Happy 70th Anniversary Donnie and Florance Synder

Wanda Rector is back home resting and planning her next trip. Judy Pier has recovered from her recent surgery and can now return to exercise class. Was nice having Paster David Hill visit the Rockville Hand Quilters on Thursday.  Since he had forgotten to bring his thimble, we couldn’t get him to do any quilting.

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Tri-County Quilt Club sings Happy birthday to Lena Gayman

Tri-county Quilt Club met on July 10, at Rockville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall for their UFO Party (Un Finished Projects). At noon 16 members enjoyed a carry in lunch. Archie Pier gave the blessing, the club sang happy birthday to Lena Gayman. After lunch club president Mary McLeod called the meeting to order. On

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Rug-hooking exhibit to go up in Arrow Rock visitor center

Arrow Rock State Historic Site visitor center will host an exhibit daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 1-Oct. 16 featuring rugs made or designed by former members of the Big Muddy Rug Hooking Guild. This local organization actively promotes rug hooking throughout the mid-Missouri region, offering classes, meetings and workshops for all ages and skill

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Getting ready for a new year

STEWARD NAVIGATES FIRST MEETING – The El Dorado Springs R-II School Board met July 13 with five out of the seven board members present. J. Jacobs, M. Schmitt,  RJ Kinnett, C Carpenter and N. Murry were present with  Burley and Floyd absent. The board voted to accept the Speech Language contract, the  contract for  Occupational

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It’s hot and humid: It must be Picnic time

Once more it is picnic time again, in fact the 142th Annual Picnic. Each year we pause to remember day’s gone bye, renew old friendships, meet new friends, have some school class reunions, and enjoy the carnival and entertainment in our City Park and our downtown area. Certainly, we at the Police Department want to

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The Rock Wall

When I’m out on the water, I’m always looking to bring home something unusual. Sometimes it backfires. Like the time Kimball and I were bass fishing in Bayou Catherine. It was odd that black bass were even there. There was salt, or art least brackish water all around.  Bayou Catherine is a dead end canal

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Pappy’s to close July 31

After five years, Stan Benton, owner and manager of Pappy’s Restaurant on Hwy. 32 in El Dorado Springs has decided to close its doors. The restaurant was Stan’s dream; a way to continue his father’s desire to own a restaurant and go to culinary school. “It was something to do in his honor,” Stan said

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City Council finishes Picnic line-up July 17

Mayor Pro-Tem Nathan Murrell led the council members in prayer before the regular meeting on Monday, July 17. The council approved the engagement of Linda Brewer Smith and Paula Newman to perform at the 2023 Picnic on July 20 or $50 each: Ron Alumbaugh to announce at the Picnic for $1,100 and Rick Braggs (MB

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ElDo High School Alumni meeting

The annual meeting of the El Dorado Springs High School Alumni will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 22, in the High School library. All ElDo High School graduates are welcome.

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VFW Honors Local District Commander

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce David Bozarth has achieved All-American status as a District commander. To achieve this honor, District commanders must meet strict requirements in their role to include exceptional leadership, authentic accomplishment in membership growth and strong support of VFW core programs. Bozarth, a Life member of Post

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