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Kindred at Home Hosts ''Wonderland'', a Drive-Thru Trunk N Treat
Welcome to Wonderland! Visit Kindred at Home in Farmington on October 30, 2020, the Friday before Halloween between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to experience “Wonderland” and drive-thru our contactless Trunk n Treat! Attendees will get lots of goodies from your favorite masked characters! All characters will hand out candy from a distance with different devices or from a tray and will be wearing masks and gloves. Roll your windows down to hear the story of wonderland play as you drive-thru. It’ll be a
Request for Salvage/Demolition Proposal
The City of Park Hills is seeking bids for the salvage/demolition of the old Country Mart building at or near 301 T. J Stewart Drive in Park Hills. Sealed bids will be received until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020, at the Park Hills City Hall, 9 Bennett Street, Park Hills, MO 63601. A copy of the City’s Building Demolition Agreement is available upon request at the Park Hills City Hall. Interested parties may view the interior of the building by calling City Hall and arranging for an
Feeling thankful for our leaders on National Bosses Day at Heart & Soul Hospice
At Heart & Soul Hospice we are feeling thankful for our leaders on National Bosses Day! Thank you Traery Noubarian, Administrator, and April Courtway, Clinical Director, for all you do for our team and our patients!
Arts Council Supports MAC Choirs with Donation in Time for Concert
Mineral Area Council on the Arts (MACOA) recently donated twenty new choir folders to the Mineral Area College (MAC) Vocal Music Department in memory of Mr. Richard Layne. Layne, a former MACOA board member and longtime supporter of the arts organization, passed away in August. “Mr. Layne and his late wife Diane enjoyed singing and were members of the group Tapestry,” said Scottye Adkins, MACOA Executive Director. “Our board wanted to honor his legacy and commitment to the arts. We felt like supporting
PHC Foundation Announcees 2nd Annual B.A.S.H. and 1st Virtual Fundraising Event
The PHC Foundation is excited to announce our 2nd Annual B.A.S.H. and our 1st virtual fundraising event! Funds raised from this event will be used to purchase a pediatric ventilator to be housed in the OB Department, making it available at a moment’s notice. B.A.S.H. Virtual Trivia Night on ZOOM November 12, 2020, 6:00 p.m. $10 per team member, teams up to 10 players The week of the event, teams will receive a code to access the event. Gather your team either in person or virtually connect. This
MAC Little Theatre Guild presents “Nana’s Naughty Knickers” October 15-17
Mineral Area College’s Little Theater Guild fall production, “Nana’s Naughty Knickers,” will take the stage on October 15-17 with both in-person performances and at-home streaming options available to enjoy the show. The live performances will run three nights, October 15-17, at the Fine Arts Theater on the Mineral Area College campus. Showtime is 7 p.m., and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for students and seniors. Tickets will be available at the door. Masks and social
Ribbon Cutting - RiJo's Boutique
We would like to an exciting Congratulations to Amanda Hedrick and Shannon Beckett at RiJo's Boutique in Park Hills! Park Hills - Leadington Chamber Board Members, Ambassadors, and Investors, as well as, family members, and friends of Amanda & Shannon celebrated the grand opening of this brand new boutique with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Located at 101 Strauss Drive in Park Hills, RiJo's Boutique is a mother & daughter, locally owned & operated boutique! They offer a wide variety of
AuBuchon Family Donates Smart Cradle to Parkland Health Center in Memory of Daughter Eastyn
(FARMINGTON, MO – October 5, 2020) – A local family is turning the pain of pregnancy loss into an act of kindness for others who experience a similar tragedy. After a pregnancy loss, many families want to spend as much time as possible with their infants. Mothers are often hospitalized for days after giving birth – which allows for precious time for families to see and hold a child who unfortunately will not return home with them. “During a routine 36-week check-up, our lives came crashing down as we
Parkland Health Center Makes Special Arrangements to Safely Visit with Newborns
Kinsley Williams, a freckled 5-year-old, had dressed up in a pink skirt with shiny, gold polka dots and a pink-striped T-shirt that proclaimed her status as a “Princess promoted to Big Sister.” “She is the princess of the family,” says Kinsley’s mother, Jonna Williams. Surrounded by her brothers, Mikhail and Jace, with her father, Zach Williams, she smiled and waved at the family’s newest member as Jonna held him up to the window of her room. She had been hoping to get a chance to hold her baby
MAC Foundation Launches Its Annual Enhancement Grant Campaign
Mineral Area College (MAC) is known for providing students a quality, affordable education and has changed the course of countless students’ lives and fortified the local workforce by preparing highly skilled and employable graduates. With the current funding cuts and the obstacles created by COVID-19, there are increased challenges in keeping the tradition of higher learning progressing forward. MAC’s commitment to educational excellence hinges on providing current educational curriculum built on
Workforce Development Hosting a Series ''Return Strong Virtual Job Fair''
The Missouri Office of Workforce Development is hosting a series of Return Strong Virtual Job Fairs from now until the end of the year! The Return Strong Virtual Job Fairs are part of the state’s efforts to help Missourians skill up and get back to work following the economic downturn caused by layoffs from the COVID-19 pandemic. CARES Act Funding will provide the use of new software that enables employers to showcase their companies through virtual booths and connect with job seekers throughout
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Availability of $150 Million To Invest in Workforce Training for Key U.S. Employment Sectors
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today the availability of $150 million in the H-1B One Workforce Grant Program to invest in training for middle- to high-skilled H-1B occupations within key sectors in the U.S. economy, including information technology and cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing and transportation, to upskill the present workforce and train a new generation of workers to grow the future workforce. The coronavirus pandemic has not only caused disruptions in the
Central Scarfs to Benefit Project Graduation
Central Rebel Scarfs Benefit Project Graduation 2021!THE ULTIMATE FACE COVERING!It's no secret that Football is a fantastic sport and an American tradition. The tailgating parties, the team jerseys, the texture of the pigskin, the sound of feet stomping on the bleachers - all of these heralded traditions add to the energy and excitement of the game.We know Central has some diehard fans who are more dedicated than any others and will go to any length for their team. Now you can show your diehard support and
Only 2 days left and CASA of the Parkland still needs your help!
