I was an FDR Democrat

Editor: Sunday night past during the 60 Minutes interview with President Trump the network ran several of Clair McCaskill commercials and she told of having 50 small town meetings with Missouri residents and lo and behold some were in our area and I never heard of a darn one for I would like to have

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The New Democrat Mentality

Editor: I really think that the Democrat Party has run out of ideas. Ever since Donald Trump took office, and even before that, the Democrats seem to be in attack mode. After her loss, Hillary Clinton stated that we need to resist, desist, persist, and enlist. More recently, she stated “You cannot be civil with

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New books at Cedar County Library

A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult – A powerful novel about ordinary lives that intersect during a heart-stopping crisis. Ambush by James Patterson – When a series of attacks targeting Michael Bennett injures one of his children and causes several deaths, the New York police officer leads a investigation throughout the five boroughs that

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Providing information

BACK STRAIN Q:  I have a physically demanding job with that periodically gives me back aches.  What is the best way to handle them? A:  Back strain happens when you overstretch, or pull a muscle in your back, that causes pain. You may not even know how you hurt your back. Most back pain will

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Hartzler Congratulates El Dorado Springs High School students

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) congratulates the students of El Dorado Springs High School who attended her annual Youth Leadership Summit at the University of Missouri-Columbia on Tuesday, October 16th. Students heard presentations from individuals who shared their uniquely inspiring stories about success. “It was such an honor to spend time with these sharp young leaders

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BBB tips how to shop smart with layaway programs

You might think layaway is a throwback to the last century. But for consumers who don’t have access to a credit card, layaway can be a money-saving alternative to short-term installment loans. Layaway programs allow buyers to space out payments on an item over time, without using a credit card. A buyer claims an item

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QuickBooks class scheduled in Stockton for Nov. 8

I am sending this email to remind you about a QuickBooks class that is scheduled for Nov. 8 in Stockton at the Cedar County Library. The class will be held from 6:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m. and will be taught by Lisa Robinson of the MSSU Small Business Technology Development Center in Joplin. 

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Medical Associations oppose medical marijuana ballot questions

The Missouri State Medical Association (MSMA), along with multiple medical associations, oppose the three medical marijuana ballot questions that will be offered to Missouri voters in November 2018. MSMA acknowledges there are a limited number of patients who may receive limited relief from minor pain and nausea, but numerous studies have identified negative health effects

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MARRIAGES

ST. CLAIR COUNTY Charles David Simpson, III and Jessica Lynn Stoddard. Clifford Lester Sumner and Sierra Rashelle Barttels.

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EL DORADO SPRINGS MUNICIPAL COURT

Samuel Bederdeen, fail to stop stop sign, $75.50. Jessica Beard, defective equipment, $50.50. Michael Boultinghouse, dog at large, $50.50. Kaitlyn Cauthon, child endangerment, $125.50. John R. Herndon, D.W. suspended, fail to show proof on ins, $401. Tena Higbie, dog at large, $50.50. Rhonda Pettibon, speeding 40/25, $65.50. Maretta Smith, speeding 39/25, $55.50. Haley Thurman, speeding

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