Patricia Joan Hargrove

Patricia Joan Hargrove 89, Humansville, formerly of Nevada, passed away Saturday, Sept.29, 2018, in  the Big Springs Care Center in Humansville following a brief period of illness.  Patricia was born Dec. 12, 1928, in Nevada, the daughter of Walter Everett and Della Mae (Smith) Evans. She married Charles Hargrove Aug. 16, 1948, and he preceded

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Charles W. Forest

Charles. W. Forest, 86, of Diamond, formerly of the El Dorado Springs area, passed away Sept. 28, 2018. Services were held on Tuesday, Oct. 2, in Bland-Hackleman Chapel In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and left at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.blandhacklem.com.

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Vivian Athena (Stewart) Hawkins

Vivian Hawkins, 47, was born to Ernest and Flora (Frizzell) Stewart on Nov. 29, 1970, in Osceola, and passed away on Sept. 26, 2018. She and her family moved to Clinton when she was young and attended Clinton Schools. Vivian met and married Heath Hawkins having three sons. She worked in construction and retail and

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Cards of Thanks

We sincerely thank our relatives and friend for their expressions of sympathy during the sudden passing of Steve. To all who supported us with cooking, flowers and cards and all who attended the memorial service, you will always be remembered during this difficult time. Cyndee Scott and family Evan, Bud and Tammy McConnaughey and family

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The Bulldog Band was at it again this weekend

The Bulldog Band traveled to Stockton on Friday, September 28 for the annual Cedar County Bowl. The Bulldog Band was welcomed by the Stockton Tiger Band with food, music and fellowship. The two bands gathered together to play the Star Spangled Banner for the pregame festivities of the match-up. The Bulldog Band had a lot

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Well contractor asks to be forgiven $23,100 late charge

During its regular Monday, Oct. 1. meeting the El Dorado Springs City Council heard the well contractor asked be forgiven the $23,100 in late charges because he missed by 33 days the July 20 deadline on completing Well No. 6 at $700 per day. Members present were Mayor Brad True, Mayor Pro Tem Randy Bland

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El Dorado Springs Community Garden update

If you haven’t yet been by the garden site at 111 W. Fields Blvd in El Dorado Springs, make that a must next time you are in town. There’s a lot going on both in the garden and behind the scenes. Patrick Davis and his Cedar County MU Extension group voted to give us $673.93

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Circuit clerk attends training

Melinda Gumm, Circuit Clerk of Cedar County, attended the annual conference for Circuit Clerks in Columbia this past week. The Association is made up of 115 Circuit Clerks throughout the State. It is a great opportunity to address legislative issues that face the clerks on a daily basis and offers a great deal of learning

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CHAMPION OF TRANSIT

CHAMPION OF TRANSIT –  As part of its 2018 State Conference and Expo, the Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) recently celebrated the incredible efforts of several individuals for their exemplary commitment to championing transit in the state of Missouri. During the event, the MPTA presented an award to Brian Koger (right) with the the City

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TOP GOAT SHOWMAN

TOP GOAT SHOWMAN – Macy Stauffer,a 7th grader from El Dorado Springs, recently found success at the Missouri State Fair.  After an intense intermediate market goat showmanship class lasting 25 minutes, she received the honor of top showman with her goat, Maverick.  Macy, the daughter of Matthew and Rachel Stauffer, is  a13 years old member

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