CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Nov 7 – Vehicle struck deer on Hwy 32 just south of El Dorado, caller advised the deer was still alive, deputy sent to location. Motor vehicle accident with property damage at Lake Hill Rd and 501 R, deputy responded along with MSHP, call transferred to State. Semi blocking roadway on Hwy U in El

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ST CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Oct. 30 – Scott Robertson, 53, Osceola,arrested at the jail on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with misdemeanor domestic assault-third degree. Bond set at $5,000 cash only. Charge stems from St. Clair County Sheriff’s office investigation the previous day when deputies called to NW Hwy YY, Osceola, in reference to assault. During investigation

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Jack R. Kinnamon

Jack Ray Kinnamon, 68, of El Dorado Springs, passed away on Nov. 8, 2016, in the VA Hospital of Kansas City after a courageous battle with multiple bouts of cancer and chemo therapy.  He was born in Nevada on April 21, 1948, to John A. and Wanda Kinnamon. Jack lived almost all of his life

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Richard Lavern Spada

Richard Lavern Spada, 58, died of lung cancer in his home in Springfield on Nov. 4, 2016. He was born to Sam and Jeanette Spada on Nov. 8, 1957 in Whittier, CA. He had two siblings, Vicki Brown and Bow Brown. Rick was briefly married to Donna Crispin. The marriage resulted in a child. Richard

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Raymond Lyle Price

Raymond Lyle Price, 61,was born Aug. 5, 1955, in Greeley, CO, to Fred Raymond and Helen Marie (Hendricks) Price. He passed away Nov. 6, 2016, at his home in El Dorado Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister and one nephew. Raymond is survived by his loving wife, Vicki,

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Callaway Eugene Minnix

Callaway Eugene Minnix, 81, peacefully passed away on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, in his home in El Dorado Springs with his family by his side. Callaway moved to El Dorado Springs after retiring from his job in San Diego, CA.  Callaway was born Nov. 19, 1934, in Lackey, KY, the son of Callaway and Draxie

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JUST IN TIME FOR A FAMILY FEAST

JUST IN TIME FOR A FAMILY FEAST – Bruce Rogers, representing the Osage Prairie Thunderin’ Toms chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation presented 10 turkeys to the Church of Christ Food Pantry at 302 E. Hospital Rd. in El Dorado Springs. With him is Pantry Director Danita Ehlers. Ehlers said the birds would be

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Drue Hoagland studies Arabic

The opportunities for expanding global knowledge at the University of North Georgia (UNG) continue to grow as new programs are added. During the 2015-16 academic year, some 380 UNG students participated in study abroad and international internships, a number that has steadily increased over the past four years. Drue Hoagland of Schell City, studied Arabic

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DUKE MASON TO PRESENT CHRISTMAS BENEFIT FOR OPERA HOUSE

DUKE MASON TO PRESENT CHRISTMAS BENEFIT FOR OPERA HOUSE – Mark your calendars for Thursday, Dec. 8, for the phenomenal Duke Mason Band and friends for a Christmas dinner and concert presented by the Opera House Arts Council. The dinner will be a down home country Christmas style buffet catered by Madalyn’s Kitchen and will

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Thank yous

Thanks to all who sent or gave cards, gifts, made phone calls, expressed kind words or came to help me celebrate my 90th birthday. Thanks to Cyndee Scott and Danelle Carter for taking care of all the details for my celebration.  May God bless each one of you.     Luella Phipps

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