Tigers Get Past the Bulldogs 34-29

El Dorado Springs hosted Versailles for the opening round of districts and came up a little short, falling to the Tigers 34-29. El Dorado Springs opened the game on offense from their own 35-yard line after the Versailles kick went out of bounds. On the first play of the game, Tanner Witt broke free for

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Team Van Dyk excels at nationals

by Renshi Riaan Van Dyk Floating around the tournament venue, attending seminars, talking with other instructors and competitors, visiting with old and new friends, watching and judging the young and upcoming karate competitors brought back some very good and precious memories for me at this years North American Sport Karate National and World Championship Tournament

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4-H Shooting Sports: Meet the Coaches

Planning on joining 4-H Shooting Sports? There will be a “Meet the Coaches” meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada. This is an opportunity to meet with the coaches and find out about the different disciplines offered. For more information, contact your local University of Missouri Extension

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This Week Outdoors…

I am going to hunt and fish hard this week, going after those big hybrids gathering in the rivers that feed Truman Lake. They whipped me pretty bad a couple of weeks ago when they broke off five big lures in swift water because I didn’t have the line strength I needed. Now I have

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El Dorado Springs Cross Country Invitational results

by Brian Goatley, head coach On Tuesday, Oct. 17, the El Dorado Springs High School cross country team hosted a cross country meet on the Gene Pray municipal golf course. There were 11 teams in attendance with over 240 runners between all races combined. This is our 6th year to host a cross country meet,

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Pill takeback Saturday

The El Dorado Springs Police Department is taking back unwanted prescription drugs, October 28, at 1207 South Main Street, El Dorado Springs, Missouri. On Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the El Dorado Springs Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse

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Twilight Gardeners meet

Twilight Gardeners Garden Club met on Oct. 17, at Grace United Methodist Church with Ursula calling the meeting to order. There were 12 members present and one guest. Members were to name there favorite herb. It was discussed when student essay and Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl contests was due. Committee reported on Community Garden. Unfinished business,

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Plant daffodils now for early spring color

Fall is an ideal time to establish daffodils for a glorious show of color next spring. With adequate drainage, daffodils thrive in most Missouri soils for years and are relatively pest-free, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. “They are one of the most vigorous, colorful spring flowers and provide great pleasure with minimal

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LIONS SPONSOR CIRCUS

LIONS SPONSOR CIRCUS – The picture shows Lion President Charles Winfiel, the Lady Ringmaster of the Kelly Miller Circus, and Lion Treasurer Edith Winfiel. The El Dorado Springs Lions Club sponsored the Kelly Miller Circus which came to town Oct. 16.  The Circus preformed two shows and entertained 358 children and 329 adults.  Before they

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