Area Wide News: Community News

Volunteers needed for Spring River clean-up (05/22/13)
Join park staff and other volunteers for the Spring River Clean-up. We will be canoeing and cleaning up the river on Wednesday, May 29. Canoes and PFD's are furnished by Many Islands Canoe Rentals. Anyone interested in volunteering for this fun-filled day needs to call the park by Monday, May 27 to reserve their canoe. ...

Moody appointed by Governor to AHC (05/22/13)
A Salem resident was among those recently appointed by Governor Mike Beebe to state boards and commissions. Barbara Moody was appointed to the Arkansas Humanities Council. Her appointment expires Dec. 31, 2015. Moody is the Chairperson of the Fulton County Democratic Committee and the wife of Dr. Michael Moody...

Shaver's attend national show (05/22/13)
Christi Shaver and Colt Shaver of Shaver Plumbing and Hardware in Salem recently attended the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, Nev. Shaver Plumbing and Hardware was sponsored by HDW - Hardware Distribution Warehouses, a primary supplier of products to their store. ...

Rhodes to speak at Wheeling Church of Christ (05/22/13)
Heath Rhodes, a Salem High School graduate who is minister of the 160 West Church of Christ in West Plains, will be the guest speaker at the Wheeling Church of Christ on Sunday, May 26. The morning service will be at 10 a.m. and the evening service will be at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend...

Tribute to Johnny Cash at the Ozark Folk Center (05/22/13)
The Ozark Folk Center State Park is proud to announce plans for the fourth annual Tribute to Johnny Cash Concert, June 1, 2013. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m. Arkansas guitarist Charlie White will lead this years' line up of performers featuring the legendary drummer for Johnny, W.S. "Fluke" Holland. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $12 for adults, $7 for children ages 6-12 and under 6 free. Season passes are honored at the event...

Area students win UCA scholarships (05/22/13)
The University of Central Arkansas recently announced that 1,035 students will receive academic scholarships starting fall 2013. UCA awards five different academic scholarships to first-time entering freshmen based on high school GPA and ACT/SAT scores. These students were awarded UCA University Scholarships: Lorin Dewey of Gepp and Nathan King of Salem...

Dr. Moody named Medical Society delegate (05/22/13)
Salem physician, Dr. Michael Moody, will be working with physicians from across the nation as a delegate to the American Medical Association to protect the interest of patients and improve health care on a national level. The Arkansas Medical Society is a voluntary professional association, established in 1875, representing more than 4,000 physicians and medical students, as well as the patients and communities they serve...

Thayer Pool Now Open (05/22/13)
The Thayer City Pool will open for the season on Saturday, May 25. Pool hours will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Wednesday hours will be from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed Sunday. Admission for all swimmers six years and up is $4...

American Legion to recognize Memorial Day with activities (05/22/13)
Members of American Legion Post 344 in Thayer will recognize Memorial Day by placing flags at the Thayer Cemetery on Friday, May 24, and holding a special presentation on Monday, May 27. The gravesite US Flags will be along the roadsides at the entrance to the cemetery, beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday. Post Adjutant Doyle Fink said everyone is invited to take a flag to put on a grave of a military veteran. For more information, contact Fink at 417-264-2762...

Camp Church holds bake sale (05/22/13)
The Camp Community Women will hold a bake sale at the Camp Methodist Church on May 25 and 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The proceeds will go toward the annual Christmas program in December. Donations will be taken at the bake sale for the Camp Cemetery, if anyone wishes to donate.The Camp Community Women will hold a bake sale at the Camp Methodist Church on May 25 and 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m...

Grand Opening of Gohn Hall at MSU-WP (05/22/13)
More than 200 area residents, dignitaries and community leaders gathered with members of the David Gohn family of West Plains, the Virginia Gohn Sapp family of St. Louis, and officials from Missouri State University and Missouri State-West Plains to celebrate the grand opening of Gohn Hall on the West Plains campus. ...

Thayer airport closed (05/22/13)
The Thayer Memorial Airport will be closed until May 31 in order to complete the seal coat project. The runway will re-open after 5 p.m. on May 31.

