NEW POPLAR BLUFF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER TO BE COMPLETED IN NOVEMBER 2019
Poplar Bluff school officials have approved a bid for the construction of a new Early Childhood Center.
The Poplar Bluff Board of Education unanimously approved the $5.8 million bid from Brockmiller Construction to build the center on the Kindergarten site.
The 34,000-square-foot facility on the western side of the Kindergarten Center campus will include two separate wings for 3 and 4 year olds, each containing six classrooms.
Groundbreaking for the new Early Childhood Center has been scheduled for 10 am on Thursday, October 11th at 1200 Camp Road. The ceremony will begin at 9:30 in the Kindergarten Center cafeteria.
The completion date for the project is November 2019.
BUTLER COUNTY FAIR TO BEGIN TOMORROW
The 2018 Butler County Fair is scheduled to begin tomorrow.
Events scheduled for this week at the Butler County Fair include weenie dog races, tractor pulls, the international miniature rodeo, a demolition derby, and a concert by the John D. Hale Band.
There will also by the Lil Mister and Miss Butler County Fair Pageant.
You can find out more information at the Butler County Fair Facebook page.
APPOINTMENT MADE TO THREE RIVERS COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dr. Tim Hager is joining the Three Rivers College Board of Trustees.
Hager was appointed to the position by the TRC Board of Trustees during a recent meeting. He will be taking over the seat that was previously held by Randy Grassham, who passed away earlier this year.
Hager recently retired as Superintendent of the Iron County C-4 School District after a 30 year career in public education. He also spent 25 years as an adjunct professor of Public Speaking at Three Rivers College.
Hager will hold the seat through April 2020, when an election will be held to fill the remainder of Grassham’s term.
POPLAR BLUFF STUDENT RECEIVES LETTER FROM PRESIDENT TRUMP
A Poplar Bluff student has received a letter from President Donald Trump.
Eugene Field second grader Ben Rush received a letter signed by the President upon choosing to send his Flat Stanley to the White House as part of an assignment in Kristen Spain's first grade class last school year.
A special assembly was held last week for Rush where the letter was read out to students at Eugene Field.
2018 QULIN HOMECOMING TO BE HELD NEXT WEEKEND
The 27th Annual Qulin Homecoming has been scheduled for next weekend.
The festivities will kick off on Friday, October 5th with the Qulin Homecoming Beauty Pageants, starting at 6 pm at the Qulin Middle School Gym.
Events scheduled for October 6th include the parade, a corn hole tournament, and a pumpkin decorating contest. There will also be bingo, pony rides, and a cake auction.
More information is available online at the Qulin Homecoming Facebook page.
MOTORISTS AND FARMERS ARE URGED TO STAY ALERT ON ROADWAYS
Many area farmers will soon be starting or are already in the process of harvesting their crops and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to be prepared for heavier farm machinery traffic, especially on rural highways.
When you come up behind a tractor or other farm machinery, remember to slow down and be patient. Wait to pass until you have a clear view of the road ahead and there is no oncoming traffic. Never pass on a hill or curve.
Officials say that collisions commonly occur when a motorist tries to pass a left-turning farm vehicle. A tractor that appears to be pulling to the right side of the road to let motorists pass, instead may be preparing to make a wide left turn. Be sure to watch the farmer’s hand and light signals closely.
According to the Highway Patrol, in 2017 there were a total of 174 traffic crashes in Missouri involving farm equipment. In those crashes five people were killed and 50 were injured.
