We Must Fix Veteran Homelessness

Dear Friends, Last week I penned an opinion editorial in The Military Times discussing the problem of veteran homelessness and highlighting some of the great work that non-profit organizations in our local communities are doing to combat this grave issue. Veteran homelessness is an issue that is often overlooked and should make all of us

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YOUTH GET AWAY

YOUTH GET AWAY – Sixth through eighth grade students at El Dorado Christian School were given an amazing opportunity. Their Principal, Mrs. Kelly Bryson, offered a Christian Youth “Getaway” to Ozark Christian College in Joplin on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28.  The junior high students were only there for 48 hours, but WOW,

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ECS STUCO

ECS STUCO – El Dorado Christian High School Student Council officers and representatives were announced for the 2019-2020 school year, on Oct. 7.  Pictured with STUCO advisor, Mr. Travis Bryson; front row, (l-r); treasurer, Brenton LeeMasters; vice-president, Abigail Reasoner; president, Isabelle Bryson; secretary, Olivia Bryson, and junior rep, Lucia Rogers.  Back row; sophomore reps: Juliet

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MARRIAGES

CEDAR COUNTY Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Carole Wilkerson Recorder James Edward Smith, 44, Fair Play, and Lisa Diane Callicoat, 39, Fair Play. James Darren Kirby, 34, Jerico Springs, and Kelly Ann Gibbs, 32, Jerico Springs. Anson Samuel Barlow, 33, Stockton, and Mary Theresa Landis, 29, Stockton. Donald Neal Lee, 33, Wasilla,

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EL DORADO SPRINGS MUNICIPAL COURT

Sharon Blackbum, seat belt required, $10. Danielle Cox, speeding 35/25, $47.50. Amber Moore, littering, $75.50. Cody Boultinghouse, expired plates, $50.50. Kenneth Cerny, no operators, $50.50. Darren Edmiston, stealing, d.w. suspended, $401. Bret Lever, expired operators, $50.50. Reyne Bachtel, fail to appear per ct order, $75.50. Dakota Collins, fail to appear per ct order, $25.50. Gary

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CEDAR COUNTY COURT

The following misdemeanors have been disposed in Cedar County. Joshuha L. Duty, Humansville, non-support, total arrears in escess of 12 monthly payments due under order of support, 3/1/16. Fine: sis five yrs court supervised probation, 10/7/19. Haden Berry Foster, El Dorado Springs, allowing person to ride on gunwale, top of seat, back railing, decking over

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CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

10/06 • Motorist reported hitting a deer on Hwy 32 east of Stockton. No injuries. Handled by dispatch. • Received call of an assault on 102 Rd Stockton.  Handled by officer. • Received call of an abandoned vehicle with a dog inside at Turkey Creek Bridge.  Handled by dispatch. • Received call stating he was

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made nine arrests and took multiple reports during the weeks of Sept. 23-Oct. 7, 2019. Warrant Arrests Keith Bailey- On Oct. 7, Keith Bailey, 34, Appleton City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class D felony possession of a controlled substance. Bond is set

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

Oct. 4, theft $500 but less than $25,000 at 100 block E. 6th St., Bronaugh. Oct. 6, resisting arrest/detention/stop by fleeing and driving while revoked/suspended at Main St., Milo.

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EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) On October 8, 2019, officers arrested William D. Wilkinson,

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