Who will be number 63?

THE TRADITION CONTINUES – One of these young ladies will be crowned the 63rd Miss Merry Christmas and reign over the El Dorado Springs Annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 3. The crowning ceremony will in the Park this Monday, Nov. 21, at the Christmas Lighting. The evening’s events start at 5 p.m. The candidates are:

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He’s almost here

CHRISTMAS LIGHTING MONDAY – Be sure to be in the Park at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, for this annual event. Music, Miss Merry Christmas and Santa in his house hearing gift requests.

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Free jazz concert at Opera House

There will be a free jazz concert on Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Opera House Theatre.  Due to a generous donation, the Arts Council is able to offer this concert free to the public. The concert will feature Robin’s Hood, featuring some of our very own prestigious entertainers who have never been on our stage

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I’ll help them pack

Editor: I am sure that Hillary was smiling before the election started on Tuesday; after all, the mudstream media had her as a favorite to win the presidency. A lot of people who did not stay up to watch the results were in a state of shock when they woke up in the morning. Everyone

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No disruption to health care by planned CMH-Cox affiliation

Editor, Following our announcement that Citizens Memorial Hospital/Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation plans to affiliate with CoxHealth, there have been many questions in the community about how this will affect access to healthcare. With open enrollment underway, the biggest question I have heard is whether CMH will take your insurance. You should feel confident that

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Thanksgiving square dance

On Friday, Nov. 18, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will have their Thanksgiving Dance with Jay Wright calling from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building on the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada. Admission will be $5 per adult dancer and $3 per youth dancer.  All area dancers and interested persons are invited. For more

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Providing information

ANTIBIOTIC OVERUSE FOR COMMON COLDS Q: I recently saw my healthcare provider with four days of sore throat, snotty nose and chest congestion.  He gave me an antibiotic.  Why am I not getting better? A: Your question is great and timely.  The vast majority of sore throats and head/chest congestion are caused by viruses.  Antibiotics

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New books at Cedar County Library

The Whistler by John Grisham – In this high suspense thriller, a follow-up to Rogue Lawyer, pits and unforgettable cast of characters against unexpected twists and turns. Sex, Lies and Serious Money by Stuart Woods – New York City cop-turned-Manhattan law firm rainmaker Stone Barrington tackles a high-suspense case. Escape Clause by John Sandford –

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Veteran’s Day celebration

HONORING THE FLAG AND VETS – The El Dorado Springs High School DECA organization held their annual Veterans Day recognition in the High School Gym on Friday, Nov. 11. The speaker for the event was Roger Floyd. The band, choir and Bell  Choir also participated in the event. The recognition of veterans by DECA started

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