Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, announces that sometime during the month of May, Troop D will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Jasper County, three driving while intoxicated saturations in Barry County and a hazardous moving violation saturation in Newton County. Troopers will also target impaired boat operators by conducting saturations on Pomme de Terre, Stockton and Table Rock lakes.
During the Memorial Day weekend, Troop D officers will once again participate in special enforcement operations with the objective of reducing traffic crashes. Throughout the holiday weekend, troopers within Troop D and throughout the state will participate in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). In conjunction with Operation C.A.R.E., Troop D will also participate in the statewide 20-Mile Trooper Project during the peak travel periods on Friday, May 24, and Monday, May 27. During this operation, troopers will be
Cedar County Farm Bureau Customer Service Representative Mrs. Kathy Damisch-Parker (left) was recognized by Missouri Farm Bureau for five years of service to the organization. She received a certificate and her award choice, new silverware, from Blake Hurst, Missouri Farm Bureau president, during the awards banquet of the Farm Bureau County Secretaries’ Conference at The Resort at Port Arrowhead, Lake Ozark, May 2.
Air Force Airman Cody L. Deornellis graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, TX. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Deornellis is the son of Scott and Marlene Deornellis of
About 15 youngsters braved the nippy temperature and the last remnants of snow to participate in the annual Optimist Clubs’ bike safety program on Saturday, May 4, at the Lucien Carter Ball Field. Each participant received ass thorough bike check- up, a safety helmet and a finger print ID kit.
Members of the El Dorado Springs Optimist Club and the Nine Wonders Optimist Club were in charge of the event. Police Chief Jarrod Schierek gave a bike safety talk.
This
Bobby Budd of El Dorado Springs will celebrate his 70th birthday on Saturday, May 18. Bobby’s wife, Frances, and children would like to invite you to stop by the Sac Osage Electric Building from 2-4 pm to celebrate and visit with him. Your presence will be gift enough.
On Monday, May 6, special athlete Robert Hite of El Dorado Springs participated in the Special Olympics in Joplin for the 18th time. This year Robert brought home three medals – a gold in softball throw, a gold in the 100-yard dash and a silver in standing long jump.
The Virgil City Cemetery report is as follows:
Donations:
$100 – Jim Marcum, Maxine Potter, Shelly Briscoe, Floyd Crain, Tim Crain, Darrel Alton, Judy Lasley, Gary, Brian and James Henry and Roberta Ray.
$60 – Betty Brown
$50 – Marilyn Cole, Geraldine West, Frances West, Mary Ellen Arlint, Perry Brundridge, James Williams, Sharon Kafer and Warren Hamel.
$40 – Ernest Nikodim, Richard Wigger, Ethel Buller, Lynn Windle and Howard Nikodim.
$30 –
The Cedar County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary hosted their annual Salad Luncheon and Auction on Friday May 3, at the Christian School Gym.
Auctioneer Shannon Mays helped the Auxiliary raise funds for their various projects that help the hospital.
Gale (Gene) Gardner wishes to celebrate his 91st birthday on May 10 by receiving cards and photos from friends and family.
Mail to: 27059 E. Weltmer Rd., Sheldon, MO 64784
Might bring May flowers, but they also chased the Friday, April 26, ribbon cutting for Snodgrass Greenhouse inside among the flowering greenery, the only place large enough for all the well wishers.
Pictured are (from left) Melanie Farran, Dee Dee Hunter, Jana Doty, Edith Winfiel, owner Ida Lambrecht, Lance Hedrick, Earlene Allison, owner Frank Lambrecht,, El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Assistant Executive Director Sylvia Ackley, Lena Elliot, Jack Daniel, El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jackson Tough, Rose Houts, Debbie Gibbs,