Events

100-Mile Yard Sale weekend

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 4:12pm

(KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding everyone that visitors and residents will be out in full force along Route 25 Memorial Day weekend in search of bargains at the 100-Mile Yard Sale.

The Dexter Chamber of Commerce said the yard sale will stretch from Jackson to Kennett, Mo. You may already see some things set up, but the official event will be Thursday, May 23 through Monday, May 27.

"It's a fun weekend that people look forward to each year," said Traffic Engineer Craig Compas, "but we want people to remember that there's more traffic and more congestion along Route 25 this weekend than any other and drivers need to keep that in mind."

MoDOT will do its part to bring the safety message to the forefront. Message boards will be in place along the route to alert drivers of the unusual traffic patterns and promote safe driving.

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37th Annual Old Timers Days May 25-26

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 9:22pm

PERRYVILLE, MO (KFVS) - The River Hills Antique Tractor Club will hold the 37th annual Old Timers Days on May 25 and 26.

The event will be at the Seminary Picnic Grounds in Perryville, Mo. There will be antique tractors, cars and trucks on display as well as threshing, sawmilling, hay bailing, corn shelling and more.

Several area crafters will be there as well.

For more information, you can call Allen Muench at 573-587-2813 or Jerry Davis at 273-547-4556.

For craft show information, you can all Mary Lou Muench at 573-824-5828 or Sandy Davis and Pam Klaus at 573-547-4556 or e-mail pklaus@davisfs.com.

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Reagann's Rowdy Day event raises money for Charleston girl

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 4:10pm

Reagann's Rowdy Day event raises money for Charleston girl

EAST PRAIRIE, MO (KFVS) - Reagann's Rowdy Day wil be June 1 at the main parking lot in East Prairie, Mo.

There will be several games for the children to play and win prizes, face painting, the Scott County SAR team with dogs, and equipment to tour, KFVS live truck will be on hand, bounce houses to play on, The Smoke Co. cooking BBQ for us, Logan Toon will be there performing and then we will have the girls showing off their skills with the cheerleaders in the cheer camp.

Reagann Duenne is the four-year-old daughter of Joe and B.J. Duenne from Charleston, Mo.

The event raises money for living expenses while the family will be in Maryland for three months for Reagann's treatment. She will be gone to Maryland for about three months undergoing chemo treatments which will leave her with no hair and very sick for a few weeks. The treatment is experimental, but could possibly save her life from ROHHAD progression.

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State Treasurer Clint Zweifel returns unclaimed property, including to Southeast Mo.

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 4:23pm

State Treasurer Clint Zweifel returns unclaimed property, including to Southeast Mo.

(KFVS) - State Treasurer Clint Zweifel announced today he has reached an important milestone, returning Unclaimed Property to more than 500,000 accounts since January 2009.

This is the most returned under any State Treasurer since Unclaimed Property became part of the office in 1993.

“Part of my job is to make Unclaimed Property as easy to return to the people who own it as I possibly can,” Treasurer Zweifel said. “By cutting red tape, reducing bureaucracy and modernizing the process, I have returned more than $155 million to more than 500,000 tax payers and cut wait times in half. This is money I hold in trust for tax payers, money people can use to pay bills, buy groceries or even take an unexpected vacation. I hold more than $750 million in Unclaimed Property for more than 4.4 million account owners and will continue to do all I can to reunite this money with the individuals to whom it belongs.”

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Gov. Nixon proclaims May 18 National Kids to Parks Day

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 3:37pm

Gov. Nixon proclaims May 18 National Kids to Parks Day

(KFVS) - Gov. Jay Nixon has proclaimed May 18 as National Kids to Parks Day in the state and encouraged Missourians of all ages to get outside and enjoy our state and local parks.

This national event is sponsored by the National Park Trust and endorsed by Missouri State Parks.

“Whether visiting a local municipal park or one of our state parks and historic sites, the opportunities for enjoying nature are nearly endless,” Gov. Nixon said. “Participating in activities at our parks, from hiking to fishing, create meaningful family memories that contribute to a life-long appreciation of the outdoors.”

Gov. Nixon created the Children in Nature Challenge to encourage activities that introduce children to nature year round. Communities and families can participate in the challenge and learn more at childreninnature.mo.gov.

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