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The Importance of Bees

By Alyvia Eason, 7 If we don’t start helping the planet, bees may go extinct! Scientists say that in the next four years we may not have bees because of environmental factors. Bees are part of biodiversity which we depend on for our survival. Bees make some of our supplies, like medicine, beeswax, chapstick, and

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Tri-County Quilt Club news

by Marge Zink Tri-County Quilt Club met Dec. 5, at the Rockville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Fifteen members were present for the carry-in Christmas turkey dinner at 12:30 p.m. Robin Siegismund gave the blessing. Mary McLeod called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. After the business was completed, the party began by playing

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A Christmas Film watchlist

by Brinley Janes, 12 Now that Thanksgiving is something of the past, it’s time we settle into our Christmas swing. A good way to begin that transition and get into the holiday spirit is to watch films that get you excited for the snow-filled days to come. White Christmas – If you’re a lover of

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CCMH WELCOMES NEW WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR/SAFETY COORDINATOR

Karsten Runkle began his employment with CCMH in the Maintenance Department but recently advanced to the position of Warehouse Supervisor/Safety Coordinator – he’s admitted that there’s been a learning curve but he seems more than up for the task. Karsten grew up in Northwest IL on the Wisconsin border and lived for a time in

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Route 82 Bridge over Simms Creek in St. Clair County open to traffic

Where: Missouri Route 82 bridge over Simms Creek west of Roscoe When: As of 9:15 a.m., Friday, December 2 Details: The bridge was closed in September while contractor replaced the old bridge with a new structure, that is approximately two feet higher, four feet wider and 24 feet longer. The bridge also includes new barrier

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Fuel adjustment charge to change for Evergy Missouri West customers

The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a tariff filed by Evergy Missouri West, Inc. d/b/a Evergy Missouri West which will adjust the fuel and purchased power adjustment clause (FAC) charge on the bills of its electric customers. In its July 1, 2022 filing, Evergy Missouri West proposed to adjust the FAC to reflect changes

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CMH FOUNDATION RECEIVES DONATION FROM SOUTHWEST ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation recently accepted a check for $2,000 from Southwest Electric Cooperative for the Carrie J. Babb Cancer Center at CMH. Donations to the cancer center support services and needs area cancer patients may experience during their treatment including dental care, gas, groceries, nutritional supplements and meals during treatment. Pictured from left:

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TOPS Christmas party Thursday, Dec. 22

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Hill Church, 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Dec. 1, for their regular weigh in and meeting. Laura Hicks, Leader, called the meeting to order. Pam led us in singing “T-O-P-S K-O-P-S.” We said our TOPS & KOPS Pledges Laura led us in

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CCMH HEALTHY LIVING RADIO THURSDAY

Please be sure to tune in to the “CCMH Healthy Living Radio Program” on KESM 105.5 FM in El Dorado Springs at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, to listen as Cardiac Rehabilitation Manager – Brooke McPeak, RN, BSN speaks on the benefits of the Cedar County Memorial Hospital Cardiac Rehab Program – an outpatient supervised

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Cedar County Historical Society news

by Connie Maupin The Cedar County Historical Society gathered for the last meeting of the year at the museum in Stockton, Monday, Nov. 28. Those present were: President Judy Nichols, Vice President Judith Cain, Secretary Connie Maupin, Treasurer Anna Hopkins, Luella Phipps, Sharyl Henry, Virginia Barber, Chris Barber, Ellis Benham, and Bob Phillips. Bob Phillips

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