TOPS MO #9319 El Dorado Springs morning group

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway on Thursday June 20, 2019 for their weekly weigh in, and meeting. Leader Sheryl Ann called our meeting to order and Kay led us in singing “It’s In Our Hands.” We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges. Marilyn led us

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St. Clair County 5th Sunday program

The St. Clair County Baptist Association Fifth Sunday Meeting will be at High Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Saturday night, June 29. 7 p.m. Devotional:  Bro. Levi Motley Sermon:  Bro. Randy McCoy Sunday, June 30, Sunday School 10 a.m. Lesson:  Isaiah chapter 10 11 a.m. Sermon:  Bro. Lavern Garrison Break for lunch Devotional:  Bro. Efton Piper

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Cedar County officials ignored during passage of state CAFO law

Cedar County officials feel slighted by their elected representatives in the passage of Senate Bill 391 which negates the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation ordinance which the Cedar County Commission so carefully researched and passed three years ago. County officials will tell you that they are not anti-agriculture, their law just requires a reasonable distance between

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MATH TEACHER AGAIN

MATH TEACHER AGAIN – At the June 13 El Dorado Springs School Board meeting, retiring Acticities Director Mike Durnell received a plaque for 20 years of service from School Board President Darrell Eason.  The past five years Durnell has served as the Bulldog Activities/Athletic Director. Prior to that he was the El Dorado Springs Middle

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Food still free for Elementary

The El Dorado Springs R-II School Board, at its regular June 13 meeting, voted to continue providing free breakfast and free lunch for Elementary students in the next school year. Supt. Mark Koca said the income level for Middle School and High School student families has reached the point where those students are no longer

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Just what the doctor ordered

DR. WYANT AND FAMILY HONORED – In a welcome to El Dorado Springs event originally planned for the Cedar County Memorial Hospital lawn, the cake and ice cream were moved out of the sun and wind and occasional raindrops into the hospital classroom where a steady stream of the public welcomed the refreshments and Dr.

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4th Annual Picnic Armband event starts this week

The El Dorado Springs Sun will give away five Picnic armbands in the next five weeks. This is the fourth year the Sun is sending armband hunters, armed with a clue, scurrying around the city looking for the coveted armband winners’ cards. As in the past, a clue will be posted and it’s up to

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Start the party early

Get a jump on your 4th of July festivities at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 28, at the 1st Annual Friday Night at the Ball Park. Area merchants will be on hand with free hotdogs, popcorn and drinks for all ages. There will be fireworks, weather permitting. Bring your picnic basket, blanket and lawn chairs

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The Rock Wall

Brad and Mary have finished their move, if not their unpacking. For the last few weeks they have been downsizing. They got an offer they couldn’t refuse so that a daughter and her family could live just down the street from Grandma and Grandpa. I don’t know what it is about moving that brings out

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Crickets tell the temperature in warm weather

Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) naturalists say a fun activity for children during summer break is to listen for crickets and determine the temperature. “Summer is such a wonderful time to help children fall in love with nature,” said Bridget Jackson, a MDC education consultant. “The weather gets warm, we spend time outdoors and it’s

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