August 7, 2026
SEASON OPENER – The Lady Bulldogs opened their season Monday evening at home against a tough Walnut Grove team which scored eight runs in the top of the first inning. It was a tough job for new pitcher Allyson Snodgrass. When the dust had settled, the Walnut Grove Tigers had clawed 17 runs while the
BACK AT CHA – Kelsey Thomas #10 launches a missile as Kayla Collins #11 looks on during the first game of the Jamboree the Volleydogs hosted. Head Coach Ashley Rogers said, “I feel like we are playing very well together. Our chemistry is great right now! We played very well at the Jamboree, finishing 5-1.
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
