Fundraiser turkey dinner Nov.11

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by Pastor Nick Van Dam entitled “Going Forth” taken from II Corinthians 5:16-21; communion was served to all who wished to participate. Join us Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. for worship. Mt. Zion Bible study held in the Tom and

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DECA to Hold 22nd Annual Veteran’s Day Assembly

The El Dorado Springs DECA Chapter cordially invites you to the 22nd Annual Veterans Day Assembly in the High School Gym beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10.  There will be a reception to follow in the High School Library for our honored guests and community members. DECA needs to update the list of

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Ready to Rumble

CANDY FOR THE CARTWRIGHTS – Ashley Cartwright and her four children spent Saturday evening trolling for treats at the El Dorado Springs Optimist Club Annual Spooktacular in the Park. While kids were loading up with goodies and participating in the costume contest, others were having the bejabbers scared out of them in the National Honor

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ARRESTED

ARRESTED – Over the weekend, the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department arrested Charles Green in Schell City area on a warrant out of Cedar County. He was held in the Vernon County jail a few hours then transferred to Cedar County. The Vernon County Sheriff does not do press releases on a warrant arrests. Cedar County

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One arrested for questioning

Man shot in head identified On Monday, Oct. 23, El Drado Springs officers responded to the intersection of South Summer and East Joe Davis Streets concerning a subject lying partially in the street. Upon arrival officers identified the subject as Brandon S. Keith, 34, of El Dorado Springs. He was unresponsive with injuries to his

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Getting ready for Christmas Baskets 2017

The El Dorado Springs Christmas Basket committee is pleased to announce that the distribution date for food baskets and gifts will be Dec. 16 at the First Baptist Church on Main Street. Recipients should plan to pick up the gifts and food on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and should bring

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Woods Supermarkets celebrate 70th anniversary with car giveaway

On Halloween Night, Oct. 31, 1947, Don Sr. and Bertha Woods opened their first store in Long Lane, Mo. To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of this unique achievement, the 12 Woods Supermarkets have been having a month-long sale and sweepstakes. The sweepstakes Grand Prize is a 2017 Ford Fusion. On Oct. 25 one finalist from

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The Rock Wall

He’s here. Adrian called us from the hospital at 8 a.m. Saturday and said the staff told her she would have a baby before she went home. Change of plans – Adrian and Cain planned to take their nephew, Gus, to the zoo that day. Robert Van Gilfoil was born at 6:16 p.m. on Saturday,

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Providing information

CARBON MONOXIDE Q:  My dad was taken to the ER with carbon monoxide poisoning. What are the symptoms and is there anything we need to worry about after this, if we got the problem fixed in his house? A:  This occurs when you breathe air with too much carbon monoxide. The gas has no color,

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New books at Cedar County Library

Caroline: Little House Revisited by Sarah Miller – Authorized by the Little House estate, a retelling of the early pioneering journey of the Ingalls family is told from the perspective of a pregnant Caroline, who in the frigid winter of 1870 leaves the safety of Wisconsin for a life of hazards and promises in unsettled

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