May 14, 2026
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
by Sydney Barger Reporter/Photographer The Union Hall 4-H Club met Oct. 11, at the Land-O-Lakes Fairgrounds. Our meeting began with pledges and then installation of 2017-2018 officers: President Avery Schiereck, Vice President Cameron Parrish, Secretary Macy Stauffer, Treasurer Reese Schiereck, Reporter/Photographer Sydney Barger, Game Leader Kale Boultinghouse, Song Leader Clara Farren, Sergeant of Arms Marshall
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY OFFICERS – President – Doris Fortney, Vice President – Alice Hacker, Secretary/Reporter – Georgia Detwiler, Treasurer – Peggy Carter, Historian – Joy Scott, 3 Year Director – Jeannie Hertzberg, 2 Year Director – Angel Merz, 1 Year Director – Sharon Young. (Not all board members are pictured.)
On this 12th day of October, Sheryl Ann called our meeting to order in the Church of Christ meeting room. We said our TOPS and KOPS’ pledges. She turned the meeting over to Kay, our song leader, who led us in the song Topsi Doodle. Marilyn then encouraged us to move by leading us in
Approximately 35 members and guests were in attendance on Sept. 28 at Cedar County Memorial Hospital’s Auxiliary appreciation luncheon. Doris Fortney, president, started the luncheon by announcing the total hours each member has volunteered followed by the officers installation for the upcoming year. CCMH sincerely appreciates all the hard work the Auxiliary and volunteers do.
Sampling Bee Hives My apiary was among a dozen Missouri bee yards this fall participating for the first time in the National Honey Bee Survey. Missouri is the latest state to join the national hive sampling survey, representing the most comprehensive US honeybee pest and disease survey to date. Funded annually since 2009, the survey
STATINS Q: I have heard pros and cons about statins for my high cholesterol. What are your thoughts? A: Statins are medications that lower your cholesterol and risk for a heart attack or stroke. Cholesterol is a fat in your blood. If you have too much, it can build up in the blood vessels. It
$1,000 each: Lacey Janes and Norma Mansell, El Dorado Springs and Troy Wallace, Jerico Springs.
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated, brought food, sent cards and flowers, and for all the prayers and support at the loss of our loved one. The family of Joshiah Ruston Thank you to those who opened their hearts to our family, who never think twice about giving of themselves.
EVANS INTERN – Rosalina Yorks is a fourth year University of Kansas Pharmacy student from El Dorado, KS. She originally started out her career by going into research upon graduating from Oklahoma State University with her bachelor degrees. After working in research, she realized she wanted to have a more direct impact on people’s lives
