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MU law professor pushes to redefine modern contracts, advocate for consumer protections
Whether you’re subscribing to a dating app, getting a gym membership, visiting a website or purchasing a product, you’re probably entering into a consumer contract. As widely used as these agreements are, people rarely read, understand or know the content of them. Although there are some government regulations, contract law generally treats online “terms as conditions” to be binding contracts for people who agree to buy, subscribe, borrow, join or download.
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The public is invited to join Willow Springs School District officials from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12 for an open house of two new facilities, the Bear Training Facility and Innovation Hall. The Bear Training Facility, at 901 N. Ferguson St. next to the football practice field, is a training facility open to all athletes and students in weight training classes. Innovation Hall, at 908 Springfield Road, is a Career and Technical Education Center that houses hands-on programs such as Aviation, Bear Media, Carpentry, Criminal Justice and Engineering.
Willow Springs Schools to host open house for 2 new facilities
Professional educator recruitment conference set for Dec. 6
Area residents interested in working as paraprofessionals or preservice teachers in area school districts are invited to attend the Professional Educator Recruitment Conference from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at Gohn Hall on the campus of Missouri State University-West Plains. more
Walmart of West Plains donated to several area causes during its grand reopening celebration held Nov. 3. Among the beneficiaries was the West Plains High School choir, which gave a performance for the festivities, under the direction of Kelly Dame, front row, far right. The business presented the Zizzer choir with a check for $1,000, prompting Communications Director Lana Snodgras to express thanks on behalf of the West Plains R-7 School District. “Thank you to Walmart for the generous donation to the West Plains High School choir,” she said. “Your support hits a high note in our school.”
Walmart donation to choir 'hits a high note'
McDonald’s of West Plains General Manager Kayla Osburn, left, and McDonald’s of West Plains People Experience Lead Ashley Loucks, right, present the McDonald’s Outstanding Educator Award Recipient to West Plains Middle School fifth grade teacher Andrea Varney.
McDonald’s recognizes Willow Springs, West Plains teachers as ‘outstanding’
Willow Springs Elementary special education teacher Brooke Coffman and West Plains Middle School fifth grade teacher Andrea Varney have each been recognized by their local McDonald’s restaurants with an Outstanding Educator Award. more
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MSU-WP receives $45,000 grant to support teacher education program
Missouri State University-West Plains has been given a $45,000 award from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to support the Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) program. more
$3.55 million in lottery proceeds awarded to area schools
The Missouri Lottery announced this month it has awarded funds to schools statewide, raised from the sales of Scratchers and draw games lottery tickets in the 2023 fiscal year. more
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Women, children hurt in weekend crashes
A West Plains woman was injured when her vehicle ran off the road at 7:25 a.m. Sunday on south U.S. 63, a half-mile south of Koshkonong in Oregon County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
Three Rivers Hospice employees recognize National Hospice and Palliative Care Month each November, letting the community know what they and other end-of-life care providers do to ease the passing of terminally ill patients and provide support to their family members and loved ones. From left: Case Manager Shannon Dougherty, registered nurse (RN); South Offices Administrator RoxAnn Wurst; RN Coordinator Kelsey Pace; Chaplain Kirk Langston; Case Manager Vivienne Wilson, RN; Bereavement Coordinator David Ball; Provider Relations Diana Ballard, licensed clinical social worker; Brandi Marshall, licensed practical nurse (LPN); Hailey Cornman; and Case Manager Mary Roark, RN. Staff members also include Medical Director and Board Certified Hospice Physician Dr. Scott Roush; Assistant Medical Director Dr. Joseph Barnard; Business Office Manager Jan Surritte; registered nurses Jennifer Larsen, Heather Johnson, Sarah Mantooth, Ted Brown and Cody Rogers; Kristine Lewis, LPN; and certified nurses aides Shawna Driskell, Kyla Barnett and DixieJo Messer.
Three Rivers Hospice focuses on 'Courageous Conversations' this month
With the theme of "Courageous Conversations" for 2023, National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, held Nov. 1 through 30, is about to wrap up. more
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NAP tax credits available for Houston library project
Eligible donors will receive generous state tax credits for their contribution toward building a new county library branch in Houston. more
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Two women from West Plains among top 50 Missourians to know
Two women from West Plains who have climbed the ladders to success in their respective fields are recognized among the 2023 Top 50 Missourians You Should Know by Ingram’s Magazine, a long-standing business publication serving Kansas and Missouri. more
The Chaos Closet Executive Director DeeDee Button, left, presents a check to Children’s Division Circuit Manager Shawn Bentley to pay for the rental of an 1,800-square-foot storage unit to hold children’s personal belongings while they are in foster care.
