April 24, 2026
Twilight Gardeners Garden Club met on Oct. 17, at Grace United Methodist Church with Ursula calling the meeting to order. There were 12 members present and one guest. Members were to name there favorite herb. It was discussed when student essay and Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl contests was due. Committee reported on Community Garden. Unfinished business,
LIONS SPONSOR CIRCUS – The picture shows Lion President Charles Winfiel, the Lady Ringmaster of the Kelly Miller Circus, and Lion Treasurer Edith Winfiel. The El Dorado Springs Lions Club sponsored the Kelly Miller Circus which came to town Oct. 16. The Circus preformed two shows and entertained 358 children and 329 adults. Before they
Reduce Food Waste More than 40 percent of food that is grown, processed, packaged and shipped ends up uneaten, and, in many cases, dumped in a landfill. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), that translates into $165 billion in wasted food per year in the US. Here are six ways to reduce food
On Monday, Oct. 9, the Twentieth Century Club met in the home of Sandi Eaves, our hostess, with Glenda Ware serving as co-hostess. The opinion was given by Evelyn Boyle on chips being put in employees. Companies are considering having this done for easier identification for their workers. Would the rights of the people be
Our Leader, Sheryl Ann, called TOPS 9319 to order in the meeting room of the Church of Christ at 302 E. Hospital Rd. on Oct. 19. Turning the floor over to our song leader, Kay, we sang Hand in Hand. Sheryl led us in our exercise by having us march around the room. It was
The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety are challenging you and those you know at home, work, school or in your community to buckle up and put your phone down. Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, is slated as “Buckle Up Phone Down Day”.
An Independence man is in custody after deputies responded to a call of a stabbing in the early morning hours of Monday, Oct. 16. According to Sheriff’s Office officials, the incident took place on 1725 Road near Sheldon where the suspect, who has been identified as Richard A Kirkham, 28,was arrested at the scene of
DUKE AND DAD SING AT PAPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH – On Sunday, October 15th, Duke and Lowell Mason sang in praise and worship for the 11 o’clock service at Pape Christian Church. It was a blessing for each of us to witness this moving song service. Lowell Mason brought us all to our feet as he
Losing our mother, Delpha Berning, has been a very difficult time. But we are blessed to have had her love and presence in our lives for so many years. Thank you for your prayers, thoughts, food, flowers, cards, memorial or service attendance, and donations in her memory. Your support has been a great help and
Gary and Shirley Vickers hosted the 45th Vickers Apple Butter Festival at the site of the late Gaylord and Nadine Vickers home near Harwood the first weekend in October 2017. Those attending were blessed as the sun shone brightly despite a forecast of rain. The scent of apples cooking over an open fire, a tinge
