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TOPS talks about having a mindset for weight-loss

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S. Summer St., El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Oct. 14, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting. Linda Hall, Leader, called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “Zipping Those Pounds Off” We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

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Ivan And Gail Pierce 60th Anniversary

Iris Gail Waite was born on Dec. 9, 1940, in Pocatello, ID. Ivan Nelson Pierce was born on Dec. 22, 1940, in Aberdeen, WA. Gail’s family moved to Seattle, WA when she was two years old. Ivan’s family moved to Boise, ID when he was seven years old. Ivan and Gail first met at a

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Cedar Co. COVID-19 stats for Oct. 4

Reported cases since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic (1669) Active COVID-19 cases (10) # of deaths (30 confirmed PCR, 8 by antigen. Updated Sept. 14). Total Cedar County Test Count (total of negative line list + # positive cases) Negative Cedar County Test Count (29931 reported to CCHD on Oct. 10). Positive Cedar County Test Count

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Fire report for week of Oct. 3

On Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 4:58 p.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire on H Hwy. north of town in St. Blair County. Three trucks and 11 firefighters responded. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night, Oct. 5, 6 and 7, the Fire Department visited area day cares, headstarts and schools for Fire

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Citizens Memorial names next CEO

The Citizens Memorial Hospital and Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation Boards of Directors are pleased to announce that Michael Calhoun will be the next chief executive officer/executive director of CMH and CMH Foundation effective Jan. 1, 2022. Calhoun will succeed Gary Fulbright, current CMH/CMH Foundation CEO/executive director, who is retiring Dec. 31, 2021. Beverly Derrickson

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Cards of Thanks

The El Dorado Springs Ducks Unlimited Chapter would like to thank all of the sponsors for the 6th annual banquet. Thank you to the following sponsors: Scott and Suzette Berning, Evans Drug, Shelter Insurance and Physician Medical, Mike and Chastity, McCullick, Wosoba Trucking, Santa Paula Awning, Dawson and Dawson Law Firm, Twin Oaks- Andrew Loveland,

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TOPS: Get your mind set on a healthier lifestyle

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Oct. 7, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting. Linda Hall, Leader, called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “A TOPS Club Clover” We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

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El Dorado Springs R-2 Board meets

Meeting No. 385 Oct. 13, met in the MS/HS Library Media Center 7 p.m. OPEN SESSION • Call to Order and Approval of Consent Agenda • Meeting Agenda • Approve Minutes: Meetings #384 • Approval of Bill Payment, Transfers • Communication, Patron Comments, and Recognition • Old Business • Food Science Lab Update • COVID

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Mary Cook celebrates 87 years

On Saturday, Oct. 9, Mary LaVerne Dissler Cook celebrated her 87th birthday. She went to the Wayside Inn Museum’s Annual Chili Cook-off for lunch. Then, to our church family, Union Hall Baptist Church and enjoyed their yearly wiener roast and hayride to finish out her special day. She wants to thank everyone for the cards

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Twilight Gardeners Club discusses how to reach more members

Five members met on Sept. 21, at the home of Ursula Fuller. The meeting was called to order by President Ursula Fuller and the group recited the Club Collect. For roll call each member shared her favorite garden fragrance. The minutes of the May meeting were read and approved as they were not available at

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