missouri: Mansfield, Missouri - Veterans recognized -- Purple Heart Medals Presented
- 11/13/07 10:08 AM
On Friday afternoon, November 9, veterans, citizens and school children met at the Mansfield, Missouri school for a program recognizing local veterans. Sixteen veterans in the Mansfield area were recognized with the package which includes a medal, a certificate from the State of Missouri and the United States Government, letters from Governor Matt Blunt (a veteran) and Major General Stillwell. Two of the awards went posthumously to a WWII veteran and a VietNam veteran. Tech Sgt. Bobby Doss received three medals recognizing service in three theaters of combat: World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. This presentation project was performed in communities all … (0 comments)
missouri: Mansfield, Missouri - Eco-friendly Horse Properties Part 2
- 06/22/07 03:19 AM
janeAnne's comments and ideas this morning on her post to the Eco All Stars HORSE and HOME, have given me inspiration to share how we do this on a small scale that can be adjusted to fit most any budget and fit most any land size. We have a small property -- just over three acres. All of that isn't available for use due to slopes, woods, etc. So, what do we do to make comfortable, loved horses and benefit the property The Ozarks offers a climate and geography to appeal to the small property owner. Horses are extremely popular. The World Headquarters of the … (7 comments)
missouri: Straw bale Construction in Missouri -- Come again?
- 05/05/07 05:46 PM
Yes, we did -- if this graphic is any example of the structure selected. Straw or hay construction is not a new concept. In this country, it was an idea born of necessity. People were moving to the midwest to settle in the plains -- settle meaning they needed appurtenances to the homestead to provide shelter from the elements. In the plains, there wasn't adequate timber to build wood structures. In some midwest areas the black soil and clay soil made blocks of sod or dug out of a hillside as a manmade cave. In the sandy soils of Nebraska, these options … (28 comments)
missouri: Straw Bale Construction in Missouri with Top of the Ozarks R C & D
- 05/01/07 05:31 AM
In the spring of 2006, hard work on the part of the members of the Top of The Ozarks Resource Conservation and Development Council came to fruition. A project was launched in partnership with HUD and Missouri State University Extension to promote affordable housing utilizing a presently unused resource -- straw from fescue.
The plan was to inform residents of two counties in Missouri, Ozark County and Douglas County about the benefits of strawbale construction. Each house would be built by the homeowner, utilizing their own labor, donated and hired labor, under the council of a specialist hired by Top of … (5 comments)
missouri: Freeze Out Church Corner near Mansfield, Missouri
- 04/25/07 08:18 AM
One evening a couple summers ago, we stopped by the Town Square at Mansfield, Missouri, to enjoy a music evening. When we parked, we were right next to an elderly gentleman who is a Mansfield native staying in his vehicle while listening to the music. We never got our lawn chairs to the Square because we got to visiting with this gentleman. He knew so much about the community and made it all terrifically interesting. The one little item we liked the best was about Freeze Out and Freeze Out Church. It seems that our road -- Rock Road (well and appropriately … (0 comments)
missouri: Desk Exercises for My Benefit wth the Songbirds at Mansfield, Missouri
- 04/25/07 08:03 AM
An early rule I read about for monitor viewing was "Every 20 minutes, Look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds". This is supposed to ease the strain on your eyes from staring at the intriguing and interesting monitor. I have acquired some helpers outside my office window. If you call me, sometimes you can hear them. At a sunflower feeder, a thistle seed feeder and a syrup feeder intended for orioles, but claimed by hummers, all among the apple blossoms and lilacs, I have feathered friends to be the Something to Look at. Cardinals, Blue Jays, Goldfinches, House finchs, mockingbird, … (3 comments)
missouri: Interpreting the Language of Pennies in Missouri
- 04/18/07 06:52 AM
"Okay, honey, the invoice for 235 widgets was just paid! We're rich!" Is that the way your business works? Do you know what each penny of cash or income or value can do for you. Or what that nickel misspent can do to you? Pennies and nickels may be tuning it a little to the fine side, but with exaggeration, we get your attention. The Missouri Small Business Development Center is making another opportunity for businesses to learn how to analyze what is going on at their place and use that information to the benefit of the business. With a goal of training business … (0 comments)
