Kleenex box for a bed

Marilyn Entrikin said she was in St. Luke’s Hospital for a week. She is home now. She is weak and gets tired easily. Marilyn, we will be thinking of you always. Our cat, Whitey, decided yesterday she was going to sit in the Kleenex box on the coffee table. After struggling, she flattens the box.

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Twilight Gardeners Garden Club meets

Twilight Gardeners Garden Club met in the home of Jeana Oschsner on Nov. 21. President Ursula Fuller called the meeting to order with the Club Collect. Roll Call (what birds do you hope to attract in your garden) Doug Abbas, Jennifer Bland, Donna Cooper, Ursula Fuller, Rama Hart, Jeana Oschner, Sharon Lansing, Carolyn West, Ramona

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TOPS morning Chapter 9319

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the Church of Christ Meeting Room on Thursday, Nov. 30. Leader Sheryl Walker opened the meeting and Kay S. led us in singing “Our TOPS”. We said our pledges and Sheryl led us in roll call. Twenty-eight weighed in today and the chapter

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Just in time for Christmas

Music in the Park finally arrives in El Dorado Springs As of Tuesday, Nov. 28, the El Dorado Springs Park will be filled with the joyful tunes of the Christmas season from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hours might be extended through the Holidays. Phase I of the system, made possible by a $5,000 grant

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Brighten Christmas for a child

GIVE NOW – For 11 years the Toys- For-Tots  toy drive at Fugate Motors in El Dorado Springs has been providing Christmas cheer for underprivileged  kids in our community.   The Toys-For-Tots collection and distribution is done in conjunction with the El Dorado Springs Food Baskets program. Each year hundreds of toys are donated.  

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Churches burglarized

On Nov. 26, El Dorado Springs officers responded to 600 South Grand, Grace Fellowship Church, concerning a reported burglary. The investigation revealed the theft of three computers and the church’s surveillance system. A report taken and the investigation continues. On Nov. 26, officers responded to, 300 East Freeman Street, First Assembly of God Church, concerning

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Bell Ringers needed

The El Dorado Springs Ministerial Association is in need of Salvation Army Bell Ringers. Kettles will be at Woods Supermarket. One hour shifts are scheduled from 9 a.m,. – 7 p.m. daily through Dec. 24. Contact Jared Kouba at jkouba@dederickch or call 417/279-5533.

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Dining with the Stars this weekend

Don’t miss the chance to hear Nick Sibley and the Lighthouse players perform on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Family Life Center in El Dorado Springs. The Diner Theatre production is a joint project of the Opera House Arts Council and the Lighthouse Children’s Theatre. Cost is $30 and begins at 5:30 p.m. For reserved

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Cup of coffee likely saves lives

An early morning cup of coffee was likely a lifesaver for two men in El Dorado Springs. El Dorado Springs Fire Chief Owen Elliott said that Karen Schwalm, a next door neighbor, walked out on her deck about 4:15 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, “the way I understood it, with a cup of coffee and

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Grand Prize winners

CCMH WINS – Cedar County Memorial Hospital won 1st place in the Business Division at the conclusion of the El Dorado Springs Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 18. They were also awarded Grand Prize honors. More pictures on Page 8.

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