NEW AT THE CPA FIRM

NEW AT THE CPA FIRM – is proud to announce a new addition. Jeana Ocshner is an inactive CPA with local roots. Our team is set and ready to help with your accounting and tax needs. Both offices in El Dorado Springs and Nevada will be open Mon-Thurs 9-5, Fri-Sat by appointment. Phone number: 667-1673.

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NEVC 1-1 for Homecoming

Northeast Vernon County celebrated their annual Homecoming on Friday, Jan 20, featuring two basketball games with the coronation following. The Lady Knights won their game 64-29 and the boys lost 56-83. They played the Calhoun Eagles. Varsity Basketball Coach Joel McDuffey said, “As a coach you look for your teams to grow in their skill

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Bulldog boys have busy week

The El Dorado Springs boys basketball team kicked off a busy week on Tuesday with a game against the #7 ranked Lamar Tigers. The Tigers jumped out to a 23-8 first quarter lead. The Bulldogs could not make up any ground in the second quarter and went into the half down 32-17. El Dorado came

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MDC welcomes comments on Schell-Osage area plan

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants to know your suggestions for the Schell-Osage Conservation Area in Vernon and St. Clair counties. MDC is in the multi-year process of updating management plans for almost 1,000 conservation areas throughout the state and invites public comments. MDC invites public comment about the Schell-Osage Conservation Area to aid

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Master Naturalists

Once again it is the time of year for that age-old question… How do I keep squirrels out of my bird feeder? I have found that squirrels eating bird-seed have a much better flavor than those found eating acorns. Here are some nature questions you might find interesting. First, are there any mammals that reproduce

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Discover Nature: Maple Sugaring

As temperatures freeze and thaw in late winter, one of the sweetest harvests awaits in the Missouri woods. This week on Discover Nature, tap a tree, and collect a treat. Maple sugaring is a seasonal activity best done in late winter. Learn more on this week’s Discover Nature. Credit Missouri Department of Conservation The time

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MDC reports final deer harvest 263,832, archery turkey harvest 2,304

Missouri’s 2016-2017 deer-hunting season ended Jan. 15 with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reporting a preliminary total harvest of 263,832 deer. Top counties for the overall season were Franklin with 5,272 deer harvested, Howell with 5,242, and Texas with 4,608. Hunters harvested 273,249 deer during the 2015-2016 deer hunting seasons. Deer hunting ended with

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Cedar County Historical Society meets

by Connie Maupin The Cedar County Historical Society meeting on Thursday, Jan.19, was called to order by President Judy Nichols. Other members present Vice President Bob Phillips, Assistant Treasurer Shirley Potts, Interim Secretary Connie Maupin, Luella Phipps, Kenneth Potts, Chris Barber and new member, Arlin Cargill. Connie Maupin will take charge of redeeming Best Choice

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Gardening Charlotte

Lenten Roses For many years, Hellebore niger were expensive plants. So expensive that I promised myself only to splurge when I saw them on sale. Several years later, I found my first Hellebore, also called Lenten Roses, for $3. Having no experience about how they grew, I planted them in a shady area where I

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IRIS BELLES START NEW YEAR

IRIS BELLES START NEW YEAR – The Iris Belles Garden Club met in the home of member Susie Janes on Friday, Jan. 20. This group of ladies enjoys getting together to share their love of gardening, plants and life. The first garden clubs started in the late 1800’s and the clubs across the nation have

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