Community

by Lana Sue Jones The Dec. 10 meeting was our Christmas party hosted by Georgia Detwiler and co-hosted by Glenda Baker, Evelyn Boyles, Sandi Eaves, Dorothy Foster, Sue Jones and Glenda Ware.  The ten members enjoyed delicious party foods and visiting. The entertainment was provided by Elizabeth Mosher, who played beautiful Christmas music on her

Community Springs Healthcare Facility (CSHCF), a long-term care facility of Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation (CMH), received a five-star rating, the highest rating possible, by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CSHCF specializes in skilled-nursing care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, independent living and Alzheimer’s care. According to cms.gov, the Five-Star Quality Rating System

The Church of Christ Food Pantry thanks the community for its generous donations over the past year.  Thanks to everyone who donated to the Stamp Out Hunger Drive conducted by the Post Office and to those who purchased bags of food from Woods through their Neighbor Helping Neighbor drive.  Special thanks go to the following

Sheryl turned the meeting over to Marilyn who had the program today. Marilyn spoke on the dangers of leading a sedentary life style. There have been lots of studies on the effects of a sedentary life style. We are all sitting too much using our electronic devices and watching TV. Being sedentary is the 3rd

Brian and Elizabeth Lundy, El Dorado Springs, are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Kadence Rae Lundy. She weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. Keith and Lindy Porter, Appleton City, are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Rylyn Lee Porter. She weighed 8 lbs. 7 oz.

The Cedar County Ambulance Board met Monday, Dec. 17, in their headquarters building in Stockton with all present. Kalena Bruce presented the financials with nothing unusual to report. A budget for 2019 will be presented for approval at the January meeting. Tom Ryan gave his manager’s report. All is well with the vehicles. He brought

Notice is hereby given that the Cedar County Commission will not meet the week of Dec. 24 through Dec. 28 in observance of Christmas.

LIGHTHOUSE CHILDREN’S THEATRE – $250 presented to Lighthouse Executive Director Jared Kouba. Pictured are: (from left) Kouba, Shopko Manager Nick Rodenberg  and Assistant Manager Shannon Flesher. COMMUNITY DIAPER OUTREACH – $500 to the No Child Wet Behind organization. Barbara Walsh helped write the grant. EL DORADO SPRINGS BACKPACK PROGRAM. – $500 presented to Tracy Barger.

Santa, Thank you for the Christmas card and the money. We appreciate it. Merry Christmas to you and yours! Love, Lady of the House and family at Dederick

The descendants of Russell and Beulah Houk met Saturday, Dec. 6, 2018, at The Gathering Place for their yearly reunion hosted by James (Bud) Houk and Mary. After a lot of visiting, cooking fish and frying potatoes by Bud’s grandson, Todd, and friend, Monte, and the blessing by Dale, the following partook of the abundance