The Chamer of Commerce along with The Bank of Missouri and the Missouri Arts Council will once again be hosting our free summer gazebo concert series! The summer line-up is as follows:
June 23 – Classy Chassy Country
July 28 – CurreyKorn
August 25 – George Portz & Friends of Bluegrass
Each concert will be held at the gazebo from 5-7pm and is free of charge. So be sure to bring your lawnchairs and enjoy great entertainment at the Summer Gazebo Concert Series!
Rough Road Rescue is looking for responsible and loving families for pets who are ready for forever homes. Rough Road Rescue, operated by Steve and Linda Svehla, is dedicated to the humane treatment ofanimals. “We are working to prevent abuse and cruelty through providing saftey, shelter and adoption,” Linda said.
While any time is a great time to give blood, your donation tomorrow is especially critical as communities in Oklahoma and Missouri struggle to recover after tornadoes.
The Perryville Community Blood Drive sponsored by Rhodes 101 will be held from noon to 6 pm Tuesday, May 21, at Perry Park Center.
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The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Perry County, with storms expected tonight into Wednesday.
NWS predicts potentially strong storms Monday night, expected between 7 pm and 1 am Tuesday, capable of hail and strong winds.
Another round of showers and storms are expected Tuesday with the highest
PHS graduation
Perryville High School bid a fond farewell to 170 seniors on Friday evening. The May 17 commencement was led by valedictorian Tyler Holland and salutatorian Heather Cook.
Tyler
Photo courtesy of Missouri National Guard: Perryville native Lt. Col. Roger Bodenschatz (right) led the 935th Aviation Support Battalion on a successful yearlong deployment to Kuwait.
Amid tears of happiness, colorful banners and patriotic tunes from the Missouri Guard’s 135th Army Band,
Two Perryville residents were injured in a May 7 crash in Wayne County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Heather Bailey, 26, and a minor child were taken by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Medical Center to be treated for injuries. Bailey had serious injuries and the child had minor injuries.
The
KFVS12, the Southeast Missourian newspaper, and Southeast Missouri State University announce plans to present a debate May 28 between the candidates vying for Missouri’s Eighth Congressional District seat. The event, to be hosted by the University, will be held in the 200-seat Robert F. and Gertrude L. Shuck Music Recital
Three events will be held in conjunction with the Perryville Higher Education Center on Wednesday, May 8 and the community is invited to participate.
The first ceremony will take place at Noon at the “Welcome to Perryville” monument sign located at
The next delivery for Perryville Food Buying Club will be noon, Monday, April 29 at the Atrium Building. Orders are due April 23.
The Atrium is located 112 W. Ste. Marie St behind the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. Contact us at perryvillefoodbuyingclub@gmail.com or 573-547-2223.
Visit Perryville Food Buying
A Perryville man was hurt in a recent crash when his truck struck the cable median on Interstate I-55 according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Jacob Adams, 20, was taken by ambulance to Perry County Memorial Hospital to be treated for minor injuries, according to the Patrol. A 2001 Chevy
A Perryville man was taken by ambulance to Perry County Memorial Hospital to be treated for minor injuries after an April 15 motorcycle crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
A 1994 Harley Davidson driven by Daynond Rouggly, 23, of Perryville, was traveling on PCR 502 when The Patrol says
By Governor Jay Nixon
This Memorial Day, as we honor those who have paid the ultimate price in protecting our freedom, it also reminds us to renew our efforts on behalf of the military veterans who have come back home.
The state of Missouri has been proud to honor and support those
Memorial Day is a time to honor veterans and active duty military for their service to our country. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is alerting soldiers, veterans and their families to scams tied to or targeting the
A memorial hangs on the wall of the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department at Perry County Memorial Hospital paying respect to one of the program’s participants who recently passed away.
Clyde Behrle had been active in the rehabilitation program since April 1998. He attended three times a week and enjoyed the program
SIKESTON — The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) is currently considering proposals to improve railroad crossings in Perry County. The purpose of this notice is to inform the public and to solicit comments on the proposed projects.
The proposed Perry County project includes installation of new flashing light
May 22, 2013
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill released the following statement today, ahead of the second anniversary of the devastating tornado that struck the Joplin area on May 22, 2011:
“In the past two years-and in the face of devastating loss-the people of Joplin found the courage
Big River Telephone is proud to partner, once again, with the American Red Cross for the second year. They will be hosting a blood drive on Monday, June 3rd, from noon to 4:00 p.m. The drive will be held at the Big River office, at 24
Serenity HospiceCare is very excited to announce the addition of Candy Zarcone to their Board of Directors. Candy has been actively involved in the community for several years, working for approximately three years with three different local non-profits: St. Francois County Community Partnership Office, Parkland Pregnancy Resource Center
AGENDA NOTES
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 P.M., TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013
1. Call to order by Mayor
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6:30 p.m. with Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation.
2.
Nixon says
In a letter to Medicaid coalition members, Gov. Jay Nixon today said efforts to bring the dollars Missourians send to Washington back to strengthen Medicaid in Missouri would continue. The proposed expansion would draw down the federal dollars available to expand health coverage to an additional 300,000 working Missourians.
“Over
The lives lost and homes destroyed by Monday’s tornado in Oklahoma have prompted an outpouring of sympathy – and the potential for scammers to prey on those who would like to help.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips to help donors evaluate charities
River Centre at The Landing
110 East Carter Street, Van Buren, Missouri
Thursday, May 30, 2013 – 1:30 p.m. – Executive Session (Closed)
Friday, May 31, 2013 – 8:30 a.m. – Regular Open Meeting
TENTATIVE AGENDA
Returning smallmouth bass tags can help Conservation Department manage this popular game fish.
