May 1, 2026
The hidden dangers of heartburn Dear Savvy Senior Is regular heartburn or indigestion anything to worry about? My 60-year-old husband eats a lot of Tums or Rolaids throughout the day to help him manage it, but it keeps him up at night too. What can you tell us? Inquiring Spouse Dear Inquiring, Almost everyone experiences
The idea of retirement may start out as a distant dream. You have hopes and plans for that special time that seems so far away. Sooner or later that time will be here and hopefully you’ll be ready. However, recent research shows many people are not prepared to enjoy a financially stable retirement. A study
TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Church of Christ Sanctuary on Thursday morning, Aug. 19. Leader Sheryl Walker opened the meeting and Kay S. led us in singing “Thanks For Our Friends.” We welcomed new member Kadean M. Marilyn led us in a series of exercises. Sheryl led us in roll call.
by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by Pastor Nick Van Dam entitled “Eclipsing Sin” taken from Luke 23:44-49; church services every Sunday at 9 a.m. Mt. Zion Home Bible study meets in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home at 7 p.m. each Tuesday to study the
by Connie Maupin The Cedar County Historical Society held its annual meeting July 31 in the museum in Stockton. Before the meeting was called to order we enjoyed a wonderful potluck dinner with food contributed by all members. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Members present were: President Judy Nichols, Vice President Bob
Traveling with Plants I wasn’t planning on bringing a carry-on full of plants back from my trip out East earlier this summer but then no one was particularly surprised, either. A visit to one of my brother’s homes usually includes working in their gardens so bringing plants back home has become somewhat of a tradition.
The 36th annual Steward reunion was held Aug. 19 and 20, 2017. The group gathered at the home of Leon and Debee Steward for a carry in supper and visiting on Saturday night. The group then gathered at the Sac Osage Electric Cooperative Community Room on Sunday for lunch and more visiting. Door prizes were
by Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, says that as far as she knows she will not be closed any more days in August and no steak dinner in August. She will be closed on Labor Day weekend Saturday through Monday and will reopen on Tuesday. Judith Caudle says she was the one
Twilight Gardeners Garden Club met on Aug. 15, 2017, at Grace UMC. President Urusla Fuller called the meeting to order. Club Collect was recited. Roll call (what is your way of water conservation) Chris and Doug Abbas, Jennifer Bland, Donna Cooper, Marilyn Dresch, Rama Hart, Ursula Fuller, Sharon Lansing, Jeana Oschsner, John Roseman, Carolyn West
Tri-County Quilt Club met Monday Aug 7, at the Rockville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 109 Osage St. President Madline Woodfin call the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with 20 members present, minutes were read and approved. Rockville United Methodist Quilt Show was announced for Oct 21. Show and Tell were by Donna
