Breaking Chains Custom Creations
Casey & Samantha Smith
25805 Hwy 17
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 631-2660
kcsmith888.ks@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/BreakingChainsCC/

Grow with Google Workshop

Businesses that have complete business information online are twice as likely to be considered reputable by consumers. When people can find information about local restaurants, dentists, retail stores, and your business, our community becomes even stronger.

RSVP today for the Grow with Google workshop by calling 573-336-5121 or email chamber@wsrchamber.com. Registration is free for Chamber members and $20 for nonmembers.

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

Ribbon Cutting for Breaking Chains Custom Creations - April 25th at 1 p.m. at 25805 Hwy 17 in Waynesville. Be sure to stop by April 20th for their grand opening.

Sponsorship Opportunities

You will find the 2024 sponsorship opportunities link by selecting the icon above, please take a moment to review. There are many events/programs that can provide your business with advertising and promotional benefits. Submit your completed form to insure your investment with the Chamber. In the event we don’t receive your form we will be calling to verify your participation for the coming year.

Click Here for a schedule of 2024 Chamber events.

We understand that there are many ways to spend your advertising dollars; we hope you consider the Chamber when making your annual budgets. If you have any questions please give us a call at 573-336-5121 or send us an email to chamber@wsrchamber.com.

Submissions for Weekly Update

All submissions for the weekly update need to be sent in written format with a summary of information to include contact information (no flyers or PDF) by Thursdays at 3 p.m. Email information to chamber@wsrchamber.com. If you are interested in advertising with a PDF click here for additional advertising opportunities.

Request for Door Prize Items to be given at Command Orientation

The Chamber is represented every Thursday at Fort Leonard Wood's Command Orientation and gives welcome bags to all new incoming families. Organizations that participate give a door prize in the form of a gift certificate or goodie bag. We are requesting some gift certificates or promotional items that could be used to donate as the door prize. Please bring by your donation to the Chamber during business hours. We thank you for your continued support.

April Newcomer Spotlight

CableAmerica is a leading broadband communications provider committed to offering innovative technologies and products at competitive prices to the communities we serve.

For more information on Cable America visit https://www.cableamerica.com/

Fort Leonard Wood Command Orientation

59 bags were handed out in March 2024.

If you haven't had a chance to bring promotional items to the Chamber to be put in Newcomer Bags, don't miss out! Newcomer bags are handed out every week to incoming permanent party service members arriving to Fort Leonard Wood. Bags are packed every Wednesday. Chamber members, take advantage of this free opportunity!

The Chamber volunteers hand out bags each Thursday to all new permanent party and families arriving. Newcomer Materials can be brought to the Chamber Office every Tuesday to be included. We are handing out between 30-40 bags a week. This is an exclusive benefit to Chamber members only.

The following business is celebrating an anniversary in April!

United Veteran Benefits Agency - 5th

Community Salute to Service

May 8th at 6 p.m., located at the Waynesville High School, the community will be recognizing the seniors, of South Central Missouri, who are enlisting in a branch of military, National Guard, Reserves, or attending a college ROTC program, and/or have recieved an appointment to a military academy. Join the community in saluting to their service!

eGuidon

More stories are at https://www.army.mil/paowood.

Past issues of the eGuidon can be found at https://home.army.mil/wood/index.php/Garrison/pao/eguidon.

WCC to celebrate 50th anniversary of School of Practical Nursing

The Waynesville Career Center's School of Practical Nursing will celebrate its 50th Anniversary from 4 to 7 p.m. April 18, 2024, at the WCC. All alumni, current and future students, past instructors, friends and their families are invited to attend.

Earlier this spring, we visited with Beth Goss, one of the graduates of the first class of 1974, to learn about her experiences. She is pictured in the center of the first row.

"My grandmother always knew that I would be a hair dresser or a nurse," said Beth Goss. "I always knew that I wanted to be a nurse. I think you know that you want to be a nurse when you're really young; it's a calling."

Once Goss was accepted into the WCC's practical nursing program, her grandmother was determined that Goss would go.

