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5 Howell County residents hurt in Thursday crashes
A 73-year-old West Plains woman suffered moderate injuries in a head-on collision at 12:50 p.m. Thursday on Highway 142, 2 miles west of Thayer in Oregon County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
Quill's annual Deer Shots contest opens to online voting Nov. 23
With the early youth firearms and archery portions of deer season freshly completed and the November portion of firearms hunting kicking off today, the West Plains Daily Quill continues a competitive element to its long-held tradition of publishing photos of hunters free of charge. This year’s competition winner will be determined by a people's choice vote. more
Cole Davenport, age 8, of West Plains, was an entrant of the Quill's most recent coloring contest. He was a winner of a one-topping pizza from Pizza Shack, the contest's prize sponsor.
Fourth winner in Quill coloring contest announced
Erick Horn-Macler, age 7, of Tecumseh, was the winner of a one-topping pizza from Pizza Shack, chosen from entries in the Quill's recent fall coloring contest. Horn-Macler enjoys coloring and included shading on his entry.
Young artist wins free pizza in Quill contest
Shannon VonAllmen, executive director of Birthday Blessings, prepares Coca-Cola-themed Christmas care packages for teens living in residential facilities. The packages will go to teens who often have no one other than a caseworker or advocate to visit them on occasion. Ozarks Coca-Cola donated logo bags, sunglasses, frisbees and drink bottles to build the care packages around.
Birthday Blessings to hold donor-match fundraiser
Birthday Blessings, a West Plains-based nonprofit organization supporting foster kids, is having a Thanksgiving Double the Impact Campaign beginning Monday and running through Nov. 22. An anonymous supporter will match donations up to a total of $5,000 during this time, organization officials announced.  more
Little Zizzers preschoolers participated enthusiastically in Monday’s Veterans Day parade through downtown West Plains, riding on a patriotically decorated float trailed by older Zizzers holding star-spangled “USA” letters. To read about the parade and see more pictures, turn to pages B1 through B4 of today’s Quill.
Little Zizzers show big enthusiasm for veterans
Presiding 37th Circuit Judge Steven Privette, left, swears in the two newest members to the board of directors for the 37th Circuit Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Rizwan Ahad, standing left, and Donna Taylor, right. CASA’s goal is to help neglected and abused children navigate the court system. CASA volunteers work with children that are often the subject of custody placements, and as their slogan says, "in the best interest of the child," in order to find the best long-term solution in those cases. To learn how to be a CASA volunteer, call 417-255-2100, or send an email to casa.office@37thcasa.net.
Two new CASA board members sworn in
Addyson Crase, 8, of West Plains, is one of two winners in the ages 6-11 division of the Quill’s recent Halloween-themed coloring contest. For her creative efforts, she was awarded a medium one-topping pizza from Pizza Shack.
Youngster wins free pizza in Quill contest
Members of the Woman's Library Club I, based in West Plains and a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) of Missouri, recently held a meeting to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the club’s founding. Members met at Grace's Place and enjoyed a cake to mark the occasion, and had a chance to look through scrapbooks of photos, newspaper clippings and other memorabilia collected through the decades. From left: members Lynda Malone, Rachael Larson, Carolyn Brill and Carol Bussen; President Kathy Grigsby; member Avis Robohm; member Carol Johnson; Treasurer Irene Wagoner; members Connie Henry and Diana Pace; Vice President Mary Moore; and members Louanna Green, Betty Lou Stock and Willene Pratt. Sue Willard, Carol Silvey and Florence James are also members of the club. The Women's Library Club I meets monthly and, as a member of the GFWC of Missouri, participates in the promotion of community programs.
Woman's Library Club I celebrates 130 years
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