What the heck is Swai?

By Tod Marks Like many people interested in healthful eating, I strive to incorporate more fish into my diet, especially varieties like salmon and herring, which contain plenty of heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids. Problem is, fresh seafood costs a bundle. When I visited my local fish monger here in Yonkers, N.Y., recently, I couldn’t

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Black wooly worms, persimmon seed spoons

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church by Pastor Larry Sorrells was “I’d Rather See a Sermon, than Hear One” from Luke 17:5-10. You are Always Welcome to join us for Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Mt. Zion Home Bible study had 12 in attendance at the Tom and Beverly

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Stork Report

Stacy and Jeff Stewart, El Dorado Springs, are proud to announce the birth of a son, Carsen Lane Stewart. He weighed 8 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20 1/4 inches long. Jase and Brooke Hamilton, El Dorado Springs, are proud to announce the birth of a son, Baker Austin Hamilton. He weighed 6 lbs. 3

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Cedar County Historical Society holds Sept. 30 meeting

By Connie Maupin The Cedar County Historical Society met Monday Sept. 30, at the museum in Stockton.  Those present were President Judy Nichols, Vice President Judith Cain, Secretary Connie Maupin, Assistant Treasurer Anna Hopkins, Luella Phipps, Sharyl Henry, Ladeana Bough,  Joe B. Phillips, Chris Barber, Bob Phillips and visitor, Venetia Copeland. The Society was pleased

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TOPS El Dorado Springs morning group

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway on Thursday, Oct. 10, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting. Leader Susan opened the meeting with the TOPS & KOPS Pledges Kay led us in singing “Writing In My Food Plan”. We welcomed our Area Captain,

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Board approves moving softball to spring

At its Oct. 10 meeting, the El Dorado Springs R-II School Board approved moving softball to spring for 2020-21. All board members were present except Chad Whitesell. In executive session, Supt. Mark Koca gave notice of his intent to retire at the end of the school year. In his budget update, Supt. Koca said student

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Chili and soup at Fair Haven

Fair Haven Park will host a chili and soup supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Adults – $5 donation, children 5-12 – $3 donation, under 4 eats free. Chili, vegetable soup, hot dogs, coffee or tea, home made dessert. AUCTE (all you care to eat) Eight miles NE of Walker on Hwy.

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Missouri governor signs into law new poaching penalties

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri legislature and governor have taken actions to increase penalties for those caught poaching Missouri game animals and other native wildlife species. Missouri Governor Michael Parson signed HB260 into law. Called the Poaching Bill, it significantly raises fines for those convicted of illegally taking Missouri game species

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Another win

CEDAR BOWL STAYS HOME – After trailing by one point at the half, the El Dorado Springs Bulldogs, under the guidance of Head Coach Kelley Beckner, dominated the second half of the Cedar Bowl/Homecoming game over the Stockton Tigers 48-34. At the end of the game, Stockton Athletic Director Mike Kenney handed the Cedar Bowl

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