News from Harwood and Schell City

Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, will be closed on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17. She will close at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 25, after she serves breakfast. She will be closed on Saturday, June 30, for the Forth of July celebration in the Schell City Park that evening. Bob and Cheryl Ellerman, of

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Definitely hot enough for popsicles

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Sunday morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church by Pastor Nick Van Dam was titled “Hard call.” Join us for worship at 9 a.m. Sundays. Mt. Zion Home Bible study met Tuesday 7 p.m. in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home, with 12 in attendance. Mt. Zion Club

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The Rock Wall

Exciting news broke at the last minute Tuesday. Governor Greitens announced his resignation which means that as of Friday, Friend of El Dorado Springs and Cedar County Mike Parson will step into the governor’s office. I guess he may not have time to come cook hotdogs for us at the annual Christmas lighting any more,

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Parson to become Governor

Missouri Governor Eric Greitens held a press conference Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. stating his resignation will become effective at 5 p.m. Friday, June 1. That means that Lt. Governor Mike Parson will step into the top leadership role at that time. Mike is no stranger to El Dorado Springs and Cedar County, visiting here frequently

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Honoring those who gave all

OLDEST VFW IN MO CONDUCTS ANNUAL EVENT – At the conclusion of the annual Memorial Day event at the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery on May 28, the oldest VFW in Missouri, El Dorado Springs Spicer-Grimsley Post 257, honored the fallen men and women of the United States military with a representation of a 21

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Fire Chief Owen Elliot to retire

El Dorado Springs Fire Chief Owen Elliot told the city council at their regular meeting Monday, May 21, that he plans to retire from the job on July 1 of this year. Elliot has been with the Fire Department for 48 years and has been chief for the last 12. Elliot is hoping to stay

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Gonna rise and shine

CHAMBER HOSTS RIBBON CUTTING FOR RISING SUN TAEKWONDO – On Friday, May 25, the new Rising Sun Taekwondo studio, owned by Jeff and Christina Behl, was honored with a ribbon cutting by the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce. The studio is located at 111 South Main Street. Call 417/872-5910 for more information. The picture

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Dinner in the Park slated for June 9

The second annual Dinner in the Park Opera House Arts Council fundraiser is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, in City Park. Sam and Ron, The Tunesmiths, will entertain as well as the Municipal Band. Catering by Count on Us. Dinner tickets are $20 each and are available at Allison’s Quick Lube, Fugate

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Let the sun shine in

The public is invited to the dedication of the El Dorado Springs Solar Farm at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 31. The facility is located off of Airport Road.

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