Do not trespass on train tracks

Over the holiday weekend, four people in Missouri were hit and killed on train tracks. Three of the incidents occurred in the City of St. Louis and one in Ralls County near Hannibal. The Missouri Department of Transportation, Missouri State Highway Patrol and Missouri Operation Lifesaver remind pedestrians about the dangers of disregarding railroad crossing

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Katydids join July summer symphony

Joining in the July chorus of cicadas, crickets and frogs this summer are katydids. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages people to discover nature by learning more about Missouri’s loudest insect. Katydids are a type of grasshopper. Their bodies have long slender legs, large, veined wings and antennae that are twice as long as

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Janice Carter of ElDo recognized for outstanding volunteer service

Community Leader Receives Highest Honor from GFWC, an International Women’s Volunteer Service Organization Headquartered in Washington, D.C. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is pleased to announce that Janice Carter of El Dorado Springs, has received the GFWC Jennie Award, a medal of honor given to only eight of the nearly 100,000 clubwomen from across

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90TH BIRTHDAY

A card shower is requested for Julia Cloe Brandom who will be 90 years young on July 20, 2016. Cards can be sent to her at 302 E. Henrietta, Stockton, MO  65785.

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Felty family reunion Saturday, July 23

The descendants of George and Iva Groves Felty will gather for a family reunion during the El Dorado Springs Picnic on Saturday, July 23, at noon in Dederick Christian Church located west of El Dorado Springs on 54 to Hwy. AA, turn north on AA, go one block to church. Please bring a basket lunch.

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Brubeck, Gilpin, Dobbs reunion

Date; July 24, 2016 Place: Deragowski “Barn” corner of Ohio and E. Thompson St., El Dorado Springs. All relatives and friends are invited. Bring a dish. No alcohol. Bring an item for the white elephant auction. Hope to see you there.

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Gardening to distraction

Beetles and Deer My sister-in-law mentions the cute goat as she posts pictures of my brother helping to relocate three alligators out east over the July 4 weekend. I suppose it’s in our DNA, the interest in animals and lending them a hand. Deer in particular get a bad rap, especially since some have a

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Swopes family holds reunion

The families of the late Melvin T and Goldie (Norris) Swopes gathered June 26, 2016, at the Circle S Feed Store with 33 present. This was the 28th year. So thankful for each one able to attend. We realize it is a busy time of the year for farmers. Our thoughts and prayers are with

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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 7. Our leader, Robbie opened the meeting.  Kay led us in singing “We’ll lose weight”. Robbie led us in roll call.  Twenty-five weighed in today and the chapter had a net gain of 13

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Death of an organ, birth of baby chicks

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Moring message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by Pastor Nick Van Dam titled “Flashlight and Crowbar” taken from Galatians 6:1-6, 7-16. We invite you to join us at 9 a.m. for worship; please note our new church sign, and yes the church bell rings each Sunday morning.

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