50th Hillsman family reunion

Descendants of Albert and Nancy Jane (Snow) Hillsman gathered for the occasion on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the El Dorado Springs Community Center with approximately 80 present.  Blessing was given by Bennie Hillsman and a basket dinner followed. Present for the gathering were Brent and Ryan Budd – Junction City, KS; Scott, Kelly, and

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64th annual Beydler reunion

The 64th annual Beydler reunion will be Sunday, June 23.  This year the reunion will be held in the Lions club building, 1109 s. Jackson, El Dorado Springs. A carry in lunch will began at 12:30 p.m.

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Join us for potluck, UFO night

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning Services was by Rockville United Methodist Church was by Pastor Larry Sorrells entitled “The Importance of a Father” from Luke 11: 11-13; the women served the men a delicious breakfast for Father Day; you are always welcome to join us at 9 am each Sunday morning for worship.

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News from Harwood and Schell City

By Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, will hold her steak, shrimp or fried chicken dinner on Sunday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will include baked potatoes, salad bar and dessert bar. The price will depend on what meat you take. She will not have her regular Sunday buffet

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The Band Plays On

The Band had a wonderful weekend celebrating Flag Day and Father’s Day! The cool weather brought many folks out to listen to the Band and visit with friends. We couldn’t have asked for better weather for all three of the concerts. Come on out for an enjoyable time every Friday and Saturday evening from 8

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Come square dance with us

On Friday June 21, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will have a square dance with Tom Roper National Caller, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building at the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada. Admission is $5 per adult dancer and $3 per youth dancer. All dancers and interested persons are invited to attend. For

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The Rock Wall

I don’t normally talk about the weather here. I figure you know if it’s hot or cold, rainy or dry. When I was in school at Columbia, the common wisdom was: if you don’t like the weather, wait 15 minutes and it will change. Kinda like that here. Right now, I’m thankful for the break

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Nodding as you pass

WILDFLOWERS PAVE YOUR WAY – Most paved and dirt roads sport a collection of various wildflowers this time of year, but the purple coneflowers along Hwy. H North of El Dorado Springs are particularly festive and beautiful.

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Reward offered for Costello attackers

A $2,500 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the Sunday, May 26, attack on Kevin Costello. Cedar County Sheriff James McCrary told the Sun that the El Dorado Springs/Cedar County Crime Stoppers and a private citizen have combined to offer the reward. The phone number

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