The Mtn View Headstart is accepting applications for the 2002 school Year for 3 to 4 year olds  thru
May 31st.  For More Info call 934-6918.

The Girl Scouts are still selling Girl Scout Cookies through Monday January 21. The cookie program
helps girls gain a sense of accomplishment and develop important skills such as handling money, goal
setting and teamwork. 

The Mtn View Senior Center will be offering Free Assistance with Completing State and Federal Tax
Forms.  IRS-Certified Volunteers will be available by appointment only to provide confidential
assistance on Completing the necessary forms.  Call 934-6504 for  an appointment.  
 

A Red Cross Blood drive will be held at the First Christian Church at 310 North Center in Willow
Springs on Monday January 21st From Noon to 6pm.  Please help in the blood drive by giving blood.  

The Next Meeting of the South-Central Chapter of ARMSE will be Tues Jan 22nd at 11am at Hillbilly
Junction Restraunt in WS.  Chris Rutledge from Modot will be the Guest Speaker.  For More Info call
417-469-5204.

The Mtn View Chamber of Commerce will Meet On Tuesday Jan 22nd at noon in the Banquet Room of 
Ron’s Family Restraunt.  The Guest Speaker will be Tanna Holden Of Ozark Action.  

The Next Meeting of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees will be held on Tues Jan
22nd at Noon at Ryans Steakhouse in WP.  The Guest speaker will be Angie Pereira of the Community
hospice in Mtn Grove.  

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will hold a Blood Drive at the Cabool United Methodist
Church on Tues Jan 22nd from 2 to 6pm.  Please Help Out By Giving Blood.  

The West Plains Car Club Car Show Committee will meet on Tues Jan 22nd at 7pm.  If you have
information or ideas to help with this years car show you are invited to attend the meeting at Pizza Inn of
WP.  

Master Gardener Ray Evans will present a Slide Show and Lecture on Intensive Raised Bed Gardening on
Tues Jan 22nd at 7pm at the Mtn View Community Center.  For More Info call Becky at 934-5459.

US Senator Christopher Bond’s Listening Post will be at the West Plains City Hall on Wed Jan 23rd at
1:30pm.  A Representative of the Sinator, Jay Wilson will be available to anyone with concerns or
comments.  

Free Glaucoma Screenings will be Held on Thursday Jan 24th from 10am to 2pm at the Shannon
County Medical Clinic at 1008 North Hwy 19 in Winona.  For More Info call 325-4237.

The Junction Hill C-12 School Board will meet Thursday January 24 at 6 :00 pm for another closed
session to interview administrator canidates. 

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will hold a Blood Drive at the Summersville High School on
Friday Jan 25th from 9:30 to 2p.  Please Help Out By Giving Blood.  All Participants will recieve a free
t-shirt.  

A Chili and Hot Dog Supper will be held at the St Francis Cafeteria on Friday Jan 25th fro 4:30p to 7p
to Benifit the St Francis Hospital Relay For Life Team.  

The Second Annual All-Breed Equine Health Day Will be held at teh World headquarters of the MO Fox
Trotting Horse Breed Association in Ava on Sat Feb 2nd  from 8am to 4pm.  The Cost of the Program is
10 Dollars.  A Second person from the Household may attend for 5 Dollars.  The Registration Deadline is
Friday Jan 25th.  For More info call Mick at 417-683-4409.

An Owl Prowl will be held on Fri Jan 25th at 6pm At Allley Springs Mill.   A slide presentation will be
followed by a short walk to try and spot Owls.  Please Dress Warmly.  For More Info 
call 573-858-3297 ext 25.  

The 4th Annual Friends of the Garnet Library Chili and Soup Supper will be held at the First Presbyterian
Church on Aid Ave in WP on Sat Jan 26th from 4:40 to 7pm.  The Cost is 7.50 per person.  For More
Info call 255-7240.

The Annual Mtn view Chamber of Commerce Membership Awards Banquet will be held on Sat Jan 26th
at 6pm at the Mtn View Community Center.  Call the Chamber at 934-2794.  

