Galvin-Vickers reunion held

The 67th annual Galvin/Vickers reunion was held in the Christian Church hall on Aug. 18, 2019. There were 47 people in attendance. We had a wide variety of main dishes, salads and desserts. Those attending from El Dorado Springs were Kyle and Debbie Vickers, Jodi and David Cauthon, Wilda hall, Gary Collins, Chandler and Porter

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TOPS MO #9319 morning group

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway on Thursday, Aug. 15, for their weekly weigh-in, and meeting. Leader Susan Sandel called our meeting to order and Kay led us in singing “I Love My TOPS Club.” We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges. Susan asked us all

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ONE STOP SHOP FOR BACK -TO -SCHOOL

ONE STOP SHOP FOR BACK -TO -SCHOOL – West Central held their Back-To-School Fair at the Frist Baptist Church Family Life Center on Monday, Aug, 12. About 150 people attended. Children were treated to shoes, backpacks, dental, hearing and vision screenings as well as hair cuts and lunch.

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It’s back to school time again

The summer vacation is over and it’s time for the annual return to school, on the 21th of August for El Dorado Springs Public School students and the 20th of August for El Dorado Springs Christian School students.  All of us must be extra alert for kids coming and going to school, as well as

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Board nixes dual team participation

After a long and thoughtful discussion by all members of the El Dorado Springs school board and the administration and coaching staff, the board voted unanimously not to allow dual participation in any sport season. Several administrators and members of the board said they had been lobbied by a few parents to allow dual participation.

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Participate in book drive

Spicer-Grimsley #257 VFW Auxiliary is sponsoring a book drive for the VFW National Home for Children. New books for children 0-14 years of age are needed. The National Home is committed to honor our Nation’s veterans and active duty military by providing help and hope for their children and families. Any books would be greatly

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Attend Ryan’s Benefit

A benefit fundraiser for Ryan Lutes will be held this Saturday, Aug. 17, in the Nevada Eagles Lodge, 3313 East Austin Blvd. A dart tournament will start at 3 p.m. A pool tournament will start at 4 p.m. A pulled pork dinner will be from 6 – 8 p.m. Silent auction from 6 – 8:30

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Get co-ed slow pitch team for Project 288 tourney

On the Nov. 2 fifth anniversary of the on-duty death of Cedar County Deputy Matt Chism, the 2nd annual Project 288 (his badge number) co-ed slow pitch softball benefit tournament will take place at the city ball fields in El Dorado Springs. The fee is $150 for each 7/3 format team (Three girls on each

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The Rock Wall

I mentioned in the cutline for a copperhead that you never know when or where one will show up.  Same with bad news. Sunday afternoon about 4, Kimball and I had just gotten home from the 148th homecoming at Concord Missionary Baptist Church and after the delicious carry-in dinner doubted that we would ever be

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