Duenweg Turkey Creek Spring Regatta
Coming soon!
Turkey Creek Yacht Club Spring Regatta!
Sunday afternoon, April 22,
from 2 to 5 pm.
In front of the Municipal Building at 118 Webb!
Join us for rousing games
Cluck Cluck Poop
Head Horseshoes
Minnow Races
Duck Races
And more!
Rain date is May 6. Mark your calendars!!!
Contact
TCYC
c/o City of Duenweg
PO Box 105
Duenweg, MO 64841
harbormaster@duenwegmo.com
The Turkey Creek Yacht Club is actively trying to raise the proceeds go to their Building Fund to renovate the ‘old Gaddie Building’ into a Community Center!
Joplin Proceeds with “Rockin’ Fourth Of July!” | Midwest Gazette
Plans for Rockin’ 4th of July, the City of Joplin’s Annual Independence Day Celebration have been confirmed by Joplin Parks and Recreation officials. The event will be held on Monday, July 4th at Landreth Park., and is FREE!
The Celebration will begin at 3 p.m. with live music performing as the community gathers in Landreth Park. Several bands will provide musical entertainment and food vendors will be available ahead of this HUGE fireworks show.
There will be inflatable games for the kids, as well as one free, stuffed animal will be given to each child, donated by “Stuffed Animals for Joplin’s Children”.
Bands scheduled to perform include:
Plus our Headliners:
Joe Diffie
Performers will lead the crowd to the biggest fireworks show in the area, at 9:50pm.
This year’s fireworks show has been doubled thanks to a donation by Liberty Pyrotechnics.
The City will offer free trolley service from Joplin Memorial Hall (7th & Joplin Streets) to Landreth Park. Persons may park at the Hall parking lot and ride the trolley to the Park to enjoy the festivities without worrying about traffic and parking at the event. This service is being offered from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
For those driving to the event, parking is available to the east of the park off of North Landreth Avenue. Murphy Boulevard from Pool Street to North Main Street will be closed at 2pm.
Other roads in the area will remain open.
Please do not bring personal fireworks, grills or create any fires. We want to keep the park as safe as possible for everyone to enjoy.
For more information about this year’s celebration, contact:
Beth Peacock, Joplin Parks’ Special Events Manager at 417-623-3254.
Joplin Public Memorial Service Today at MSSU
UPDATE- Gov. Jay Nixon said “The people of Joplin will need to turn to a higher power to help them overcome the disaster that has struck their community.” In a press conference at Missouri Southern State University, Wednesday.
Before the 3 pm press conference, Nixon had met with members of Joplin’s local faith-based community leaders and pastors, to discuss how they will help the community pull together in this hour of need.
Nixon said his meeting with the ministers of several churches was one of the most inspiring moments of his career as a public official and that a memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday.
The service is being held at the Missouri Southern State University Campus, in Taylor Auditorium. The event will also be televised on all Joplin stations, plus Fox News. For a live streaming webcast of the event, go to http://www.mo.gov/joplin-memorial-service/
Joplin Moves To Begin “Clean Sweep” Proceedings
With search and rescue efforts still underway, the City of Joplin is beginning clean-up efforts in response to Sunday’s EF-5 tornado and subsequent destruction.
Based on the remaining debris left in the wake of the storm, the City feels it cannot complete this effort without assistance from higher levels of government.
Simply stated, because of the amount of clean up needed, the City has requested that SEMA (State Emergency Management Agency) initiate the “Clean Sweep” effort. This “Clean Sweep” operation allows the removal of debris from both private and public property, without having to extract permission from individual property holders so long as the work is in the best interest of public safety. It is a new and innovative program recently used in other locations that have experienced similar disasters.
SEMA has forwarded this request to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) who administers this program and makes a final determination.
The City of Joplin will keep the community informed as this request is being processed by FEMA. Once approved, specific details to the program will be announced.
“Although the City is taking the lead in the cleanup process of the storm and its results, in order to advance to the next phase of clean up and rebuilding, the City of Joplin needs this,” said City Manager Mark Rohr.
