The Rock Wall

Spring fever did not kick in today for me with all of this cold, rainy weather. I didn’t even think about the fishing report until everybody had put on their winter clothes and headed home. After enjoying the excellent fish fry at Fair Haven, as soon as we got the notice of the community breakfast,

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Thank You

The Optimist Club of El Dorado Springs wants to give a big thank you to the following sponsors of our golf tournament. This was the most successful one we have ever had. Thanks again. Oval Bland Motors, A-1 Body Shop, Beaty Backhoe, Fugate Motors, El Dorado Chiropractic, St. Clair County State Bank, Sheldon Funeral Home,

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BBB Spring Cleaning Tips

For years, spring cleaning has been a ritual for many Americans. It is a perfect time to declutter and organize. While some of your items might head for a yard sale, there are other things you might like to donate. Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds consumers to do research before they make a donation. “Between

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Putting hope in life

Editor: I recently ran across a newspaper article that I had kept that hit a soft spot with me. The article was titled “Living life in absence of hop.” In it the author talked about a street she drives down with many houses that have sagging porches, broken down appliances and furniture with rusted springs

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CONGRATULATIONS

to the Eldo Parents As Teachers program for being recognized as the May Best Choice Labels Organization of the Month! The El Do School District appreciates the hard work of these ladies and the entire community benefits from their efforts on behalf of our young children and families.

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Annual Memorial Day flower sale

Come join the Progress Club to help us help others. Annual Memorial Day flower sale, May 20-22 and May 27-29. Hours Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sale will be located at Park St. and 54 Hwy.

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Pool to open late May, early June

After a year of no swimming, the Virginia Ryan Strain Memorial Swimming Pool will re-open in late May or early June depending on the weather. The same goes for life-guard training which will be done by a trainer from Camp Galilee. The pool will be managed by Shannon Esry, Paige Esry and Sarah Eck. City

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Cedar Co. COVID-19 stats for April 26

Reported cases since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic (1175) Active COVID-19 cases (11) Total # of cases requiring hospitalization Current # of hospitalized cases # of deaths (20 confirmed PCR, 6 by antigen-updated 5/12/21) Total Cedar County Test Count (total of negative line list + # positive cases) Negative Cedar County Test Count (18210  on  5/16/21)

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Class of ’66 to meet in July

The El Dorado Springs Class of 1966 will have their 55th class reunion starting at 11 am. Saturday, July 24, at the home of Mark and Rhonda (Alexander) Boch. Spouses or guests are invited as well. We will serve a fried chicken dinner, dessert and drink (no alcohol) and are asking just for a donation.

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Learn to avoid outdoor hazards

Don’t let a fear of poison ivy, venomous snakes, and other outdoor hazards keep you from enjoying the outdoors. Being able to identify the plants and animals that are the source of these worries is a great way to avoid those troubles. People can learn how to identify and steer clear of problem plants and

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