MDC suggests fish habitat projects for ponds doable in winter

Providing underwater structure can improve fish populations. What’s doable when it’s cold outside is improving underwater habitat for forage and sport fish in ponds and small lakes. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) suggests adding underwater structures to boost sport fish such as largemouth bass and the fathead minnows they feed on. Completing projects now

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORS BRIGHT FUTURES

The February El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Camp Galilee featured the Bright Futures organization and their honorees Bright Futures representative Dr. Theresa Christian (R-2 Schools) and Heather Brown  (chamber president and Bright Futures Board) honored the Fraternal Order of Eagles represented by Gary Smith and Danny Newman as the “Community Partner of

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A mild winter?…not so much

by Marge Zink & Julia Snethen summited by Beverly Pelkey Rockville United Methodist Church services were canceled due to the cold weather and snow. Mt. Zion area has been in the deep freeze weather advisory.We’re thinking what a mild winter. We are rethinking that thought. Was good to see the sunshine Friday afternoon and Saturday.

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EAGLES RAISE OVER $9,000 FOR HOPE CENTER

On Feb. 13, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4279 in El Dorado Springs held a benefit auction and gun raffle for the Hope Center food pantry. Approximately 100 people braved the cold to attend. The generous folks who attended raised $9,400. Pictured from left, front row is – Greg Long (Eagles president), Brinda Stroer, Dan

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KRAYSEN LEONARD PLACES 2ND IN PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST

The Mofairs Public Speaking Contest is designed to develop agriculture leadership, provide for member participation in public speaking activities, and stimulate interest in leadership in general. The final contest is held each year in connection with the Mofairs Annual Convention scheduled at the Margarita Ville Lake Resort Osage Beach on Friday, Jan. 29. Seven contestants

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Halls celebrate 50 years

Warren and Linda Hall invite you to help celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S. Summer, El Dorado Springs. Please, no gifts.

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EMERGENCY ELECTRIC POWER ALERT

The City of El Dorado Springs electric supplier may order the City to begin rolling blackouts.  In an attempt to prevent this from happening the City is strongly encouraging all residential and commercial customers to begin conservation measures immediately.  This may prevent the need for rolling blackouts in our City.  Please turn off unnecessary lights

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Clinic Closings Due to Inclement Weather

Nevada Regional Medical Center (NRMC) announces its rural health clinics will not be open Tuesday, Feb. 16, due to winter weather conditions. Closings include NowCare Clinic, Primary Care Center and Rich Hill Family Medical Clinic. Dr. John Fox will be available for anyone seeking non-emergency care in his clinic at the NRMC Professional Practice Clinic

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Elizabeth Mary Stonebraker

Elizabeth Mary Stonebraker, 91, passed away in Nevada on Thursday, Feb. 11. Services are3 pending at Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.

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Verna Inez Tipper

Verna Inez Tipper, 79, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Nevada. Services will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, in Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.

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