Danny Ray Marquis

Danny Ray Marquis, 58, Independence, passed away in Texas on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. Danny was born Jan. 19, 1958, in Kansas City the son of James Russell Marquis and Imogene (Leonard) Marquis. Danny graduated from Raytown High School.  Danny and his wife, Alice, had been married for 25 years. Danny worked for the Army

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Irene (Maslen) Stephens

Irene (Maslen) Stephens, 80, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017.  She was a native of Pleasant View, CO, and a resident of El Dorado Springs. She spent her life caring for the elderly in the nursing home and loved to travel with her friends. Preceding her in death were

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Beef cattle nutrition, ration balancing workshop Jan. 30 in Nevada

The Vernon County MU Extension Center and Council will host a Beef Cattle Nutrition and Ration Balancing Workshop at 6 p.m. Jan. 30 in the Vernon County Fairgrounds Diner at 1488 East Ashland St, Nevada. The speakers will be Patrick Davis, Cedar County MU Extension Regional Livestock Specialist, and Andy McCorkill, Dallas County MU Extension

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ElDo Middle School second quarter honor roll

6th grade A honor roll Kamron Allison Lauren Badolato Kaleigh Biby Camille Bland Hannah Carpenter Jakeb Cooper Grant Ehlers Khloie Farran Kade Fast Conner Goatley Ryan Griffin Brinley Janes Anders Julian Garrett Klaiber Macie Mays Blayze McCullough Chloe Middleton Alexis Moore Michelle Nelson Lexis Reasoner Brittany Schweitzer Wriley Taylor 6th grade A/B Honor Roll Kaden

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Amaryllis: A Cure for the winter blahs

Cold, dreary winter days can lead to a serious case of the winter “blahs”, especially for avid gardeners. There are few better ways to cure the blahs then to have a plant burst into colorful bloom in your home, when the weather outdoors is gloomy. Enter the amaryllis. Its huge blooms are spectacular and come

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MU Extension offers updates on Missouri fencing laws

A new state law offers protection to responsible livestock owners. Under the law, which went into effect in October 2016, livestock owners would not be liable for damage caused by livestock unless found negligent in fencing practices, according to MU Extension agricultural business specialist Joe Koenen. Koenen teaches a class on fencing law from 6:30

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY INSTALLATION

ST. CLAIR COUNTY INSTALLATION – St. Clair County installed its officials who were elected in the November election. St. Clair County Clerk Debbie Peden administered the oath of office to (from left) Northside Commissioner – Leroy Strope, Public Administrator – David Knight, Sheriff – Scott Keeler, Assessor – Gladys Smith and Coroner – Randy Sheldon.

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Eagles flog Lady Bulldogs at home

On Jan. 16, the Lady Bulldogs welcomed the Lady Eagles of Fair Grove. The game went back and forth in the early minutes, but the Lady Eagles pressure got to the Lady Bulldogs and they were able to take an early lead. A three pointer at the buzzer by Anyssa Salazar cut the lead to

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Lady Bulldogs to play for third at Skyline

The El Dorado Springs Lady Bulldogs are scheduled to play for third in the Skyline tournament which was postponed because of ice. Coach Beau Swopes reports on the tournament to date: On Jan. 7, the Lady Bulldogs traveled to Skyline to take on the Warsaw Wildcats. The Lady Bulldogs got out to a great start

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