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Xi Chapter to meet Nov. 15
The Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma organization for women who are leaders in education will meet at 11 a.m. Nov. 15 at West Plains Country Club. more
Ramona Heiney-State Farm Insurance supported the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation as a Straight Leg Sponsor of the annual Blue Jean Ball, held Oct. 4 at Silver Springs Ranch. Proceeds from the event totaled over $100,000 and went to support local patients and healthcare initiatives. Ozarks Healthcare Foundation representatives Sammi Radosevich, Career Pathways coordinator, left, and Josh Reeves, vice president of Development and Advocacy, right, are joined by Ramona Heiney, center right, and her staff.
OZH thanks recent fundraiser sponsors
Community Calendar: Week of Nov. 8
Know of an event not listed here? Email submissions by 9 a.m. Wednesdays to news@westplainsdailyquill.net with “CALENDAR” in the subject line. Three sentence maximum must include event description, date, time, location, cost and source for more information. Weekly events will be printed for no more than a month at a time unless renewed by the host. Call the Quill, 417-256-9191 with questions. Unless otherwise noted, events are in West Plains. more
MDC to host holiday wreath-making workshop Thursday
The Missouri Department of Conservation will help community members get ready for the holidays by hosting a "Nature Art: Wreath Making Class" from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the MDC Ozark Regional Office, 551 Joe Jones Blvd. in West Plains. more
Houston teacher appointed to state commission
A Houston teacher was among six Missourians recently appointed by Gov. Mike Kehoe to various boards and commissions. more
Staff members, city council representatives, board members and other supporters gathered to celebrate the West Plains Public Library being named the Missouri Library Association (MLA) 2025 Library of the Year. A community reception followed, open to all, with refreshments offered, in partnership with the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce. Library Manager Dr. Greg Carter acknowledged the hard work of library staff and the board of trustees, the City of West Plains, the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation Board. During 2024 there was a 27% increase in memberships and 60% in program attendance with more than 55,000 visitors, 33,000 individual wireless sessions and 6,000 public computer logins. Summer youth reading program participation also saw growth of about 40% and funding increased through grants and support from nonprofits and private donations. Front row, from left: Chamber Ambassador Judy Ingalsbe, Library Collections Specialist Dianna Locke and Circulation Librarian Stacey Cook, Mayor Mike Topliff, Carter, Library Board President Jarryd Alsup with daughter Adeline, Librarian Debby Owen, Library Foundation Board Member Diane Cooke and Chamber Ambassador Jeromy Beasley.
West Plains Library celebrates state recognition
West Plains author Jill Pietroburgo, shown with her book, "Sometimes Grandma Calls Me Jean," will be a featured guest at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Children's Literature Festival on Thursday and Friday in Mansfield. The book won first place in the Family Matters category of the Story Monsters Purple Dragonfly Book Awards in 2024, along with an honorable mention in the Spiritual/Religious category. Pietroburgo will discuss the book's themes of dementia and compassion with students at the event.
West Plains author to be featured at Wilder festival
West Plains author Jill Pietroburgo will be a featured guest at the upcoming Laura Ingalls Wilder Children's Literature Festival on Thursday and Friday in Mansfield. more
A $500 donation from the John T. Kirk VFW Post 1828 in West Plains to Salutes Thrift Store and Shelter for veterans has been matched by a grant from the VFW Foundation “Uniting For Veterans” program. It will be earmarked for resolving veteran hunger and homelessness. Salutes, a nonprofit located at 1769 S. U.S. 63 in West Plains, is the only shelter in the area that prioritizes long-term shelter, clothing and meals for veterans and also assists clients with finding medical and mental health treatment and job placement for long-term success. Donations to an attached thrift store that supports the Salutes mission are accepted during business hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. From left: VFW Post 1828 Commander Danny Brown, Salutes directors Kevin and Bethany Falkner, and shelter manager and thrift store co-manager Frank Charboneau.
VFW donation to Salutes matched by foundation grant
Alton Elementary announces first quarter academic recognitions
PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL
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Always a Future for Kids (AFK) recently awarded a $500 grand to Ozark Action Head Start in Willow Springs to create a calm-down area that helps overwhelmed students regulate their emotions. The grant is one of several the organization distributed to local nonprofits serving children. Front row, from left: AFK board member Mikaelynne Shoemake presents the check to Head Start teacher assistant Nora Ennis. Back row: AFK Vice President Rich Elijah, President CJ Collins and Treasurer Ben Bird; Head Start Family Advocate Susan Thompson and teacher Crystal Collins; and AFK Secretary Meghan Moore.