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Parkland need your vote for a $25,000 grant from State Farm® to continue advocating for children abused and neglected children in foster care! Here's how you can help: 1) From now until Friday, Oct. 2, Vote for Casa of Parkland daily! 2) Go to www.NeighborhoodAssist.com/entry/2033256! 3) Use your 10 votes each day! 4) Please share it with your friends and family! Winners will be announced on Nov. 4 and a $25,000 grant will be awarded to the 40
Ameren’s New Climate Goal And Transformative Energy Investment
Ameren just took a major step forward for our customers, region, and country by setting a net-zero carbon emissions goal across all our Missouri and Illinois operations. Part of this step is a transformative expansion of clean solar and wind energy in Missouri. Ameren Missouri plans an $8 billion investment in renewable energy over the next two decades. We project that will create thousands of jobs with benefits that will ripple through the local economy, leading to greater levels of opportunities for
Seasons Greetings! Get Ready for a Different Kind of Season of Hope!
Since 1999 St. Francois County Community Partnership has coordinated a county-wide effort to provide needy children of St. Francois County with a joyous holiday season. Last year 1,292 children in St. Francois County were given a much brighter season because of the donations and efforts from this community. Over the years it has been an incredible journey as friends and neighbors from every community have worked together to serve low-income families. Many people have given generously to provide children
City of Park Hills Discontinues CodeRED Emergency Notification System, Encourages RAVE Alert System
Beginning October 1, 2020, the City of Park Hills is discontinuing the CodeRED Emergency Notification System. Residents now are encouraged to sign up for the County's emergency notification system, RAVE Mobile Safety/Smart 911 Connect. The RAVE alert system is FREE to St. Francois County residents. It will only take a few minutes to sign up and enjoy a service that just may save your life. See the link at the bottom of the page to sign up now! The RAVE system is used to send emergency notifications, from
Parkland Pregnancy Resource Center's Walk For Life 2020
The Parkland Pregnancy Resource Center's Walk For Life event is scheduled for October 31, 2020, at the Central High School Track, located at 116 Rebel Drive in Park Hills, Missouri. Registration is from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. with the rally beginning at 10:00 a.m. For more information about the Walk For Life, please contact Amanda Little at 573-431-6001.
Absentee Voting for the November Election Begins September 22, 2020
September 22, 2020, is the first day to absentee vote for the November 3, 2020, election. Due to the County's current COVID concerns, County Clerk, Kevin Engler, is encouraging as many people as possible to absentee vote to help lessen the congestion and risk at the polls on election day. Beginning September 22, registered voters may go to Election Central located at 1101 Weber Road in Farmington to vote! Election Central is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
COVID-19 Training For Employees: A Certificate For Healthy Workspaces
Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer Michele Mathews will show your employees how to stay safe and reduce risk in the workplace. By registering all your employees, you can create a foundation of common practices, terminology, and documentation. And employees will feel more comfortable knowing their colleagues have received comprehensive training in safety protocols. Duration: 15 minutesPresenter: Michele A. MathewsPricing: 1-9 Employees $16 Each, 10-19 Employees $15 Each, 20-49 Employees $12 Each, 50-249
Purple Feathers Support the Fight Against Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Southeast Missouri Family Violence Council encourages you to help support the fight against domestic violence by getting a purple feather or hair extension from October 1st to October 31st. Purple feathers or hair extensions are available for $5 each throughout the month of October at one of the following locations:Xtreme’s Hair Salon, 1400 South St. Joe, Park Hills, MO 63601, Phone: 573-518-0150Avonlea Salon, 101 S. A Street, Farmington, MO 63640,
Halloween Pretzels to Benefit the SEMO Family Violence Council
The Southeast Missouri Family Violence Council Shelter Ladies are at it again!! It's time to order sweets for your little goblins! Order 6 Candy-Covered Pretzels for Just $5 Please call 573-358-3913 to order now! Orders need to be placed by Oct 26, 2020. Deliveries will be made on October 30, 2020.All proceeds to benefit the SEMO Family Violence Council October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Other things happening at the SEMO Family Violence Council during October include:Purple Mask Hand-Out
Stop Human Trafficking T-Shirts to Benefit SEMO Family Violence Council
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Southeast Missouri Family Violence Council is bringing awareness to Human Trafficking while raising funds for the Women's Shelter. Purchase your STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING T-Shirt now to show your support for both causes. T-Shirts are $25 each for sizes S-XL or $27 each for sizes 2XL-5XL. Shirts will be black with the Stop Human Trafficking design and are being sold throughout the month of October. If you are interested in ordering a t-shirt, please call
The Chamber Benefit Plan
There’s Strength in NumbersA medical plan that lets small businesses join together for more plan options and lower rates Say hello to the Chamber Benefit Plan. A multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) designed for businesses like yours. When it comes to providing employees with cost-saving health care coverage, small businesses are at a big disadvantage compared to their larger counterparts. Because of their smaller size, their claims risk pool is spread out across a much smaller employee
