The Rock Wall

The events in a few hours can totally change our priorities. Kimball wanted me to have this chat with you yesterday afternoon. I wasn’t inspired to write and didn’t. Today I’ve got an entirely different list. About 5:10 p.m. Monday we heard the fire call go out for the Bobby and Frances Budd home. We

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Cedar County Ambulance Board meets

The regular Nov. 19 meeting of the Cedar County Ambulance District convened at 6:32 p.m. in the Stockton Ambulance facility with Chairman Rusty Norval at the helm. Board members present were Keith Kasco – secretary/treasurer, Diana Johnson and Nadine Sinclair – vice chairman. Board Member Evelyn Boyle was absent. Bookkeeper CPA Kalena Bruce had nothing

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ElDo Choir Christmas dinner

Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15, will be the school’s annual Choir Christmas Dinner. The pre-show (Middle School show) and pie auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 for adults and $10 for kids 10 & under.  Tickets went on sale Nov. 19.

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Annual Holiday Home Christmas decorating contest

The Chamber of Commerce and city of El Dorado Springs present the annual Holiday Home Christmas Decorating Contest.  Prizes include utility credits of $150 grand prize, $75 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place for a total of $300 in credits for contest winners. The contest rules state that winners

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Kisses For Seniors raffle fundraiser

We are selling tickets at Woods Grocery Store from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. You may purchase tickets at the Senior Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 thru Dec. 21. Ticket prices are $1 per ticket or six tickets for $5. Winner to receive a huge 21 oz Hershey Candy Kiss. Bring

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Budd home a total loss

The residence of Bobby and Frances Budd, at 6255 South 501 Road, burned to the ground Monday evening, Nov. 26. Bob Floyd, chief of the El Dorado Springs Volunteer Fire Department, said the Budds discovered the well-advanced blaze when they retuned home from El Dorado Springs and reported the fire about 5:10 p.m. The fire

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Duke Mason to perform here Dec. 14

Mark your calendars for Friday, Dec. 14, at Camp Galilee in beautiful El Dorado Springs, as the Preserve Our Past Society hosts the wonderful and amazing Duke Mason Band for a country buffet dinner followed by a show. Doors will open at 5:30 and dinner will begin. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. Duke

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BBB warns about holiday puppy scams

There may be nothing cuter than a puppy, but wait:  Are you really going to try to train a new pet in the hustle and bustle of the holidays? How do you know you’re getting it from a reliable source? Better Business Bureau advises waiting until a calmer time in your household to introduce a

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Correction

The essay written by Marcia Abbott last week was for Cedar County Memorial Hospital’s “My Hospital, My Community” contest. It was not intended to be a Letter to the Editor.

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