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2016 search for Little Mr. and Miss Santa

G.F.W.C. Generation III is again sponsoring the Little Mr. and Miss Santa contest open for kindergarteners and first graders only. The club is now accepting candidates. Please submit two photos with the child’s name, grade, parents, address and contact number on the backside of the photo. Photos must be received by Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016,

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Tourney set on Lake Stockton

American Bass Anglers Division 126 will hold a qualifying tournament on Stockton Lake Saturday, Nov. 5, launching out of Old State Park. Director Becky Minor will be at the ramp by 5:30 the morning of the tournament to take registration and memberships. This event is open to ABA members from age 14, with or without

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90th birthday for Luella Phipps

Please join the family and friends of Miss Luella Phipps as we celebrate her 90th Birthday on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 from 2  – 4 p.m. at the Church of God (Holiness) Family Life Center, 1607 South Park in El Dorado Springs. In lieu of gifts, please leave Luella a note or card.

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Phillips to celebrate 40th

Bob and Julia Phillips will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Their family is hosting a celebration from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Stockton Community Building.  Family and friends are invited to join them for cake and punch. The couple requests no gifts. Bob and Julia were married at Moniteou Chapel in Fayette. They

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St Andrew Lutheran Church to hold craft fair

The Lutheran Women’s missionary League of St. Andrew Lutheran Church has plans underway for their 9th annual craft fair on Nov. 12. The event will be held in the fellowship hall of the church located on Hwy. 39, south of Stockton. Along with the craft sale, there will be a bake sale, offering many homemade

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Union Hall Baptist Church to host revival

Union Hall Baptist Church invites you to attend the fall revival Oct. 28, 29 and 30. Pastor Don Barger will be preaching four messages on the “Great Goodness of God.” In a nation and time filled with many threats of political doom from both parties come hear the Truth found only in Jesus Christ declared

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Five-Night Soil Fertility Short Course at Nevada

This series of classes, Understanding Soil Fertility Concepts, will help you understand the basics of soil fertility so that you can make economic decisions about fertilizer inputs and management.  This short course, taught by Pat Miller, University of Missouri agronomy specialist, would make an excellent core training for those in ag industries.  The course meets

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Democrats to meet

The Cedar County Democratic Committee  will meet at the Courthouse in Stockton at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. The public is invited to attend.

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Remember our Veterans Book

I’m trying to honor the veterans that have served as well as help them by giving the proceeds to the Veteran’s Home. I have compiled a new book, Remember our Veterans with stories of about 80 Vernon County, several from Cedar County and surrounding area veterans. It is now going on Pre-sale for $30. It

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Tri-County Fifth Sunday program

The Tri-County Baptist Group will hold its regular fifth Sunday service on Sunday, Oct 30, at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Jasper County. After Sunday School at 10 a.m., the morning service will begin at 11 a.m. with preaching by Bro. DeWayne Burdette. After lunch on the grounds and a business meeting, the afternoon

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