The Fleet Reserve Association Branch 364  will hold Their Monthly Meeting on Sun Jan 27th at 2pm. 
The Meeting will be held at the American Legion Post Hom in Houston.  

Free Blood Pressure Clinics will be offered at the WP Civic Center Lobby every Monday and Thursday
from 7:30 to 9:30am starting jan 28th.  Students enrolled in the SMSU WP Nursing Program will
Conduct the Clinics.  

St Francis Hospital will host a Diabetes Education Program on Monday Jan 28th at 1:30pm at the St
Francis Hospital Cafeteria.  Dr Martha Colville will be speaking on the Complications of Diabetes.  There
is a Charge for Tests being offered at the Program.  

An Owl Prowl will be held on Tues Jan 29th at 6pm At The Nature Center , 26 miles North of
Eminence.   A slide presentation will be followed by a short walk to try and spot Owls.  Please Dress
Warmly.  For More Info call 573-858-3297 ext 25.  

The Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce will hold a Ribbon Cutting   Wednesday, Jan.  30th at 10am at
the St Francis Medical Equipment.

The Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce will have a Ribbon Cutting at Comet Cleaners on Wednesday, 
Jan.  30th at 10:15 am.

The Second Annual All-Breed Equine Health Day Will be held at teh World headquarters of the MO Fox
Trotting Horse Breed Association in Ava on Sat Feb 2nd  from 8am to 4pm.  The Cost of the Program is
10 Dollars.  A Second person from the Household may attend for 5 Dollars.  For More info call Mick at
417-683-4409.

Tickets are Available for the 5th Annual Ladies Only Diamond Night Fundraiser set for Sat Feb 2nd, at
the Y-Knot Restraunt, in West Plains.  This years Theme of the Roaring Twenties is “Diamond Night
Speak Easy”.  Tickets are 25 Dollars with the proceeds for the Welcome Center Debt and Community
Projects.  Call the SMHBA office at 256-2422.

The City Of Mtn View Will Proclaim Mon Feb 4th thru Feb 10th as “Ronald McDonald House Week. 
Stop By McDonalds and Purchase a Heart to Help The Cause.  

People interested in applying for the Associated of Science in Nursing or ASN Degree Program are
invited to attend a free information Seminar on Feb 7th from 9 to 10:30am in the Lybyer Enhanced
Technology center Room 203 at SMSU WP.  The Deadline to Apply for the Nursing Program is March
1st.  For More Info call 255-7245.

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will have a Blood mobile at teh First United Methodist
Church in West Plains on  Thursday Feb 7th from 11:30 to 5:30pm.   The Church is located at the
corner  of West Main and Missouri Avenue.  Please help out by giving blood.  

The Annual SMSU-WP Sweetheart of an Auction will take Place on February 9th.  The 2002 Auction
will begin with a Silent Auction at 6:30pm at the West Plains Country Club.  The Live Portion of the
Auction begins at 8pm.  For More Information call 255-7240.

A Seminar will be held on Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention at the St Francis Medical Building
Classroom on Monday Feb 11th at 1:30pm.  Nurse Educator  Jan Wells will be the Speaker.  For More
Info on this Free Seminar call 934-7000.

The Mtn. View Community Betterment will hold a Valentine Dance with The After Hours Big Band at
the Mtn. View Community Center on Thursday, Feb. 14th from 7 - 10 pm.

The Physical Therapy Specialist Clinic is offering five $1,000 College Scholarships to elgible high school
seniors in a seven county area. Applications are available at high school counselors offices or at the
Physical Therapy Specialists Clinics in West Plains, Mountain Grove or Houston and the deadline for
applying is February 15. Call 256-5669 for more information. 

The 10th  Annual Southern Missouri Home Builders Home and Garden Show will be March 2nd and
3rd at the West Plains Civic Center.   Exhibitors offer information on the latest products and services as
well as realtor info, financial info and insurance providers.    For More Info on Booth Space Call
256-2422.

The Tri County Home Show will be held on Sat March 16th from 9am to 4pm at the Ozarks Family
YMCA in Mtn Grove.  The Deadline to enter is Friday Feb 15th.  For More Info call the MG Chamber of
Commerce at 417-926-4135