Ledfords to celebrate 70th wedding anniversary

Our parents, Don and Virginia Ledford, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on July 20. Linda and Rod Bacon and Janice and Steve Sell would like to invite you to help them celebrate by showering them with cards and letters. Also celebrating this wonderful occasion are grandchildren – Scott and Kathi Bacon, Ginny Bacon and

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Swopes family holds reunion

The families of the late Melvin T. and Goldie (Norris) Swopes gathered June 25, 2017, at the Circle S Feed Store with 45 members in attendance. This is the 29th year of gathering together for our reunion. So thankful for each one attending. Our prayers go out to those ill and unable to attend. Ron

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TOPS takes a walk

TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the Church of Christ Sanctuary on Thursday, June 29. Angie had the program today. She led us on a walk around the parking lot. Angie is going to have the program the last Thursday of each month and will lead us in walks.

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News from Harwood and area

by Helen Ellerman Jewell and Helen Ellerman attended funeral services for Raymond Mundy at the First Christian Church at El Dorado Springs. Madalyn Crocker attended the service for him as well. Raymond’s daughter, Renae Daniel, taught for several years at the Northeast Vernon County Elementary School at Schell City. The Harwood area got two inches

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Stork Report

Chris and Abigail Ewert, El Dorado Springs, are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Zarah Olivia Ewert. She weighed 8 lbs. and was 20 1/2 inches long. Kevin and Erica Drake, El Dorado Springs, are proud to announce the birth of a son, Bechett Dawson Drake. He weighed 7 lbs. and was 19

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Gardening Charlotte

July Gardening Chores Heat. It’s what drives every gardener this month, whether it’s making sure the garden gets an inch of moisture a week to stay cool or mulch to remain cool. Among the other chores for July, besides enjoying picking berries: 1. Deadhead flowering plants. Removing spent blooms will help keep plants healthy and

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Celebrate!

Rich Hill Keeping the Spirit Alive Marriot Amusements open each night and on the 4th June 30 Events begin at 5:30 p.m. July 1 Events begin at 7 p.m. July 2 Events begin at 11 a.m. July 3 Events begin at 7 p.m. July 4 Events begin at 11 a.m Nevada July 1 6 p.m.

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Jury finds Moulder not guilty in death of his mother

Following a four-day trial, on Friday, the jury found Robert Michael Molder not guilty in the shooting death of his mother, Margaret Molder.  Cedar County Prosecutor Ty Gaither released the following statement, “The office of the Cedar County Prosecuting Attorney wishes to thank the jury for their time and deliberations on this difficult matter.” “The

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Three Nights of Carnival Wrist Bands

The Picnic committee and Pride Amusements, Inc, are offering three nights of carnival wrist bands for the 136th Annual El Dorado Springs Picnic. Wrist band tickets for each night may be purchased for $21 in advance from city hall during regular business hours beginning Monday, July 17, until Friday, July 21. Cash only will be

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Fireworks only legal in city July 4

Just a reminder to everyone, that the only time fireworks can be discharged within the City Limits, is on the 4th of July, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. The possession of fireworks and use of fireworks on City Property and in the City Parks are prohibited. Impeding traffic with fireworks use

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