Sympathy to Dan Oberly family

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church were conducted by the Wednesday night youth group. Jason Wareham gave the message entitled “What does it mean to follow Jesus.” The youth group did a great job. Mt. Zion Home Bible study held in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home

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CMH Baby Fair rescheduled for April 28

The health of our community is most important to us. And, we want moms and families to be able to attend the event with their little ones, grandparents, visit the Birth Place, and all of us want to avoid the flu. The physicians and staff of the Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) Birth Place invite expectant

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Gardening Charlotte

March Gardening Chores March is the beginning of daffodil days in my garden, a wonderful almost daily parade of new flowers that distract me from getting things done. The weather can be a little challenging in USDA Hardiness zone 5b so March is a hit and miss month in terms of getting much done but

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National FFA Week Feb. 17-24

2017-2018 Ag Members Rewards Trip- Our chapter takes a rewards trip at the end of the year for the Top 20 active members throughout the school year. In 2017 we went to Oklahoma and toured different sites. Pictured is our stop at a Clydesdale Farm outside of Oklahoma City. FFA Camp- During the summer, we

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The Rock Wall

Kimball, a dedicated crocus stalker, told me that she found a tiny yellow one Tuesday morning in our spring patch on the north side of our driveway. So spring has officially sprung. At least in St. Clair County. Our driveway is the county line. – I’m going to venture into treacherous waters because it needs

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City to auction guns

The City of El Dorado Springs will auction 80 guns at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, in the Civic Center in downtown El Dorado Springs. City Manager Bruce Rogers said at the Monday, Feb. 19, City Council meeting that the firearms include handguns, rifles and shotguns. According to Rogers, Shannon Mays has agreed to

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Ryan Raddatz wins 1st place in state

In December, a few weeks before he graduated at semester, Ryan Raddatz entered the Christopher Columbus DAR essay contest. His essay won first place on the local level (high schools in Vernon, Cedar and Barton counties) and was submitted in January for state competition. Ryan entered through the Elizabeth Carey Chapter of the DAR which

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Daddy-Daughter Evening announced

The 6th Annual Daddy-Daughter Evening will be Saturday, April 7. This year’s theme is Red Carpet Event. Enjoy an evening of music, dancing, refreshments, crafts, photos and fun. Tickets are $25 for a Daddy-Daughter with additional daughter tickets for $5 each.  They go on sale March 19 through March 30 exclusively at Community Bank.  Cash

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El Dorado Springs rural fire due by March 15

The City of El Dorado Springs has established the following charges for rural fire service and dues. Annual renewal charge for present member – $65. New member or Rejoin Fee – $75 plus annual charge of $65. Charges are calculated on the basis of one membership charge of $75 and one annual charge of $65

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Discover! El Dorado Springs Magazine Photo Contest

Do you have a fantastic photo that makes a statement about our community or the area? The winner will be featured on the cover of the 2018-2019 Discover! El Dorado Springs Magazine, the Chamber’s Community and Business publication! From history, people or nature, and events like the Picnic, youth fair, park scenes, parades or wildlife

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