He’s here

Robert Van Gilfoil was born at 6:16 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in Baton Rouge Women’s Hospital to Cain and Adrian Gilfoil of Baton Rouge, LA. He weighed 6 lbs. and was 19 inches long. His grandparents are Wyly and Jennifer Gilfoil of Lake Providence, LA, and Kenneth W. and Kimball S. Long of El Dorado

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Gardening Charlotte

November Gardening Chores I survived moving all of my potted plants inside but just barely. Had to escort the usual hijackers back outside – praying mantis, lizards, several garden spiders and one baby mouse. Now that we are all settled inside, I am still moving potted plants around to give them optimum light conditions. My

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Happy anniversary John and Julia

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by Pastor Nick Van Dam entitled “The Mystery of Faith;” welcome to join us Sunday morning at 9 a.m. for worship. Mt. Zion Bible Study held in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home each Tuesday at 7 p.m. had nine

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Next Mt. Zion Club meeting Nov. 15

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by Pastor Nick Van Dam entitled “Confession and Forgiveness” from Romans 10:9-13. Mt. Zion Bible study was held in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home Tuesday at 7 p.m. and had nine in attendance. The Mt. Zion Club met in

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Man shot in head dies

On Monday, Oct. 23, El Dorado Springs officers responded to the intersection of South Summer and East Joe Davis Streets concerning a subject lying partially in the street. Upon arrival officers identified the subject as Brandon S. Keith, 34, of El Dorado Springs. He was unresponsive with injuries to his head. Officers requested an ambulance.

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The Rock Wall

Late in the Bulldog/Versailles football game Friday night, one of the refs told me, “This is the kind of game that makes better players, coaches, fans and refs.” I didn’t reply. I know he was right, but I would have settled for less character development and about six more points. Our players and coaches and

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Safety tips for a fun Halloween

I would like to take a moment and remind everyone that Halloween is next week, Tuesday, Oct. 31. There will be activities going on throughout our community and children will be partaking in the “Trick or Treat” going door to door. This means there will be more vehicles than usual on the streets as will

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Sweet treats

GOODIES FOR THE GOOD GUYS –El Dorado Springs Lions Club members Edith and Charles Winfiel delivered bags of candy to the law enforcement officers at the Police Department on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The Survival Kit for Law Enforcement Officers included: Lifesaver – to remind you for the times you’ve been one; Smarties – to give

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Man found in street dies

by Jarrod Schiereck, Chief of Police On Monday, Oct. 23, El Dorado Springs Police Officers responded to the 400 block of South Summer Street concerning a report of a subject lying partially on the street. Upon officers arrival the subject was unresponsive with visible head trauma. Officers requested an ambulance. The subject was transported by

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