City plans water rate hike, renews taxi grant

After a review of water rates in surrounding towns, El Dorado Springs City Manager Bruce Rogers suggested a first reading on new water rates at the July 1 meeting of the City Council. The Council met on Monday, June 17, with Rogers, City Councilmen Cory Gayman, Nick Bland, Jim Luster and Mayor Brad True present

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Make a donation and get yummy noodles and more

The Stony Creek School will hold a fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 28, in the Fair Haven Park. Cost is donation only. Come enjoy the park, enjoy a meal of freshly fried young chicken, chicken and noodles, beans, coleslaw and fresh homemade bread, pies and more. Fair Haven Park is

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This how our garden grows

COMMUNITY GARDEN OFFERS MANY SURPRISES – The Community Garden at 111 W. Fields, one-half block off Main Street, is open. Wander through with your morning coffee or bring your lunch and just relax at one of the tables and benches under the walnut tree.   There are apples on the apple trees, blueberries ripening, blackberries

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Talent Contest July 18

Judi Baldwin will begin to accept registrations for the 2019 Picnic talent contest on July 5. Anyone wishing to enter the talent contest can do so by calling 417/876-2691, questions will be answered prior to July 5.  Auditions are not needed however advance registration is required. It is necessary to have each contestant name (first

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ZARTMAN INJURED IN WRECK

ZARTMAN INJURED IN WRECK – Shelly D. Zartman, 43, El Dorado Springs, was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, on Hwy. 54 a mile west of El Dorado Springs at the former County Line Barbeque. According to the report by Trooper W. J. Wood and Msgt. G. W. Riggs,

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Street Dance moved to City Park

There will be a new location for the 2019 Street Dance. We are moving it to the Park.   Recoil will set up on the main stage and begin playing at 8 p.m. There will be dancing in front of the stage.  We will also have a dance contest. Local vendors are invited to start

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Frog Races and Turtle Jump

Frogs and Turtles need to be returned to their home habitat following the contests.  Do not leave them in the Park or other unfamiliar places; They need to be taken back where you picked them up so they can find food. Frogs also breathe through their skin so they need to be kept wet.  Thank

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3 Nights of Carnival Wristbands

The Picnic Committee and Pride Amusements, Inc are offering three nights of carnival wrist bands for the 138th Annual El Dorado Springs Picnic. Wristband tickets for each night may be purchased for $21 in advance from city hall during regular business hours beginning Monday, July 15, until Friday July 19. Cash only will be accepted.

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Picnic Booth Space

The El Dorado Springs Picnic Committee is still accepting applications for booth space at the 138th Annual El Dorado Springs Picnic. Applications can be picked up at city hall, or call Judi at 417-876-2691.

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