April 23, 2024
CHILI WINNERS – A sunny but breezy day greeted cookers and eaters for the 13th Annual S.C.R.G. Chili Cook Off on Saturday, Oct. 21. There were several vendors on West Spring Street as well as crafters in the Old Community Building and a Fall Shopping Extravaganza in the Civic Center. This years winners are: (from
BOOK DONATION – Library employee, LeAnnis Fox (right) and Lynda Bishop, representing the Cedar-Vernon County Genealogical Society, display a collection of books the Genealogical Society donated to the El Dorado Springs Public Library Genealogy Dept. “This new collection was purchased by the Cedar-Vernon County Genealogical Society and donated to the library in an effort to
Planning on joining 4-H Shooting Sports? There will be a “Meet the Coaches” meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada. This is an opportunity to meet with the coaches and find out about the different disciplines offered. For more information, contact your local University of Missouri Extension
Twilight Gardeners Garden Club met on Oct. 17, at Grace United Methodist Church with Ursula calling the meeting to order. There were 12 members present and one guest. Members were to name there favorite herb. It was discussed when student essay and Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl contests was due. Committee reported on Community Garden. Unfinished business,
LIONS SPONSOR CIRCUS – The picture shows Lion President Charles Winfiel, the Lady Ringmaster of the Kelly Miller Circus, and Lion Treasurer Edith Winfiel. The El Dorado Springs Lions Club sponsored the Kelly Miller Circus which came to town Oct. 16. The Circus preformed two shows and entertained 358 children and 329 adults. Before they
Reduce Food Waste More than 40 percent of food that is grown, processed, packaged and shipped ends up uneaten, and, in many cases, dumped in a landfill. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), that translates into $165 billion in wasted food per year in the US. Here are six ways to reduce food
On Monday, Oct. 9, the Twentieth Century Club met in the home of Sandi Eaves, our hostess, with Glenda Ware serving as co-hostess. The opinion was given by Evelyn Boyle on chips being put in employees. Companies are considering having this done for easier identification for their workers. Would the rights of the people be
Our Leader, Sheryl Ann, called TOPS 9319 to order in the meeting room of the Church of Christ at 302 E. Hospital Rd. on Oct. 19. Turning the floor over to our song leader, Kay, we sang Hand in Hand. Sheryl led us in our exercise by having us march around the room. It was
The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety are challenging you and those you know at home, work, school or in your community to buckle up and put your phone down. Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, is slated as “Buckle Up Phone Down Day”.
An Independence man is in custody after deputies responded to a call of a stabbing in the early morning hours of Monday, Oct. 16. According to Sheriff’s Office officials, the incident took place on 1725 Road near Sheldon where the suspect, who has been identified as Richard A Kirkham, 28,was arrested at the scene of
