Fun and photography (Click on photo for video of camp)
Eldon Middle School seventh graders took part in a two-day camp Thursday and Friday, Sept. 2 and 3. The camp featured a variety of educational and recreational stations, including making ice cream, fishing, water safety, photography, kickball and more. Above, Jason Martin talks to students about the photographer's "rule of thirds" Friday morning. (Photo and video by Tim Flora)



Eldon homecoming candidates chosen
Eldon R-I High School has chosen its homecoming candidates. Homecoming is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 17. The Mustangs will be taking on the El Dorado Bulldogs. The homecoming king will be chosen during the pep assembly Friday, Sept. 17. The queen will be crowned during half-time of the game. Queen candidates are pictured, from left, front: Kara Harwood, Kayla Hogan, Mackenzie Anderson, Kelsi Mueller and Abbey Thomas; second row: king candidates, from left: Cole Griffith, Nathan Wilson, Dalton Oden, Kory McPheeter and Cannon Carlock. (Photo by Tammy Witherspoon)



Coffee and conversation
The Eldon Chamber of Commerce first Friday coffee was held at the Maple Street Cafe Friday, Sept. 3. Guest enjoyed fresh scones, mini muffins and coffee. Pictured are, from left: Mike Holland, Harry Naught and Mayor John Holland. (Photo by Tammy Witherspoon)


250 dozen ears of corn ordered
for Saturday's Sweet Corn Festival
Those wanting a taste of sweet corn should consider attending the second annual Rocky Mount Sweet Corn Festival Saturday, Sept. 4.


Osage River Antique Power Association
show Sept. 17-19 outside Eldon
The 10th annual Osage River Antique Power Association show will be held Friday through Sunday, Sept. 17-19, on the Elwood Hachler farm near the junction of Highways 54 and 87 (off of Eastview Drive) in Eldon.


Roads on agenda
At 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, the Miller County Commission and Rep. Rodney Schad will meet with citizens concerned about roads accessing subdivisions and future development.


Osage shifting parade policy
In order to expand its reach and scope, for the first time, lake area businesses and community organizations are being invited to participate in the Osage High School Homecoming Parade, scheduled for 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24.



Stream team at work
Eldon Cub Scout Pack 14 members, family and friends cleaned trash from the Saline Creek Saturday, Aug. 28, as a service project for the Missouri Conservation Department’s Stream Team and Cub Scouts’ “Leave no Trace” program. Pictured at the event are, from left, front: Tessa Groves; second row:Matthew Arnold, Tyler Thebeau, Ashur Peppers, Daulton Groves, Alexxander Strickland, Aaron Binder, Meladee Strickland, Haile Peppers; back row: Wesley Strickland (in stroller), Jennifer Strickland, Austin Binder, Terri Thebeau, Patty Binder and Callie McDonald. (Submitted photo)


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911 Address Dock Signs For Sale
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