missouri: Missouri -- Plans for Successful Business Make a Good Place to Come Home
- 04/03/07 02:16 PM
MSBDC says that business owners in Missouri have invested time and resources into building the business. MSBDC offers business management courses that make up part of this energy investment. Some business owners utilize that service, some have other educational resources and some have learned at the College of Hard Knocks. Regardless of the vehicle, there are steps to climb while building a successful business. Steps that lead from level to level, ever aiming higher. Notice the business models around you; Toyota-- Starbucks and others which are committed to quality product and service, plus wise business management. NEXT LEVEL is designed to … (0 comments)
missouri: Ozarks Spring, Mansfield, Missouri - 3
- 03/31/07 11:41 AM
Someone with a loving hand set shrubs, trees and bulbs so that we have a continuous rotation of something blooming. The first beauties include the jonquils and the dramatically fragrant hyacinths. The tulips are peeping out here and there, literally scattered about for bright surprises. Wild flowers like violets and dutchman's britches (bleeding heart) compete for the tiny view. The FUCHIA of the redbud trees will be repeated later in the mimosa and double rose of sharon. The peach tree has safely bloomed with no damaging frost or hail. The apples are preparing to imitate that blossom performance. While the redbuds have … (0 comments)
missouri: Spring in Mansfield, Missouri -2
- 03/31/07 11:14 AM
Mansfield began Spring and Easter Holiday celebrations today with an Easter Egg Hunt on the Town Square. The Chamber of Commerce made a deal with the Easter Bunny for 2000 eggs, some with a candy inside and some with a toy inside. A New Chapter Book Store, Estrada's Mexican Restaurant, Xanadu Games and Engrave-a-Crete sponsored over 160 prize eggs. There were books, food, games and dollar bills. The plans have been going on for months. The eggs have been in my dining room since January. The gift certificates and notes have been printed out and made ready. Yesterday, I got caught … (0 comments)
missouri: Take Care of Your People -- MSBDC Training
- 03/28/07 01:23 PM
A series of Customer Sales & Service classes will be offered to business people in Missouri through the Missouri Small Business Development Centers. Mike Renfer, Allegiant Partners, LLC will be the instructor. Defining Leading Edge Sales Performance is the title of Class I. "selling for the right reasons, with the right tools, to the right customers". According to information sent out to businesses in Missouri, many people see 'marketing' and 'selling' as one activity. The focuse of the class will be to help business owners get the definition of selling and how it fits into business. The class will offer patterns … (0 comments)
missouri: Spring in the Ozarks --There's a Mole in the Sassafras and a Mouse in the Glue
- 03/13/07 07:29 AM
Duke, (airdale) has been rototilling the garden and the green space around it where he can reach in pursuit of moles. He vern gets them, and does more damage to the ground than the dreaded armadillos. Being the family dog, he gets a bit of a pass. Today, there is mole activity in the row of baby sassafras trees that DH is nurturing I hope they don't hurt the trees. If Duke had two more feet of cable there would be no moles, no sassafras and then perhaps, no Duke. In an effort to ease his anxiety, I moved my pinwheel mole … (1 comments)
missouri: QuickBooks Classes for Missouri Business thru Small Biz Development Center
- 03/07/07 02:44 PM
The MSBDC announced recently that classes for using the powerful accounting tool, QuickBooks, will be held in March. The instructor will be Sueanne Bishop, Outsourcing Senior, BKD, LLP. Businesses can use the QuickBooks® system to automate many tasks needed to track the direction of the business, plus develop documentation for historic business information or tax information. Besides this type of internal information, QuickBooks can be used as a business contact management resource, can produce invoices, time management for projects, and payroll. Elements of the software which will be covered in the hands-on classroom include: Setting up QuickBooks®Working with lists and accountsEntering sales … (0 comments)
missouri: International Trade Training coming up with MO Small Business Development
- 02/26/07 05:11 AM
