Miracle on a Cedar Limb

Sometimes you have to just figure that the Great Creator fixed something especially for you to see and experience. I know most of my readers feel that way. Chances are you have felt His attention at some time or another in your life, maybe lots of times. The more time you spend outdoors alone, in

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Fishing Report for Aug. 3

ElDo Report by Ruth Foreman R&R Sporting & Tackle They are fishing for big catfish using big bait in the Osage. A couple of weeks ago they had one that weighed 30 lbs. and a couple that weighed 20 lbs. They bait their trotlines in the evening and run them in the morning to help

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Run for a Reason winners

OVERALL WOMEN – 1. Tarah Clark, 2. Olivia Bryson, 3. Ashley Daniels. OVERALL MEN – 1. Tyler Goatley (not pictured), 2. Ethan Pittsenbarger, 3. Clinton Stacy. WOMEN 10-14 – 1. Jordanne Steuck, 2. Hanna Ridgeway, 3. Lydia Eason. MEN 10-14 – 1. Daelen Ackley, 2. James King, 3. Hunter Nissen. WOMEN 15-19 – 1. Cleo

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Scavenger hunt winners

1ST PLACE SCAVENGER HUNT – Clue’s Brothers: Trey Barger, Ryan Cloyd, Joe Barger and Jeremy Barger. 2ND PLACE SCAVENGER HUNT – Weekend Warriors: Autumn Woody, Kandi Baldwin, Courtney Bland, Abby Floyd and Tiffany Wood. 3RD PLACE SCAVENGER HUNT – Longdarquinsons: Kayla McQuillan, Sydney Friar-Dougherty, Justin Culbertson, Davis Long and Tabatha Culbertson.

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Common misconceptions persist about cottonmouths

Francis Skalicky, Missouri Department of Conservation In Missouri, any snake found near the water or swimming in it is presumed to be a venomous cottonmouth. The snake that usually gets killed by snake-fearing humans in this scenario is frequently not a cottonmouth. Cottonmouths do, indeed, reside in Missouri and they live along streams and remote

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the Church of Christ Meeting room on Thursday, July 27. Robbie read the following little story. Old age is golden, or so I’ve heard it said, but sometimes I wonder, as I crawl into bed. With my ears in a drawer, my teeth

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Felty Family reunion 2017 held

George William Felty and Iva May Groves were married on July 18, 1901. In honor and remembrance of them, their descendants held their annual reunion on July 22, 2017, in the Dederick Christian Church with 40 in attendance. The first reunion was held in 1963 with six of their seven children in attendance. (A daughter,

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32nd Dederick reunion held

The Dederick reunion was held in the Dederick Christian Church on July 23, 2017. Gene Lowe was recognized for being the oldest person, 93, and Dakota Koch the youngest. Debra Vickers led the group in singing “The Star Spangled Banner. Richard Watkins asked the blessing. Thirty-seven people received door prizes and enjoyed a bountiful lunch.

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Gardening Charlotte

Summer gardening must haves The hot, dog days of summer are here in Missouri. At around 2 p.m. earlier today I found myself “wimping out” of spending time in my garden, unheard of if you could see all of the work that still needs to get done. I mean let’s face it, is a garden

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Fugate family reunion

The annual Fugate family reunion will be Sunday August 13. The family will gather in the meeting room of the Sac Osage Electric building on Hwy. 54 east of El Dorado Springs. Bring your favorite covered dish meal and silverware. Lunch will be served at 12:30. Soft drinks and water will be provided.

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