June 28, 2026
Who’s eligible for Social Security survivor benefits Dear Savvy Senior Who all is eligible for Social Security survivor benefits? My ex-husband died last year at the age of 59, and I would like to find out if me, or my two kids – ages 13 and 16 – that we had together are eligible for
TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the Church Of Christ meetin room on Thursday, Aug, 11. Our leader, Robbie, opened the meeting. Kay led us in singing “TOPS Success.” Robbie had the program today. She took it from TOPS Real Life Guide titled “Mindless Eating and Hidden Persuaders.” The
Watermelon Juice and a Toast to Rio They were everywhere when I worked at the 2002 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I suspect they are also keeping athletes and their families company during the 2016 Summer Olympics. In 2002, I was the media advisor to the US Delegation to the United Nations’ conference,
Charles and Joanne Sumner of Stockton, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. They have four children – Charles E. Sumner and his wife – Luessa, Daniel Sumner and his wife – Alejandra, Brian Sumner and his wife – Wendy and Melissa Gallette and her husband – Karl. They have eight grandchildren
by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Moring message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by Nicholas Van Dam, entitled “How’s Your Vineyard” from Isaiah 5: 1-7. Mt. Zion Home Bible study meets each Tuesday at 7 .p.m in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home to study the Bible with eight in attendance. All are
by Helen Ellerman Judith Caudle of Harwood, who was a sister of Waggoner Morerod who passed away on Monday, Aug. 2, 2016, says that there were around 800 that attended visitation for him on Monday evening, Aug. 8, at the funeral home in Kansas City, KS, where he lived before he passed away. She said
The annual Fugate, Kennedy, Huff family reunion was held Sunday, Aug. 14, in the meeting room of the Sac Osage Electric meeting room. Those attending from out of town were: Maxine Scott, Baldwin, KS., Joan and Janice Beydler, Independence, Tony Fugate, Allen, TX, and Floyd and Mary Fugate, Lexna, KS. Those attending from the El
Amanda Miller and Godmother, Catelind Cooper, El Dorado Springs, are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Aubree LeAnn Miller. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 20 1/4 inches long. Abigale McAubbi and Tanner Stutzman, Schell City, are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Teigen Erin Stutzman. She weighed 7
TWIN LICKS –Eight year old twins Tyler and Kyler Zimmer were two of about 200 people, children and adults, who met at the City Pool Monday evening, Aug. 8, to enjoy a free swim and free ice cream. The late rain shower didn’t dampen anyone’s enthusiasm for the free stuff. The crowd consumed over 20
The only really close Cedar County election I remember was when Don Berry and Fidel Bridges tied in the Republican primary for Cedar County Clerk. In the run-off Don Berry won big. – My interview with Cedar County Clerk Peggy Kenny about the recount in the sheriff’s race was an education for me. Hope you
