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by Cassie Downs, Christian Blogger My mom ate an apple in August. Okay, not true, or maybe she did. I’m not certain, but it’s not the point. The point is, this is the gibberish you hear in a game of Telephone. Have you ever played Telephone? Telephone isn’t my game of choice, mainly because I’m

Scott Laverne Berning, 68, of El Dorado Springs, passed away on Dec. 6, 2021, at his home. Scott was born June 27, 1953, to Chester Laverne Berning and Margaret Amanda (Ray) Berning. The family resided in Stockton at the time. In his early childhood, Scott and his sister, Debbie, spent many wonderful summers and holidays

Brett Allen Mattingly, 59, Broken Arrow, OK, passed away just after midnight on Nov. 28, 2021. Brett was born June 9, 1962, to Harold and Virginia Mattingly in Norman, OK. Brett enjoyed a variety of activities, particularly camping and fishing, watching OU football and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. Brett will be remembered

Delbert Eugene Blagg, 85 , was born in Cedar County on May 3, 1936, and passed away in El Dorado Springs on Nov. 30, 2021. He resided in California most of his adult life and loved traveling extensively overseas for work and returned to Cedar Springs in the early 1990’s. Delbert’s life was full; he

Cora Lue Stark, 86, Raymore, was born Sept. 2, 1935, and passed away Nov. 29, 2021. A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Jan. 15, 2022, at First Baptist Church, Peculiar.

Mark C. Hubbard, 61, Warrensburg, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 30, 2021, at his home. Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 7, at Bland-Hackleman Chapel with burial in Union Point Cemetery, Tiffin, under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.blandhackleman.com.

Thank you to all who came to donate blood at the El Dorado Springs Church of Christ on Thursday, Dec. 2. The folks at the Blood Drive had extended hours due to the blood shortage and our goal was to collect 40 units. Our community turned out during this busy time to support the CBCO

Back about the end of October I spent a day and fishing with a lady. I recommend that very thing for all you grizzled old veteran outdoorsmen, if you can find any ladies which will indeed go fishing with you. Its kind of a nice change from your regular buddies. Since the weather had been

Front row from left:  Kyndal Swopes, Morgan Mitchell, Tenlie Steward, Neely Schaaf, Mackinli Mays. Back row from left: Coach Beau Swopes, Tevi a, Gracie Mead, Reese Schaaf, Macie Mays, Wriley Taylor, Abi Schmitt, Coach Alexa Mays and Nora. The Lady Bulldogs began their season with the Warsaw Tournament last week. The entered the tournament the

History was made at ECS-A “New History.” New gym floor, new basketball uniforms, new scoreboards. The JH Lady Buffalos & Coach, Pastor Craig Johnson were ready for the chance to be the first team to play on the new floor; the first team to wear the new white uniforms at a home game, and chalk-up