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For most of us, buckling up when driving or staying on the sidewalk while we’re out for a stroll are automatic safety habits. But did you know there is another real – and potentially life-threatening – hazard to drivers and pedestrians? It’s the danger we don’t often consider: driving or walking near train tracks. Federal

On Friday, Sept. 29, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will hold a benefit dance to assist friends and square dancers in need. This will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building at the Vernon County Fairgrounds. Jay Wright will be the MC and area callers have been invited. Admission is by

by Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, will hold her steak, chicken and shrimp dinner Sunday, Oct. 8. She will not have her regular Sunday buffet. Jewell and Helen Ellerman and a friend, Rosie Taylor, attended the community dinner at the First Baptist Church at El Dorado Springs Sunday evening, Sept. 24. Pastor

The Cedar County Democratic Committee will meet at the courthouse in Stockton at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3. Darrell Martin, Secretary. 296-3754

The Twentieth Century Club started the 2017-2018 year off with our annual brunch on Aug. 14. Hostess for the brunch was Luella Phipps with Glenda Baker, Evelyn Boyle, Georgia Detwiler, Sandy Eaves, Dorothy Foater, Glenda Ware and Lana Sue Jones serving as co-hostesses. Our first meeting on Sept. 11 was with Sharyl Henry serving as

Thursday night, the Nine Wonders Optimist Club had the privilege to host approximately 20 Cedar County Shooting Sports 4H participants and their parents.  We witnessed their skills in archery and air rifle as well as gun safety.   Each participant must complete a 6-hour safety course on all areas before they can begin participating.  

September 27-30, Stockton City Park SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, September 27th 1:00    FFA Pie Contest (Pies Due By 12:00 at High School) 2:00 Hammons Products Tours 3:45 Opening Ceremony, Park Entrance 6:00 Tractor Pull Registration, Stage 6:00 Opening Ceremony, Park Entrance 6:00-10:00 Fun Time Carnival 6:30-7:30 Tractor Pull, Stage 6:00-8:00  Youth Worship Night, Platform Thursday,

After the Farm Bureau annual meeting Friday night, I asked Kalena Kenney for help summarizing the speech she gave. What I got in an email Monday morning was a big surprise. It was Kalena’s entire speech. From my front row table sitting with Pete and Murnie Fast, I never saw Kalena look at any notes.