June 25, 2026
MONEY FOR YOUTH – Joe Barger (left) representing the EL Do Youth Center and Jared Kouba (right) representing the Lighthouse Children’s Theatre received $1,000 each from the Matthews Children’s Foundation Board of Trustees. The foundation makes grants to benefit organizations helping children. These grants were made possible through Matthews International Casket Division and Artco Casket
Matthew Boch, El Dorado Springs, AA, Business Administration; Chayna Penney, El Dorado Springs, AA, General Studies; Jennifer Sanderson, El Dorado Springs, AA, General Studies; Jennifer Floyd, El Dorado Springs, AA, General Studies and Amber Bogardus, Schell City, AS, Occupational Therapy Assistant.
ELDO TAEKWONDO COMPETES – El Dorado Springs’ Rising Sun Taekwondo students and instructors attended the Midwest Taekwondo Association Invitational Tournament on March 10. Competitors were divided by belt level, age and gender. All of their students placed in the tournament. Front row from left: Ella Simpson (3rd in forms and 2nd in sparring), Stephen Kish
LINCOLN DAYS BRINGS OUT CANDIDATES – State Senator Sandy Crawford, 28th District, was one of many candidates who spoke at the Lincoln Day Dinner held in Stockton on Saturday, March 24. Several candidates were present and others sent a representative to speak on their behalf.
Signs of Spring When I think of spring, I imagine two favorite signs now connected by a thoughtful gift from an East coast colleague that shows up with the first early spring flowers. We had worked together a few years back. When we were on breaks or sharing a meal, we enjoyed comparing notes about
TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the Church of Christ Meeting Room Thursday, March 22. Leader, Sheryl Ann Walker called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “Rock Off The Pounds” We said our pledges. Then Marilyn led us in a series of exercises. Carol passed out
GERD Q: I have this terrible heartburn and use about 20 Tums a day. Should I be worried? A: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube from your throat to your stomach. A valve normally prevents the stomach acid from moving up into
Thanks to the El Dorado Fire Department and all who helped save our property and held our loss to a minimum. Ronald Purtle family El Dorado Eagles Club would like to thank all of the businesses and buyers that donated or bought items for our High Hope Auction and Gun Raffle. Because of your generosity,
Club Keno – Heather Hackleman, El Dorado Springs, $2,537.
TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the El Dorado Springs Community Center on Thursday, March 8. Leader Sheryl Ann Walker called the meeting to order for a short meeting prior to our Baked Potato Luncheon. Twenty-five weighed in today. We had a net gain of 2.8 lbs. Best loser
