April 25, 2024
Hurting? Blue Christmas Service may help. At 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, Stockton Presbyterian Church will hold a Blue Christmas Service which is open to everyone needing some extra comfort and rest this holiday season. Although the Christmas season is a joyful one for most of us, among us are many who just cannot seem
2ND PLACE – Marty and Carolyn Jones, 306 W. Broadway (Spring St, North on High St). 3RD PLACE – Justin and Chelsea Jacobs, 610 S. High St. (North off Hwy 54). 4TH PLACE – Clayton and Shanyn Peterson, 1705 Van Drive (Hwy 32, East on Patricia to Van).
TOY TRUCKS – Two truck loads of toys left Fugate Motors in El Dorado Springs Tuesday, Dec. 12, on their way to a wrapping station, preparing each as a Christmas gift for a local child. With the help of the Eagles and the other cash donations the last buying frenzy spent over $700. There were
The El Dorado Springs R-II is scheduled to meet in open session at 7 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 14. Items on the agenda include consideration of a new policy. 2921, participation by non-traditional students. Under new business, the board will consider Regulation 2760 – Foster Children and Policy 2260 – Homeless students, declare some items surplus,
The Cedar County Ambulance District board is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, in the Stockton Ambulance Barn. Unfinished business will be the status of the new building. New business will be the EMO director speaking about assuming radio frequency for the Stockton Repeater.
Winter weather is hard on cars and trucks, but a little preparation will keep vehicles running well throughout winter’s coldest days. A simple checklist starts with the battery. A cold car battery cannot deliver as much current. If your car has an aging battery, you might want to have it load tested to see if
WINTER KICK OUT KARATE TOURNAMENT – On Saturday, Dec. 2, members of Team Van Dyk Karate traveled to Independence, Missouri to compete in the Winter Kick Out Karate Tournament. The Winter Kick Out has become a favorite amongst junior karate competitors and again this year was not any different with many young competitors signing up
Water has a unique property: It expands as it freezes. This puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the strength of the container, expanding water can cause pipes to break. “Pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs
It was a cold day on Stockton Lake Saturday, Dec 9, but 24 ABA anglers braved the cold and wind. Eleven limits were weighed in. There was a difference of 2.09 lbs between 1st and 4th. The top four money winners included Jay Carter,1st with 13.64 lbs; Glenn Harrison, 2nd with 12.57 lbs; Bill Stines,
Dec. 14 workshop will show how fire can be used to improve wildlife habitat. When used in controlled, supervised conditions, fire can be a beneficial land management tool. However, it’s important to stress that prescribed fire involves planning and on-site management. People interested in learning how to use fire as a management tool should plan
