MDC says make eagle spotting a winter activity

Migrating bald eagles appear near rivers and lakes in winter months One outdoor activity _ eagle spotting _ requires only watchful eyes. Though a pair of binoculars or a spotting scope can come in handy, too. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) offers tips for families seeking eagles, an activity that is doable for all

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Cards of Thanks

Thank you to all who came to donate blood at the El Dorado Springs Church of Christ on Thursday, December 3rd. The folks at the Blood Drive worked extended hours due to the blood shortage and our goal was to collect 45 units. Our community really turned out to support the blood shortage due to

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TOYS FOR TOTS

More toys from Cedar County Memorial Hospital. Cedar County Memorial Hospital Donates to Toys For Tots. Jeanne Hoagland, Marketing Coordinator at Cedar County Memorial Hospital, dropped by Fugate Motors on Monday with the hospital’s donation to the Toys for Tots community project spearheaded by Harold and Robin Fugate at Fugate Motors. “It looks like it’s

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MDC reports 15,425 deer harvested during antlerless portion

Archery season continues through Jan. 15, alternative methods runs Dec. 26 – Jan. 5. Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 15,425 deer during the antlerless portion of the firearms deer season, Dec. 4-6. Top harvest counties were Callaway with 438 deer harvested, Morgan with 377,

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JERL LEONARD WINS VETERANS’ MEMORIAL PARK RAFFLE

Over the past three months, Veterans’ Memorial Park committee members sold raffle tickets to raise funds for the park. The original drawing date, Wednesday, Nov. 11, was postponed, but winners were drawn Tuesday, Nov. 24. The lucky winner is Jerl Leonard who won the wheelbarrow of goodies. The wheelbarrow, which was included in the prize

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ECS HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES

El Dorado Christian High School Honor Society welcomed eight new members during the candle lighting ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 18. ECS Honor Society Advisor, Principal Kelly Bryson greeted students and guests; Mrs. Krystal Wyant opened with prayer; senior, Tyler Kay led pledges. Mrs. Kelly Bryson, Mrs. Darla Daniel, Mrs. Becky LeeMasters and Mrs. Krystal

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Registration open for landowners seeking free and discounted permits

Register online or contact MDC offices for applications for landowner deer and turkey hunting permits The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds landowners that registration is now open for landowners seeking free or discounted deer and turkey hunting permits. Applications can be completed and submitted online, or printed applications can be picked up at MDC

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Home wrestling meets – Go Bulldogs!

Jeremy Barger El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools Athletics Schedule Updates: The HS Wrestling Tri scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 10, at Clinton has now been moved to ElDo on the same day. It will take place in the upper gym and start at 5 p.m. The HS Wrestling Assembly Dual originally scheduled for Friday, Dec. 11,

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ElDo Wrestling wins tournament

Bulldogs traveled to Lone Jack for the Kick off Classic Tournament. The boys brought home the championship going 5-0 in duels to improve their record for the year to 7-2. Round 1 vs Sherwood 42-31 Round 2 vs Lone Jack 42-30 Round 3 vs Summit Christian 60-9 Round 4 vs Ruskin 69-12 Round 5 vs

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50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

  Larry and Carol Mays are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on Dec. 12, 1970, at the First Assembly of God in El Dorado Springs by the Rev. Carl Johnston. They have three children : Jarrod Mays and wife, Tammy, Shannon Esry and husband, Brandon, and Justin Mays and wife, Andrea; 10

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