"My grandmother was a hairdresser herself and raised me. She said that times were changing and that I needed to be able to support myself. She was really ahead of her time," Goss said.

After passing the state licensure exam in 1974, Goss went to work at the Waynesville Hospital, where Perimeter Behavior Health is today. When word spread of the newly opened hospital at the Lake, she joined their team and retired in 2020 after 35 years with Lake Regional Health System.

"I am very grateful for what I was given at the program," said. "My education has been very beneficial to me through the years."

Goss remembers that the program wasn't easy, but because of her strong foundation, she was able to pivot and adapt to the ever-changing role of LPNs in healthcare.

Her advice to this year's class, "Always learn as much as you can. Improve yourself. Look forward and doors will open for you," Goss said. "Don't look for rewards for yourself. Let your reward be to help others."

She also encourages LPNs to always keep learning to expand their own capabilities.

As the youngest to graduate in that first class, Goss is happy to hear of the 50th anniversary celebration.

"It's a wonderful program and there will always be a tremendous need for nurses," Goss said.

Kindergarten Kickoff to be held May 1

Kindergarten Kickoff for the Waynesville R-VI School District (for students entering East, Freedom, Partridge, Thayer and Wood) will be held at 5:30 p.m. May 1 at Parker Educational Center, 909 U.S. Route 66 in Waynesville. Families will receive information about enrollment, summer school, transportation, immunizations, meals, volunteering and afterschool programs.

To be eligible to attend kindergarten, a student must be age 5 before Aug. 1, 2024. According to Missouri law, a child is eligible for admission to kindergarten if the child reaches the age of 5 prior to Aug. 1, 2024, or if the child is a military dependent who has successfully completed a state-accredited pre-kindergarten program or has attended a state-accredited kindergarten program in another state. Please note there are no exceptions made to this state law.

Musical "Newsies" to be presented April 19, 20 and 21 at WHS

Waynesville High School students will present the musical, "Newsies," at 7 p.m. April 19 and 20 in the WHS Auditorium. They also will perform a 5 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 21.

The musical includes performances by WHS Theatre Department students, Thespian Troupe 1669 members, WHS Choir members, along with the orchestra, which is made up of students, staff and community members.

The cost per person is $7 General Admission; $6 Student & Staff; $5 Children 10 & under. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show.

About the musical:

The Musical Theatre International website at https://www.mtishows.com/ states the following about the musical, "Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys' expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Featuring the now classic songs "Carrying the Banner," "Seize the Day," and "Santa Fe," Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience."

2 events, 1 night at WHS

Tiger Festival of Nations will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, at Waynesville High School just outside the entrance to the Ninth Grade Center. Learn about some of the many different cultures found in our district and sample food from all around the world.

Waynesville R-VI District Art Show, showcasing outstanding work by students in grades K-12, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, in the Lecture Hall at Waynesville High School. The Lecture Hall entrance is adjacent to the Ninth Grade Center entrance.

Mobil donates $500 to WHS

Mobil on the Run generously donated $500 to Waynesville High School on April 4, 2024. The Educational Alliance Program helps Mobil-branded retailers support neighborhood schools through the donation of $500 grants. The grants can be used for a wide range of programs based on the needs of the individual school, such as recreational equipment, chemistry labs and support for programs like accelerated math, family days, athletics and more.

"LP" speaks to WMS and WHS students

Lasada Pippen – a top-rated motivational speaker for students and educators – inspired middle and high school students with his message of “find your why and discover your how” on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Waynesville Middle School and Waynesville High School.

Known as “LP,” Pippen’s presentations on motivation and perseverance were the direct result of student input. Students specifically asked for an outside, nationally recognized speaker and selected Pippen because he is known for inspiring leaders, educators, professionals and students.

“This was an outstanding opportunity for our students,” said Courtney Long, director of student services. “LP shares stories that relate with students, which keeps them engaged. LP encourages students to set the bar higher and challenges students to prove that anything is possible with the right mindset. Many left with an understanding, or at least a better understanding, of their purpose.”

