, but I thought something was lacking – something to really spark your interest and make you want to read the article. As Kimball and I were about to leave for a very late lunch

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