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Photo by Melanie Chance: Train Crew stands outside the award-winning float at the Humansville 77th parade, paying tribute to local legend Edgar Buchanan and the iconic Petticoat Junction. The cheerful group threw candy and enjoyed the festivities from the impressive train-themed float.

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building, formerly known as “Preferred Family Healthcare” at 700 E. Hospital Rd, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Sept. 19, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our leader, Warren, called the meeting to order, Samantha led us in singing “A New Image.” Marilyn led us

for her outstanding artistic abilities in preserving the past and history of El Dorado Springs, Missouri through her beautiful artwork. The plaque that was given to Peggy Sibley: WAYSIDE INN MUSEUM HOSTS LOCAL ART SHOW HONORING OUR LOCAL TALENT. ARTIST RECEPTION WAS HELD ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 22, WITH SOME OF THE ARTISTS THERE TO MEET

The El Dorado Springs Nine Wonders Optimist Club installed new officers for the 2024-25 year at their annual banquet on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Pictured from left: Board Member Dana Clayton, Secretary Kelly Chism, Treasurer Stephanie Arnold, President Suzette Berning, Past President Gina Whitlock, Board Members Joyce Whitlock, Debbie Floyd, Crissa Gardner and brenda Beaty. Both

Seven-year-old HartLynn Moody was crowned the Little Princess of the Walker Fun Days.

On Monday, Sept. 9, at 12:58 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a yard on W. Broadway for a grass/trash fire. Three trucks and 12 firefighters responded. On Thursday, Sept. 12, at 2:16 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to the intersection of US 54 and Park St. for a two vehicle motor accident.

The family of the late Jim Lovewell wishes to extend our sincere thanks for your many kindnesses, condolences, donations to the El Dorado Springs Alumni in his name and support that we received.  We also send our gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Heartland Hospice. Jean Lovewell, Debbie and Rick Berckefeldt and family  

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building, 700 E. Hospital Rd, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Sept. 12, for their regular weigh-in and meeting. Our leader, Warren called the meeting to order, Samantha led us in singing “It’s Not Too Late” Marilyn led us in a series of stretching exercises.

Bob and Linda Majors of Schell City T&T.

By Melanie Chance The Cedar County Republican Women’s Club recently held a significant meeting on August 26th. The highlight of the event was the election of new board members to lead the organization. Notably, Georjene Hilton, the esteemed State President of MoFRW, was in attendance. Her presence and guidance were instrumental in the club’s full