BBB: Be aware of holiday shopping scams

A busy holiday shopping season is fast approaching – and with it, holiday shopping scams. Holiday spending is expected to surpass pre-pandemic figures for the first time this year, and shoppers are starting earlier than ever, especially younger ones. Major stores are offering sales even before Black Friday. The chaos of the holiday season usually

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NEVC SCHOOL BOARD HEARS SENIOR TRIP PLANS BY JOHANNES BRANN

A relatively brief, 7:00 a.m. meeting this past Thursday, took care of the handful of items on this month’s agenda for the Northeast Vernon County R-1 School District. Items covered included the opening of bids for replacement of flooring which was damaged by a water leak over Labor Day weekend, the Superintendent’s announcements related to

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Florance French to celebrate 100th birthday Dec. 31

by Julia Snethen and Marge Zink Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by David Hill. You are always welcome to join us for worship Sunday 9 a.m.  Sunday school 10 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study 9 a.m. Mt. Zion area has been enjoying the nice weather getting ready for winter. Soybeans are still

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Tri-County Quilt Club Christmas party Dec. 4

by Marge Zink Tri-County Quilt Club met Nov.  6,  at the Rockville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Evonne Andersen called meeting to order at 1:30 with 10 members present. Plans were make for Christmas Party Dec, 4,  lunch at 12:30. Bring dish to share. Meeting and party at 1:30; bring $10 gift if you wish

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The United States’ history is filled with stories of those who sacrificed for others. Thanks to them, we enjoy unprecedented bounty in our nation today. Before we become totally engulfed in the chaos that often accompanies this time of year, let us count our own blessings and remember those who are in our Armed Forces

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Chili Supper and Auction raises almost $80,000

On the evening of Nov. 2, nearly 600 supporters of Christian Education gathered for the El Dorado Christian School’s 41st annual Fall Chili Supper and Auction. This event is hosted annually by the ECS Buffalo PTO. Hours of prayer and preparation came together for a successful evening. The proceeds for the evening came in just

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Fire report for week of Nov. 12

On Sunday, Nov. 12, at 5:48 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a one vehicle rollover accident on Hwy. 32 one mile east of Hwy. 97. Three trucks and 16 firefighters responded. Later that night at 11:05 p.m. the department was dispatched to a structure fire on E. Fields. two pumpers and 11 firefighters

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El Do Christmas Basket Updates

Children’s toys and gifts for teens (up to $15 for small gifts; $30 for large gifts) may be dropped off at the Toys for Tots Drive at Fugate Motors through Friday, Dec. 8. Cash donations may be sent to committee treasurer, Steve Wiseman, 884 S 275 Rd, El Dorado Springs, 64744. Volunteers are needed to

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Hospital board gets confrontational

Board member Katie McGee attempted to verbally spar with board member Harold Fugate over the use of time to discuss various aspects of the meeting. McGee was late getting to meeting and said she didn’t want to be there. She said she was done with bickering and fighting. The meeting which was on Wed. Nov.

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NOTICE

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE VOTERS OF EL DORADO SPRINGS R-2 SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL, ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF APRIL, ELECT (2) DIRECTORS FOR A THREE YEAR TERM EACH, WHO ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES AND RESIDENT TAX PAYERS FOR THE DISTRICT, WHO HAVE RESIDED IN THIS STATE FOR ONE YEAR PRECEDING

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