Just in time for Christmas

OPENING THIS FRIDAY – The El Dorado Springs Tractor Supply Co., located at the corner of Hwys. 54 and 32, will open Saturday, Dec 9 at 10 a.m. Usual hours of operation are: Mon & Tues, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Wed 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Thurs 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Fri 10

[ Read More ]

2023 Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Line-Up

Be at your line up spot (Entry number and street) at 2 p.m. Parade begins at 3. Conservation Department – EDS Police Dept Truck – Lead; Grand Marshal (V); GFWC Miss Merry Christmas Winner (V); GFWC Miss Merry Christmas Runner UP (V); GFWC Miss Merry Christmas Runner Up (V); 2022 Miss Merry Christmas with 2023

[ Read More ]

Something for everyone

SANTA HEARS ALL – Santa Claus made an appearance at the Wayside Museum’s annual  “Pancakes with Santa” event on Saturday, Dec. 2. The Nate and Abby Chilton family took a few minutes for a family portrait as well as letting Santa know what needed to be under the tree Christmas morning. Santa will make another

[ Read More ]

El Dorado Springs Christmas Basket Reminders

Children’s toys and gifts for teens (up to $15 for small gifts; $30 for large gifts) may be dropped off at the Toys for Tots Drive at Fugate Motors through Friday, Dec. 8. Cash donations may be sent to committee treasurer, Steve Wiseman, 884 S 275 Rd, El Dorado Springs, 64744. Volunteers are needed to

[ Read More ]

Donate with CBCO and receive a cozy fleece blanket

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the sole supplier of blood, platelets and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, encourages community members to wrap up the year by saving lives. Give the gift of life at the blood drive in El Dorado on Thursday, Dec. 7. Donors will receive a limited-edition cozy

[ Read More ]

Community leader named

PARENT AS TEACHERS DIRECTOR SELECTED AS A COMMUNITY LEADER – El Dorado Springs R-2 School District Parents as Teachers Director, Jennifer Caldwell is selected as a Community Leader for Southwest Missouri by DESE Office of Childhood & United 4 Children. Community Leaders provide resources in a designated area in Missouri with a focus on supporting

[ Read More ]

Reminders of things to come

Dec. 7 – How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Library for ages 3-6 Dec. 7 – 14 – Grinch Games and STEAM kits at the Library for school age children Dec. 8 – Hallmark Night at the Museum  6:30 – 8 Dec. 9 – Tractor Supply opens Holiday Mart – 220 N. Main Street

[ Read More ]

The Rock Wall

I found out that Santa is pretty chatty about his personal life. He wears regular clothes sometimes and does not arrive everywhere he goes in his sleigh. He employees thousands of elves, but never has a worry about any of them. After all, he told me, he knows if they have been naughty or nice.

[ Read More ]

DNR awards a nearly $2.6 million grant to H2Ozarks

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a nearly $2.6 million Onsite Wastewater Treatment Grant to H2Ozarks to provide financial assistance to homeowners with onsite wastewater concerns. H2Ozarks is a nonprofit organization that works to preserve the water quality of the upper White River watershed in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas. Properly constructed and

[ Read More ]

‘Amanda’s Fight’ benefit dinner Dec. 9

Make plans to attend “Amanda’s Fight” benefit dinner There will be a benefit dinner from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Sheldon Community Building, Sheldon. Proceeds will benefit Amanda Perry-Wells who had been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Dinner will include pulled pork, baked beans, smoked cabbage, cheesy potatoes

[ Read More ]