His presentation, “Greatness Has a Cost: Making Wise Decisions To Fuel Your Dreams” is designed to encourage individuals to find their why so that what they do becomes more powerful and their how becomes easier.

His website states, “Despite a challenging childhood marked by financial struggles, Pippen transformed from an underserved individual to a STEM graduate and engineering expert. LP, the first in his family to graduate college, forged a prosperous career as a computer engineer & cloud architect. But success didn’t satisfy LP’s ultimate passion. He shifted gears from thriving in the tech industry to pursuing his true calling – empowering others to unlock their potential and stay inspired for greatness.”

“For me personally, it’s much easier to wake up when you know why,” Pippen said.

USO and Culver's give sundaes to 6th graders in celebration of April being the Month of the Military Child

USO volunteers, staff from the USO Missouri and Culver's team leaders handed out Culver's custard sundaes to all Waynesville Sixth Grade Center students and staff on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in celebration of April being the Month of the Military Child.

Culver's leadership team members flew in from Wisconsin to help serve at the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center and East Elementary. They included Culver's President and CEO Rick Silva, COO Jim Esposito, and Abby Bucchholz, the social media and digital media marketer. In addition, the local St.Robert Culver’s Owner Shawn Morris helped serve, along with Zachary Henley, Paul Hammell and other team members. USO Executive Director Amanda Schmidt (Missouri and Kansas) and Center Operations Manager Kelly Brownfield (Fort Leonard Wood), USO staff members and USO volunteers also helped serve the custard.

Each year the USO Missouri partners with Culver’s to give away custard sundaes to all students and staff in Waynesville R-VI School schools in celebration of the Month of the Military Child. About 60 to 70 percent of all Waynesville R-VI students are military impacted.

Superintendent Hilary Bales welcomed everyone and thanked them for preparing and serving thousands of sundaes and recognizing all Waynesville R-VI students during the Month of the Military Child.

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Please check out the district's calendar at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/Page/2#calendar1/20231107/month for more details. Individual schools are color-coded.

The sports schedules (by individual sport) are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/Page/9539

Seeking Volunteers for The Wall That Heals

The City of Waynesville has the honor of hosting the Wall that Heals from May 15- May 19, 2024. We are seeking volunteers. Click Link to see shifts available. Please understand that the wall must be manned at all times, regardless of weather. For additional information about volunteering please contact Nadine Albrecht at nadine.albrecht76@gmail.com.

The Wall that Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam Ward and it bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

This amazing replica is supported by a mobile education center and both amazing features are open to the public 24 hours a day.

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COMC Dental Assistant Academy

An 8-week Dental Assistant course is being offered through Central Ozarks Medical Centers, starting June 10th. Applications will be accepted starting April 15th until April 29th, 2024.

This program provides local training and the MDAS (Missouri Dentist Assisting Skills) Test is included in the program. Students will be test ready at the end of this 8-week program.

For more information please visit www.CentralOzarks.org and view the Careers tab. You may also call (877) 406-2662

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Mercy April Updates!

Check out their updates for the month of April, information includes Employee Assistance Programs, a Free Type 2 Diabetes Nutriton Class, Hospital and Clinic Service Sheets, New Providers, and more!

Visit https://www.mercy.net/ for more information.

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Grant Alert: Historic Preservation

Grants from the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for preservation projects in small towns with populations of 10,000 or less.

These grants help stimulate public discussion, enable local groups to gain the technical expertise needed for particular projects, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, and encourage financial participation by the private sector.

Grants range from $2,500 to $15,000. Apply Here!

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Waynesville-St. Robert Senior Center Weekly Menu April 8-12

All are welcome to join us for lunch!

Weather may make changes to menu, please call if you are not sure we are open or if you have questions (573) 774-2668. You can also tune into to KJPW 102.3 FM for updates.

Lunch served Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

April 22 - Macaroni & Chili w/ Beef, Roll, Cucumber & Tomato, Salad, Pears

April 23 - Sweet & Sour Chicken, Rice, Egg Roll, Oriental Blend

April 24 - Baked Ziti w/Beef, Garlic Breadsticks, Roasted Broccoli, Garden Salad

April 25 - Polish Sausage, Bun, Scalloped Potatoes

April 26 - Sausage Gravy & Eggs, Buscuit, Hasbrowns, Assorted Fruit, Fruit Juice

Join us for Trivia every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. and/or BINGO every third Thursday at 12:30.

