Thank you to community

The Church of Christ Food Pantry thanks members of the community who so generously donated 983 pounds of food this past Saturday through the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.  Special thanks go to all the postal workers who picked up the food on their routes.  Many El Dorado Springs families in need will have food

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Everyone enjoyed Mother’s Day

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Rockville morning service was at Rockville United Methodist Church began at 8 a.m. with the men serving the women a delicious bountiful Mother’s Day breakfast at 9 a.m. Paige Marten brought the message “Mother’s Love” and a beautiful rose was presented to each lady that present. Mt. Zion Home

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News from Harwood and Schell City

by Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, will be closed Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27, for the memorial Day weekend. She will reopen at her regular time on Tuesday, May 28. Church service was held at the Harwood Baptist Church Sunday, May 12. Brother Mike Dunivan’s sermon was taken from 1

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Viet Nam Vets are where it ‘Do Mean Something’

by Gary Vickers Shirley and Gary Vickers, (Viet Nam 1st Cav) joined a group of 1st Cav guys and their wives of Nam 70-71 for a great weekend 60 miles east of Nashville, TN. The vets arrived in TN at Edgar Evans State Park on Wednesday as they have done for three years. This group

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Cedar County Historical Society report

by Judy Nichols The monthly meeting of the Cedar County Historical Society was held on April 29, 2019 at the museum in Stockton. Those present were: President Judy Nichols, Vice President Judith Cain, Assistant Treasurer Anna Hopkins, Luella Phipps, Sharyl Henry, Ellis Benham, Chris Barber and Bob Phillips. Secretary Connie Maupin was not able to

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NOT A CROOK

NOT A CROOK – The El Dorado Christian School Drama Department, directed by Mrs. Natalie Baker, performed, “Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook” on the evenings of April 25 through the 29.  The drama features, Junie B. Jones, a kindergartener who has lost her brand new mittens; a gift from her Grandpa Miller.  Junie

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The Rock Wall

Had enough rain yet? Former Police Chief Ernie Clawson used to say that in the summer you are never more than two weeks away from a drought. Grandpa Long said, “People (probably meaning farmers) make more money in a wet year than in a dry one.” – Davis and Erica are starting our newest grandchild,

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Whisper a prayer

ELDO PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER – The El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted a local prayer service on Thursday, May 2, the National Day of Prayer, in the Sunderwirth  Bandstand in the early evening. Local ministers and congregants participated with music and prayer for officials at  the local level through the national

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Mother’s Love

A lively child skips to and fro. It takes me back to years ago, When I was young, without a care, But, Mother’s love was always there. Mother’s love was never far. With hand caught in the cookie jar, Her love would scold and pull it out, As my face would frown and tears would

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What does the AD do?

Interview with Activitites/Athletic Director Mike Durnell The Sun interviewed Mike Durnell who has been the Bulldog activities/athletic director for five years and has announced his retirement at the end of this school year. Jeremy Barger, current baseball head coach, has been appointed to fill that position. Mike taught eighth grade math before being appointed AD.

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