July 28, 2026
Written by a Grateful Survivor Number seven of nine children, I was born here in El Dorado Springs. In a two room shack, my parents told me. I always thought it probably had crescent moon cutouts. I was raised in a world void of love. Throughout adulthood, I had no purpose for living and have
Despite the rain on Sunday morning, January 22, attendance was good at First Christian Church. Worship Leader Kathy Dains welcomed everyone and read scripture from Psalm 8:1-9 and 145:1-9. Deanna Johnston led the singing, with Marilyn Easley on the organ and Claudine Pope on the piano. Steve Singleton served as elder. Pastor Jack gave the
DARRELL MARTIN – will retire from the Postal Service after 24 years of service. His military career started in December of 1969 and he ended it in 2004. He began working for the Postal Service in February of 1994 at Nevada’s post office and then transferred to El Dorado in 1995. Friday, Jan. 27, will
NEW AT THE CPA FIRM – is proud to announce a new addition. Jeana Ocshner is an inactive CPA with local roots. Our team is set and ready to help with your accounting and tax needs. Both offices in El Dorado Springs and Nevada will be open Mon-Thurs 9-5, Fri-Sat by appointment. Phone number: 667-1673.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants to know your suggestions for the Schell-Osage Conservation Area in Vernon and St. Clair counties. MDC is in the multi-year process of updating management plans for almost 1,000 conservation areas throughout the state and invites public comments. MDC invites public comment about the Schell-Osage Conservation Area to aid
by Connie Maupin The Cedar County Historical Society meeting on Thursday, Jan.19, was called to order by President Judy Nichols. Other members present Vice President Bob Phillips, Assistant Treasurer Shirley Potts, Interim Secretary Connie Maupin, Luella Phipps, Kenneth Potts, Chris Barber and new member, Arlin Cargill. Connie Maupin will take charge of redeeming Best Choice
Lenten Roses For many years, Hellebore niger were expensive plants. So expensive that I promised myself only to splurge when I saw them on sale. Several years later, I found my first Hellebore, also called Lenten Roses, for $3. Having no experience about how they grew, I planted them in a shady area where I
IRIS BELLES START NEW YEAR – The Iris Belles Garden Club met in the home of member Susie Janes on Friday, Jan. 20. This group of ladies enjoys getting together to share their love of gardening, plants and life. The first garden clubs started in the late 1800’s and the clubs across the nation have
TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the Church of Christ Sanctuary on Thursday, Jan. 19. Kay led us in singing “Help Me Slender.” We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges. Robbie had a couple of reminders: January dues are due. Please keep in mind you need to get here
Now is a great time to check on and update your family emergency supply kit accoridng to David Burton, civic communication specialist with University of Missouri Extension and a member of MU Extension’s emergency response team. “Once you have an emergency kit together, re-check it at least once a year and update the food, water
