Community

Thank yous

I want to thank friends and family who honored me with an afternoon of gospel and country music. This reminded me of times when musicians gathered in our home and we played some of this same music. I especially want to thank musicians Paula Newman, Ginelle Esry, Donna Elliott and Wanda Casey for entertaining us.

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LOW BACK PAIN Q:  I have pain in my lower back.  What can I do to feel better? A:  Low back pain is among the top five reason people seek health care.  Oftentimes, episodes of pain are a reflection of our inactivity and deconditioning…and then we ask our bodies to perform a task for which

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‘Sidewalk to the Future’ Phase II Update

Update The El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce has collected just over $10,000 in pledges of the $44,000 needed for the “Sidewalk to the Future” Phase Two Project. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jackson Tough mentioned, “We have a great start on collecting pledge signatures! Our deadline to have $44,000 pledged is Dec. 28 and

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SHE GIVES A FLIP

SHE GIVES A FLIP – Encouraged on by El Dorado Springs Mayor Brad True and Chamber of Commerce Director Jackson Tough, Chamber of Commerce President Toshua McCormick took the leap of faith Monday evening and flipped the switch sitting out in the middle of nowhere. Low and behold, Christmas lights immediately shown forth all over

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Gardening to distraction

                                               Ok, so which is it at your Thanksgiving gathering, pecan pie or pumpkin pie? In our family, it was pumpkin pie. Not that we had anything against pecans, it was just that

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Church of Christ Sanctuary on Thursday, Nov. 1. Robbie opened the meeting and Kay led us in singing “A Healthy You”. Robbie led us in roll call. We had 27 weigh in today and the chapter had a 4.0 loss. Sheryl was the week’s best loser

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ANTIBIOTIC OVERUSE FOR COMMON COLDS Q: I recently saw my healthcare provider with four days of sore throat, snotty nose and chest congestion.  He gave me an antibiotic.  Why am I not getting better? A: Your question is great and timely.  The vast majority of sore throats and head/chest congestion are caused by viruses.  Antibiotics

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New books at Cedar County Library

The Whistler by John Grisham – In this high suspense thriller, a follow-up to Rogue Lawyer, pits and unforgettable cast of characters against unexpected twists and turns. Sex, Lies and Serious Money by Stuart Woods – New York City cop-turned-Manhattan law firm rainmaker Stone Barrington tackles a high-suspense case. Escape Clause by John Sandford –

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Veteran’s Day celebration

HONORING THE FLAG AND VETS – The El Dorado Springs High School DECA organization held their annual Veterans Day recognition in the High School Gym on Friday, Nov. 11. The speaker for the event was Roger Floyd. The band, choir and Bell  Choir also participated in the event. The recognition of veterans by DECA started

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Top 10 reasons to join 4-H

Missouri 4-H is a cool way for youth to learn a lot of things they need to know in today’s world and have fun at the same time, according to Karla Deaver, 4-H youth development specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “Involvement in proven programs, like Missouri 4-H, help kids to grow and develop into

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