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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

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 –

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

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

JUST IN TIME FOR A FAMILY FEAST – Bruce Rogers, representing the Osage Prairie Thunderin’ Toms chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation presented 10 turkeys to the Church of Christ Food Pantry at 302 E. Hospital Rd. in El Dorado Springs. With him is Pantry Director Danita Ehlers. Ehlers said the birds would be

The opportunities for expanding global knowledge at the University of North Georgia (UNG) continue to grow as new programs are added. During the 2015-16 academic year, some 380 UNG students participated in study abroad and international internships, a number that has steadily increased over the past four years. Drue Hoagland of Schell City, studied Arabic

Thanks to all who sent or gave cards, gifts, made phone calls, expressed kind words or came to help me celebrate my 90th birthday. Thanks to Cyndee Scott and Danelle Carter for taking care of all the details for my celebration.  May God bless each one of you.     Luella Phipps

Don’t get stuck with a turkey that’s too small for the feast or one that’s still frozen solid on Thanksgiving morning. Buying the right size turkey and planning for defrost time can prevent Thanksgiving Day disasters. “If you want to have leftovers after Thanksgiving, make sure you buy one pound of whole turkey per person,”