Firefighters to continue Fill the Boot tradition in El Dorado Springs

Firefighters in the Ozarks will take their boots to the streets between now and Labor Day continuing their support in the fight against muscular dystrophy and ALS.  Fill the Boot began in 1954 in Boston and has grown into the greatest fundraiser in MDA history. In 2017, 69 departments will participate in this long-running event

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Hartzler applauds administration’s new pork export policy

After the Trump administration announced U.S. pork will enter Argentina’s market for the first time since 1992, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) released the following statement: “I’m pleased the Trump administration has made this important deal to continue what Congress has been working on all year: growing the economy,” said Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler. “The announcement marks

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YARD OF THE SUMMER

YARD OF THE SUMMER – The Iris Belles Federated Garden Club awarded Yard of the Summer to Bob and Vicki Ayers or 905 S. Main. They were awarded Yard of the Summer because of the continuous beauty of their yard and improvement for the past 13 years they have lived there. Pots of colorful hyacinths

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Migratory bird hunting starts in September with dove opener Sept. 1

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters that migratory bird season starts Sept. 1 with the opening day for dove, snipe and rail, followed by teal hunting starting Sept. 9, and woodcock Oct. 15. Mourning doves, Eurasian collared doves and white-winged doves may be taken from Sept. 1 through Nov. 29 from one half

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Vernon County students win Youth Swine Judging contest

On Friday, Aug. 11, 60 FFA and 4-H members participated in the 2016 Youth Swine Judging Contest at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Winners were announced in both the Junior and Senior Division on an individual basis and as a team. The contest, sponsored by the Missouri Pork Association, consisted of four swine judging

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$500 MRTF Classroom Grants awarded to ElD Teachers

On Aug. 11, the Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation (MRTF) presented three $500 Classroom Grant awards to Debra Marsh, Kayla Loyd and Jennifer Ring of the El Dorado Springs R-II School District, at the all staff back-to-school workshop. The $500 awards were presented by the local Sac-Osage Retired Teachers Unit representative Sherry Wiseman and MRTA Region

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Bulldogs tame Stockton Tigers

The El Dorado Springs Bulldogs opened the 2017 football season in exciting fashion by defeating the Stockton Tigers 50-18, the largest margin of victory in the series since the two schools began playing for Cedar County Bowl traveling trophy. Stockton began the evening on offense and went on a 10-play, 96-yard drive to take a

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Fishing report for Aug. 24

Taberville Report by Linda McCallister Dains Fish Farm We still have a lot of people trotlining. They are still using the big brown carp for bait. They are hoping to catch the 91 pounder’s big brother. So far I’ve heard reports of 20 to 25 lb. catfish which is a good fish if you didn’t

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SEASON OPENER

SEASON OPENER – The Lady Bulldogs opened their season Monday evening at home against a tough Walnut Grove team which scored eight runs in the top of the first inning. It was a tough job for new pitcher Allyson Snodgrass. When the dust had settled, the Walnut Grove Tigers had clawed 17 runs while the

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Volleydogs play well at jamboree

BACK AT CHA – Kelsey Thomas #10 launches a missile as Kayla Collins #11 looks on during the first game of the Jamboree the Volleydogs hosted. Head Coach Ashley Rogers said, “I feel like we are playing very well together.  Our chemistry is great right now!  We played very well at the Jamboree, finishing 5-1.

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