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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CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

10/08 • Received call from Dade County of a C&I driver on 39 Hwy heading north Arcola.  Gone when officer arrived. • Traffic stop on 54 Hwy and Forest St El Dorado.  Warning given by officer. • Received call of vehicle in roadway on Hwy 54 near Silver Line Ranch.  Multiple subjects around car and

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made 10 arrests and took a property damage report during the week of Oct. 8-15, 2018. Warrant Arrests Michael Merriman- On Oct. 15, Michael Merriman, 50, Theodosia, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class D felony possession of a controlled substance and a class

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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 October 15, 2018, officers responded to 1603 South

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11th Annual Craft Fair Planned at St. Andrew Lutheran Church

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of St. Andrew Lutheran Church will have its 11th annual craft fair from 8 am to 1:30 pm, Saturday, Nov. 10, in the church’s fellowship hall on South Mo. Hwy. 39, Stockton.  Along with crafts, there will be a bake sale offering many homemade goodies. Early morning offerings include delicious

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Cards of Thanks

Dear El Dorado Springs and surrounding communities, we, the family of Russ Hayes, would like to thank everyone for all of their love and support through this very difficult time in our lives. The love and compassion form you all, (family, friend, Fire, Police, EMS and strangers), has definitely helped us get through this difficult

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Humor and ingenuity evident in life of early Ozarkers

“The rural and Scot-Irish influence on the Ozarks is seen in the region’s philosophy which has often been couched in humor,” said David Burton, county engagement specialist in community economic development with University of Missouri Extension. For example, in Jim Owen’s manuscript called “Hill-osophy,” there are these sayings about life. On gardening: “The easiest way

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Alfred Thomas (Tom) Brewer

Tom Brewer, 90, of rural El Dorado Springs, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Springfield on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. Tom was born July 30, 1928, in Fountain, CO, the son of Charles S. Brewer and Pearl (Akers) Brewer. He was raised on a farm with three brothers on the plains east of Colorado Springs,

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