For 4th year, The Chaos Closet secures storage for kids in state care to use
For the fourth year in a row, The Chaos Closet is sponsoring a storage unit for the 37th Circuit Children’s Division.  more
Grant Writing 101 workshop to be held Nov. 30
The Ozarks Small Business Incubator will hold a workshop, Grant Writing 101: How to Write a Winning Proposal, from 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 30. The workshop will be designed to help attendees learn the fundamental principles of impactful grant writing, master the art of crafting targeted proposals and explore the best strategies for finding potential funding sources, said organizers. more
G & W Foods of Willow Springs recently presented a check to the Willow Springs Elementary School in the amount of $961.97. The funds are issued from the Partners in Education program sponsored by G & W Foods. Since beginning the program, G & W Foods has given $8,530.87 to the Willow Springs Elementary School. “G & W Foods is proud to support our young people with the Partners in Education which is based on 1% of receipts that are collected by school,” said store officials. From left: G & W Foods Assistant Manager Dan Sheehan; elementary Principal Chris Rodgers; students Emery McKee, Trustyn Davis, Teigan Collins-Bell, Alexis Wilson and Hudson Brower; elementary Assistant Principal Logan Schwalm; and G & W Foods Store Manager Mitchell Harris.
G & W Foods presents $962 to Willow Springs Elementary
OzSBI tax credits now available
The Ozarks Small Business Incubator has been awarded 2023 tax credits from the Missouri Department of Economic Development through the Small Business Incubator Tax Credit Program. more
A Moment in Tyme women's clothing boutique is now open at 1065 W. Sixth St., along with Mudpies and Butterflies infant's and children's clothing and accessories, plus Massage Therapy by Leah. The clothing boutiques stock women's regular, plus size and maternity fashions for women, and infant and children's clothing. Both are open from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Call 417-274-6903 or follow @momentintyme on Facebook. Massage Therapy by Leah is available by appointment; call 417-204-1028, or follow “Massage Therapy by Leah” on Facebook. Front row, from left: Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Justin Coole, holding the ribbon; Shane Finley; A Moment in Tyme co-owners Trena Finley, holding the scissors, and Mary Marcak, holding great-granddaughter Addy Brannan; Alanna Anderson; licensed massage therapist Leah Lawless; and chamber ambassador Shirley Butler, holding the ribbon.
WP Chamber welcomes Moment in Tyme boutique
Ozarka College’s Norris receives two national marketing awards
The Educational Digital Marketing Awards (EDM) organization has awarded Ozarka College Director of Public Relations and Marketing Katie Norris two awards in the category of “Digital Video Under Two Minutes.” more
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) club members Brooklyn Dienst, left, and Kenzie Sandgren, right, are doing a service project and seeking donations to help buy items for mental health bags to be distributed by the 37th Judicial District Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and Christos House domestic violence outreach and resource service. The bags will contain journals and stress relief items, plus a copy of "Beauty Comes With A Beast: Overcoming An Eating Disorder," a book by local author and middle school teacher Korrie Jo Vance about her own struggles with mental health and recovery from an eating disorder. Donations may be made at Fitmiss Fitness, 708 Washington Ave., and will be accepted through the second week of December.
FCCLA youth embark on mental health-related service project
Eric Gibson, right, president of the Community Foundation of West Plains, was selected for the 2023 Stanley Ball Leadership Award. In Gibson’s honor, the CFWP received a $2,000 grant.
Leading Locally: Community Foundation of West Plains
West Plains’ name ties to its founding in the 1850s — it came to be called that because the settlement was west of nearby Thomasville — but the town today is known for other names, too. Legacies that began locally include famed musicians Jan Howard and Porter Wagoner, baseball legends Bill Virdon and Preacher Roe, and actor Dick Van Dyke. more
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Jasper Engines and Transmissions of Willow Springs recently held its eighth annual Bear City Car Show, presented by the Southern Cruisers and West Plains Car Clubs. There were over 50 cars registered and the event raised $762. Jasper matched that amount and donated all the proceeds to three different local school programs: West Plains Bridges Program, Willow Springs Backpack Program and Mtn. Grove Care to Learn. These programs provide for students in need in the respective districts. Jasper officials extended “a big thank you” to the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce for hosting the annual Bear City Fall Festival where the car show was held on Oct. 7. From left: John Wilson of the West Plains Car Club, Saundra Bradley of Jasper, Cyndi Wright of West Plains Schools Bridges Program, Mearl McBride of Jasper and Derek Sparks of the Southern Cruisers Car Club.
Jasper Engines donates to West Plains R-7 Bridges Program
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