VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

Nov. 16, vehicle fire at 4200 block S. 2350 Rd., Harwood. Nov. 17, DWI-chronic offender at S. BB Hwy., Nevada. Nov. 17, property damage 1st degree at 13700 block E. Militia Rd., Nevada. Nov. 18, BAC at E. US 54 Hwy., Nevada. Nov. 23, domestic assault-2nd degree at 11800 block E Quail Rd., Nevada. Nov.

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EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) On November 20, 2018, officers arrested Shaeffer B. Johnson,

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Janie P. Hackleman

Janie P. Hackleman, 82, of El Dorado Springs, passed away on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. Janie was born Oct. 8, 1936, in St. Clair County, the daughter of Clell and Bina Lee Reed. Janie was a graduate of El Dorado Springs High School. Janie married Clarence (Hack) Hackleman on Dec. 4, 1954, in Tiffin. They

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Billy E. Nading Jr.

Billy E. Nading Jr., 71, passed away Nov. 24, 2018, surrounded by family at KU Medical Center after a short illness. Bill is survived by his wife of 51 years, Georgia Nading; two children and their wives, Steven and Carey Nading and Chad and Jennifer Nading; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his brother, Nick Nading.

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FFA PUBLIC SPEAKING WINNERS

FFA PUBLIC SPEAKING WINNERS – We had a great evening at Area 9 Speaking contest. We took a lot of first time speakers and some experienced ones too. Every student was given the challenge to write a 6-8 minute speech over a specific agriculture topic, not an easy feat in itself. Results are as follows:

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MDC reports November firearms deer harvest ends with 199,427

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested a near-record 199,427 deer during the November portion of fall firearms deer season, Nov. 10 – 20. Of the 199,427 deer harvested, 102,930 were antlered bucks, 19,924 were button bucks and 76,573 were does. Top harvest counties were Franklin

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CUNDIFF SIGNS WITH NORTH PLATTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CUNDIFF SIGNS WITH NORTH PLATTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE  – On Tuesday, Nov. 20, El Dorado Springs Senior softball player Jace Cundiff signed to play ball at North Platte Community College in North Platte, NE.  Jace’s parents, Richie and Casi, younger brother, Ryker, and coach, Alyssa Sargent, were in attendance was well as her team and other

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Three compete in Heartland Junior Open Tournament

Three competitors from El Dorado Springs competed in the Heartland Junior Open Tournament 11/17/18 in Springfield. This tournament in mainly for kids as the top age able to compete at the tournament is 17 years old. All three competitors were representing Team Heartland and Next Level Sport Karate. This is the last tournament for all

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Several key factors contribute to ‘Change Failure’

Change is a popular word but why does change so often fail? David Burton, county engagement specialist in community development with University of Missouri Extension, says there are several key factors for “change failure.” “There are certain things organizations and companies need to consider when implementing changes,” said Burton, a frequent speaker on the topic.

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