Tri-County Conference Honor Band (Click on photo for concert video)
Nearly 90 high school musicians from Eldon, Versailles, Warsaw, California, Blair Oaks and School of the Osage participated in the annual Tri-County Conference Honor Band program Saturday, Feb. 4, at Eldon High School. The group rehearsed throughout the day and performed a concert at 4 p.m. under the direction of Paul Baur, director of bands at Camdenton High School. Songs played were: "Where the Black Hawks Soar" by Robert W. Smith, "The Flying Eagle March" by H.S. Blankenburg, "Home on the Range" arranged by James Barnes and "Regenesis" by John Higgins. (Photo and video by Tim Flora)


Community Foundation grant packets available soon
Eldon Community Foundation grant application packets will be available Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Eldon Advertiser, Central Bank and the Eldon Chamber of Commerce offices. The foundation has more than $16,000 to grant this year, and applications are due by Friday, March 16.



Spring cleaning in February?
John Sash was busy Thursday afternoon, Feb. 2, cleaning the windows of Henley Jewelers on Maple Street in downtown Eldon. Unseasonably warm temperatures have dominated the weather for much of this winter, making such outdoor tasks quite pleasant. (Photo by Tim Flora)



Schoneboom talks about economic development
The Eldon Chamber of Commerce held its First Friday Coffee at Argosy Consoles Friday, Feb. 3. Eldon City Administrator Frank Schoneboom talked to chamber members about economic development and said the city is making progress. For a video of Schoneboom's remarks click on the photo above. (Video and photo by Tammy Witherspoon)



Architects Alliance Inc rendering of concession stand and plaza area

EMS sports complex to be completed by Aug. 1
By Tammy Witherspoon
It may have seemed like a far-off dream just a few years ago, but when the first of August comes around, Eldon R-I District sports events will have a new home... and what a home it will be.




Buddy Pack program loses donations, faces higher costs
Some 2,872 kids in Miller County financially qualify for free and reduced priced lunches at school. For several of these children, school lunches are the most if not the only nutritious meals they receive and they do not have access to a sufficient food supply on the weekends or breaks from school. To answer this need, The Food Bank’s Buddy Pack program provides the poorest children with healthy food to take home over the weekend.


Tri-County Conference Honor Band slide show



Osage Beach Police are seeking the public's help in locating a stolen 2006 Case 450CT with loading forks. The skid steer was stolen between 6 p.m. Dec. 5 and 8 a.m. Dec. 6, from a construction site along Highway 42, in the area of the intersection of 42-3 in Osage Beach. The above photo is a sample of what was stolen, and the bucket was not stolen with the skid steer. The owner is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator(s). Anyone with information should contact the Osage Beach Police Department at (573) 302-2010 or the anonymous tip hotline at 1-800-782-7463.


Kiwanis Courtwarming Dinner
The Eldon Kiwanis Club will hold its annual courtwarming dinner from 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at the EHS commons area.
Menu consists of spaghettin and meat sauce, green beans, tossed salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink.
tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 and younger.
Tickets are available form any Kiwanis Club member, or may be purchased at the door.



Eldon Middle School Groundhog breakfast (Click on photo for video)
Eldon Middle School held its annual Groundhog Breakfast Thursday morning, Feb. 2, with approximately 200 persons served sausage, biscuits and gravy, applesauce, milk, juice and coffee. The event was started seven years ago by school staff as a fun way to interact with members of the community. Above, Aaron Berendzen (center) and Curtis Walk (right) work the serving line. (Photo and video by Tim Flora)