Bridge Work Continues in Muldoon

The bridges on county roads in the Muldoon area are being replaced and have been causing some travel issues for the locals. While the bridges on Buzby Creek on Boehnke Road and the bridge on Parkerville Road are now open, the bridge on Wallace Road still remains closed while they finish up the railings.

The latest bridge closure is the bridge on South Old Smithville Road. This means some rerouting for local folks. Everyone please be patient as the area rural road system is being improved.

Comdolences 

Richard Irvin Darling passed away on Feb. 29 at the age of 86 in London, Ontario Canada after a challenging journey with ALS. Richard was born in Muldoon to Ruth (Ivy) and Herman Darling. He lived his high school years in Smithville. Richard spent many hours in Muldoon working on the family hog farm and visiting family and friends in the area. He then went on to study at Baylor University, where he studied history and met his wife Violet. He went on to get his Masters in Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Richard pastured Baptist Churches across Canada for more than 50 years. He always enjoyed bringing the sermon at the local church when he traveled back home to see his mom and visit with family.

Richard and Vi were married 61 years and had four sons; James, John, Jerry and Jeff. A celebration of life will be held in London, Ontario at the last church where he served as pastor.

Illnesses 

There are a number who are ill in the community. Everything from spring allergies to colds, so be sure and check on your neighbors and make sure they are doing OK. We all have to pull together in this small community and take care of each other.

Church News 

The Stray Gathering Cowboy Church is alive and kicking in Muldoon. Go by on any Sunday morning or Wednesday evening and the parking lot is over flowing. On Sunday mornings they have coffee, doughnuts and lots of visiting at 9:30 a.m. and go on into worship at 10 a.m. They invite anyone interested in seeing what all the excitement is about to stop in and see.

On Wednesday nights the youth, ages 13-18, gather for a meal and then Bible study. It is a fun group from all around the area and would welcome any to just join in and see how fun and informative the Bible can be. They are a very supportive group who work hard at helping each other out.

Easter is fast approaching and SG2C is planning on a big Easter service. They will be holding a Sun Rise Service at 6:30 a.m. to welcome the sun and the promise of eternal life that Easter represents. Everyone is welcome to come and join in this celebration.

Have News? 

If you have news to share with readers of the Muloon News column, email Joan Ivy at muldoonaggie@yahoo. com.

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