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It’s a tradition

70TH MISS MERRY CHRISTMAS TO BE CROWNED – Along with the Christmas Lighting in the Park on Monday, Nov 20, the 70th Miss Merry Christmas will be crowned as the Queen of the El Dorado Springs Christmas Parade. The first Miss Merry Christmas was Janolyn Patterson crowned in 1953. Contestants are: from left – Grace

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Reminders of things to come

Nov 15 – 7 p.m. Ministerial Association Thanksgiving Service – Church of God (Holiness) Nov. 17 – 12 – 2 p.m. -Brower Real Estate celebrates 40 years of Service to El Dorado Springs – 1300 S. Hwy 32 Nov. 20 – 5:30 – Christmas Lighting Ceremony – Park introduction of Miss Merry Christmas and Little

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GUEST SPEAKER

Vietnam Veteran Gary Vickers was the guest speaker at the 27th Veterans Day Assembly hosted by the DECA Chapter at the El Dorado Springs High School. Vickers spoke about his experiences in the Vietnam War and his work with veterans’ organizations and with individuals, to keep their memories alive for future generations. The event was

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School Board recognizes fall sports participants and seniors

The first order of business for the El Dorado Springs R-II School board at their Nov. 9, meeting was to recognize athletes that participated in fall sports with the emphasis on seniors. Those pictures are on page 7 in this issue of the El Dorado Springs Sun. The board approved declaring the old choir trailer

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Miss Luella to celebrate 97 years

You are invited to the celebration of the 97th birthday of Miss Luella Phipps from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov 18, in the Fellowship Hall at the Church of God Holiness, 1607 S. Park St., El Dorado Springs. Luncheon will at begin at 1 p.m. Miss Phipps requests no gifts please. Your presence

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MDC reports 90,334 deer harvested during firearms opening weekend

by Joe Jerek Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows deer hunters in Missouri harvested 90,334 deer during opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season Nov. 11 and 12. Of the 90,334 deer harvested, 53,159 were antlered bucks, 7,163 were button bucks, and 30,012 were does. Annie Ramsey, 11,

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ElDo Community Foundation celebrates impact of Community Foundations

Contact: Kay Forest, El Dorado Springs Community Foundation El Dorado Springs Community Foundation will join in a nationwide celebration for the week of Nov. 12, 2023, to recognize the increasingly important role that community foundations play in strengthening their regions by addressing high-priority challenges and betterment projects for local residents. For more than a century,

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6% solution

COUNCIL FINISHES BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS -El Dorado Springs Council members finished the city’s 2023-2023 at the Monday, Nov. 6, council meeting. All city employees get a 6% raise.

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City Council approves $9,439,566 budget for 2023-24

The El Dorado Springs City Council approved a $9,439,566  budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024 beginning Oct. 1 2023.  The main discussion of the evening was over pay increases. There was a 3% cost of living increase included in the budget and the discussion was about increasing the pay increase. The discussion at the last

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Miss Luella to celebrate 97 years

You are invited to the celebration of the 97th birthday of Miss Luella Phipps from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov 18, in the Fellowship Hall at the Church of God Holiness, 1607 S. Park St., El Dorado Springs. Luncheon will at begin at 1 p.m. Miss Phipps requests no gifts please. Your presence

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