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Walker School Alumni reunion to meet

The Walker School Alumni Reunion will be held Saturday, June 4. The Reunion will be held in the School gymnasium of the Northeast Vernon County School High School Campus at 216 East Leslie Avenue in Walker. The reunion will open with registration at 10:30 with a catered meal at 12-Noon followed by a business meeting

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Listen to campfire stories at Stockton State Park May 28

Join Stockton State Parks team members around a campfire as storyteller Raelene Crotser tells some Ozark tall tales and Mother West Wind stories. The program begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 28 at the amphitheater. This event is being held in conjunction with the National Park Trust’s Kids to Parks Day. For more information about

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Memorial Day and the American Flag

by David Bozarth, member of VFW Post 257 Memorial Day is only a week and a half away, this year falling on May 30. I thought it would be nice to refresh our memories by reminding us of the purpose of the holiday and sharing the thoughts of a veteran regarding the display of the

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Backing the Blue

CHAMBER SUPPORTS LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT – On Friday, May 6, the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce which represents, businesses, organizations and the City held a Back the Blue appreciation day. The law enforcement officers and staff were treated to a lunch at the El Dorado Mexican Restaurant and swag bags with donations from businesses

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West Central Missouri Community Action Agency Offices reopen

Agency Celebrates 58 Years of Service “Our doors are open and we look forward to seeing you!” West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (West Central) offices in five regional hubs and the organization’s Central Office are once again open to the public, and staff are prepared to assist individuals and families with preparing and submitting

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Come in and have some fun

HAPPILY HOME – The Hillbilly Debutante Mercantile and Pie Shoppe, located at 101 North Main, El Dorado Springs, MO, is Kathie Truitt’s dream come true. She’s in the place she loves the best – El Dorado Springs, in a building with big glass windows with a view of the “most beautiful Park in the world.”

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Mark your calendars for Historical Hysteria Days

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 4, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. for a day of fun and educational filled entertainment for the entire family. We are working to have something for all age groups. Something old, something new, and a little in between is what we are planning. Have you ever seen a

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New playground equipment at elementary school

PTO PROVIDES NEW FUN OUT OF OLD STUFF – We want to thank the El Dorado Springs School Board for supporting us, and having patience with us, through this endeavor. A special thank you to Mark Koca for being an early, very vocal supporter for getting this project rolling. Special thanks to the admins, school

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Council discusses various opportunities in El Dorado Springs

During the El Dorado Springs City Council meeting Monday, May 1, the council members discussed the expiring Park Sales Tax and the driving range at the golf course and whether or not to continue to mow the library’s grass during the construction of their new building. All councilmembers were present: Glenda Baker, Jim Luster, Gabby

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