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New theater dept. at Three Rivers to hold open auditions

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Saturday, July 23rd, 2011, 12:00pm

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - The new theater department at Three Rivers College will host open auditions in August for its first play.

The department needs five male and five female performers to play a variety of roles in the play, "...And I Stood Still."

The play was written by the new Three Rivers theater director Tim Thompson and follows the reaction of the American public after the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Auditions will be August 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Tinnin Fine Arts Center auditorium. They are open to all community members and attendees will be asked to fill out an audition sheet and read from a script.

The play will be performed on September 10 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

For more information, you can call Thompson at 573-840-9648.

Copyright KFVS 2011. All rights reserved.

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Nominate someone you know for the Mo. Older Worker of the Year contest

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Thursday, July 21st, 2011, 10:00am

BUTLER COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The state of Missouri is looking for your nominations for their annual Older Worker of the Year contest.

The contest looks to honor a Missouri resident who is 60 or older, employed at least 20 hours a week and shows dependability and new skills on the job.

The winner and regional finalists will be recognized at a two-day awards ceremony in Jefferson City, Mo. in November.

"Older workers play a vital role in our economy," said Margaret Donnelly, director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, which is helping to sponsor the contest.  "They're highly valued for qualities such as judgment, commitment to quality, attendance and punctuality. Companies who recruit mature workers can attract top talent in a changing workforce."

The Older Worker of the Year for 2010 was Nina George, a teacher's aide for 44 years.

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Three Rivers Patrons of the Arts announces new season

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Saturday, July 9th, 2011, 10:00am
Three Rivers Patrons of the Arts announces new season

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - The Patrons of the Arts Society at Three Rivers College has announced their 2011-2012 performance season.

All shows will be at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center on the campus. Tickets are $10 each and seating is general admission. You can buy tickets in advance at the Patrons of the Arts website.

The performance season includes:

  • "Bach to the Future" - Sept. 3 at 7 p.m.
  • "Babaloo Music and Fun" - Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Chinese Acrobats - Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.
  • "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol" - Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.
  • "The Elves and the Shoemaker" - Dec. 11 at 3 p.m.
  • "Puss and Boots" - Jan. 21, 2012 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • "Othello" - Feb. 21 at 7 p.m.
  • "Give 'Em Hell, Harry!" - March 10 at 7 p.m.
  • "The Sword and the Stone" - March 31 at 3 p.m.
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Parade, holiday events in Poplar Bluff

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Thursday, June 30th, 2011, 4:22pm
Parade, holiday events in Poplar Bluff

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - The Fourth of July events in Poplar Bluff gets a kick off with a parade on July 4.

A lineup at Bluff Falls will start at 8 a.m. followed by the parade at 9 a.m.

Fireworks will take place after the Bull Fest in the Clinton Park area at 9 p.m.

For more information, you can visit the Butler County Fair online.

A complete page of Fourth of July events in the Heartland is also available.

Copyright 2011 KFVS. All rights reserved.

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Sign your dog up for the Southeast Missouri dog show

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, June 24th, 2011, 2:58pm
Sign your dog up for the Southeast Missouri dog show

BUTLER COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The First Annual Southeast Missouri Sanction Dog Show will be July 1 and 2.

The dog show will be at the Ray Clinton Park at the Butler County Fair. The entry fee will be $15 per show.

All dogs must be registered with the American Canine Association in order to show.

For more information or to register your dog with ACA for free, call:

  • ACA Representative Lena at 636-388-2964
  • MPBA Vice President Terry Cozart at 573-989-3241
  • MPBA Director Rex Hopkins at 573-785-6492 or 573-429-4145

Shows will begin at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day. Ribbons and dog food will be given to the winners of the group and Best in Show.

There will also be a Junior Handler's Division. Ages 10 to 18 are free.

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Closing reception held for "Art for Animals"

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011, 1:26pm
Closing reception held for "Art for Animals"

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - A closing reception for "Art for Animals" will be held May 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The event will be at the Artfully Framed store in the Bluff Estates Shopping Center. It will include more than 50 original paintings by well-known artists and will be a last chance for bidders to purchase paintings.

"Art for Animals" is a two-week fundraiser for the Animal Welfare Alliance.

Artists that receive the high-dollar bid and the artist that gets the highest number of bids will get dinner tickets to Colton's Steakhouse. The "most experienced" and the "newest" artists will receive certificates of appreciation.

The event is free and open to the public. All proceeds from the silent auction bids will go to the AWA.

The AWA is a non-profit organization based in Poplar Bluff.

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Poplar Bluff a stop for Union Pacific Great Excursion Adventure

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Thursday, May 12th, 2011, 11:27am
Poplar Bluff a stop for Union Pacific Great Excursion Adventure

POPLAR BLUFF, MO  (KFVS) - The Union Pacific Great Excursion Adventure is on the way with The Little Rock Express being voted as the route to take.

The excursion will begin May 29 with the arrival of Union Pacific's steam locomotive No. 844 in Kansas, Mo. and finish June 9 in Little Rock, Ark.

According to Union Pacific, more than 175,000 votes were cast for four different routes. The Little Rock Express beat out the Tuscola Turn, Baton Rouge Rambler and Boise Express.

The tour will go from Kansas City heading east through Jefferson City and St. Louis before it turns south on the way to Little Rock.

The following schedule is when the locomotive should be in the Heartland area, including stopping in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Saturday, June 4

  • Chester, Ill. - Whistle stop near old depot at Shane and 1st Sts. from10:50 a.m.
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