What you still don’t know about breast cancer

The topic of breast cancer can feel familiar – from October walks to pink ribbons, Americans know breast cancer. That is, until you or a loved one is diagnosed.  Suddenly, breast cancer moves from a topic that feels championed to a topic that is entirely too new, too unknown and too fresh. Suddenly, there is

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AUXILIARY ELECTS OFFICERS

AUXILIARY ELECTS OFFICERS – On Sept. 29, approximately 35 Hospital Auxiliary members were served lunch in appreciation of all they do throughout the year.  CCMH is truly thankful for all of our Auxiliary members and volunteers. Pictured are from left: Historian:  Georgia Detwiler; 1 year director:  Jeannie Hertzberg; 2 year director:  Sharon Young; treasurer:  Peggy

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Vaccations are nice but no place like home

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by Pastor Nick Van Dam entitled “Table Manners” taken from Luke 17: 10-15. Join us for worship each Sunday morning 9 a.m. Mt. Zion Home Bible study meets each Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home

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TOPS (Take Off pounds Sensibly)

TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off pounds Sensibly) met in the El Dorado Springs Community Center Banquet Room on Thursday, Sept. 29. Twenty-four members weighed in and the chapter had a net loss of 04.  Sandi was the week’s best loser with a loss of 3.2 lbs. Meeting was then adjourned so everyone

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Gardening to distraction

   Cloning Roses You probably have seen the same videos that caught my attention, ones showing how to clone roses by planting them in potatoes. I thought about those videos as I was enjoying a friend’s son’s wedding earlier this summer. The table decorations were beautiful bowls of pink and white roses. As I was

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Dutch Treat breakfast

All former employees of Nelly Don, Junior House and JH Collectibles are invited to a Dutch treat breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 54 Café, Nevada.

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Twentieth Century Club meets

by Lana Sue Jones The Twentieth Century Club met on Monday, Sept. 12, in the home of Sharyl Henry. Lana Sue Jones served as co-hostess. Twelve members were in attendance with Jean Wernel serving as president in the absence of Sandi Eaves. Following the reading of the minutes and treasurer’s report, the opinion was given

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ECS honors Grandparent’s Day

El Dorado Christian School celebrated Grandparent’s Day on Tuesday, Sept. 13. The gym was packed with over 225 grandparents in attendance. Preschool K3 through sixth grade performed a short program of poems, songs and memorized Bible passages. Mrs. Eslinger’s Junior High class wrote heartfelt memories about their grandparents. Students, along with their families, enjoyed donuts

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Not too many walnuts this year

by Dora Jean McKinley Marilyn Entriken said she hasn’t been doing much but she is enjoying the beautiful weather. I can’t say Tex and Dora Jean haven’t been going much either. I have been picking up walnuts from under the walnut tree. It didn’t have very many on it but just enough. While picking up

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Happy 90th birthday Jewell Ellerman

by Helen Ellerman Jewel and Helen Ellerman went to Columbia on Wednesday, Sept. 28, on the Oats bus. They attended the 45th anniversary of the Oats bus. It was held at the Holiday Inn. There was around 700 attending. There was 11 attending from the Cedar/Vernon County area with the two drivers. They had door

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