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🌱 Who deserves recognition in West Plains? Chamber nominations are open

West Plains, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Who deserves recognition in West Plains? Chamber nominations are open
  • Free MU webinar tackles a serious horse disease
  • Remembering Karl William Reed Jr. of West Plains

Also on today's calendar: Chess Club and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 56, low: 30.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 49 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WP Chamber opens nominations for annual awards (westplainsdailyquill.net) — West Plains residents have until Dec. 1 to nominate community standouts for the chamber's annual awards at wpchamber.com/chamber-awards. This year's honors add a small-business category and two downtown revitalization awards, recognizing the people and projects helping the city thrive. Recipients will be celebrated Jan. 21 at the West Plains Civic Center.
   

• MU Horsemen's Webinar Series Looks at Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (morningagclips.com) — Horse owners can learn to recognize and respond to a serious nervous system disease during a free MU Extension webinar at 6 p.m. Dec. 2. Veterinarian Lynn Martin will explain equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, its warning signs and treatment options. Registrants can watch a recording afterward, and Howell County Extension can answer questions.
   

• Karl W. Reed Jr. (ozarkradionews.com) — Karl William Reed Jr., 88, of West Plains, died Nov. 6 at his home. His funeral will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, at Clary Funeral Home in Thayer, with burial at Field Creek Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte, eight children and 47 grandchildren.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know a reliable house cleaner or house sitter?
    I'm away for work and need someone to look after my home until I return. If you can help or know someone trustworthy, please let me know. Thanks! (Nextdoor West of Highway)
  • Sonic posted a job opening for Crew Member in West Plains. Apply here.
  • Dollar General Corporation posted a job opening for STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE in WEST PLAINS, MO in West Plains. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Plains here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • FFA members put ‘Living to Serve' into action in Indy (agdaily.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in West Plains

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