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Elsberry Mayor Terry Martin listens as concerns are raised about several topics. This is Martins second meeting and according to some throughout the community, they like the changes that have been made so far. Although there has been some heated debates on some topics, Alderman Matt Hartley said all that means is change is being made.

Miscommunication on Elsberry ordinance gets some residents a credit

 Posted on May 15, 2012 at 5:08 pm

Although much of the City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 8 consisted of heated debates on a few topics, seemingly one of the most concerning to Elsberry Alderman, was the discovery that a hand full of residents may have had their water services interrupted when it shouldn’t have been. Elsberry resident Steve Drummond was one of the first people to take the podium during the meeting, stating his concern was

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Alderman Bob Kindred was the center of a heated debate on Tuesday, May 8 as he began the discussion of who was technically supposed to be maintaining the grounds of Page Branch Park. According to him he was under the impression the park was supposed to be handled by 100 percent volunteerism.

Page Branch Park becomes the center of a heated debate at Elsberry meeting

 Posted on May 15, 2012 at 5:11 pm

Following the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer hosting by Reverend Conrad Cheatham, things seemed to spiral out of control as the debate of who should be mowing Page Branch Park, began at Tuesday, May 8 City Council Meeting. It was in last months meeting on April 10, that Alderman Bob Kindred said he was unaware that Alliance Water, was mowing the park, which according to Alliance Water Manager Ron

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  • Loving Elsberry; A five part look at what makes it such a great place to live

     Posted on May 8, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    Elsberry High School teacher Ezra Tillotson in his Sophomore Short Story Class.

    (Every town has something that makes it unique, something that makes it a grand place to live. Elsberry is no different. There are things that make this small town rise above all others, whether it’s Elsberry’s Patriotism, its history, its ability to unite when times get hard, the craftsmanship of the community or Elsberry’s award winning educational programs. Over the next few weeks, The Elsberry Democrat would like to focus

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  • Postal Reform Bill passes through the U.S. Senate and heads to the U.S. House of Representatives

     Posted on May 1, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    John Dietrich, who has been with the Elsberry Post office for approximately 33 years, is just one of thousands of postal workers waiting on the Postal reform Bill to pass through the House of Representatives.

    Although some reports state that the U.S. economy shows improvement over the past nine months, certain businesses are still feeling the brutal hand of it’s ill fated temper. One such business that has yet to see any kind of improvement is the United States Postal Services (USPS), which has been in financial restraints for approximately two-years. However, following Wednesday’s decision by the U.S. Senate to approve S1789, the 21st Century

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Sports

Indians Michael Ligon tags Monroe City Panthers Scott Hoover at third base in the second round District 7 tournament matchup on Monday evening. Monroe City went on to eliminate the Indians with a 6-2 victory.

6-2 loss to Monroe City ends Elsberry Indians season

 Posted on May 15, 2012 at 4:56 pm

It is said that “All Good Things Must Come To An End.” For the Elsberry Indians and their fans, they didn’t expect this. Elsberry was the top ranked seed going into the District 7 Tournament. They had just clinched an EMO Conference Title with a no-hit performance by Brennen Hurley Saturday. They were riding high going into their second round matchup against Monroe City on Monday. Then the unthinkable happened,

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  • Elsberry Track Team heads to Sectionals

     Posted on May 8, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    Brandy Hall took second place on Saturday, May 5 in both the Pole Vault and 100M Hurdle events. She is just one of the 12 students who will be attending Sectionals.

    Cinco De Mayo was a hot one for the Elsberry Track Team, however the heat would not detour them from making it to Sectionals. Approximately 12 students medaled during district meet, when they faced off against 16 other schools. “We came in third place, overall, against much larger schools,” said Coach Hector Bencomo. “For a team that has no seniors and some coming back from illness this was a remarkable

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  • Elsberry Indians hold off Winfield Warriors for win; game ends in controversy

     Posted on May 1, 2012 at 1:36 pm

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    A pitchers duel for the first four innings turns into a nail biter for the Indians last Thursday as Elsberry is able to hold off rivals Winfield to secure a 4-3 win. “This was a great game to watch,” Indians Head Coach Shannon Wells said. “It had everything, good pitching, timely hitting and a little bit of controversy.” Controversy is correct. After the Warriors pulled to within one run in

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Lifestyles

The bus to help the Joplin Tornado victims was just one of the many ways the citizens of Elsberry show unity to those in times of need.

Loving Elsberry; a five part look at what makes it such a great place to live

 Posted on May 15, 2012 at 5:13 pm

It would seem as though small communities, such as Elsberry, have a way of coming together. They have a way of standing by one another, regardless of differences, through the good and the bad. Even more relevant is Elsberry’s desire to help other communities when they experience devastating times. Elsberry has a long history of unity. When times of desperation occur, or when someone is ill, even when mother nature

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  • Elsberry is seeing double…what’s cool and not-so cool about being a twin

     Posted on May 8, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    Louis & Lark Thurman

    Imagine sharing a birthday with a sibling. Imagine sharing friends, holiday’s, teachers, clothes and in some situations facial features. Well for some throughout Elsberry this is not an imaginary situation; it is the life of being a twin. Twins share a great deal of things and according to a few of the ones throughout Elsberry it is both a good and bad thing, depending on how one chooses to look

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  • Loving Elsberry; A five part look at what makes it such a great place to live

     Posted on May 1, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    Elsberry welcomes home Regina Clark after her tour overseas.

    (Every town has something that makes it unique, something that makes it a grand place to live. Elsberry is no different. There are things that make this small town rise above all others, whether it’s Elsberry’s Patriotism, its history, its ability to unite when times get hard, the craftsmanship of the community or Elsberry’s award winning educational programs. Over the next few weeks, The Elsberry Democrat would like to focus

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Elsberry’s own Brennen Hurley no-hits Van-Far to win EMO Conference Championship

 Posted on May 15, 2012 at 5:01 pm

The Elsberry Indians had a lot riding on the right arm of Indians starting pitcher Brennen Hurley Saturday morning, an EMO Conference Title and the first round of the District 7 Tournament. Hurley didn’t disappoint his teammates or the fans has he threw a no-hitter, defeating Van-Far 8-0. “Brennen was throwing really well. We were going to pull him to use later in the tournament, but I decided to leave

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  • Elsberry High School crowns Prom King and Queen

     Posted on May 8, 2012 at 1:33 pm

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    “Springtime in Paris” was the theme for the Elsberry High School Junior-Senior Prom held on Saturday evening at The Armory. Crowned this year’s King and Queen (right) were Matt Braden and Deaven Ingrassia from the Senior Class. Other candidates (left) were (l-r) Charles Fraction and Mercedes Sherrow, Juniors; Retiring Royalty, Russ Richardson and Katie Harper; Patrick Riffle and Savannah Sherrow, Seniors and Chris Hency and Jackie Guccione, Juniors.

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  • Harper and Elsberry High School Alumni Choir to perform at Alumni Banquet

     Posted on April 25, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Katie Harper

    Katie Harper and alumni members of the Elsberry Choir will perform May 5 at the annual Alumni Banquet. After many requests, they will reprise their popular performance from last spring of “A City called Heaven.” Members of the Class of 1962, Class of 1987, and this year’s graduating seniors will be honored at the banquet. An Outstanding Senior Boy and Outstanding Senior Girl will also be announced. Alumni from other

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