October 12, 2026
There is evidence that nutrients can play an important role in treating and preventing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 60 in the United States. Macular degeneration affects the tissue in the eye that is responsible for central vision, says Tammy Roberts, University of Missouri
-Eat a healthy diet high in green leafy vegetables, whole grains and fish. -Don’t smoke; nicotine limits the oxygen in your bloodstream and creates free radicals that can damage your eyes. -Keep your blood pressure under control through diet and medication, if needed. -Maintain a healthy weight and exercise. -Limit your exposure to ultraviolet light;
By Helen Ellerman Friday afternoon, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 10, Madalyn’s Kitchen will open for breakfast and close around 10 a.m. so people can support the food stands downtown for the Fall Festival. She will be open for her regular times on Sunday, Sept. 11. Bob and Cheryl Ellerman, of Edwards, spent the day
HAPPY 102 – Georgia Audrey Rhoad and the staff at Community Springs Health Care Facility celebrated her 102nd birthday on Friday, Sept.2. Audrey was born in Nebraska on Sept. 5, 1914. She has been a resident at Community Springs since 2013.
A Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) blood drive is scheduled for 1:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Church of Christ, 302 E. Hospital Road, in El Dorado Springs. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) has issued a CODE YELLOW ALERT for all blood types. A Code Yellow Alert means
Answering Emails, Pot Garden Update The following are some of the recent emails and calls from friends and readers, starting with one about one of my favorite projects, my “pot garden.” “…was wondering how your pot garden is doing? My mother started one this year and she is struggling with her tomatoes….” – Lisa Charlotte:
The family of Jay and Kathy Dains invites you to come and celebrate with them their 60th wedding anniversary. A reception will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016, 2 to 5 P.M. at the new Fellowship Hall, First Christian Church, 500 Main Street, El Dorado Springs, Missouri. Cards are welcome, but no gifts please.
The regular monthly meeting of the Cedar County High Hopes Cancer Support Group will be held on the second Wednesday of September as usual. The meeting will change locations because of the closing of Pogo’s Pizza. We will meet in Cedar House Grill at noon on Sept. 14. These meetings are open to anyone dealing
The annual reunion of the descendants of Erma Esta Davis Miller Boultinghouse is scheduled for the third Sunday in September, Sept. 18, in the El Dorado Springs Civic Center. Doors will open at 11:30. Basket dinner about 12:30.
Since most of our 1959 graduating class have had or will have a 75th birthday this year, we will have a birthday party on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the El Dorado Mexican Restaurant in downtown El Dorado Springs. Those who want to have a meal will meet at 12 p.m. for a dutch treat meal.
