December 8, 2023
The Miss Merry Christmas contest is sponsored by GFWC Generation III and will be taking applications for entry through Saturday, Oct. 13, which will then be narrowed down to the top eight based on essay submissions. Those top eight ladies will then be invited to a Formal Tea where an Interview will also take place
The deadline to register for the General Election is October 10, 2018. If you are NOT registered, now is the time. Just bring with you something that proves you live in Cedar County. The County Clerk’s office will be open until 5 p.m. on that day for your convenience. If you have missed voting in
A board member of the Cedar County Ambulance District confirmed the rumor that CCAD Board President John Wilson resigned this week from his position on the board. The board will begin a search for someone they can appoint to fill the vacancy.
FUGATE HONORED – Harold Fugate/Fugate Motors was recognized as the Bright Futures “Business Partner of the Year” at the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce meeting on Thursday, Sept 13, at Camp Galilee. Fugate provided the initial seed money and paid the upfront charter fees and any set-up expenses to get the Bright Futures organization
School Board favors an SRO The El Dorado Springs R-II School Board heard, at it regular Sept. 13 meeting with all present, that the $5.6 million addition to the school should be completed by Nov. 10 and the school should break even on the year. Board members present were Chad Whitesell, Benny Brower, Mark Burley,
Close to the end of the Monday, Sept. 17, hospital board meeting Cedar County Memorial Hospital CEO Jana Witt said that the hospital’s former CNO, Drew Alexander, had requested the digital frequencies from the ambulance dispatch several months ago so the hospital emergency room could track where the ambulances were going. Witt said, “Since they’ve
RODEO ROYALTY- (from left) Brodi McNeece and Kenley Widener were crowned Land of Lakes Youth Fair Rodeo Princess and Queen respectively on Friday, Sept. 17 at the fair grounds. Along with crowns they received numerous gifts for themselves and their horses. The pair reigned over the two-day event. The was the second annual Youth
by Sherry Wiseman El Do Youth Inc. Board Secretary The El Do Youth Inc. Board is currently exploring options for the future of the El Do Youth Center. In April, the three year Youth Opportunities Program Grant expired. The after-school program ended in May. As a result, the Center is now available for rent during
The Spring City Revitalization Group‘s annual Chili Cook-Off is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 20. This will be the 14th year for this annual El Dorado Springs tradition that brings the community downtown to sample some of the best chili on the planet (At least we think so.) Contact Kimball Long at the Sun office for
Cedar County Memorial Hospital will host a “Luau on the Lawn” from 5 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, on the west lawn of the hospital at 1401 S. Park Street in El Dorado Springs. It’s the hospital’s 10th Annual Fundraiser and everyone is invited to attend to enjoy food and music with friends, along
