October 13, 2026
El Dorado Christian School hosted their second annual Spring Showcase and Award Night on Thursday evening, April 5. Students, grades 7th through 12th competed in the following categories; Science, Math, Algebra I, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Art, Photography and Cooking. A Talent portion was included as part of the Showcase. Students sang, played guitars, and
The Bulldog Band sent six events to the MSHSAA State Solo and Ensemble Festival this past weekend. The weather was beautiful, unlike the torrential downpour we had last year. MSHSAA had two major changes to the festival year. The first was that all three days of the festival had equal number of participants. Our students
How to choose a good estate sale company Dear Savvy Senior Can you provide some tips on how to choose a good estate sale company who can sell all the leftover items in my mother’s house? Inquiring Daughter Dear Inquiring, The estate sale business has become a huge industry over the past decade. There are
A problem many gardeners face is what to plant in a shady area. Perhaps no plant brightens a shade garden more than the hosta, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The hardy perennial thrives in shade and is easy to grow. “It is little wonder why hostas earned the title of ‘emperors of
by Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, sought of Schell City, will be closed on Saturday, May 12, and Sunday, May 13, for Mother’s Day. She will be closed for Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 26 through Monday, May 28. She will reopen at her regular time on Tuesday, May 29. Madalyn and Chris Crocker attended Graduation
by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Rockville United Methodist Church and River of Life Church Easter service was by Pastor Nick Van Dam was titled “The Heart of a Mature Christian.” We invite you to join us each Sunday at 9 a.m. for worship. Mt. Zion Home Bible study was held in the Tom and
May Gardening Chores How does it feel to have lived through Missouri’s coldest spring in recorded history going back to 1893, this past spring? Or maybe I should say this attempt at spring still or whenever it finally arrives. I had mixed feelings wondering what this meant in terms of forage for my honeybees and
Twilight Gardeners Garden Club met at Grace United Methodist Church for the April meeting. Ursula Fuller called the meeting to order. The Club collect was recited. Eleven members were present. Members participated in a work day cleaning up the Pink Garden on Main St. It was discussed on adding addition plants and shrubs to the
by Dora Jean McKinley Marilyn Entrikin says the weather is all mixed up. It goes to extremes of very warm to the very cold the next day. Tex McKinley and Dora Jean have been making the best of the warm days while they are still here, before it changes. Tex McKinley saw and visited with
CLEAN TEAMS DO THEIR JOB – Over 100 volunteers spent their Saturday morning, April 21, scouring through El Dorado Springs collecting refuse and other materials filling approximately 200 trash bags. Justin Culbertson and Marge Vance (left) were two of the volunteers that helped make the day a success.
