EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) Law enforcement activities The El Dorado Springs Police Department

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CEDAR COUNTY COMMISSION

The Cedar County Commission met April 13, 2020. Present were: Marlon Collins, Presiding Commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, Northern Commissioner; Robert Foster, Southern Commissioner; Heather York, County Clerk. Met with Chad Pyle, Assessor Requests to process court order 25420-25429, to add-on the assessed valuation of newly purchased personal property. Met with Sheriff James McCrary Weekly Report of

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Kenneth Edward Friar

Kenneth Edward Friar, 67, of El Dorado Springs, passed away April 17, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin after a short illness. Kenny was born Jan. 10, 1953, at Nevada City Hospital to Jim and Marguerite (Stone) Friar of El Dorado Springs. His parents preceded Kenny in death. He is survived by daughter, Nikki, and

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Jean Wood Sheldon

Jean Wood Sheldon, 98, was born Feb. 1, 1922, to Joe and Audra Wood near Iconium. She passed away April 11, 2020, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton from complications arising after hip surgery. Jean was the oldest of Joe and Audra’s three children, with Elaine (Jane) and Jack coming soon after Jean.  Jean

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2019 Virgil City Cemetery report

Donations were received from: Beulah Keith memorial, Martin and Mildred Eslinger trust, Anna Barker, Evelyn Wood, Martin Kolaski, Pauline Hlavaceh, Doug Nidodim, Mark White, Mary Hymer, Doris Fortney, Ron Emons, Kristi Tolivar, Doyle White, Joe Dunfield, Herchel Teeples, Betty Majors, C.J. Steele, Shana Newman, Sharla Stonebraker, Frances West, Geraldine West, Janet Marshall, Gary Henry, Fred

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2019 Hackleman Cemetery report

Deposits from donations: $2,504.08 Total deposits: $2,504.08 Mowing: 8@$300 = $2,400 Total after expenses: $104.08 Cemetery meeting and cleanup will be Saturday April 25, 2020 at 9 a.m. All flowers need to be removed by July 11, 2020. Donations for the mowing and upkeep of the Hackleman Cemetery may be mailed to: Hackleman Cemetery C/O

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Donations needed

Donations needed for upkeep at the Tennessee Chapel Cemetery. You may send donations to: c/o Brent Bland Treasurer, 2800 S. 1001 Rd., El Dorado Springs, MO 64744. Thank you.

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Care Connection can link older adults to benefits

Care Connection for Aging Services is renewing its efforts to provide people 60 and older with information about several money-saving programs for which they might be eligible. The Care Connection Benefits Enrollment Center provides information and enrollment assistance for state and federal governments to help people pay for food, medicine, health insurance, phone service and

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R-II Board approves Middle School wrestling

Taking social distancing seriously, the El Dorado Springs R-II Board held its April 14 meeting in the High School gym with each board members at his or her own table within hollering distance of the others. Present were Chad Whitesell, Mark Burley, Terry Shepard, Rusty Murry, Josh Floyd and Darrell Eason – presiding. Absent was

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