October 4, 2026
Learn how to collect an oral history and see a demonstration with a former one-room school attendee starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17 inside Liberty School at the Gray-Campbell Farmstead, located inside Nathanael Greene Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield. The “Collecting Oral Histories” program has a $10 fee to cover the cost
TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the Church Of Christ Sanctuary on Thursday, Aug. 18. Our leader, Robbie opened the meeting. Kay led us in singing “Snackity Snack”. We said our pledges and had roll call. Thirty members weighed in today. Susan was our week’s best loser with a
El Dorado Springs – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a free Prairie Day event 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Wah’Kon-Tah Prairie near El Dorado Springs. Tallgrass prairie is a diverse ecosystem of native grasses, wildflowers, upland streams, insects and wildlife. Prairie Day will offer wagon tours of
The 35th annual Steward Reunion was held Aug. 20 and 21, 2016. 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 Dora Jean McKinley Marilyn Entrikin said her church had their 5th Sunday Singspiral action. A big crowd. All four chures each had several. So many talented people. Then they had snacks and fellowship in the basement. A very nice evening. Marilyn went to a third birthday party for Bradford then cake and ice cream,
Dederick Christian Church’s Five Loaves will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. This will be an evening to share information and to learn while having fun! The theme for the evening is “Backyard Campfire” and will feature a real campfire, food that is affordable and fun for outdoor events. Please call 417.876.5730 to RSVP
The 64th annual Galvin-Vickers reunion was held Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Lion’s Club building in El Dorado Springs. Fifty-six descendants of Nellie Galvin and George Washington Vickers were in attendance, making this the biggest crowd in several years. Fern Kelsay and Rosella Gammon were recognized as being the oldest at the gathering; Alex
Naked Ladies Surprise Of all of the cut flowers I have shared, my surprise lilies were the closest to getting me in trouble. My last Navy Reserves duty station was at US Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, in Illinois, about a two-hour drive from my home. When I worked there mid-summer, I liked to
By Helen Ellerman Church service was held at the Harwood Baptist Church Sunday, Aug. 21. Brother Jon Caudle Sr.’s sermon was taken from Luke 12. Jewell and Helen Ellerman and friend, Rosie Taylor, had dinner at the El Dorado Springs Senior Center Sunday, Aug. 21, for their fried chicken and ham dinner with all the
by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by Nicholas Van Dam entitled “Serve on the Sabbath,” from Luke13:10-17. 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; we invite you
