The surprising truth about common menopause misconceptions

Nearly all women will go through menopause at some point in their lives. Often with this comes a loss of intimacy, one of the biggest – yet least discussed – side effects of menopause. While to some this may seem inevitable, menopause does not need to signify the end of a woman’s sex life. In

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Managing osteoarthritis: What you don’t know is hurting you

Twenty-seven million Americans suffer every day from chronic discomfort and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There have been limited advancements in osteoarthritis therapies, leaving patients with fewer options and worsening symptoms. Because daily activities can be such a struggle,

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Gardening to distraction

                                               Ok, so which is it at your Thanksgiving gathering, pecan pie or pumpkin pie? In our family, it was pumpkin pie. Not that we had anything against pecans, it was just that

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ALL DISTRICT CHOIR

ALL DISTRICT CHOIR –  Several members of the EHS choir attended the All District Choir in Joplin on Oct 22.  Choir students had to tryout and be accepted.  They then had to attend one of two four-hour practices. Then they had to practice all day with other All District choir members prior to the concert

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Church of Christ Sanctuary on Thursday, Nov. 1. Robbie opened the meeting and Kay led us in singing “A Healthy You”. Robbie led us in roll call. We had 27 weigh in today and the chapter had a 4.0 loss. Sheryl was the week’s best loser

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Pastor appreciation dinner well attended

by Dora Jean McKinley Marilyn Entrikin was on her front porch watching the world go by. And, of course, Treasa Brewer has been watching her go by. October was pastor appreciation month. So, Marilyn said the church had a dinner for the pastor and family. Lots of people and lots of good food. Marilyn sent

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News from Harwood and area

by Helen Ellerman Jewell and Helen Ellerman and a friend, Rosie Taylor, attended the Thanksgiving dinner at Madalyn’s Kitchen Thursday, Nov. 17. They all attended the El Dorado Springs Senior citizen fundraiser at the Senior Center Sunday, Nov. 20. Church service was held at the Harwood Baptist Church Sunday, Nov. 20. Brother Jon Caudle Sr.’s

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Dane Perry, Wayne Yakel donate $3,000 to school

At the beginning of the Thursday, Nov. 17, School Board meeting, Dane Perry addressed the board. “I came up here tonight for only one reason. On behalf of Wayne (Yakel) and I, I wanted to say thanks to the board and the district for the work. Wayne was instrumental a long time ago in getting

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The Rock Wall

The annual El Dorado Springs Christmas Lighting will begin in the Park at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21. Kimball has a yes from Lt. Gov. Mike Parson, Rep. Warren Love and Cedar County Sheriff James McCrary. She left a message for Governor Eric Greitens and Police Chief Jarrod Schiereck. This is your reminder to be

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School Board meets Nov. 17

The El Dorado Springs School Board met Thursday, Nov. 17, with six members present – Chad Whitesell, Benny Brower, Allen Hoover, Josh Floyd, Greg Beydler and Darrell Eason – presiding. Scott Cluck was absent. The board approved advertising for board candidates from Dec. 13 – Jan. 17. The three seats to be filled are currently

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