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Stephen Ray Haile, 80 of Rich Hill, died Friday, Sept. 20, in Butler (MO) Center. He was born on March 26, 1939, to Guy Haile and Eunice (Bair) Haile. Steve graduated from El Dorado Springs High School with the class of 1957. On Feb. 23, 1963, Steve married Kay Poulter at the First Christian Church

Charles L. Kirbey, 71, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Sept. 23, 2019. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, in Bland-Hackleman Chapel.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 6 till 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.

West Union Missionary Baptist Church will host Cedar County 5th Sunday services Sept. 27 and 28. Friday and Saturday evening services will begin at 7:30; Saturday morning services will begin at 10:30 followed by a basket dinner. Friday evening devotional will be given by Brother Tim Cooper with Brother DJ Ford bringing the message. Saturday

The Tri-County Baptist Group will hold its regular Fifth Sunday service on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Rock Prairie Missionary Baptist Church in Polk County. After Sunday School at 10 a.m., the morning service will begin at 11 a.m. with preaching by Brother Ron Pitts. After a basket dinner on the grounds and a business meeting,

September 26-28 Stockton City Park SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, Sept. 26 9-10 a.m. Black Walnut Contest Judging (Hammons Products) *Nuts must be turned into Hammons Products by 5 p.m. Wednesday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Community Quilt Show, Community Building 11 a.m. Opening Ceremony, Park Entrance, High School Band 12 p.m. 6th Graders with Sherice Norman 2 p.m.

American Bass Anglers Division 126 held their 2020 season opener on Stockton Lake Sept. 21. Lots and lots of fish were weighed in. First place went to Kansas angler, Scott Tassi with 16.38 and second Big Bass weighing 4.02. Robert Cowan took 2nd with 14.13 followed by Brent Greek with 14.04. Big Bass went to

by Head Coach Kelley Beckner After three weeks of traveling, the ElDo Bulldogs opened up a home stand with a strong showing against the Blue Birds from Cole Camp. It was a hard-fought victory that had plays to cheer for in all phases of the game.  I was extremely proud of the team’s composure throughout

FAST AND TOUGH  – ECS freshman Olivia Bryson placed 7th in the Class IA Division, on September 7, 2019 at the SWCCA/Richard Clark Invitational in Bolivar.  Olivia also medaled at the Cottey College Cross Country Invitational on Sept. 14 placing 12th out of 73.

ECS HONORS GRANDPARENTS – El Dorado Christian School celebrated Grandparent’s Day on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The gymnasium was packed with over 300 grandparents in attendance. Preschool K3 through sixth grade performed a short program of action songs, Grandparent Poems and memorized Bible passages. Mrs. Eslinger’s 8th grade Literature class wrote heartfelt memories about their Grandparents

by Michele Kroll, Community Economic Development, MU Extension Do you want a higher income, lower stress level, advancement opportunities, and better work–life balance? If any of these benefits sound good to you join us and learn the skills needed to work remotely. The “Rural Online Initiative” [ROI] launches a pilot program on Oct. 7 for