Rohr also noted that the cooperation from FEMA, SEMA and other agencies and entities as we have worked through this process has been phenomenal .
Kids Against Hunger Set Mobile Center
Kids Against Hunger will be setting up a mobile food center at 2002 Wisconsin- East of the Joplin High School.
They will be up and running from noon to six today and 10 am to 6 pm on Sat.
We continue to be grateful for all of your support.
Backroads Music And Dining Offers Facilities for Memorial
Backroads Music and Dining has offered its facilities for for a memorial to be held on Sunday.
The location has its own link to tragedy in the past, as it is built on the location of the old Bronc Busters Bar and Restaurant, where the life of Firefighter, Steve Fierro, 40, was claimed when the popular bar and restaurant suffered a crippling fire.
It is only fitting that a tribute to those lost in the recent tornado be held there, as Steve Ferro was a hero, spending his life trying to save the lives of others.
Backroads Music and Dining is located at 1630 Highway 59, Diamond, MO 64840
Their phone is 417-325-7180
Missouri State Parks Waive Fees
Missouri State Parks will waive all camping fees in three state parks for families displaced by the recent tornado in Joplin area.
Joplin citizens seeking a place to camp should contact the park superintendent at Roaring River State Park at (417-847-2539), Table Rock State Park (417-334-4704) or Stockton State Park (417-276-4259) to make arrangements for camping.
From the DNR website:
“We are doing what we can to assist these families and individuals who may have lost their homes. By waiving the camping fees, these individuals can camp free of charge in three state parks in southwest Missouri; it is one way we can help them,” said Bill Bryan, director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks.
Camping fees will be waived at Roaring River State Park near Cassville, Table Rock State Park near Branson and Stockton State Park near Stockton in southwest Missouri. The waiver applies to all Missouri residents who are victims of the tornado outbreak in state-declared disaster counties of Jasper and Newton counties. The waiver will apply for 30 days, after which time each situation will be re-evaluated to determine if the stay needs to be extended.
Camping will be offered on available campsites on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers will need to bring their own camping equipment and other supplies. If necessary, free camping will be extended to additional state park campgrounds.
People requesting the fee waiver should provide documentation from a governmental or charitable organization certifying that they have been displaced by the tornado.
Displaced individuals seeking a place to camp should contact the park superintendent at Roaring River State Park at (417-847-2539), Table Rock State Park (417-334-4704) or Stockton State Park (417-276-4259) to make arrangements for camping.
Camping waivers also remain in place for victims displaced by recent flooding along the Mississippi River. For southeast Missouri residents, camping waivers are available at Trail of Tears State Park near Jackson and Lake Wappapello State Park near Williamsville.
For more information about Missouri state park campgrounds, call 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) or visit mostateparks.com.
First Baptist Church Oronogo Recovery Effort
The First Baptist Church of Oronogo is putting together a ministry opportunity:
Their goal is to head out this Saturday, 5/28/11, and do chainsaw and recovery work. Reverend Darin Youngberg is looking to put together a team that will meet at the church and then head out from there, Saturday morning.
Please Contact Rev. Youngberg via the church’s contact form or call the church office at 417-673-4784 ASAP if you are available to go out and serve.
Interested in Helping Joplin?
The City has established the following phone numbers for people interested in donating their time or items to aid in the recovery effort:
- Individual volunteers wanting to donate their time should call 417-625-3543
- Volunteers wanting to donate items can call 417-625-3542
- Volunteer groups (churches, businesses, etc.) should call 314-623-9991
Some of the tasks available to volunteers are:
- Clean up of debris in the neighborhoods
- Search lines to locate victims
- Hospitality volunteers to work on campus at MSSU assisting first responders and fellow volunteers
- A crew to help clean the police and fire building located at 303 E Third
- Volunteers to work at City Hall and assist residents and businesses with completing the FEMA disaster assistance application
- Sorting debris once it has been collected
Volunteers who wish to assist with clean-up efforts will continue to be staged and dispatched from the recreation center on the campus of Missouri Southern State University.
Continue to receive updates on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CityOfJoplin.
