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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Gardening Charlotte

Reduce Food Waste More than 40 percent of food that is grown, processed, packaged and shipped ends up uneaten, and, in many cases, dumped in a landfill. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), that translates into $165 billion in wasted food per year in the US. Here are six ways to reduce food

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Twentieth Century Club hears about Roaring River

On Monday, Oct. 9, the Twentieth Century Club met in the home of Sandi Eaves, our hostess, with Glenda Ware serving as co-hostess. The opinion was given by Evelyn Boyle on chips being put in employees. Companies are considering having this done for easier identification for their workers. Would the rights of the people be

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TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly 9319 is here to help

Our Leader, Sheryl Ann, called TOPS 9319 to order in the meeting room of the Church of Christ at 302 E. Hospital Rd. on Oct. 19. Turning the floor over to our song leader, Kay, we sang Hand in Hand. Sheryl led us in our exercise by having us march around the room. It was

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