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RDPC brings free mass fatality planning, response course to Cape Girardeau

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013, 1:13pm
RDPC brings free mass fatality planning, response course to Cape Girardeau

(KFVS) - The Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium is making it easier for emergency responders in Cape Girardeau to be prepared for such events by delivering a free U.S. Department of Homeland Security-certified course in mass fatality planning and response for rural communities.

This eight hour instructor-led course will be offered on Jan. 29 from 8 a.m. yo 5 p.m. at Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center, 1121 Linden Street, giving participants the basics of mass fatality response while providing the opportunities to exchange rural perceptions and brainstorm solutions to simulated emergencies.

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Registration open for the 7th Annual Polar Plunge Feb. 2

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, January 18th, 2013, 4:52pm
Registration open for the 7th Annual Polar Plunge Feb. 2

(KFVS) - The 7th Annual Polar Plunge will take place February 2.

Brave men and women from around the area will don costumes and swimwear and take “polar” dips into Lake Boutin. Their Reason for Freezin’ is the athletes of Special Olympics Missouri. All proceeds from this year’s event will benefit training and competition for the 1,100 Special Olympics Missouri athletes here in the Southeast Area.    

The Polar Plunge is open to anyone 10 years or older who is a fan of having a good time for a good cause. The event is hosted by Cape Girardeau Police Department and will take place at the Lake Boutin, 429 Moccasin Springs, Jackson, Mo. Day-of registration begins at noon and the Plunge starts at 2 p.m. 

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Heartland Blood Drive Jan. 10-12

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, January 11th, 2013, 4:45pm
Heartland Blood Drive Jan. 10-12

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - KFVS12 and the local American Red Cross are teaming up for the annual "Heartland Blood Drive," a region-wide effort to supply the area with much needed blood supplies.

The three-day event takes place at seven locations throughout the Heartland:

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You can register now for the 7th Annual Polar Plunge Feb. 2

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Thursday, January 10th, 2013, 11:00am
You can register now for the 7th Annual Polar Plunge Feb. 2

 

(KFVS) - The 7th Annual Polar Plunge will take place February 2.

Brave men and women from around the area will don costumes and swimwear and take “polar” dips into Lake Boutin. Their Reason for Freezin’ is the athletes of Special Olympics Missouri. All proceeds from this year’s event will benefit training and competition for the 1,100 Special Olympics Missouri athletes here in the Southeast Area.    

The Polar Plunge is open to anyone 10 years or older who is a fan of having a good time for a good cause. The event is hosted by Cape Girardeau Police Department and will take place at the Lake Boutin, 429 Moccasin Springs, Jackson, Mo. Day-of registration begins at noon and the Plunge starts at 2 p.m. 

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Registration open for 2013 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013, 3:11pm
Registration open for 2013 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut

(KFVS) - Registration for the 2013 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is now open.

The next ShakeOut will take place on Feb. 7 at 10:15 a.m. Organizers say this date coincides with the anniversary of the Feb. 7, 1812 earthquake near New Madrid, Mo. They say this earthquake was one of at least three magnitude 7 or greater events that struck in the winter of 1811-1812, and forever changed the landscape of the region.

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Upcoming events in Dexter on Jan. 10

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, January 8th, 2013, 3:54pm
Upcoming events in Dexter on Jan. 10

STODDARD COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Upcoming events in the City of Dexter on Thursday, January 10 are available.

Events include:

  • Nomination Deadline, 5 p.m. for Industry, Business, Small Business, and Organization of the Year
  • Son of the American Legion Meeting, 6 p.m., 620 West Oak
  • Dexter Park and Rec. Board, 7 p.m., Municipal Bldg. on Vine Street
  • Elks Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m., 325 North One Mile Road

You can click here to visit the City of Dexter online.

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38th annual high school art show, silent auction at Sikeston Depot Museum

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, January 4th, 2013, 12:31pm
38th annual high school art show, silent auction at Sikeston Depot Museum

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - The 38th Annual Regional High School Student Art Show will be Tuesday, January 8 at the Sikeston Depot Museum.

Twelve high schools are expected to participate in the art show.

January also brings two opportunities to participate in a very special silent auction for wonderful art pieces created for the "Band of Artists" exhibit held last Spring. These special wooden cutouts of musical instruments were turned into beautiful and fascinating works of art by students and teachers from Sikeston, Dexter, Notre Dame,  East Prairie, Poplar Bluff, New Madrid County Central and Charleston high schools. Proceeds from the auction will be split between the Depot and the high school art department which created the piece.

Bids will be taken during the Friday, Jan. 11, Downtown Gallery Walk (5-7:30 p.m.), and the Sunday, Jan. 20, awards reception (2-4 p.m.) for the Regional High School Student Art Show.    

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