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National Crash Responder Safety Week is Nov. 13-17

On a daily basis, emergency responders put their lives on the line along Missouri’s highways responding to crash scenes. These responders include police officers, fire fighters, EMS, tow truck operators and highway workers. They respond to traffic incidents, assist drivers, and help keep traffic flowing. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), traffic incidents are

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50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

The children of Elbert and Teri Biddlecome would like to invite you to come help us celebrate our parents 50th anniversary. We would love to have you join us at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center. Drop in any time between 2 and 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, to wish the happy couple

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Christmas Basket deadline approaching

Monday, Nov. 13 is the Christmas Basket Application Deadline. You may turn in the application by noon to the Library on Main St. or mail to Christmas Basket Project, P. O. Box 53, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744. Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than Nov. 13. Confirmation letters will be mailed to participants

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Cedar County Democrats to meet

The Cedar County Democrats will met from 2-4 p.m. Sunday Nov. 12, at Hopewell Bridge Winery, 8402 E. 1320 Rd., Stockton. Snacks will b provided and you may purchase drinks at the count. Come out and visit with us and tour the new winery. Darrell Martin, secretary

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Knob Noster State Park hosts Toddler Storytime in the Park

Toddler Storytime in the Park features nature stories, songs and crafts for preschool-aged children. This free program starts at 10 a.m. on the following Thursdays: Nov. 16 – Turkeys. Nov. 30 – Foxes. Programs are held in the park’s visitor center. Knob Noster State Park is located near Knob Noster and Whiteman Air Force Base,

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Southwest Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program Sale Nov. 17

“The Missouri Show-Me-Select (SMS) Replacement Heifer Program educates cattle producers on heifer development strategies in the areas of management, reproduction and genetics to create a reliable source of quality replacement heifers,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist.  On November 17th at 7:00 p.m. the Southwest Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program Sale will be

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Stake Presidency Changes

Recently, the Monett, Missouri Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had a change in its stake presidency. Although the name “Monett”  might give a false idea that the Monett Stake only comprises the town of Monett, the stake reaches as far north as Cedar County, as far south as the Arkansas

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Bethel to host two services

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church will host both the Cedar County Association and Tri-County Group services Oct. 27-29. We will recognize the church’s 40th anniversary. Saturday morning services will start at 10:30 a.m., Sunday morning services will start at 10 a.m. and all evening services will start at 7 p.m. Friday evening devotional by Bro. Buddy

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