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In the closed session portion of the R-II School Board’s July 11 meeting, the board approved Kylie Taylor as an Elementary teacher, approved Kaley Lyons as High School Girls PE teacher, approved purchase of a lot at 1015 South Park and approved coaching assignment lists: Fall Sports: Volleyball – Head Coach Ashley Rogers, Assistant Kaley

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway on Thursday. July 18, for their weekly weigh-in, and meeting. Leader Sheryl Ann called our meeting to order and Kay led us in singing “Our TOPS.” We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges. Sheryl led us in roll call and

GRAND CHAMPION STEER – shown by Jadyn Lower, purchased by Cedar County Cattlemen’s for $750. RESERVE CHAMPION STEER – shown by Griffin Crews, purchased by Mid-Missouri Bank for $450. GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER – shown by Libby Toliver, purchased by St. Clair County Bank for $750. RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER – shown by Libby Toliver. GRAND CHAMPION

1ST SCAVENGER HUNT – Mike & Joes: Ryan Cloyd, Mike Barger, Joe Barger and Amber Gadea. 2ND SCAVENGER HUNT – 2nd place: Long-DeckMcQuinbertsons: Justin Culbertson, Ben Decker, Alice Decker, Kayla McQuinlan and Davis Long. 3RD SCAVENGER HUNT – Bamboozlers: Jayce Vantellman, Bentley Allison, Becky Jennings,Kylie Taylor andScavenger Hunt – 3rd 3 S Steven Taylor.

Howard and Joan McPeak eloped on July 7, 1954. They were married in the Vernon county courthouse in Nevada. This photo was taken in the same spot where they stood as husband and wife 65 years ago to the day.

SECRETARY OF STATE VISITS CEDAR COUNTY – Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft recently visited the Cedar County Clerk’s office to visit with staff. Ashcroft, the state’s chief election official, is visiting county clerks around the state to discuss various election topics and ask for input about their work. Pictured are (from left) Kendra Househholder,

Ryan L. Lutes, 21, .El Dorado Springs, suffered injuries reported as serious about 10:47 p.m. Sunday, July 7, on Hwy. 54 in Nevada when his eastbound 208 Hyundai Elantra crossed the center line and sideswiped a westbound 2012 Volvo Tractor driven by Darius Bielat, 4, Rosevelle, IL. Lutes, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was

PROGRESS CLUB DONATES TO BACKPACK PROGRAM – West Central has received a $500 donation for their backpack program from the Progress Club of El Dorado Springs. Bonnie Henry and Janice Stark made the presentation. The Progress Club makes its money for community projects from the sale of recycled Memorial Day flowers. The Back to School

The El Dorado Springs R-II Board had an exceptionally short agenda for its July 11 meeting – a review from ED Counsel on Student Handbooks and a report on lightning damage insurance claim progress. All board members were present except Mark Burley – Tad Whiesell, Bennie Brower, Terry Shepherd, Josh Floyd, Nathan Murrell and Darrell

July 18, 19, 20 WEDNESDAY – JULY 17 6:00 PM Picnic Set Up 8:00 PM Dance In The Park – REKOIL THURSDAY – JULY 18 9:30 AM Frog Jumping Contest 10:30 AM Tennis Shoe Toss 11:30 AM Balloon Throw 1:00 PM Sidewalk Art – bring own chalk 6:00 PM CARRIE ESTELLE MCWILLIAMS 6:30  PM GINELLE