WS Head Start receives $500 AFK grant
This week's featured pet is Cookie, a 2-year-old neutered male cat at West Plains Regional Animal Shelter. According to shelter volunteer Trish Hammen, Cookie is a "very sweet and gentle guy" who will have all his shots. He is available for adoption at the shelter, located at 1486 BB Highway. The adoption fee for cats is $45. Hammen noted the shelter has a temporary phone number, 417-372-1281, as it is in the process of changing phone companies. The shelter is also in need of donations of cat litter and funds to help pay a large veterinarian bill, she said.
Pet of the Week
Mtn. View Garden Club members enjoy a picnic at the Terrapin Station Shelter during their October meeting at Echo Bluff State Park. From left are Janet Swope and guests Debbie Hawkins and her sister Gail Hawkins.
Mtn. View Garden Club donates books, picnics at Echo Bluff
The Mtn. View Garden Club has had an active fall, donating new books to the local library in September and holding its October meeting at Echo Bluff State Park, according to club President Robi Tanner. more
DAR, SAR to host 'Finding Your Patriot' genealogy workshop
The Josiah Howell Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and the Ozark Spring Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will host a free genealogy workshop, "Finding Your Patriot.” more
Harlin Museum's Ozark Heritage Show on display
The Harlin Museum is proud to present its Ozark Heritage Show, on display through Nov. 22, according to museum board President Cleo Cockrum. more
In observance of the 10th annual Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Day of Service, members of the Ozark Spring Chapter assembled 70 treat bags for local first responders. On Oct. 14, chapter members Jessica Joice-Frazier and Lois Frazier delivered the bags to the Howell Rural, Lanton, Rover, Brandsville, Pomona, West Plains and Moody Fire Departments to show appreciation for their service. Pictured are Donald Pittman, Allen Klawonn, Derrick Lamb, Joice-Frazier, Chris Trantham, Daniel Dennis, Christel Cantrell, Joe Auffert, Michael Steele, Chris Wilbanks, Andrew Trantham and Frazier.
DAR honors first responders on Day of Service
Seniors in the West Plains Zizzer Pride Marching Band were celebrated the evening of Oct. 17 at Zizzer Stadium. The seniors and their escourts, from left, Jaiden Brickey, with parents Laura Jenkins and Danny Brickey; Audrey Brotherton, with parents Amanda and Chris Brotherton; Makayla Brown, with parents Nicole Burkett and Nate Brown; Jazzman Broyles, with boyfriend Gabriel Goodfellow; Ace Collins, with parents Ashley Wake and Mike Carter and brother Leonidas Wake; Alexis Donahue, with parents Lisa Bernstrum and Jeffery Donahue; Edson Ford, with parents Holly and Hannon Ford; Miss Granger, with parents Jamie Allen and Jayme Colvin; Jerry Harper, with parents Cindy and Rodney Harper; Jaylinn Hixenbaugh, with parents Kimberly Hixenbaugh and James Roth; Caleb Kentner, with parents Sara Melvin and Joey Kentner; Ishaa Khan, with her brothers Abe and Sufy Khan; Peyton Lambert, with parents Kristen and Jim Lambert; Cooper Murray, with parents Stephanie and Jason Murray; Colton Russell, with parents Randi and Cody Russell; Michael Simons, with mother Samantha Simons; Ashton Stacel, with mother Celeste Stacel; Katie Stewart, with motherJulie Stewart; Ayla Wise, with parents Melissa and Daniel Wise; and Sam Wood, with parents Amy and Chris Wood. Emilie Brown is also a member of the band.
Zizzer Pride Marching Band seniors celebrated
Richards Elementary announces first quarter honor rolls
PRINCIPAL'S HONOR ROLL more
Halloween Costume Cutest Pet contest winner announced
The votes have been counted in the West Plains Daily Quill's Online Halloween Costume Cutest Pet Contest. more
Dugout Club Trivia Night fundraiser set for Nov. 8
There is still time to register for the West Plains Area Dugout Club's Trivia Night fundraiser, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Missouri State University-West Plains Student Recreation Center, 323 W. Trish Knight St. more
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Rock club to hear 'The Sultana Disaster Story'
The Sultana Disaster occurred on April 27, 1865, on the Mississippi River near Marion, Ark. more
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