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking anglers who fish select Ozark streams to help with a research project by reporting their catches of tagged smallmouth bass. One of
Soccer
Class 1 District 1 All-District
Five players from the Saxony Lady Crusaders and three from the St. Vincent Lady Indians were named to the 2013 Class 1 District 1 All-District Team.
Selected from St. Vincent were junior forward Holly Blandford, junior goalkeeper Katie Mattingly, and sophomore defender Kayla Winkler.
From Saxony,
Bull calf nicknamed “Plus-1” born on livestock trailer en route from Kentucky.
CARTER COUNTY, MO. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) added 20 adult cow elk, 16 yearling cow elk, three yearling bull elk and one newborn male calf to its elk restoration project in the Ozarks Tuesday
Posted by Joe Jerek
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Discover the lure of Missouri outdoors with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Free Fishing Days June 8 and 9. During Free Fishing Days, anyone can fish in the Show-Me-State without
Baseball
Class 2 District 3
Saxony head baseball coach Paul Sander announced that two Crusaders players—-seniors Gabe Bohnert and Ethan Mirly—-were named to the Class 2 District 3 First Team All-District Team.
Smallmouth Bass Season
Missouri’s seasons for smallmouth bass in the Ozarks and squirrels statewide opens the fourth Saturday in May.
Photo by Jim Low , courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation.
Whether your taste in outdoor activities
In most streams south of the Missouri River, black bass season will open May
25, 2013, until that date all black bass in those streams must be returned to
the water unharmed immediately after being caught. For details see Chapter 6
of the Wildlife Code.
PLEASE CHECK REGULATIONS CAREFULLY: Special regulations may apply
Golf
Class 1 State Tournament
Levi Gotto of St. Vincent and Collin Sprandel of Saxony finished third and eleventh, respectively, to earn All-State honors; Lady Indian golfer Kelly Welker, the only girl in the tourney, was 39th (see story and photo).
Soccer
Class 1 District 1
St. Pius 1, Saxony 0
The
Levi Gotto of St. Vincent and Collin Sprandel of Saxony finished among the top 15 competitors to earn All-State honors at the Class 1 State Golf Tournament Tuesday at Silo Ridge Golf Club in Bolivar.
Out of the 90 golfers
Baseball
Class 4 District 1
Notre Dame 12, Perryville 2
The fifth-seeded Pirates lost in six innings to the host team and number-one seed in the semifinal round of the Class 4 District Tournament at Notre Dame.
Six errors by PHS hurt starting pitcher Trent Green, who gave up 6 hits and
Story and photos by Steve Dalton, redrover5290@hotmail.com
The 2013 Perryville Mayfest Soccer Tournament was played over the weekend, with 71 teams taking part, including 17 from Perryville.
Tournament Director Chad Strattman said that teams participating in the annual tourney traveled from
May 24, 1883:Brooklyn Bridge opens
After 14 years and 27 deaths while being constructed, the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River is opened, connecting the great cities of New York and Brooklyn for the first time in history. Thousands of residents of Brooklyn and Manhattan Island turned out to
Arthritis is an umbrella name for a group of diseases that affect the joints. There are more than 100 individual diseases that the term arthritis refers to, with three of the most common being osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia.
Osteoarthritis is referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis. It
Zebra Mussels Found in Boatlift
These live zebra mussels and zebra mussel shells were found in a privately owned boatlift at the Camp Branch Marina at Smithville Lake in June 2010.
Credit “Courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation”
If you’re thinking of reseeding your lawn now that warm weather has arrived, think again.
“If you look at the calendar, we’re in May. Any grass seedling will have to fight against weeds,
Winning Numbers
Powerball Wednesday May 22, 20139-31-35-41-57 PB:26Next jackpot: $ 50 millionCash value: $ 31.4 millionLotto Wednesday May 22, 20132-3-9-15-40-44Next jackpot: $ 1.7 million
May 23, 1934:Police kill famous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde
On this day in 1934, notorious criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are shot to death by Texas and Louisiana state police while driving a stolen car near Sailes, Louisiana.
Bonnie Parker met the charismatic Clyde Barrow in Texas when she
Photo by MDC Staff, courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation.
Peregrine Falcon Chicks Banded (2013)
Video of Peregrine falcon chicks banded near St.
Research shows that unmarried men and women expect that they will have life-long marriages. However, today’s dating culture can make it difficult for singles to achieve that goal. In particular, studies show women are more pessimistic and less confident than men about finding the right marriage partner.
Sand Volleyball League
When: Thursday, May 23 (Captain’s Meeting)
Time: 7:15 pm
Where: Perry Park Center
Other: The season will begin on Thursday, June 6
Summer Lifeguarding Class
When: May 28-June 1 & June 3-7
Time: 8:00am-4:00pm
Where: Perry Park Center
Fee: $160.00
Sand Volleyball Tournament
When: Saturday, June 1
Time: TBA
Where: Perry Park Center
Fee: $60.00
The PCMHM will be open on Memorial Day from 10am – 2pm.
Many small business owners daily face questions on how to manage their business more effectively or how to obtain financing. They also wonder where the answers are to those questions and more.
A seminar, offered by the local University of Missouri Cape Girardeau County Extension Small Business
