A Love Story

IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH – Becky Arnold and Galen Gazaway married in a ceremony at Radio Springs Park in Nevada on April 19, 1986 – six weeks after they started dating. This was a second marriage for both of them. According to Becky, “We didn’t know what we were getting into, but we knew

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Area health care providers plan for vaccine distribution

Important Covid-19 vaccine announcement Cedar County Memorial Hospital’s COVID-19 Vaccinator Enrollment application has been approved.  This means we can begin requesting Moderna vaccine from the State of Missouri.  Does this guarantee we will get vaccine?  No—allocation is up to the State.  We are crossing our fingers and hoping to get doses in the next few

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Valentine’s Day Stats

Americans spend quite a bit of money to show their love on Valentine’s Day. Here’s a breakdown, by the numbers: • $18,500,000,000 is spent annually for Valentine’s Day (average).             • 180 Million Valentine’s Day cards (like those in the photo) are exchanged annually.            •

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Roundball royalty

SMITH AND JOHNSON REIGN AT COURTWARMING – The El Dorado Springs Bulldogs held their Courtwarming games and coronation on Friday, Feb.5, in the Upper Gym. Haylee Smith and Blake Johnson were crowned Queen and King with Flower Girl Erin Brown and Crown Bearer Brycen Willard. The Bulldogs played the Warsaw Wildcats with the boys losing

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The Rock Wall

I was absolutely sure last week that the groundhog would not see his shadow. But he did and now we’re getting all six week’s worth of winter in six days. This Sunday is Valentine’s Day and we have a Love Story on the front page as well as Valentine stats provided by the El Dorado

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Former employee to run for CCMH Board

Editor: Dear Editor & Citizens of Cedar County, I would like to take a few moments to officially announce my candidacy for the Cedar County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. You did not see my name on the list of certified candidates this past week, but that was an oversight. I have verified with the

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Care for community prompts CCMH run

Editor, Thank you for affording me the opportunity to write to you today. I am running for a position on the hospital board during the April election because I care about my community and the health and well-being of those in it. My husband and I returned to our community to live and work because

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BBB: Valentine’s Day scams could lead to heart break

According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, Valentine’s Day spending this year is expected to top $21 billion. Special dinners, jewelry and flowers all account for large percentages of the spending. Around this time, offers and coupons for last-minute Valentine’s Day shopping might be cropping up in your email inbox or web browser. While

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SEEMS LIKE PERFECT TIMING

Just last week before this frigid weather joined us, CEO Jana Witt welcomed El Dorado Springs R-2 School staff, Dr. Tracy Barger and Associate Elementary Principal Ashley Wolfe when they dropped by to pick up some “cold weather” gear to help kiddos that might need an extra layer of warmth. Cedar County Memorial Hospital typically

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El Dorado R-2 Board meets

6:30 Closed session The Board may consider business in closed session relating to: • Personnel pursuant to 610.021(3) 7 p.m. Open session • Call to Order and Approval of Consent Agenda • Meeting Agenda • Approve Minutes: Meeting #371 , January 14, 2021 • Approval of Bill Payment, Transfers • Communication, Patron Comments, and Recognition

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