Sympathy to Laura Grey and Debbie Sheldon

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen No morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church Sunday due to weather church was canceled. Mt. Zion Home Bible study was held in the home of Tom and Beverly Pelkey each Tuesday at 7 p.m. to study the Bible had 10 in attendance. Sure was great to see

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Apply for Missy North Memorial Scholarship on swine related field

The Missouri Pork Association is now accepting applications for the Missy North Memorial Scholarship. The winning candidate will receive a $2,500 scholarship to further their education in a swine related field. The scholarship was created to honor the late Missy North, wife of Missouri pork producer Bob North. Missy loved raising hogs, and was very

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly

TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs met in the Church Of Christ meeting room on Thursday, Dec. 15. Kay led us in singing “Celery Sticks and Carrot Curls”. Marilyn awarded Susan her 25 lb. loss certificate. Robbie led us in roll call.  thirty-four weighed in today.  Sue and Verna tied for best loser of the

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School Board donates to sidewalk project

The El Dorado Springs R-II School Board met on Thursday, Dec. 8. Present were Chad Whitesell, Benny Brower, Allen Hoover, Josh Floyd, Greg Beydler and Darrell Eason – presiding. Sccott Cluck was absent. The board approved the payment of bills totalling $603,639.57. The board reviewed the property and liability insurance. It was up $4,000 from

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2016 Chamber of Commerce holiday home decorating contest winners

It’s easy to see the holiday season is upon us. The City of Gold is lit in all its festive glory and home owners are adding to the splendor with their Christmas lights and décor. The Chamber of Commerce Holiday Home Decorating Contest judges had an extremely difficult time deciding who to award the prizes

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Sound and lights of Christmas

FIRST PLACE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS – The 2016 El Dorado Springs Christmas home decorations winner took a step into technology. Justin and Chelsea Jacobs, 610 S. High St. (North off Hwy. 54 and in the first block north of Fields Blvd.) have a sign in the yard inviting viewers to tune to an FM radio station

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2016 Bulldog Courtwarming royalty

2016 BULLDOG COURTWARMING ROYALTY – On Friday, Dec. 9, the Bulldogs crowned their royalty after the JV won its game and before the varsity lost by two points. The queen is Anyssa Salazar, daughter of Patty and Drex Salazar. Her favorite motto is, “Life is simple, just not easy.” The king is Shane Trowbridge, son

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Christmas Basket procedure

Please bring your confirmation letter and arrive at the First Baptist Church on Main Street between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17. to pick up your Christmas Basket. If your family was selected to shop with a Lion you should plan to pick up a food basket at the church and you

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Best of the best

ELDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORED – Left to Right: Chairman Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry (and President AT&T Missouri) John Sondag, El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jackson Tough, and Missouri Chamber Director Dan Mehan.  Tough was presented the “2016 Missouri Chamber of Commerce of the Year” for small market Thursday evening

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The Rock Wall

Kimball covers the city council meetings so I can go to ambulance board on Monday nights. She sometimes asks me to proof her report but I didn’t pay attention well enough to catch the change in the Christmas light winners: The judges no longer choose one in each of the four wards, just 1, 2,

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