Picnic 2017 game winners

HULA HOOP –  Age 5 and under: first place – Ellie Wood; second place – Hadlee Varner. HULA HOOP –  Age 6 – 8: first place – Avery Rogers; second place – Kyndal Swopes ; third place – Allie Thompson. HULA HOOP –  Age 9 – 11: first place – Emma Edmonds; second place – Ryan Roberts; third

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CLASS OF 1951 HOLDS 66th REUNION

CLASS OF 1951 HOLDS 66th REUNION – The El Dorado Springs Class of 1951 attended their 66th class reunion on July 22, 2017, in the Cedar House Grill.   Master of Ceremonies was Ronald Mark. Our favorite teacher, Mr. Foster, drove from Jefferson City to be with us. A short business meeting was held and

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Mt. Zion Quilt Club turns 94 Aug. 16

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by Pastor Nick Van Dam entitled “Being a Disciple” from John 1:29-42, join us Sunday at 9 a.m. for morning worship. Mt. Zion Home Bible study meets in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home at 7 p.m. each Tuesday to

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs met in the Church of Christ Sanctuary on Thursday, July 20. Leader, Robbie C opened the meeting and Kay S. led us in singing “To TOPS Club We Will Go”. We welcomed two visitors, Nancy and Laddy, former members and current TOPS chapter members in Kansas. Linda H and

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News from Harwood and area

by Helen Ellerman Dee McKinney, who lived in the Schell City area for several years, passed away Saturday, July 15, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada, where she had been a resident for several years. She was a member of the Schell City United Methodist Church and a member of the Harwood –Schell City United

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Tri-County Quilt Club News

Tri-County Quilt Club met Monday, July 10, at the Rockville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 109 Osage St. for their regular meeting. Nineteen ladies enjoyed a festive evening celebrating our UFO (unfinished quilting projects). After dinner we had our regular meeting and enjoyed quilter’s bingo.

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New look for ElDo High School

FROM THE ARCHITECT’S EASEL – This architect’s rendering  shows how the front of the El Dorado Springs High School may appear from the Park Street side. Supt. Mark Koca said that the new entrance will become the main entrance for most activities. He said that after the meeting on July 27, he should have drawings

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School Board to interview construction managers

The El Dorado Springs R-II School Board had a rare short and sweet meeting on Thursday, July 13, but they covered a lot of territory. Board members present were Chad Whitesell, Benny Brower, Terry Shepard, Josh Floyd, Greg Beydler and Darrell Eason presiding. Mark Burley was absent. Supt. Mark Koca went over construction plans. He

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Show It 2 Vote

IF YOU’RE A REGISTERED VOTER, YOU CAN VOTE – Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft was in El Dorado Springs on Tuesday, July 18, to explain the Show It 2 Vote requirement which started June 1, 2017. He said that means that in any election held after that date voters will be asked to show

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Picnic booth set up, street dance

The 136th El Dorado Springs  Picnic began booth set up at  6 p.m. on Main St. on Wednesday, July 19. Trailers were set first with tents or tables coming in after.  Picnic Committee members directed set up. Any local vendor may open on Wednesday night when their booths ready to serve. At 8 p.m. the

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