Cards of Thanks

The family of Jean Stroer would like to thank everyone that has helped and supported my family and me though the hardships that we have recently endured. I would like to say thank you to everyone who has contributed. Jr. Stroer and family I want to send a big thank you out to all my

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Last Cedar County Barn Quilt workshop date released

Cedar County Extension will host the last Cedar County Barn Quilt workshop for painted barn quilts Aug. 17.  This will be the last workshop held in Cedar County before they move on to Vernon and Bates counties over the fall and winter months.  The event will be held from 9 am to 3 pm at

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TOPS MO # 9319 El Dorado Springs morning group

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway on Thursday, July 25, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting. Leader Sheryl Ann called our meeting to order and Kay led us in singing “A New Image.” We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges. Marilyn led us in a series

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Adult-youth Golf Tournament

By Richard Gardner On Saturday July 27, we hosted our annual adult-youth golf tournament at Gene Pray Memorial Golf Course. This is a fun tournament for the kids and the adults and is well attended. This year we had 21 teams entered (19 teams played) and there was a lot of good scores and great

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Traffic alert

I-49 CLOSED Between Exits 20 & 24 Near Neosho for Utility Work Aug. 1 Where: I-49 between Exits 20 and 24 near Neosho When: Midnight until 4 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 1 What: All I-49 lanes in both directions CLOSED to allow Liberty Utilities crews to work on power lines over the interstate Traffic Impacts: All

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A Non-Realistic Minimum Wage

I enjoyed speaking to MO Employment Supports and Advocacy clients and families about my support of them, sheltered workshops, and the need to preserve choices for disabled workers and their families. Recently in Missouri, voters voted on the state level to increase the minimum wage to $8.60 in 2019. The change in minimum wage will

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News from Harwood and Schell City

By Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, says that she is planning on having a steak dinner on a Sunday in August. She says she will have me put it in my news next week what Sunday she is going to have it. She says that she will be open every day in

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Happy birthday Michael Snethen

By Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning Services was by Rockville United Methodist Church was by Pastor Larry Sorrells entitled “Grace Reoffers” from Colossians 2:6-23; you are always welcome to join us at 9 a.m. each Sunday morning for worship. Mt. Zion Home Bible Study held in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home at 7

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Happiness is a Choice

Larry Sorrell, Rockville, Trinity UMC In Luke 12:13-15, someone from a crowd asks of Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” Jesus responded to him by asking, “Who made me the judge in this matter?” He then went on to tell the parable of the man, who in greed, tore down

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LOL Youth Fair results

YOUTH FAIR AWARD WINNERS – Queen – Avery Schiereck, Iris Dunn Memorial Scholarship; Princess – Kentley Rieder, El Dorado Springs Vet Clinic; Jr. Princess – Meadow Ash, Roger and Terry Floyd; Jr. Non Livestock High Point – Macy Stauffer, El Dorado Springs Vet Clinic; Sr. Non Livestock High Point – Sydney Barger, Producer’s MFA; Grand

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