Thayer Assembly hosts guest speakers (05/22/13)
Evangelist Terry Carter and his wife will be ministering at the Thayer First Assembly of God on Saturday, June 1 at 6 p.m. and in our Sunday morning and evening services (10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.) on June 2. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, please call the church office at 417-280-5285...

Grand Gulf Shiloh Church to hold singing (05/22/13)
The Grand Gulf Shiloh Church will hold its once a month gospel singing on Friday, June 7, starting at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and take part. The church is located one mile past the Grand Gulf State Park entrance. Take Highway W west out of Thayer and follow the park signs. For more information, call 417-264-7015...

Alton High School alumni reunion (05/22/13)
The 2013 Alton High School Alumni Reunion will be held on Saturday, May 25 at the Alton FEMA building. Registration begins at 4:00 p.m. Dinner is $10 per person; children under 12 will be admitted for free. The honored classes this year are 2003, 1988 and 1963...

Greentown Lighthouse Church Revival (05/22/13)
There will be a revival on May 24, 25 and 26 at the Greentown Lighthouse Church at 7th and Gilbert Streets in Thayer. Brother Danny Graham from Iberia, Mo. will present the lesson each night at 7 p.m. Rev Lonnie Cagle and congregation invite everyone to attend. For more information, call 417-264-7705...

Barker-Maguffee reunion planned (05/22/13)
The Barker -- Maguffee families are planning a reunion in July, and would like some help from friends and family on when the best time and what the best location would be. Call 870-895-3912, 895-3910, or 870-371-2313 to give your input.

Four family reunion to be held in Thayer (05/22/13)
The Collins, Pendarvis, Murphy and Burr families will hold a reunion on Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at the Family Life Center at the Church of God in Thayer. Bring a favorite dish. We will have games, door prizes and a raffle for a beautiful, homemade throw. All friends and relatives are welcome...

Arytown Homecoming (05/22/13)
The Arytown Homecoming is set for May 25 at the Arytown Community Building. A fish fry will begin at 6 p.m. - feel free to bring a dish to share. Donations will be accepted for the meal. Immediately following dinner, the Cemetery Committee will start their annual business meeting...

Area residents become MSU-WP graduates (05/22/13)
A total of 277 students were candidates for graduation from Missouri State University-West Plains during commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at the West Plains Civic Center. In addition, 60 students participated in commencement ceremonies for Missouri State University-Springfield graduate and undergraduate degree programs, some of which are available through the Missouri State Outreach program on the West Plains campus...

Edith Williams receives honorary degree at WP-MSU commencement (05/22/13)
Couch resident Edith Williams, who has devoted over 10 years of her life to helping her daughter achieve a college education, received an honorary Associate of Arts degree Saturday, May 18, during Missouri State University-West Plains' commencement ceremony at the West Plains Civic Center arena...

THS alum completes basic training (05/22/13)
Air Force Airman Dylan J. Harralston graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills...

Rep. Jeff Pogue receives award (05/22/13)
Tim Jones, the Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives, has awarded the Freshman Legislator of the Year Award to Rep. Jeff Pogue, R-143 Salem, for his Outstanding Work on Landowner Rights during the session. "I firmly believe actions speak louder than words and, as an elected official, those actions are crucial to the well-being of our constituents. ...

Kiwanis club serves breakfast (05/22/13)
The Cherokee Village Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast will be Saturday, May 25 at the Cherokee Village Town Center from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $5 each for the delicious, all you can eat pancakes and sausage plates. Proceeds go for scholarships for area students. Kiwanis also supports the Headstart Program, Key Club, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H Club and other community services and activities...

Lighthouse Baptist church sets VBS (05/22/13)
Come join us at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Williford on June 3-7 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for a Colossal Coaster World VBS. Four years old through sixth grade aged children are invited to face their fears and trust God through study, songs and fellowship. Meals will be provided for the children. If you need more information or a ride, please call Joni Cavitt at (870) 966-3397...

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