FLYING HIGH
The Annual Tri-Lakes Aerie 4279 Eagles Benefit Auction was on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 3, at the El Dorado Springs Eagles Club. It was another record setting benefit of over $15,000 that went to The Hope Center, our local food pantry. Several businesses and individuals donated items for the auction. There were gift certificates, KC Chiefs
5 Generations
Vivian Jewel (Reedy) Ellerman – El Dorado Springs; son, Robert Ellerman – Edwards; granddaughter, Amy (Ellerman) Gant – Richmond; great-granddaughter, Megan (Gant) McFall – Cameron; great-great-granddaughter, Hadley Rena McFall born Sept. 25, 2023 – Cameron.
DONATION
Gary Collins, representing the 54 Cruisers Car Club, presented a check for $500 from the club to the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce represented by Debbie Floyd. Collins has been a member of the car club since 1998. The Money was given for the Chamber’s sidewalk program.
TOPS wishes Warren and Linda a happy 53rd anniversary
TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Preferred Family Healthcare building, 700 E. Hospital Rd., El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Feb. 8, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Warren, our leader, called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “Were the TOPS Club Members” We said our TOPS & KOPS Pledges
Fire report for week of Jan. 28
On Sunday, Jan. 28, at 4:41 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a two vehicle motor accident at US 54 and Main St. for traffic control. Three trucks and 12 firefighters responded. On Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 4:10 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to multiple fires along the ditch on Hwy 82. Four
From the Past – El Dorado Sun – Feb. 14, 1980
OATS TRANSIT RECEIVES GRANT FROM MFA OIL FOUNDATION
OATS Transit, a Missouri based not-for-profit transportation provider, announced that it has received a grant from MFA Oil Foundation totaling $2,000. These funds will be used toward the local match for a new vehicle coming this Spring. Since 1971, OATS Transit has provided transportation for work, medical appointments, essential shopping, and other community resources to
Cedar County Historical Society trying to save the Caplinger Bridge
by Connie Maupin The first meeting of the new year, was held on, January 29, 2024, at the Cedar County Museum in Stockton. The meeting was called to order and members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Those present were: President Judy Nichols, Vice President Chris Barber, Secretary Connie Maupin, Treasurer Anna Hopkins, Judi Cain, Ellis
TOPS presents KOPS and TOPS awards
TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Preferred Family Healthcare building, 700 E. Hospital Rd, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Feb. 1, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Warren, our leader, called the meeting to order. Carol led us in singing “TOPS Helping Hand” We said our TOPS & KOPS Pledges Warren led