We also offer cards, games and crafts.

We are always looking for volunteers!

Breaking Chains Custom Creations Grand Opening on April 20th

Breaking Chains Custom Creations proudly serves the Waynesville community with expertly crafted, custom woodworking and furniture refurbishment. Located at 25805 Hwy 17 conveniently off of the Buckhorn exit. Our family-owned business specializes in transforming everyday items into unique, beautiful pieces of art. From wooden flower arrangements to used and handcrafted furniture pieces, we breathe new life into old favorites. Visit our new storefront to discover how we can enhance your space with creativity and craftsmanship. The celebration kicks off with door prizes for the first 25 customers, and we’ll be serving complimentary BBQ from 12-1 PM. Join us in creating something beautiful—breaking chains and building dreams.

CASA 14th Annual Justice is Served Breakfast

April 23rd at 7:00am, located at the Lion's Club Den in Rolla. To register please view. Please contact Jenn Thomas, Assitant Director, at (573) 426-5437 or email jenn.thomas@casascmo.org.

Free Screening Mammo Day at Mercy Rolla

Free 3D mammogram screening for uninsured and underinsured women on Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 7 am– 2:30 pm. Please bring photo ID. Screenings will be located at Mercy Clinic Rolla, 1605 Martin Springs Dr.

Early detection is key to surviving a breast cancer diagnosis. The FREE 3D Mammogram Screening Day is made possible thanks to a generous donation from Cancer Gala & Co to Mercy Health Foundation.

For questions or additional information please call, (573) 458-6474. Parking is available at the back of the building. A greeter will assist you to the mammo suite.

Kids Harbor to Host BBQ Bash

April 27th, Kids Harbor will be hosting a BBQ Bash at High Tide. Food will be served from 1pm - 5pm, or until it runs out. This event features live music by the i-Berrys.

For more information, to register, or to purchase advanced tickets, please visit www.kidsharbormo.org.

Junior Entrepreneur Seminar

On April 30th from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, at OTC in Waynesville, the City of Waynesville is reaching out to the teens and young adults of our community, who are seeking inforamtion to start their own business. This seminar is free to attaend and pizza will be provided.

Keynote speakers include the Mayor of Waynesville, Sean Wilson, Doug Potts, Economic Developer for the city of Waynesville, and a representative from the LPC Alumni Foundation.

Please call (573) 774-6171 for more information.

Westside Baptist Church to Host Amazing Race

May 3rd & 4th Westside Baptist Church, in Waynesville, will be hosting this overnight event. You may register your team for $100, only 4 people to a team, and you must be 17 years old or older.

The deadline to register your team is April 14th. Please view to register.

COMC to host First Annual Golf Tournament "Driving Towards a Healthier Community"

In 2023, COMC provided access to over 20,160 unique patients during 103,000 medical, dental, behavioral health, substance use, and community outreach encounters.

Proceeds from the tournament, May 6th, will be used to support expansion and will ensure our shared community has continued access to the services they need, in one location.

Please review the sponsorship packages and team opportunity to support COMC's expansion. For more information, please go to: https://www.facebook.com/

If you have questions regarding the golf tournament or sponsorship, please contact me at choffman@centralozarks.org or (573) 286-4463.

Phelps' Health Butterfly Release Celebration

May 18th at 9 am, located at Huffman's Flowers of the Feild Garden Center, 18148 County Road 1000 in St. James, this celebration will honor those we love and celebrate life. All proceeds benefit the Phelps Health Foundation Mission Fund, which provides support to the hospice program and patients. Enjoy light refreshments as you view the beautiful butterflies in the garden.

To register for this celebration, or show your support, please veiw the following.

*Release of the butterflies is contingent upon weather and may be delayed at the host's discretion. We apologize for any inconvenience.