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WONDER WOMEN

The Nine Wonders Optimist Club installed new officers for the following year at their meeting on Sept. 19. President Gina Whitlock, Secretary/Treasurer Debbie Floyd. Vice President Gabby Kinnett, Vice President Suzette Berning, Past President Brenda Beaty.  (One year directors) Terry Floyd and Kelly Chism, (Two year directors) Joyce Whitlock and Judy Brackenridge and (Three year

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Join TOPS: Your first meeting is free, no obligation

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Preferred Family Healthcare building, 700 E. Hospital Rd, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Sept. 28, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Warren, our leader, called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “TOPS Helping Hand” We said our TOPS & KOPS Pledges Warren led

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Fire report for week of Sept. 17

On Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 2:16 a.m. the fire department was dispatched to a structure fire W. Marshall. Three trucks and 13 firefighters responded. Later that morning the department responded back to that location for a rekindle fire. One truck and five firefighters responded. On Thursday, Sept. 21, at 1:24 a.m. the department was dispatched

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63rd ANNUAL BLACK WALNUT FESTIVAL

September 28-30     Stockton City Park SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, September 28th 9 a.m.: Black Walnut Contest Judging 11 a.m.-7 p.m.: Community Quilt Show – Community Building 12 p.m.: Opening Ceremony – Stage 12:30 p.m.: Stockton 6th Grade – Stage 2 p.m. Hammons Products Tour 4:30 p.m.: Terrapin Race Registration – Stage 5-7 p.m.: Kemmie

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Thank you

Thank you to Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home of services for Jerry Coleman. Many thanks for prayers, food and attendance of many good friend and relatives of Jerry. Thanks to Pastor Mark Avery and Brent Bland. Also to Blue Ridge Church for providing a delicious mea. May the Good Lord bless and keep you each and every

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Be on the lookout for a TOPS ROCK around town

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Preferred Family Healthcare building, 700 E. Hospital Rd, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Sept. 22, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Warren, our leader, called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “Oh Give Me A Loss” We said our TOPS & KOPS Pledges

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2023 WALKER FUN DAYS VETERAN HONOREE IS SALVADOR LARA

By Raye Swopes – Salvador was 17 and a half and in his Senior year of High School in California when he decided that he wanted to join the Marines. Out of his Graduating Class of 800, most were going off to college but he wanted to carve his own path and opted for the

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NEW SERVICE AND PARTS DIRECTOR AT FUGATE MOTORS

Ryan Ferris has taken the position of Service and Parts Department Manager at Fugate Motors in El Dorado Springs. He will oversee all aspects of that department. Ryan is a lifetime resident of the area, graduating from Nevada High school. He has a bachelor’s degree in automotive Technology from Pittsburg State University and has over

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