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Marine Corps League donates $1,000 for the new Veterans Center

2017 April 27 by Vickie Driskell

THE GREATER OZARKS MARINE CORPS League Detachment No. 1184 in West Plains recently donated $1,000 to Missouri State University-West Plains’ new Veterans Center, which will be housed in Hass-Darr Hall when it opens in spring 2018. The center provides a variety of services to veterans, their spouses or dependents who can receive educational assistance through the G.I. Bill. On hand for the check presentation were, from left, Marines Michael Harper, David Duncan, Jacob Wilbanks, Jerome Quinn, Mike Strong, Marge Kesling, Newt Brill and George Myers; Missouri State-West Plains Director of Development Joe Kammerer; and Marines Bob Lang, Jack McNevin, Kurt Wilbanks, Carla Boze, Dorman Frazier, Doug Boze and Wendell Ward. Marine Robert Jones also attended the presentation. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

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More than $1,100 raised at Campus Appreciation Day BBQ

2017 April 25 by Vickie Driskell

WESTON GANT, left, loan officer at Southern Bank, delivered 45 pre-ordered barbecue lunches to John Williams at Hirsch Feed and Farm Supply for his employees as part of the Campus Appreciation Day fundraiser Thursday, April 20. Employees of Southern Bank delivered more than 100 pre-ordered lunches to several businesses in West Plains. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – More than $1,100 was raised for Missouri State University-West Plains’ Annual Fund when Pepsi MidAmerica, Savor Grill and Southern Bank joined forces with the university to host Campus Appreciation Day Thursday, April 20, at the campus’ Kellett Hall. University officials noted 50 students ate the meal, featuring pulled pork sandwiches, chips and a drink, … [Read more...] about More than $1,100 raised at Campus Appreciation Day BBQ

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Croquet party among items up for bid at ‘Red, White and True Blue’ annual auction

2017 March 20 by Vickie Driskell

FOOD, FUN AND FELLOWSHIP are guaranteed for the highest bidder on a croquet party hosted by Drew and Elizabeth Bennett at the “Red, White and True Blue” annual auction April 7 at the Student Recreation Center on the Missouri State University-West Plains campus. Participants at last year’s party include, seated from left, Shawn Marhefka, Elizabeth Bennett, Vickie Shaw, all of West Plains, and Beth Carter, Mountain Home, Ark. Standing: Tom Marhefka, Drew Bennett, Steve Shaw, all of West Plains, and T.C. Carter, Mountain Home, Ark. (Photo provided)

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – You could attend the social event of the summer season if you’re the highest bidder on an elegant croquet party hosted by Drew and Elizabeth Bennett at Missouri State University-West Plains’ “Red, White and True Blue” annual auction April 7 at the Student Recreation Center. The lucky winner will be guaranteed a memorable afternoon of fun, food and drinks … [Read more...] about Croquet party among items up for bid at ‘Red, White and True Blue’ annual auction

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John T. Kirk VFW Post 1828 makes donation for Veterans Center

2017 March 16 by Vickie Driskell

MEMBERS OF THE JOHN T. KIRK VFW Post 1828 in West Plains recently donated $1,000 and penned a letter in support of the Veterans Center at Missouri State University-West Plains. The center, which provides a variety of services to support veteran students, will be relocated from the Garnett Library to Hass-Darr Hall, the former post office building on Garfield Avenue, once renovations on the facility are complete. University officials said they would welcome donations and letters of support from other veterans organizations as they work toward the $250,000 goal for the center. Call 417-255-7240 for more information. On hand for the donation were, front row from left, post members Jime Ramsey Gene Jamtgarrd and Doyle Bradshaw; Missouri State-West Plains Chancellor Drew Bennett; post commander Danny Brown and member Joe Bean. Back row: Post members David Harris, Robert Holt, Jerry Lair and Robert Lee. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

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Black diamond pendant among items up for bid at ‘Red, White & True Blue’ auction

2017 March 15 by Vickie Driskell

Garnett Library Cataloger/Reference Librarian Rose Scarlet and Assistant Librarian Neva Parrott join Florence James of The Kloz Klozet and Kristi Bash of Cottage Flowers and Interiors encouraging everyone to attend the "Walk on the Wild Side" fashion show and luncheon April 4 at the West Plains Country Club. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – A three carat black diamond pendant necklace donated by Carter’s Jewel Chest in Mountain Home, Arkansas, could be yours if you are the highest bidder at Missouri State University-West Plains’ “Red, White and True Blue” annual auction April 7 at the Student Recreation Center on campus. The diamond is surrounded by .29 carat white diamonds and set in a 14 … [Read more...] about Black diamond pendant among items up for bid at ‘Red, White & True Blue’ auction

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