Bulldog Cross-Country competes well in Lebanon

by Head Coach Brian Goatley On Saturday, Sept. 3, the El Dorado Springs cross-country team traveled to Lebanon to run in the Richard Clark SWCCCA cross country meet at Richardson Ranch. There were close to 700 athletes from Southwest Missouri schools participating in the meet between the High School boys and girls varsity and boys

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Softball Bulldogs beat Hermitage 6-1

• Twenty-one batters couldn’t locate Tailor Hutsell as she threw a no-hitter on Thursday, in the El Dorado Springs Bulldogs Varsity’s 6-1 victory over Hermitage. Hutsell stuck out 13 batters and walked four while recording her momentous feat. She got Bell to strike out for the final out of the game. • Paige Esry had

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El Dorado Christian Lady Buffalos

ECS VARSITY VB STARTS SEASON ON ROAD – With only nine days of school under their belt, the ECHS Lady Buffalo’s volleyball season is already underway. The team traveled to Ft. Scott, on Aug. 30 for their first tri-match game. Head Coaches Kelly Bryson and Travis Bryson have a young and enthusiastic team who are

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Deer can see you even when they’re eating

By Lindsay Thomas Jr. Here’s a fun and cool experiment in deer biology: the next time you sit down to a meal, first look around for any potential threats, like predators or fire or your loudmouthed Uncle Floyd who wants to join your hunting club. All safe? Next, bend your head down and press your

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Fishing report for Sept. 8

ElDo Report by Ruth Foreman R&R Sporting & Tackle Fishing is not too bad. They are catching catfish on trotlines in the Osage and in Truman Lake baiting with perch, shad and hotdogs. Some of the blues are above he slot limit, some below, some in it. They are catching a few crappie down at

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ECH Varsity Lady Buffalos 2016 volleyball schedule

Home Games in CAPS/Bold Aug. 30      ECH JH vs. CLC JH      4:00 @ Christian Learning Center ECH vs. CLC5:00 ECH vs. Ottawa Calvary6:00 Sep. 2           ECH 5-6th vs. Plaza Heights Elementary      3:00 ECH 5-6thJH vs. Plaza Heights JH      4:00 @ Plaza HeightsECH

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Savvy Senior®

How to choose an adult day care service Dear Savvy Senior, Can you offer any tips on finding and choosing a good adult day care service for an elderly parent? My 82-year-old mother, who is moving in with me, has Alzheimer’s and needs attention during the day while I’m at work. Looking for Help Dear

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Nutrition plays an important role in eye health

There is evidence that nutrients can play an important role in treating and preventing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 60 in the United States. Macular degeneration affects the tissue in the eye that is responsible for central vision, says Tammy Roberts, University of Missouri

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Protect your eyes with healthy habits

-Eat a healthy diet high in green leafy vegetables, whole grains and fish. -Don’t smoke; nicotine limits the oxygen in your bloodstream and creates free radicals that can damage your eyes. -Keep your blood pressure under control through diet and medication, if needed. -Maintain a healthy weight and exercise. -Limit your exposure to ultraviolet light;

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