May 1, 2024
George D. Heisten, 76, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 in El Dorado Springs. George was born Sept. 8, 1941, in Carthage to Russell “Russ” Jacob and Willa “Dunn” Heisten. George served in the United States Army, then became a chemical engineer. George is survived by his love, Barbara “Gene” Chilton; and his children –
Zelpha Anderson, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Zelpha was born Nov. 25, 1928, in El Dorado Springs, to the late Henry Howard and Laura Mae Reeves. Following high school, she worked for International Shoe Factory in El Dorado Springs. and later for OA Sutton and Western
The family of Tom Brewer would like to thank everyone for attending his 90th birthday celebration, also thanks for all the lovely cards and comments. He was truly surprised. Linda Brewer Smith “Thank you, thank you, thank you, to the individual(s) who cleaned and mowed the Lions Park. Your generosity is a God-send, and greatly
How to make the most of your doctor’s visits Dear Savvy Senior, I manage a large health clinic that treats thousands of seniors each year, and we’ve have found that patients that come prepared when they visit our doctors are much more satisfied with the care they receive. Can you write a column educating patients
The digital generation gap is slowly narrowing, with older users appreciating the many benefits of smartphone technology. Innovative technologies make it easier than ever to maintain social contacts, monitor health and preserve independence. According to Pew Research, 85 percent of adults over age 65 own cellphones today, and the number who own smartphones has risen
American household demographics constantly change. With kids grown and moved out, many adults are considering remodeling to meet their future needs. This has inspired the idea of aging in place, meaning the desire to have a high quality of life in your home as you get older. In the United States, it’s a desire shared
El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools Board of Education Meeting No. 329 Aug. 9 is scheduled to convene at 7 p.m. in open session in the High School Library. HS Library/Media Center High on the agenda will be introduction of new teachers. Then Supt. Mark Koca will give a construction report. The board will set a
SCHELL RECEIVES CONSERVATION GRANT CHECK – It is that time of year again where local fire departments are receiving grant checks from the Conservation department. The intent of the grant program is to organize, train, and equip fire protection units in rural areas for the purpose of saving lives, protecting property, and suppressing wildland fires.
George D. Heisten, 76, El Dorado Springs, was pronounced dead after a 5:53 a.m. crash on Hwy. 54 three miles west of Collins on Wednesday, Aug. 1. According to the report by Trooper M. D. Obert, the 2006 Ford F250 Mr. Heisten was driving eastbound traveled off the left side of the roadway and down
Diane Y. Petifurk, 56, Pleasant Valley, suffered injuries listed as serious in a tubing accident at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, on the Big Sac Arm of Stockton Lake. The report by Cpl M. C. Mason, said the victim was being towed by a 2006 Glastron boat driven by Steven L. Petifurd, 62, Pleasant Valley,
