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24-hour loan approval authorized for flood victims

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, May 9th, 2011, 1:20pm

24-hour loan approval authorized for flood victims

PERRY COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - State Treasurer Clint Zweifel authorized and launched 25-hour approvals of low-interest Missouri Linked Deposit Program loans in response to recent disasters in St. Louis and Southeast Missouri.

The loan approval process is known as the Harmed-area Emergency Loan Priority system or HELP.

After touring Mississippi County the past week, Treasurer Zweifel authorized HELP for use with all applications received from a qualifying borrower in a county impacted by the disaster.

Before authorizing HELP, the loan application wait time was 10 days for approval once a partner submitted a completed application.

“I know many Missourians will be able to make insurance claims, but after talking with folks in Mississippi County, there is a clear need for borrowed capital as well, and I can provide it with greatly reduced interest cost,” Treasurer Zweifel said.

Zweifel and Hodges survey flood damage on a levee outside Charleston, Mo (Source: Office of State Treasurer Clint Zweifel)

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Saxon Lutheran Memorial to fire up brick oven, film history documentary

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, May 5th, 2011, 5:36pm

Saxon Lutheran Memorial to fire up brick oven, film history documentary

FROHNA, MO (KFVS) - Saxon Lutheran Memorial is inviting the community to join in baking with their outdoor brick oven and have a chance to be an extra in a historical documentary.

The oven is usually ready to bake around 9:30 a.m., according to curator Lynda Lorenz, and she said she expects it to last until at least 12 p.m. because they are expecting a lot of people.

Things that bake well in the brick oven include: pizza, bread, rolls, brownies, muffins, casseroles, meat, cake, pie and pretzels.

Lorenz said they will keep the oven hot for any late-comers. Because two scout packs are expected to camp their over the weekend, she said they will probably use the oven later in the evening.

Lunch will be served.

Saxon Lutheran bakes in the outdoor brick oven the first Saturday of every month (Source: Saxon Lutheran Memorial)

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Flooded railroad tracks on the Hwy. C Bridge

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011, 5:56pm

Flooded railroad tracks on the Hwy. C Bridge

MENFRO, MO (KFVS) - A viewer sent in this picture to cNews of flooding on the railroad tracks and Highway C Bridge.

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Mayfest presented by Perryville Chamber of Commerce

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011, 3:36pm

Mayfest presented by Perryville Chamber of Commerce

PERRYVILLE, MO (KFVS) - A schedule of events for the Perryville Area Beach Party Mayfest May 4-7 is available.

Wednesday, May 4 and Thursday May 5:

5:30 p.m.- Carnival opens

Friday, May 6

3 p.m.- Youth Art Show entries being accepted at Powerhouse Art Gallery (3 p.m.-6 p.m.)
5 p.m.- Carnival opens
5 p.m.- Food and Drink stands open
6 p.m.- Parade from Perryville Park to downtown square
7 p.m.- Music by "Gypsy Orphan" on the main stage, VMY Washer Board Tournament

Saturday, May 7

Soccer Tournament
HiWay Rodders Car and Bike Show
8 a.m.- Plant Sale at Faherty House
8 a.m.- 5k run at Perry Park Center
8:30 a.m.- Quilt Show at Perryville Elementary School ($3)
9 a.m.- Craft Fair on the square, Cutest Baby Contest, Antique Tractor Show on St.

Perryville Mayfest from the past (Source: Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce)

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Red Cross closes Perryville shelter

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 12:01pm

PERRYVILLE, MO (KFVS) - The American Red Cross closed the shelter at the First Baptist Church Friday morning.

According to the Southeast Missouri chapter of the Red Cross Executive Director Cheryl Klueppel, families staying at the shelter after the storms Tuesday night have found alternate housing or made other arrangements.

Red Cross volunteer caseworkers helped 21 family members from the apartment complex that was damaged and eight family members from neighboring communities that were also affected by the storm.

The disaster relief efforts were in collaboration with the city of Perryville, local emergency management, Division of Family Services, Perry County Health Department and other service agencies.

Trained Red Cross volunteers from Perryville and neighboring communities responded quickly to the immediate needs of food, shelter, clothing and medicine.

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Earthquake preparedness tips from Red Cross

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, 11:58am

Earthquake preparedness tips from Red Cross

PERRY COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Red Cross is encouraging everyone to register for the ShakeOut to learn about their earthquake risk and how to prepare and respond when an earthquake strikes.

The Red Cross offers these tips on preparing and making a plan for an earthquake.

Get or assemble an emergency preparedness kit:

A portable kit, stored in a sturdy, easy to carry, water resistant container should have enough supplies for three days. Check your kit and replace perishable stock every six months. Whether you purchase a kit or choose to build your own, your three-day kit should include:

First aid kit and essential medications.
Canned food and can opener.
At least three gallons of water per person.
Protective clothing, rainwear, and bedding or sleeping bags.
Battery-powered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries.

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Businesses, members of Citizens Electric could benefit from Co-op Connections card

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, April 7th, 2011, 12:55pm

PERRY COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Citizens Electric Corporation will be launching a member benefits initiative that offers discounts at local businesses.

All CEC members will get a Co-op Connections card in the mail in mid-May. Members can use the card to receive discounts at local businesses along with thousands of nationwide businesses.

Businesses can benefit from the card too, CEC will be promoting them in their publications and on their website.

There is no fee for members or businesses using the card. Participating businesses will have a sticker with the Co-op connections logo on their door or window.

The first 100 businesses to enroll will be entered in a drawing to win $500.

An app for iPhones and iPads will also be available.

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