PROM 2020

All four* of Earl and Melva Pellegrin’s grandchildren attended the El Dorado Springs Prom on Saturday, June 6. They are: (back row from left) Senior Ambrosia Nations, *2017 graduate Blaze Pierce, *Senior Talon Pellegrin, Junior Steven Ott, *Junior Zoey Pellegrin: (front row from left) 2019 graduate Amy Lutz and*Senior Reece Pellegrin.

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RETIRING FROM THE R-II SCHOOL

The El Dorado Springs School Board recognized the following at the regular school board meeting on June 11. (From left) Tracy Lanser (Elementary Principal) -34 years, Sharon Newman – 25 years, Linda Perrodin – 13 years, Jeanne Mark – 11 years, and Becky Cooper – 25 years. Phillip Martin ( not Present) – 16 1⁄2

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Stork Report

Colby and Jessica Stiffler, Appleton City, are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Kolbi Lynn Stiffler. She weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long.

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CHAMBER 2020 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Sharon West Lansing was recognized as the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the year at the Chamber Banquet in the Park on June 12. Sharon is active in the community especially with the museum, the Spring City Revitalizations Group and most recently the Community Garden. She is pictured with President Neil Linsenmayer

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Fire report for week of June 14

On Monday, June 15, at 9:57, the fire chief was dispatched to a residence on East Thompson on a report of carbon monoxide gas in the house. The house was vented and gas service shut off until repairs could be made. On Friday, June 19, at 3:12 p.m., the Fire Department was dispatched to a

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Signs of the times

ELDO STANDING WITH MINORITIES RALLY – Local citizens gathered in the El Dorado Springs downtown Park on Tuesday, June 9, in a peaceful protest against police brutality and the injustices suffered by minorities. Rally organizer Sarah King said the she decided to hold the protest based on the encouragement of her boyfriend from St. Louis.

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ElDo School Board reorganizes

Prior to the June 11 R-II School Board meeting, the old board certified the results of the June 2 election. Then the old board disbanded. Darrell Eason said, “I’m done.” He had been on the board 21 years and two months. Supt. Mark Koca acted as interim chair while the board reorganized. Board Secretary Tonia

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2020 HALL OF FAME

Lifetime Achievement Winner – Mr. Mark Koca. Our schools have a great impact on our children, families, businesses, and community. As Superintendent of the El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools, Mark Koca has led the District for the past 9 years with dedication to the success of our students. During his tenure as  Superintendent, the District

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Milo woman sentenced for SNAP fraud, meth trafficking

A Milo woman has been sentenced in federal court for her role in a conspiracy to sell methamphetamine in exchange for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (commonly known as “food stamps”). Melanie A. Person, 54, was sentenced by M. Douglas Harpool on Wednesday, June 10, to six years in federal prison without parole. On

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Murrell named Mayor

NATHAN MURRELL was elected mayor of El Dorado Springs at the city council meeting held Monday, June 15. Nick Bland was elected Mayor Pro-Tem. This was part of the council reorganization after the election.   At the meeting City Manager Bruce Rogers informed the council that after the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted they would look

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