April 19, 2024
by Khloe Daniels (9) The holiday season is a time for giving, and few traditions embody the spirit of generosity and compassion as beautifully as the Angel Tree. Originating as a charitable program designed to provide gifts for underprivileged children, the Angel Tree has become a beloved tradition in many communities, bringing joy and hope
SANTA’S SLEIGH – For many years it has been a tradition for Santa to make his appearance at the El Dorado Springs Christmas Parade from atop one of the El Dorado Springs Fire Department’s trucks. This year was no different. He left his sleigh and reindeer – somewhere – and greeted all his fans on
At the Dec 4, 2023, city council meeting, City Manager Bruce Rogers presented the council with information about 50% matching ARPA money available for first responders, police, firefights, etc. There were several things discussed – $31,000 for a jaws-of-life, three radios for the police department at $6,500 each and three noptic thermal cameras at $3,950
El Dorado Springs Police Chief, Jarrod Schiereck, as of Dec 21 submitted his letter of resignation effective Jan. 3, 2024. Schiereck has served the Department for 23 years, with the last 13 years as Police Chief. Schiereck has accepted a position with another law enforcement agency. He is going to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s
The 2023 El Dorado Springs Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec 9, was well attended along the whole parade route. The theme “Christmas on the Silver Screen” was a challenge for younger people to carry out, the Silver Screen part being somewhat of a mystery. Sponsors for the event were: Gold – CMH Clinic and Community
According to Katherine Miles, Katie’s House CEO, Katie’s House will give away 200 boxes of groceries on a first come, first serve basis starting Dec 19 from 4 – 6 p.m. When it’s gone its gone. This will be a monthly event. Dates and delivery will vary. The boxes will include meat, dairy, and produce.
About a month ago, the City gave raises to all their employees retirement plan and as part of the yearly budget process. What was briefly mentioned was the other benefits that the city supplies to each employee, when someone is hired by the City they are told that they will make $X minus whatever deductions
OPENING THIS FRIDAY – The El Dorado Springs Tractor Supply Co., located at the corner of Hwys. 54 and 32, will open Saturday, Dec 9 at 10 a.m. Usual hours of operation are: Mon & Tues, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Wed 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Thurs 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Fri 10
Be at your line up spot (Entry number and street) at 2 p.m. Parade begins at 3. Conservation Department – EDS Police Dept Truck – Lead; Grand Marshal (V); GFWC Miss Merry Christmas Winner (V); GFWC Miss Merry Christmas Runner UP (V); GFWC Miss Merry Christmas Runner Up (V); 2022 Miss Merry Christmas with 2023
SANTA HEARS ALL – Santa Claus made an appearance at the Wayside Museum’s annual “Pancakes with Santa” event on Saturday, Dec. 2. The Nate and Abby Chilton family took a few minutes for a family portrait as well as letting Santa know what needed to be under the tree Christmas morning. Santa will make another
