October 17, 2026
WHIRLWIND KARATE CLASSIC – by Renshi Van Dyk. Students representing El Dorado Springs Karate Club traveled to Tulsa, OK to competed in the Whirlwind Karate Classic hosted by Denise and Larry Wells and sanctioned by NASKA-Midwest Sport Karate Association. As always competitors from all over the mid-west region was present to compete in a tournament
A local working group charged with identifying local priority resource concerns and providing input about program criteria to the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 20, at Stockton, USDA Service Center Conference Room. The working group is comprised primarily of representatives of various local, state and federal agencies
The El Dorado Springs Great Golf Cart Race will begin at 10am on Saturday, July 21 at the tennis courts in Spring City Park. The golf cart race consists of 2 persons. The driver is blindfolded and the passenger will direct them around a designated, marked track. This hilarious activity is limited to 16 years
Registrations are now being accepted for the Sam’s Scavenger Scrimmage by picnic committee members. All teams must pre-register. Teams will consist of 3-5 members with each member being 18 years or older. Each team will receive one copy of the clues. All team members must stay together. One team member must be the designated photographer.
On my way to speak to a group in Mt. Home a few nights ago, I crossed Crooked Creek near Yellville. For some reason it caused my heart to ache a little for another time. I lived in north Arkansas for about 25 years, and Crooked Creek was a special place, the little river where
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 retain moisture. Among the other chores for July, besides enjoying picking berries: 1. Deadhead flowering plants. Removing spent blooms will help keep plants healthy and
By Helen Ellerman Madalyn Crocker says that they had a packed park at the Schell City Park Saturday evening, June 30, for the Forth of July celebration. They had a meal and then they had fireworks at dark. She says they had a really pretty fireworks display and everyone seemed to enjoyed everything. Church service
by Judy Nichols The monthly meeting of the Cedar County Historical Society was held at the museum in Stockton on June, 25, 2018. Members present were President Judy Nichols, Vice President Judith Cain, Treasurer Shirley Potts, Chris Barber, Ellis Benham, Bob Estes, Sharyl Henry, Joe B. Phillips, Bob Phillips and Luella Phipps. Secretary Connie Maupin
Marilyn Entrikin had a busy week. On her 74th birthday, she was taken out to eat several times. She got cards and calls from near and far. Marilyn has a tomato plant on her patio. It is loaded with blooms. She is hoping it doesn’t hail for the next few months. Kenny, her son, and
by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Rockville United Methodist Church welcomed their new pastor, Larry Sorrels, and family; his morning message was titled “I” Problems, join us Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. for worship. Mt. Zion Home Bible study was held in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. to study
