EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) Law enforcement activities The El Dorado Springs Police Department

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Revival under way

A revival meeting began Monday night at El Dorado Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Services begin at 7:00 p.m. each evening with Bro. Dusty Armstrong and Bro. Byron Smith preaching. Everyone invited.

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Lisa Kay Dralle

Lisa Kay Dralle passed away Feb. 10, 2020, at Barnes-Jewish hospital in St. Louis after a hard fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was preceded in death by an infant brother and Charles (Chuck) Dralle, who was her dad since she was five. Surviving is her mother, Martha Kaye Dralle Perkins; sister, Janet Swopes; Half-brother,

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Virginia (Barker) Claessen

Virginia (Barker) Claessen, 72, Independence, passed away Monday, March 3, 2020. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Brush Creek Missionary Baptist Church in rural Collins. Burial will follow in Brush Creek Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.

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TOPS Baked Potato Luncheon Thursday, March 19

Please note, we will host our Baked Potato Luncheon on Thursday, March 19. in the City Community meeting room.  We will serve baked potatoes, chilli and salad along with home made desserts and drink from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Tops Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)  met in the United Methodist

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Cedar County Historical Society meets

By Connie Maupin The Feb. 24 meeting of the Cedar County Historical Society was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance recited.  Members present: President Judy Nichols, Vice-President Judith Cain, Secretary Connie Maupin, Assistant Treasurer Anna Hopkins, Luella Phipps, Sharyl Henry, Ellis Benham, Chris Barber and Bob Phillips. Bob Phillips gave a book review

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Kevin Jackson wins Leap-Year Day tournament

Cool temperatures in the upper 20’s greeted a group of American Bass Anglers Saturday, February 29, 2020 as they signed in for the first Stockton Lake D126 tournament held in 2020. There was no wind to speak of, and the forecast was for temperatures to rise into the 60’s by the 3:30 weigh-in time. The

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Sympathy to Lisa Johnson family

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at Rockville United Methodist Church by Pastor Larry Sorrells titled Dealing with Temptation from Matthew 4:1-11. You are always welcome to join us at 9 am Sunday for worship. Mt. Zion Home Bible study meets in the Tom and Beverly home at 7 p.m. each Tuesday. There

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Lady Bulldogs Basketball report

by Head Coach Beau Swopes Last week the Lady Bulldogs competed in the District tournament.  The Lady Bulldogs entered the tournament as the number one seed and would face off against the number 8 seed Warsaw Lady Wildcats.  The Lady Bulldogs started out slow, but were able to take an early lead into the second

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DONATE TO SCHOOL

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DONATE TO SCHOOL – (Pictured from Left to Right) Terri Schaaf, Angie Johnson, Dana Abercrombie, Courtney Bland, Shana Newman, Jordan Highley, Mark Koca, Jim Wilson, Gary Koke, Jesse Taylor and Charles Cummings. The special education department received a generous donation of $613.67 from the Knights of Columbus of Stockton on Feb. 7.

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