A Pilgrim’s Progress – Pastor Joe’s Camino Chronicles

Blog for September 12, 2023 Lorca to Villamayor de Monjardín When I began planning this trip 6 to 8 months ago, I made a decision that I was going to go as a pilgrim, and not as a pampered American. We as Americans like to be pampered.  But I wanted to experience the Camino as

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NEVC Board sets plans for emergencies

By Johannes Brann After a June Agenda with 18 items under new business alone, the six items of plans and procedures on July’s agenda went by quickly. Board members on hand for the meeting were David Bruce, Connie Gerster, Heath Brown, Scott Pritchett, and Tisha Bailey. Participating via internet was Bobby Burney with Delisa Harms

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The Wind Tunnel Coming to This Year’s Picnic

New this year is The Wind Tunnel, a row of high-velocity fans that will create one of the coolest spots on the grounds throughout all three nights of the Picnic. The community cooling station is made possible through the generosity of local businesses and community leaders who have sponsored each fan. Sponsors include Snodgrass Greenhouse,

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Route 54 to remain CLOSED in St. Clair County for storm repair

TRAFFIC ALERT Where: U.S. Route 54 between St. Clair Route K and Route V west of Collins When: Until further notice What: MoDOT and contractor crews removing sliding rock resulting from recent heavy rain Traffic Impacts: • All lanes of U.S. Route 54 CLOSED around the clock until further notice • No signed detours •

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El Do Airport Barnstorming event

Who – El Dorado Springs pilots serving food to their community. What – Family flights and hot dog lunch for the community. When – Friday 24 July – 7:30 -10:30 a.m. – flying… 10:30 – 12 – food. Where – 87K – El Do Memorial Airport. Why – Have a  fun  opportunity to meet some

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ElDo High School reunion July 25

The El Dorado High School Alumni Association will hold its annual meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, in the High School Library. All EHS graduates are welcome. Please use the west door.

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The Band Plays On

Picnic Week Has Finally Arrived! Everyone has been waiting for the Picnic and it has finally arrived! After Band Sunday afternoon, we saw some big trucks hauling rides come rolling down Main Street, so we know this is really true! Oh my goodness, we wish this heat would let up a little bit. But, no

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The Rock Wall

Picnic comin’. The stacks of T-shirts are dwindling as people pick up the one of a kind Picnic Tee. Davis has pretty much decided what he is going to do next year. I’d give you a hint but it is only “pretty much”. He might change his mind. But the sign up sheet for next

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Letter to El Dorado Springs City Council

[Note: The following letter was formally submitted to all  members of the El Dorado Springs City Council, the City Manager and the El Dorado Springs Police Chief. This letter was also given to all members of the press from each publication present] Letter to Council: To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council,

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