August 15, 2026
There are 18.8 million veterans in the U.S., according to the most recent U.S. Census. More than 9 million are seeking treatment at their local U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs medical center, and more than 39,000 are homeless on any given night, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. There are many
Anna (Hlavacek) Barker is turning 90 years young Sunday, March 25. She is going strong and enjoying life. Send her a birthday card to: Anna Barker, 1604 Lexington, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080.
TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the El Dorado Springs Community Center on Thursday, March 8. Leader Sheryl Ann Walker called the meeting to order for a short meeting prior to our Baked Potato Luncheon. Twenty-five weighed in today. We had a net gain of 2.8 lbs. Best loser
Answering Emails: When to Plant? “When do you plant beets? I’m new at this gardening thing but have bought and pickled beets for years. I think I might try planting my own this year. Any advice? Thank you in advance for your suggestions.http://extension.missouri.edu/henry/documents/G6201%20Veg.pdf. – Terri Hi, Terri, University of Missouri Extension has a wonderful guide
All former employees of Nelly Don, Junior House and J.H. Collectibles are invited to a Dutch tread breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, in the 54 Café.
by Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, will close around 9:30 a.m. after she serves breakfast Thursday, March 22. She will be closed Friday, March 30, through Sunday, April 1, for the Easter holiday. She will reopen on Monday, April 2, at the regular time. Jewell and Helen Ellerman and a friend, Rosie
by Marylin Entrikin Marilyn Entrikin said she is all rested up from her trip. She didn’t realize she was so tired. Marilyn Entrikin’s son, Jim Entrikin, took her to the kidney doctor at St. Luke’s on Wednesday. He said she was A-OK. Good news. Now she is ready for summer. Marilyn had dinner at her
PROGRESS CLUB DONATES – Becky Gazaway, representing the Progress Club, donated $500 to Camp Galilee which was received by Katrina Herschberger, director of Camp Galilee. The funds will be used to further the activities of the Christian Youth Camps.
The B.P.O. Elks Lodge #564, Nevada, are in the process of raising funds to build a Veterans Memorial. Helping with this project are the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 918 who have donated a very impressive monument to go along with the Garrison Flag project. It will contain flags from all branches of service as
The El Dorado Springs FFA Chapter started off the contest season by taking 42 students to College of the Ozarks in Branson. The C of O contest is just a workshop for FFA students to practice for future contests. After each team was done with their event, the chapter went to lunch at Cici’s Pizza
