Mo. grocery prices increased says survey

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, June 13th, 2011, 1:24pm

Mo. grocery prices increased says survey

PERRY COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - According to the Missouri Farm Bureau's Marketbasket Survey, food prices increased during the second quarter of 2011.

The survey is a quarterly check of grocery store prices and trends.

"Of the 16 food items we survey each quarter, 12 food items increased in price," said Diane Olson, director of promotion and education for the Missouri Farm Bureau.

Olson said the 16 food items surveyed this quarter totaled $47.23, an increase of $2.61 for the same items during the first quarter of 2011.

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Facebook page helps owners find missing pets

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, June 10th, 2011, 2:13pm

Facebook page helps owners find missing pets

PERRY COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - A Facebook page is reaching out to the community to help owners around the Heartland find their missing pets.

SEMO Lost Dog lets owners post pictures of their missing pets, along with information, so that anyone that "likes" the page can see it and hopefully find them.

If you have found a stray, you can post a picture and information as well.

All you have to do is go to the page and "like" it.

Creators encourage people that find their missing pets to post on the page as well, sharing the "happy tail."

Along with missing pet information, you can find tips on how to keep animals safe and other ways to get your missing, furry, family member's picture out there.

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Perryville band playing Joplin benefit event

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, June 10th, 2011, 11:39am

Perryville band playing Joplin benefit event

PERRYVILLE, MO (KFVS) - A band from Perryville and other local bands will be playing the Patton Farm Fest to benefit Joplin tornado victims.

The Tungsten Groove will play at the fest that is June 18 and gates open at 3 p.m. The live music will start at 5 p.m.

Other local bands playing include: Craig Sutton and Steel Wings, Curtis Lyn Cook and "Cowboy Scopus" and Chas & 16th Ave.

Admission for the concert is $10 and you are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

It will be located on Highway 72, just west of Meadow Heights School in Patton, Mo.

For more information, you can contact Curt Cook at 314-541-8235.

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Perry County e-cycle event "huge success"

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, June 10th, 2011, 11:23am

Perry County e-cycle event "huge success"

PERRYVILLE, MO (KFVS) - The Perry County Recycling Center held a no-fee recycling event on June 4 that they call a huge success.

The e-cycle event gave citizens the chance to recycle old TVs and monitors for free, they usually have a fee at the recycling center.

According to the center, they filled a 53 foot tractor trailer, two 28 foot box trucks, an 18 foot box truck and the bed of a full-size pickup. The box trucks and tractor trailer were filled floor to ceiling and front to back says Shirley Pelker, a volunteer at the recycling center.

Pelker said in the half-day event, they kept 85,000 pounds of material out of landfills, including 500 TVs.

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Bluegrass Music Fest coming to Frohna

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, June 9th, 2011, 12:24pm

FROHNA, MO (KFVS) - Saxon Lutheran Memorial will be hosting their first annual Bluegrass Music Fest on June 25.

The music fest will start at 12 p.m. and continue throughout the night and will feature several performers from the bluegrass music world including:

George Portz and the Friends of Bluegrass - Shiloh, Ill.
The Punches Family - Fredricktown, Mo.
Janie Brown and the Chestnut Mountain Gang - Jackson, Mo.
Blue Steel Rail - St. Louis area
The Gipsons - Marquand, Mo.
Heather Shorts and the Sounds of Bluegrass - Perryville, Mo.

Jammers are also welcome to bring their instruments and enjoy picking and playing.

Admittance is $15 for the day, 15 years and younger are free with a paid adult ticket. You can order tickets in advance for $13. Participants are asked to bring a lawn chair and flashlight.

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Woman charged with DWI, assault after serious wreck

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011, 1:56pm

A serious early morning crash sent two to the hospital with injuries in Perry County.

The driver is accused of driving under the influence.

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, 21-year-old Kaylee Emmendorfer was driving on Highway 61 when she lost control, drove off the road and flipped the vehicle.

Emmendorfer's passenger, 22-year-old Seth Adams, of Perryville, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. It is not known if he was wearing a seatbelt.

Emmendorfer was also taken to a hospital with moderate injuries.

At the hospital, police charged Emmendorfer with DWI and second degree assault.

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Tips for traveling safely with medications

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011, 1:24pm

PERRYVILLE, MO (KFVS) - The Perry County Memorial Hospital is offering tips for traveling safely with medications.

The hospital says it is important to talk to your pharmacist before you leave home about the proper precautions when traveling with medications.

"People aren't typically attentive to all of the factors they should consider regarding medication when they're packing for a trip, traveling or when they are going to be exposed to the sun," said Dana Cover, a pharmacist at Prescriptions Plus Pharmacy at the hospital.

Cover recommends a few extra steps in your travel plans such as:

Check medication bottles for risk of "photosensitivity," which can increase your chance of sunburn
Store medications in a cool, dry place and avoid direct sunlight because heat and humidity can affect the potency of medications
Do not leave medicine packed in a suitcase or vehicle trunk
Pack more medication than days you are planni

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