Norfolk Island pine: A houseplant for the holidays and beyond

If you don’t have time or space for a large Christmas tree, consider a Norfolk Island pine. “Many stores sell these evergreen houseplants during the holidays,” says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Pat Miller. “These easy-to-grow plants often come decorated and are perfect for gift-giving or to keep for yourself.” Norfolk Island pines grow slowly

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THANKFUL FOR HEALTHCARE HEROES

The Student Council at El Dorado Christian School has been very busy. They are a group of hard workers with thoughtful hearts.  When the announcement was made that the 2020 El Dorado Christmas Parade had been cancelled, the ECS students were disappointed; however, it didn’t break their giving spirit.  They, with 100% support from ECS

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TOPS #9319 morning group meets

TOPS MO # 9319 El Dorado Springs TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Dec. 17, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting. Carol led us in singing “Walkedy, Walk, Walk.” We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges. Congratulations Linda

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TURKEY CHAPTER DONATES DEER MEAT

Members of the Osage Prairie Thundering Toms donated 800 lbs of venison to the Hope Center in El Dorado Springs. The Thundering Toms participate in “Share the Harvest” every year. They also take donations. Remember the Thundering Toms banquet in at the Nevada Eagles on March 5.- Pictured are (from left), Danita Ehlers, Adam Scott

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Shop with a game warden

MDC agents around the state are joining other “cops” in Shop With A Cop events where they take local kids in need shopping for Christmas and a meal. Thank you conservation agents and others in law enforcement for helping hundreds of kids around the state have a merrier Christmas.

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News from Harwood and Schell City

By Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, will be closed Christmas Day, Dec. 25 through Sunday, Dec. 27. She will reopen on Monday, Dec. 28. She will close at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24. Mr. and Mrs. Joey Coy, Hunter and Amy of Calhoun spent the weekend in the home of Jerry

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SWEET SUCCESS

El Dorado Christian announced the 2020 Candy Bar Fundraising winners on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 15.  Every student at ECS worked really hard to ensure a successful fundraiser.  Pictured in the front row is Logan Farran; Logan sold two boxes, (120 candy bars).   His name was put into the drawing for an Echo Show and

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How important is Shop-At-Home

EHLERS RUN FAMILY BUSINESS -The Ehlers Family bought their variety store from Frank Haynes in 1995 who had purchased it from Tom Grayson in 1971. David Ehlers said he believed that Covid- 19 made people appreciate the goods and services available at Ehlers Variety in El Dorado Springs. He said the local store was probably

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Christmas parade 2.0 a success

The regular, but way early, El Dorado Springs Christmas parade got cancelled because of Covid concerns but it just didn’t feel like Christmas to Justin Swager without a parade so he organized one for Saturday, Dec. 12. He told the Sun he doesn’t take credit for the parade – the groups and the public made

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Get ready for Christmas with the Spring City TV Special

Check out Spring City TV’s 2019 Christmas program on Thursday and Friday, Dec 17 and 18. Find the Spring City TV logo on The Sun’s webpage or on your phone and scroll down to Dec. 24, 1019. The second Spring City TV Christmas Special will be available on Dec. 24, 2020. Both specials will also

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