Businesses, Organizations Reach Out
A number of both local and national organizations have been reaching out to help those affected by the Joplin tornado with goods and services.
PILR Technology Services
PILR would like to offer free internet usage and attempted data recovery for any tornado victim or emergency/rescue workers at our Duenweg office. Please call 866-457-7457 with any questions.
Funds are available to assist Joplin businesses affected by the tornado. More info at the Business Recovery Center, 320 E. 4th St. The Business Recovery Center opened today at 9 a.m., and is located at the Newman Innovation Center, adjacent to the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, and for assistance, business owners can seek help at the location on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tide’s “Loads Of Hope” truck is being set up and will be available at Walmart, 2623 W. Seventh St. Service hours will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Monday, May 26-30. Residents and emergency response workers are encouraged to drop off their laundry to be washed, dried and folded, free of charge. No bedding, jackets or other large pieces will be accepted.
Duracell Power Relief Trailer also will have services available Wednesday through Tuesday, May 25-31. The Duracell Power Relief Trailer is equipped for immediate response to areas affected by natural disasters. The trailer opens up to become a comfortable safe haven, offering information about local resources and distributing Relief Kits to those in need. Recharging stations, satellite phones and WiFi-enabled computers give people the opportunity to connect with friends and family during this emotional time.
St Johns Mercy Regional Medical Center Officials have announced a new mobile hospital — to be in place by Sunday — will feature 60 beds and will have the capability for staff to do surgery and perform imaging tests to support citizens of Joplin.
Disaster Assistance through FEMA
Safe and Well… Please register
After a disaster, letting your family and friends know that you are safe and well can bring your loved ones great peace of mind. This website is designed to help make that communication easier.
Register Yourself as “Safe and Well”
Click on the “List Myself as Safe and Well” button to register yourself on the site.
Search for Loved Ones
Concerned family and friends can search the list of those who have registered themselves as “safe and well” by clicking on the “Search Registrants” button. The results of a successful search will display a loved one’s first name, last name and a brief message.
Red Cross of the Ozarks Working Tirelessly
The Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross continues to operate the shelter at Missouri Southern State University in the Young Gym. There were about 200 residents at the shelter last night, May 25.
Volunteers continue to provide much needed support and comfort to those individuals who have lost their homes in the devastating tornado. American Red Cross headquarters in Washington DC has assigned additional disaster team members to Joplin including a mental health lead. A “SAFE AND WELL” team has also arrived on the scene.
The Red Cross safe and well website provides a place for people to register to let others know that they are safe and well.
Call 417-832-9500 to see how you can help
or vist http://redcross-ozarks.org/
The Red Cross and their partner agencies are planning on opening a Multi-Agency Resource Center where they will open casework with individual families. More information on the location and when the center will open will be provided as it becomes available.
Heart of the Ozarks Red Cross Shower Trailer
The Chapter is also utilizing a trailer with showers that was purchased by Regional Homeland Security.
In addition to reaching out to the victims of the most recent disaster in Joplin, Red Cross volunteers continue to respond to fires in southern Missouri.
In this difficult time when it is hard to verify information in Joplin, the Service to Armed Forces department of the chapter is continuing to work on getting military members home to be with their Joplin family members.
Your American Red Cross remains committed to the mission of providing relief to victims of disaster and will work tirelessly to help those individuals who have been devastated from their loss.
You can help people affected by disasters, like the recent Missouri tornadoes, by donating to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. On those rare occasions when donations exceed Red Cross expenses for a specific disaster, contributions are used to prepare for and serve victims of other disasters. Your gift enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of all disasters. You may also call 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or mail your donation, to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online donation by visiting www.redcross.org.
United Way Working Hard In and For Joplin
When disaster strikes, whether near or far, it affects us all. The devastating Joplin tornado yesterday has impacted the Heart of Missouri United Way as well.
Brent Beshore, Board member, was born and raised in Joplin. Four of his close friends have lost everthing in this disaster and countless others have been hit severely.
Your Heart of Missouri United Way is mobilizing to provide desperately needed relief and we need your help!
Call 1-800-427-4626
or visit http://www.uwheartmo.org/
or donate via PayPal here:
