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Birds of Prey Help Students' Awareness Reach New Heights Students in Eminence, Winona and Van Buren thrilled to the sight of live hawks and owls flying around their gyms last Monday. It wasn't a scene from a Harry Potter movie, but an educational program brought to the schools by Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The program was presented by the education staff of the World Bird Sanctuary, located near St. Louis. They travel the country educating children and adults to the value of birds of prey such as hawks, eagles, owls and even vultures have to all Americans... Winona Graduation Sunday, EHS, SHS, LHS on May 18th The annual parade of high school graduates begins this Sunday May 11, with Winona seniors accepting their diplomas at commencement ceremonies. Eminence , Summersville and Liberty high school graduations are scheduled for May 18... Felony Assault Charges Filed
An Eminence man faces three charges of second-degree assault
in a Shannon County Associate Circuit Court case filed by Prosecuting
Attorney Jodie Barnes on April 30 At Roy L. Beck Municipal Golf Course... 3-Person Scramble Saturday
The Eminence Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a three-person
scramble golf tournament this Saturday, May 10, at the Roy L. Beck Municipal
Golf Course in Eminence Disaster Recovery Center Closing Saturday, Deadline May 27 Residents of Shannon County affected in the mid-March flooding have until Saturday, May 10 at 1 PM to visit the local Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), set up on teh square in Winona by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).... WHS #1 Seed in District 4 Winona is the
number one seed and will host the Class 1 District 4 Baseball Tournament on
their home field next week. Summersville Grant to Help Back 40 Group Create Jobs Gov. Matt Blunt announced on April 24 that the Cityof Summersville has been approved for a $450,000 interim financing loan to fund expenses for working capital to help the Back 40 Group create at least 32 new jobs along with $2.6 million in new capital investment. The project will be located on 15 acres at 600 N. Highway 17, just south of the intersection with Rt. K...
Brian Foster, Senator
Chuck Purgason Local Water Patrol Officers Recognized for Teens' Rescue On April 23, Water Patrol Sergeant Brian Shelton and Patrolman Brian Foster were honored by Senator Chuck Purgason and the Missouri State Senate for the officers' heroic actions on March 18, in Shannon County... |
Current Happenings Current River Opry Sat., May 10th the performers will include Roger Williams, Bressler Brothers, Clarence and MaryAnn Crider and lots of special guests. $5 for adults, kids 12 and under are free. Show starts at 7:30 pm at the VFW Hall on Hwy 106, Summersville. New Eminence Cemetery Meeting will be held at the Eminence Sr. Center on Grey Jones Drive, Sat., May 10th 2pm. Opening of the bids for the mowing of the cemetery. Eminence Area Fire Dept. Board meeting at 6pm on Thurs., May 8 at the West Eminence Christian Church. Winona Kindergarten Screening May 14 and 15 at the Winona Elementary School. Please call (573) 325-8101 to make an appointment. Birth certificate, social security card and immunization records are required. Shannon Co. Courthouse Will be CLOSED on Thurs., May 8th for TrumanÕs Day. Van Buren Spring Festival Booth spaces available for $20, May 24. All day entertainment with local talent. Have talent? Call 573-323-1229. Winona City-Wide Yard Sale Saturday, June 7 with a $2 fee buys your home on the map and we will advertise. Live outside town? Reserve your space at the LionsÕ Park. Need information? Call 573-325-4728 or 417-247-5500. Free Golf In an effort to recruit new members, Roy L. Beck Municipal Golf Course in Eminence will offer free rounds of golf May 11 through May 17 and a golf clinic on May 17. Green fees will be waived and members will be available to help beginners. Cart rentals will also be available. The clinic will be from 10 AM to 3 PM on May 17 and will cost $10 per person with golf instructor Gordon Ziegler giving lessons. For more information call (573) 226-3449. EMT Basic Classes Beginning Aug. 5th, every Tues. and Thurs., some Saturdays at the Winona Fire House from 6pm to 10pm. Instructors are Allen Buckner and Kenny Schulz. Cost is $1000 .00 due by July 1st. Call 417-247-7757 or 573-201-8928 to register. Class size will be limited. Rabies Clinic Downtown Birch Tree City Park on Sun., May 18th 12-3pm. 1 year vaccination $8, 3 year vaccination $15. Services provided by Two Rivers Small Animal Clinic of Eminence. Call 573-292-4656 for more information. Eminence Preschool Registration Fri., May 9th from 8:30am -2:45pm in the elementary office. Criteria: 4 yrs. old by July 31st will be consider first, birthdays after that will be considered if slots still available, child must be potty trained. Bring social security card, birth certificate and shot records. Questions? Call J.R. Stephens, Eminence Elementary Principal at 226-3281, ext. 101. CALL FOR ARTISTS EAAC Ozarks Days Art Show exhibiting MAY 20-24 at Shannon County Museum, Eminence. Artist GuidelinesÑ(2-D only & no photography) Categories: landscape, seascape/water, animal, people, still life, abstract/fantasy. Work must be framed /ready to hang. Register/submit FRIDAY, MAY 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fees: $10 first entry per category, $2 for each add'l entry per category. Award ceremony & pickup SAT., MAY 24. Cash awards in excess of $700. More info, call 417-247-1726. Event is made possible through a grant from Missouri Arts Council, donations from area businesses & private citizens. Jakes Day May 17th The 2008 Jakes Day on May the 17th is a fun time for the kids and Mom or Dad can kick back and watch or pitch in. The Big Event will begin at 9am at the Dean Davis Conservation Area near Pomona. Jakes Day is an event for children and gets them involved with conservation and safety. Understanding the outdoors is a life long habit that grows with the young people into adulthood. Parents are invited to join the fun as the boys and girls participate in activities like; pond fishing, archery, turkey target shooting, BB shooting, turkey calling, scavenger hunt for habitat and food, and making turkey calls. Lunch will be served for everyone, and organizers ask that you call the MDC office at 417-256-7161 to let them know how many will be attending. Also, if you need more information, please contact Tom Harris at the following email address or by phone tomharris1@centurytel.net or 417 255-0427 or Brad Mckee at 417-256-7111 ext 3 or 417-270-0278. Eminence Masonic Lodge #607 The worshipful master is calling for a special communication on Thursday, May 8th at 7pm. Confering in the 2nd degree for 3 candidates. All masons are urged to attend. The Ozarks Chapter of the Missouri Native Plants Will meet Tuesday May 20 at 6:30 pm at the MDC regional office in West Plains at 551 Joe Jones Blvd(Highway 160 East). Chris Williams (former Chief Naturalist, Ohio State Parks) will present ÒIn a NaturalistÕs FootstepsÓ. Her program will compare and contrast the plants, geology, and folklore of Ohio, Minnesota and the Missouri Ozarks. Anyone interested in native plants is invited. Shannon County Democrat Club Will meet Thurs., May 8 at 7pm at the Shannon County Courthouse in Eminence. Buy your tickets for the Turkey Caller, handcarved by Dan Searcy-prized by collectors! Birch Tree Alumni Banquet Sat., May 10th, 6:30pm at the Birch Tree Elementary School. Call Lillian at 573-325-4715 for reservations. Deadline for Current Wave Happenings is before 9:30 am on Mondays. 226-3335 phone or fax |
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