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38th annual high school art show, silent auction at Sikeston Depot Museum

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, January 4th, 2013, 12:31pm

38th annual high school art show, silent auction at Sikeston Depot Museum

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - The 38th Annual Regional High School Student Art Show will be Tuesday, January 8 at the Sikeston Depot Museum.

Twelve high schools are expected to participate in the art show.

January also brings two opportunities to participate in a very special silent auction for wonderful art pieces created for the "Band of Artists" exhibit held last Spring. These special wooden cutouts of musical instruments were turned into beautiful and fascinating works of art by students and teachers from Sikeston, Dexter, Notre Dame, East Prairie, Poplar Bluff, New Madrid County Central and Charleston high schools. Proceeds from the auction will be split between the Depot and the high school art department which created the piece.

Bids will be taken during the Friday, Jan. 11, Downtown Gallery Walk (5-7:30 p.m.), and the Sunday, Jan. 20, awards reception (2-4 p.m.) for the Regional High School Student Art Show.

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SLIDESHOW: Heartland kids meet Santa 2012

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, December 25th, 2012, 9:00am

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Hearnes Elementary students visit 2nd Quarter Incentive Store

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Sunday, December 16th, 2012, 11:00am

Hearnes Elementary students visit 2nd Quarter Incentive Store

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Once again, the students at Hearnes Elementary visited an incentive store designed to promote positive behavior and actions.

The "Brock Buck Store," named after Hearnes principal Tammy Brock, finished its second run on Dec. 14. Students in grades K-5 had opportunities throughout the second quarter to earn incentive points, called "Brock Bucks." These bucks are rewarded for good attendance, behavior, citizenship, and honor roll, as well as a buck for every point earned in the Accelerated Reading (A.R.) program.

Once a quarter, the store is managed by B.J. Babb, the school's parent liaison. Students spent their hard-earned bucks on things like pencils, toys, books, and candy, with many new and "price-reduced" items for the holidays.

Students get to spend their bucks on items like erasers, stickers, post cards, flashcards, and snacks. (Source: B.J. Babb, Hearnes Elementary Parent Liaison)

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Mo. State Parks to host informational meeting Dec. 20

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, December 14th, 2012, 3:51pm

Mo. State Parks to host informational meeting Dec. 20

(KFVS) - The public is invited to bring their ideas to an informational meeting Thursday, December 20 at Big Oak Tree State Park near East Prairie.

Sponsored by Missouri State Parks, the meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the park’s shop building.

In addition to the park, the MDNR says the meeting will address services and operations for Towosahgy State Historic Site near East Prairie. Recent accomplishments at the park and site and future plans will be highlighted during the informational meeting. Topics will include continuing flood recovery, management plans, research projects, State Parks Youth Corps projects, programming and other issues that might affect the park and its management. Visitors are invited to share comments on services and operations for both Big Oak Tree State Park and Towosahgy State Historic Site.

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A.J. Martin Elementary to host bone marrow drive for 6th grader

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, December 14th, 2012, 2:00pm

A.J. Martin Elementary to host bone marrow drive for 6th grader

EAST PRAIRIE, MO (KFVS) - A.J. Martin Elementary School will be holding a bone marrow drive December 19 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in conjunction with the National Bone Marrow Registry.

Shaelynn Nordwald, a teacher at A.J. Martin, says they have a sixth grade student diagnosed with Leukemia this past summer. She says after numerous chemo treatments, it was determined the student is in need of a bone marrow transplant and in response they are hosting the drive.

Nordwald says while they are in hopes of finding a match for the little boy, they are looking for people who are willing to save the life of anyone waiting for a donor.

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110 laundry baskets ready to be delivered for needy seniors in Sikeston, East Prairie

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012, 12:18pm

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - More than 20 volunteers helped load 110 laundry baskets full of household cleaning and personal care supplies on Saturday, December 1 to be delivered to senior adults in Sikeston and East Prairie.

Through Project Christmas Basket, Laundry Baskets Full of Love will enrich the lives of 110 senior adults in need on Saturday morning, Dec. 8.

“It’s awesome to see the support that we’ve received from our donors over the past few months and now from this great group of volunteers,” said Marilyn Hull, founder and president of Laundry Baskets Full of Love. “Without their help we would never be able to touch the lives of so many people who are in need in the Sikeston area. Project Christmas Basket is the perfect example of our mission to deliver God’s love, one laundry basket at a time.”

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MoDOT: Deadline Dec. 3 for annual Christmas Angels program chili orders

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, December 3rd, 2012, 12:40pm

MoDOT: Deadline Dec. 3 for annual Christmas Angels program chili orders

(KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says the deadline to get your chili orders in is 4 p.m. on Monday, December 3.

MoDOT employees have helped grant Christmas wishes to Southeast Missouri families for 25 years with the Christmas Angels program.

"The program began decades ago with a crock pot of chili and the desire to help at least one child," said Transportation Project Designer Jeff Wachter. "With the help of area businesses, organizations and generous individuals, the program has grown. Last year, the event raised nearly $5,500-helping over 100 children."

This year's event will be held Thursday, Dec. 6, with chili orders due by 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3. The cost is $4 and will include a 16-ounce cup of chili, crackers and chips. Current MoDOT employees and retirees volunteer to cook, pack and deliver chili for the event. With the funds raised, volunteers buy gifts for children who would not otherwise receive gifts.

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