CEDAR COUNTY COURT

The following misdemeanors have been disposed in Cedar County. David A. Burrows, III, El Dorado Springs, exceeded posted speed limit, 9/27/19. Fine: $5050,  11/7/19. Timothy Jon Chadd, Milo, exceeded posted speed limit, 10/12/19. Fine: $70.50, 11/9/19. Timothy Daniel Cooley, Shawnee Mission, KS, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, 9/14/19. Fine: $250, 11/13/19. Duel McCall Hannah, Osceola,

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CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

11/17 • Three suspicious males on Hwy 32 between Hwy Z and the Boathouse.  Would not move out of the way.  All dressed in black.  Handled by officer. • Property damage reported on Englewood Stockton.  Caller heard noises but didn’t see anything until they went out next morning and the rear window was broken in

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

Nov. 22, stealing-firearm/explosive weapon/ammonium at 600 block W. Lee St., Nevada. Nov.22, counterfeiting at 2500 block E. Austin Blvd., Nevada. Nov. 22, peoperty damage 2nd degree at 300 block S. First St., Sheldon. Nov. 23, dwi at E. Quail Rd., Nevada. Nov. 24, burglary-2nd degree at 23600 block E. Earhart Rd., Walker.

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EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) Law enforcement activities The El Dorado Springs Police Department

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY COMMISSION

The St. Clair County Commission met Monday, Oct. 21, with Robert Salmon, presiding commissioner; Leroy Strope, north commissioner; Gerald Williams, south commissioner; Debbie Peden, county clerk-absent and Lori Rowe, administrative assistant present. The Commissioner had a discussion about road conditions and the locations of equipment. A constituent came in to report a concern on NW

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Jane Dean

Corinna Jane Dean, 90, El Dorado Springs, passed away at her home on Nov. 18, 2019, after a battle with Alzheimer’s.  Jane was born on Jan. 3, 1929, in Bowlegs, OK, the daughter of Roy and Hazel (Welsh) Boswell. She was raised in the Humansville/Collins area, and graduated from Humansville H.S. Jane married Charles Edward

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Carl Long

Carl Edward Long, 70, of Montevallo, passed away at home on Tuesday morning, Nov.19, 2019. He was born May 31, 1949, the son of Cleo and Thelma (Dobbs) Long.  Carl attended El Dorado Springs schools. Carl married Rebecca Gooden on Nov. 22, 1970. They were married for 47 years.  Carl’s wife passed before him on

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Richard ‘Eugene’ Johnson

Services for Richard “Eugene” Johnson, 71,  Friday will begin at  6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov.29,  in Bland-Brumback Funeral Home, 306 S High Stockton. Visitation will be Friday  from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Eugene went home with his savior, Jesus Christ, on Nov. 23, 2019, surrounded by his loving family after battling a long illness. He was

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Gary Kennedy

Gary Michael Kennedy, 81, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Nov. 20, 2019, at Northwood Hills Care Center in Humansville. Graveside services were held on Friday, November 22, in Olive Branch Cemetery near Montevallo.  Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.

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Apple Core Baltimore

by Gary Vickers This was the 47th year for the Vickers Apple Butter Festival the first weekend near Harwood. A tradition each year is newcomers are initiated by tossing apple cores at them and saying, “Apple Core, Baltimore. Who’s your friend?”  The recipient this year was Dorothy Kenard who was surprised, but a good sport.

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