March 20, 2025
VETERANS BOOK – Neoma and Charles Foreman and grandson, Carter Foreman, presented a copy of the book she had compiled of local veterans, “Remember our Veterans” and a check for $2,000. From the proceeds of the book to the Missouri Veterans Home in Mount Vernon on Thursday, $1,000 had been sent to the home previously
We would like to thank all who contributed to our joy and surprise party for our 40th anniversary and Shirley’s birthday on June 25. We thought our children did a great job of organizing. Bo and Shirley Simmons
LAND O LAKE YOUTH FAIR ROYALTY – Interviews were held for the 2017 Land O Lakes Youth Fair Royalty on July 6 on the fairgrounds. The royalty court consists of three age divisions- Jr. Princess (8-10 years old), Princess (11-14 years old), Queen (15-21 years old). The candidates must submit an application to be considered
WEDNESDAY – JULY 19 6:00 PM Picnic Set Up 8:00 PM Street Dance – County Liners THURSDAY – JULY 20 9:30 AM Frog Jumping Contest 10:30 AM Tennis Shoe Toss 11:30 AM Balloon Throw 1:00 PM Sidewalk Art – bring own chalk 6:00 PM Riley Taylor CARNIVAL OPENS 6:00 PM 7:00 PM El Dorado Springs
TICK BITES Q: I’m confused about when to get checked for tick bites. Any advice? A: There have been several stories of bad tick outcomes that have recently hit the news. Early recognition of tick borne infection with prompt treatment is the key to a good outcome. Here in Missouri, ticks are most common in
Five visiting musicians to play with Municipal Band Saturday, July 8 We would like to invite everyone to a very special concert Saturday, July 8, at 8 p.m. Our Municipal Band will be hosting a group of five musicians from the Kansas City area who will be performing “Dueling Tubas” accompanied by our Band. This
On Thursday, June 29, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) met with Future Farmers of America students from El Dorado Springs. With world food demand expected to double by 2070, Blunt highlighted the importance of FFA and its role in preparing the next generation of farmers and ranchers.
The 2017 Pape Christian Church Noah’s Ark Vacation Bible School was held Saturday, July 1, 2017, with 36 people in attendance. Seventeen youth – all from Pape Christian Church – participated: Caitlyn, Darren, Wilson and Jaxon Burchett; Alexus Evans; Hannah and Hali Doherty, Alyssa, Gabby and Brooklyn Leonard; Judd Lawson; Connor Leonard; Jeff Newton; Ashley
by Rowan Van Dyk Three youths from our community and students representing Van Dyk’s Karate competed in the Annual NCMA Invitational National Karate Championships in Springfield this past Friday and Saturday. The NCMA Organization was represented well by national members and competitors that came in from as far as California and some International members were
Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation held a ground-breaking ceremony on Wednesday, July 5, at 3 p.m. for the new Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility. The ceremony was held in the parking lot of Stockton Family Medical Center, 1521 South Third Street, Stockton. The 50,292 square foot replacement facility will be built on 11.2 acres as part
