October 14, 2026
Zana Ellen (Chambers) Blankenship, 83, of Walker, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018. Zana was born Dec. 11, 1934, in Sedalia, to Thomas E. and Elsie M. (Rains) Chambers. She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1953 and married Max Blankenship on July 1, 1953. To their union five children were born. Zana retired from
Cassandra Rachel Hocking, age 26, of El Dorado Springs, passed away tragically on May 9, 2018. Graveside services were held in Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Saturday, May 12, 2018, under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to help the family with expenses and left at the
PAPE CELEBRATES MOTHERS – On Sunday, Pape Christian Church celebrated mothers through all the services. Carl read several scriptures of mothers and other women of the Bible who followed and traveled with the Disciples and Jesus, caring for them as mothers do. After Sunday School we celebrated with Pat Martin and sang, “Happy Birthday,” for
The Hospital Auxiliary would like to thank those who purchase salad lunch tickets, attended the lunch and joined in on the auction. It is only with your help that we are able to support our hospital with purchases of wish list items that would otherwise not be possible. Again, thank you for supporting our Hospital
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER NAMED BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY WORKPLACE – The El Dorado Springs RII School District Early Childhood Center has joined a growing number of Missouri businesses be becoming a Missouri Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite. Breastfeeding friendly employers proactively support employees who choose to breastfeed their infants. They provide time, space and other benefits to maintain breastfeeding
FFA ADDRESSES SCHOOL BOARD – Back row: Madison Whitaker, Glen VanBummel, Chance Koger and Advisor Jay Martin; speaking – Kraysen Leonard. Kraysen gave her 4th place State speech on Farm Safety. She was recognized on stage for this accomplishment. Madison discussed state degrees and the honor it is to receive this award, only the top
Leave the leaves on flowering bulbs. One of the joys of spring is the emergence and flowering of bulbs such as daffodils, tulips and hyacinths, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. If you want them to keep flowering year after year, don’t mow them down after they have spent their last flower, as
Missouri Senate Majority Caucus Leaders issued the following statement on the dismissal of charges against the governor in St. Louis. “The dismissal of the felony invasion of privacy charge does not change the facts that have been revealed to the Missouri House of Representative’s Special Investigative Committee on Oversight. The House’s investigation and the Circuit
POLICE HONORED – El Dorado Springs Police Chief Jarrod Schiereck accepts a plaque from Cruiser President Mark Boch during the 54 Cruisers ceremony in the Park.
FIRE FIGHTERS HONORED – Fire Chief Owen Elliot received the recognition plaque from Boch. This is Fire Department’s 125 year of service to the community.
