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Members of West Plains Elks Lodge 2418 recently presented a check to Dylan Tribble, of Pomona, for his Coats for Kids program. Tribble began the program in 2020, raising $6,000 to buy over 300 coats to distribute that December to elementary schools in Dora, Koshkonong and West Plains. The Elks donation of $2,021 is the largest single donation the local program has received, said a spokesperson for the Elks. From left: Shown in no particular order are Elks members David Ramey, Danny Cobb, Mark Herring, Bobby Pankey, Richard Shertz, Gary Brower, Brandon Trail, Kaye Huff, Cindy Brower, Steve Barret, Charlene Barret, Fay Denton and Richard Huff, and Tribble, front row, right.
WP Elks donate over $2K to Coats for Kids
Model Railroad Club display on exhibit at Harlin Museum
The West Plains Model Railroad Club has its sixth annual December Display set up through Dec. 30 at the Harlin Museum, 405 Worcester St. in West Plains. There are three large setups with plenty to bring out the kid in everyone and spark the imagination. The display includes a Christmas train that runs through a snowy village, miniature scenes, movie vehicles and a motorized carnival, plus visitors may purchase tickets for a chance to win a starter train set. Hours are 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Christmas Eve. The museum will be closed Christmas Day, but the display will be open again from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 26 through 30. Club members promise new things to see on layouts of various sizes and scales, and visitors are invited to look for bears, a sniper and other "hidden" items located in the highly detailed landscapes. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to help pay club costs, and train-related items will be available for purchase. more
The Clear Springs Fire Department held a giveaway drawing for a gun and accepted monetary donations to raise $3,613 for Texas County Shop with a Hero program. According to officials, it is the largest donation that Clear Springs Fire Department has made to the annual program. “This donation ensures that we can help an additional 35 children have a better Christmas,” said program Chair Bennie Cook. “I would like to thank Clear Springs Rural Fire Assistant Chief, Sonny Holden, Fire Chief Troy Bradford, Clear Springs Fire Board President Linda Bradford, Clear Springs Volunteer Sasha Holden and the members of Clear Springs Fire Department for everything they do for Clear Springs and Texas County.” Cook added, “Our fundraising goal is $25,000 and this donation will help us exceed that goal.” To learn more about the Texas County Shop with a Hero Program, call Cook at 417-260-2382.
Clear Springs VFD makes its largest donation to Shop with a Hero
Wendy Lott, center, with the Missouri Department of Conservation Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona recently made a special visit to Summersville Branch Library. While there, she read a book to children present and answered their questions about red foxes. Together, Lott and the children worked to make red fox Christmas tree ornaments from natural materials. The children enjoyed the visit, said Librarian Kathie Cox, who added she also enjoyed the visit.
Kids learn about red foxes at Summersville Library
Two men charged with sexual assault in separate Douglas County cases
Sexual assault charges have been filed against two area men in separate Douglas County cases. Both cases are being prosecuted by Douglas County Prosecutor Matthew Weatherman. more
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Felony charge filed against man accused of punching, threatening Alton officer
Kasey R. Gilpin, 29, Alton, has been charged with first-degree assault, a felony, after he allegedly punched an Alton police officer in the head as the officer attempted to intervene during a domestic altercation. more
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Editorial Roundup: Missouri
Kansas City Star. December 18, 2023. Editorial: Missouri AG isn’t defending free speech. He’s just trying to boost Elon Musk’s X Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is cracking … more
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The staff of the West Plains Daily Quill wish all a festive and warm holiday season. As a reminder, the office will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day, with normal office hours resuming the Tuesdays following both holidays. Early deadlines are in effect for several upcoming issues: obituaries meant for this Saturday’s Gazette must be submitted to the Quill by 11 a.m. Thursday, and those meant to print Dec. 30 are due by 11 a.m. Dec. 28. All ads, including classifieds and legal notices meant for Dec. 27 publication must be submitted and approved by the advertiser by 5 p.m. Friday, and those for Jan. 3 must be likewise submitted and approved by 5 p.m. Dec. 29. Staff members are, from left, Commercial Printing Supervisor Jacob Simpson, customer service representative Durreall VonAllmen, sales representative Vicky Rutter-Grisham, Managing Editor Abby Hess, sales representative Travis Rhoads, staff writer Kimberly Langston, General Manager Chris Herbolsheimer and commercial printing staff Monty Reynolds. Debbie Wells is also a customer service representative and Carol Mayfield is a staff member in the commercial printing department.
