BRIGHT FUTURES AWARDS – The Bright Futures organization presented two awards at the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce meeting. (top photo) The El Dorado Springs Optimist Club, represented by President Aaron Brown, was recognized for their contributions to an after school snack program for students in food crisis. (bottom photo), David and Tracy Barger were honored as Community Partner of the Year for their support of the Bright Futures organization by providing funding for student course expenses such as uniforms, dual credit and dual enrollment tuition.

Bright Futures USA is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing communities together to focus on the success of children.