The Missouri Small Business Development Centers have scheduled sessions for International Trade Training. Cheryl Montgromery Consultant will be the instructor. Missouri producers have opportunities to trade internationally, and can benefit from studying a road map on how to accomplish their business successfully and profitably. . The March 21, 2007 session offers topics including information about Export Documentation and Shipping. The information will include Understanding the new export regulationsCompleting various export documents properly Understanding responsiblitilies/liabilities and passage of title, Obtaining country information and freight quotationUnderstanding the currrent INCOTERMSUnderstanding methods of payment documents U.S. Government regulations. This session runs from 9:-00 am until 4:pm. The fee … (0 comments)
missouri: Technology -- Take your computer into the Daylight (Savings Time)
- 02/24/07 05:31 AM
If you bought a new computer with Windows VISTA installed, the March date for daylight savings time to take over is covered. Systems using Windows XP and 2003 systems can go to Microsoft to get a patch which will set your machine up to work with the new dates. If you have automatic notices for downloads, this patch has already come to you. Automatic downloads and install have it working for you already. I do not care for automatic downloads and install, but when I was snooping around about information on Vista, somehow, my computer got switched over to automatic anyway. … (0 comments)
missouri: Ava, Missouri High School Students are State Champions in 2007 Battle of the Belt -- Seat Belt Safety
- 02/09/07 08:26 AM
Ava Missouri High School Students are State Champions in 2007 Battle of the Belt -- Seat Belt Safety The students are actively participating in a lobby campaign to have Missouri adopt a primary seat belt law and to have it named Jake's Law in memory of an Ava student who died in a car crash this year, even though he wore his seat belt. Students and faculty will travel to Jefferson City on Feb. 13 to lobby legislators after having a press conference where they will all be wearing their Jake's Law bright blue T-shirts. Ava Schools dubbed their efforts Project Life … (0 comments)
missouri: Missouri Business Boost -- Strategic Marketing Series
- 02/06/07 02:36 PM
Strategic Marketing Series from the Missouri Small Business Development Center The MSBDC released the schedule this week for their Strategic Marketing Series. The series will last occupy the five Thursdays of March, 2007, beginning at 8:30 am and ending at 12:30 pm except for the last session on March 29 which runs from 9 am until 4 pm. March 1 = Develop a Winning Marketing Plan $109 March 8 = Creating Impact Through Image Building and Branding $109March 15 = Effective Advertising and Promotions $109March 22 = Mapping Your Marketing Strategy - $109 March 29 = E-Commerce & Internet Marketing: Best Practices $159 The … (0 comments)
missouri: Lights Out and Emergency Plans
- 02/05/07 01:32 PM
Do you have a daily plan? Years ago, during Iowa's tornado season, I kept a kerosene lamp in the basement and extra jackets and old shoes in a box by the basement door. We seemed to have to run down there at least once a week. But, we didn't have a weather plan as such. Because of a state campaign, we did have a fire or other emergency plan. We lived upstairs, but I had three serious little kids who "got it" -- if Mom says" "Go" you all stick together to get down those outside stairs and head across the … (2 comments)
missouri: Winter in the Ozarks has that Midwestern Flavor
- 02/02/07 11:57 AM
Winter-Winter-Winter. Please accept my concerns for the people in Florida who are suffering through the storms. When I lived in Wyoming, the dry, cold winters were long, but we hardly ever got a school day. When the temps dipped to fifty below, we started our vehicles every few hours and went to school. When the house water wasn't working, my sons frosted their faces hauling working water in buckets from the almost frozen river, but everyone still went to school. When we had icy roads, we drove with great care. A neighbor who was a brand inspector often had to leave out early … (0 comments)
missouri: Mansfield, Missouri and Rocky Ridge Farm equals Little House on the Prairie
- 12/08/06 12:28 PM
Mansfield, Missouri is the brainchild of the 19th century railroad industry. Mining, timber and agriculture offered product for the new rail system. Apples from Rocky Ridge Farm were shipped on the early railroad. But, the most important product from the Farm was the Little House series of books. You see, Rocky Ridge Farm was the last home of Laura Ingalls Wilder. She and her husband, Almanzo, with their little daughter Rose moved to Mansfield in 1895. They farmed, raising apples, and became part of the community. When the family was living in South Dakota, early in the marriage, they suffered a … (1 comments)
On Friday afternoon, November 9, veterans, citizens and school children met at the Mansfield, Missouri school for a program recognizing local veterans.
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