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NEW DEDRICK PRE-K HAS RIBBON CUTTING

NEW DEDRICK PRE-K HAS RIBBON CUTTING – Members of the community joined with the Dederick Christian Church and the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce for an open house and ribbon cutting at the New Pre-K and Day Care facility at Dederick. Pastor Jared Kouba received the Investment in Community plaque from Chamber Director Jackson

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the Church of Christ Meeting Room on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Sheryl Ann filled in as leader in the absence of Robbie who had a doctor’s appointment. Kay led us in singing “Onward TOPS and KOPS”. We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

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IRIS BELLES GARDEN CLUB

IRIS BELLES GARDEN CLUB – Iris Belles, a Federated Garden Club of Missouri, met on March 17 at Angie’s Cakes of El Dorado Springs. Several members gathered for a bowl of Angie’s delicious soup prior to the start of the meeting. President Dorothy Foster opened the meeting and members read the Opening Vow – “Help

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Gardening Charlotte

Swarm Season The countdown has started. Reports are trickling in that drone brood, or male baby bees not yet born, have been spotted. It’s just a matter of a few more warm days before they will be hatching and all of a sudden, bee swarm season will be here. Swarm season is when bee colonies

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Thank Yous

We would like to say thank you once again to all friends, family and good samaritans that stopped to help wrangle cattle on Friday, March 31, on Hwy 82. Whether you helped in the beginning, middle or end of our fiasco, you are much appreciated for your help. A special thank you to Duane, Melissa

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Providing information

WELLNESS Q:  I will be 50 next year, and am confused as to what I need to do about recommended wellness. A:  Wellness visits can help you stay healthy.  The doctor can recommend testing, better eating, regular exercise, and other steps.  After age 50, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar should be tested yearly.  A

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EVANS PHARMACY INTERN

EVANS PHARMACY INTERN – Kate Zink is a fourth year pharmacy student at the University of Kansas. She grew up with three older brothers on a farm outside of Bushton, KS, which is home to approximately 250 residents. After completing two years of undergraduate studies at KU, she chose to pursue a career in pharmacy

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4-Wheeler crash injures Schell man

Nathan L. Haddix, 25, Schell City, was airlifted to Freeman West Hospital with injuries reported as serious after the 1989 Yamaha Warrior 4-wheeler he was driving westbound at high speed on Hwy. RA at 12:55 a.m. on Saturday, April 8 in Schell City overturned ejecting him. The report by Trooper O’Sullivan said Mr. Haddix was

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It’s National Library Week

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft today encouraged Missouri residents to increase their use of Missouri libraries, which he calls “gateways to opportunity,” during this National Library Week. National Library Week is observed this year April 9 through April 15, with the theme, “Libraries Transform.” First sponsored in 1958 by the American Library Association, National Library

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Rebecca Rash to compete at Nationals

In July, Rebecca Rash, age 15, will represent the State of Missouri in Louisville, KY. She will compete in Bible Memorization for the National Youth conference. Rebecca competed at State on March 31. Her score was 95.6 out of 100, she got first place in her category and age group. We are very proud of

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