Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from 6 p.m. tonight until 6 a.m. Monday. This storm will will impact travel across the entire state, with a chance for up to 10 inches of snow in the Kansas City area and northeast portion of the state. The rest of the state will have lesser amounts of snow but could have more ice accumulation and high winds.
Winds are expected to be 10-20 mph throughout much of the storm with gusts to 30 mph at the end of the storm, particularly in southeast Missouri. Sub-zero low temperatures are predicted for the northern half of the state on Sunday, with highs not expected to reach much more than 10 degrees.
"For your safety and the safety of our crews, we're asking that once this storm hits your region of the state, you avoid travel unless it is a dire emergency," said Elizabeth Wright, MoDOT state maintenance engineer. "Snow is predicted to be heavy at times and when accompanied by ice and the extremely low temperatures it makes travel extremely hazardous.
"Blowing snow and high winds make it very difficult for MoDOT crews to clear roads," said Wright. "If there are no other vehicles on the roadways, we have a much better chance of making progress so traffic can get moving again."
Should you attempt to travel during this storm, bring your mobile phone and winter survival supplies. If you do become stranded, stay with your vehicle and call 911. Be aware that emergency responders may have difficulty reaching you.
Stay informed about Missouri road conditions by using MoDOT's Traveler Information Map, available online at http://www.modot.org/, or through MoDOT's smartphone app, available for iPhone and Android phones. The map offers current views of road conditions for Missouri interstates and highways. You can zoom in to a particular location, check live weather radar, and view images from MoDOT's traffic cameras and message boards.
MoDOT also provides road condition information through our Customer Service Center. Dial 888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) to speak with a customer service representative 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Beth Farrah, SMT Writer
Bloomfield, Missouri – May is approaching quickly and the prom dress shopping has already begun for many juniors and seniors. The Richland Project Prom Committee has been doing different fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for this year’s Project Prom, which will take place at the YMCA in Sikeston on Saturday, May 3rd.
Their newest upcoming fundraiser is the Richland Rebel Prom Dress Extravaganza. This event will take place this upcoming Saturday, March 1st at Living Water Worship Center in Bloomfield. The event will be held from 9am to 2pm. The price to sell a dress is just $10 (per dress) and all funds raised will go to help the juniors and the Project Prom Committee. Aside from the $10 fee, you keep everything that you make when your dress is sold. This is a perfect place to buy or sell your perfect prom dress.
Living Water Worship Center is located on Highway 25 between Dexter and Bloomfield. For any more information please contact Toni Holman, Project Prom Committee Leader, at 573-703-6765. Students from all schools are encouraged to participate, it will be a great event so be sure to stop by!
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Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Parma, Missouri - Barry and Michelle Aycock have donated $50,000 to the Three Rivers Endowment Trust for Three Rivers College’s Eastern Campus, currently under construction in Sikeston. The Aycocks are residents of Parma, where they own and operate AgXplore.
“Our families have deep roots here in Southeast Missouri,” said Barry Aycock of the donation. “We are happy to be a part of Three Rivers College’s expansion here in New Madrid County.”
Mrs. Aycock, a Three Rivers graduate, added: “We believe in the foundation of junior colleges and the opportunities they give both traditional and non-traditional students.”
The Three Rivers Endowment Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization that receives and manages donations on behalf of Three Rivers College. The Endowment Trust provides a mutually beneficial means for individuals and businesses to partner with the college. For information on donating to scholarships, building projects, or other college needs, contact Endowment Trust Executive Director Emily Parks at 573-840-9077
Shown in the photo are Michelle Reynolds, development officer for Three Rivers College, accepts a $50,000 donation from Michelle and Barry Aycock to the Three Rivers Endowment Trust, to be used for the Eastern Campus being constructed in Sikeston.
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Beth Farrah, SMT Writer
Dexter, Missouri - The Crowley Ridge Jaycees hosted a “Shoes for Students” shoe and sock drive during the holiday season and successfully donated a total of two hundred and thirty nine pairs of shoes to Stoddard County students! The Jaycees would like to thank the community for all of their support for their new club and all of their events. The shoe and sock drive took place back in December and they successfully donated the shoes to elementary students in all the schools across Stoddard County. The Jaycee members worked case by case to help pass out the shoes to each student in need at each local school.
The Jaycees are thrilled by their first charitable success as a new club and hope to continue the sock and shoe drive and that it will keep growing bigger and bigger. The club is hoping that Shoes for Students will be an annual event, if not semi-annual. All the donations given were truly valued and the help from Dexter Wal-Mart was greatly appreciated in gathering the shoes for the students.
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Beth Farrah, SMT Writer
Dexter, Missouri - The Crowley Ridge Jaycees have decided to bring back the old memory of bed races! Bed racing was an event held by the Jaycees up until 1985. The bed races will be held on March 15th, 2014, in downtown Dexter. There will be two categories of winners: Best Theme (dress your team and bed up!) and Race Winner (quickest bed, start running!). Each team must have a total of five members, which includes one rider and four pushers, and do not forget about having a team captain! The bed must have a mattress (not a pad) and wheels. The team members must be 18 years or older to participate and will have to sign an insurance waver. Team members are also encouraged to bring and wear safety gear during this event.
There will also be booths available for local businesses, crafters, and concessions to rent for the exciting racing day. Aside from the shopping and great food held downtown, there will also be a 50/50 Raffle being held throughout the day.
The entry fee will be $25 per team and the deadline is on March 7th. Make all checks payable to the Crowley Ridge Jaycees. Sign up sheets are available at the Chamber of Commerce in Dexter. All sign up forms and money can be mailed to Lori Bishop, P.O. Box 67, Dexter, Missouri, 63841.
If interested, visit the Crowley Ridge Jaycees Facebook page for more information!