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House fire near Peace Valley claims two lives
A house fire that was reported at about 11:40 p.m. Thursday near Peace Valley resulted in the deaths of two people, but the cause of the blaze as been listed as undetermined by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety (DFS) because of the extent of the structure damage. more
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TCMH reports surge in respiratory viruses
Texas County Memorial Hospital's emergency room in Houston has seen an increase in positive respiratory virus cases as Missouri enters its respiratory virus season, hospital board members learned during their most recent monthly meeting Nov. 28. more
Delta Kappa Gamma's Xi Chapter initiated four new members during its November meeting. The new members, with their backs to the photographer, are, from left, Thayer Schools Superintendent Tonya Woods, Glenwood School Principal Allison Arnold, Glenwood K-8 principal, Missouri State University-West Plains Associate of Arts in Teaching Program Director ReBena Atkinson and Eminence High School English and drama teacher Emily Steelman. The ceremony took place at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Mtn. View. Delta Kappa Gamma is an international organization for professional women in education, and is based in Austin, Texas. Xi Chapter membership spans four area counties. The chapter aims to support the needs of local teachers, does service projects and gives scholarships, as well as providing members valuable education-related programs during its five yearly meetings.
Delta Kappa Gamma welcomes 4 new members
Patrol's Troop G to gain new trooper
Col. Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 25 troopers will graduate from the patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. in the academy gymnasium, 1510 E. Elm St., Jefferson City. The graduation ceremony will be live streamed on the patrol’s Facebook page, @motrooper. more
Today in History: December 26, tsunami kills hundreds of thousands in Asia
Today in History Today is Tuesday, Dec. 26, the 360th day of 2023. There are five days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 26, 2004, more than 230,000 people, mostly … more
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Cydney Wallace poses for a photo in Chicago, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. Cydney Wallace is a Black Jewish woman who recently went on a trip to Israel and the West Bank through a trip called "Black Jerusalem" that was focused on exploring "the sacred geography of Jerusalem through a framework that privileges a Black American and an African lens." (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Black American solidarity with Palestinians is rising and testing longstanding ties to Jewish allies
A growing number of Black Americans see the struggle of Palestinians reflected in their own struggles for racial equality and civil rights. In recent years, the rise of protest movements against … more
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Willow Springs School District Director of Communications Jenny Hayward demonstrates the Bear Media Productions room at Innovation Hall, part of the district's multimedia program, where students learn how to do school announcements, produce podcasts and live broadcasts, and web design and graphic design. There is also a computer lab, a video production room with a green screen, 3D printer and a large format printer to make banners, vinyl signs and perforated vinyl window coverings.
Open house showcases new uses for former MoDOT buildings in WS
New Willow Springs High School facilities and the programs housed within them were showcased at an open house held Tuesday evening, hosted by the district with tours guided by instructors and students. The facility, off of Springfield Road, was formerly the site of Missouri Department of Transportation offices and recently purchased by the school district from the City of Willow Springs for $1. more
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Mtn. View Elementary first grade winners, from left: Kade Brooks, Kainden Pruitt, Kyle Pringle and Gibson Myers.
Winners of Mtn. View-Birch Tree poster contest named
Smokey Bear is 80 years old next year, and the elementary students in grades one through 5 in Mtn. View View and Birch Tree participated in a poster contest for the U.S. Forest Service. more
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West Plains man sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on child porn charges
Kenneth H. Worthy, 48, West Plains, federally convicted Dec. 6, 2022, of sexual exploitation of a child and distributing child pornography, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison without parole, followed by 15 years of supervised release. more
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