On the Street

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North Town Mall Supercenter?|ret||ret||tab|

One of North Town Mall's longest-running tenants closed shop in January, ending a 20-year run. Anne's Hallmark co-owner Sharon Ripperger said a six-month lease, all that's offered by mall owner Wal-Mart, was not conducive to business operations. Ripperger said a Wal-Mart representative told store management at the time of closing that Wal-Mart intended to convert North Town Mall into a Wal-Mart Supercenter and add a Sam's Club at Highway 65 and Division. Mall manager Rebecca Thomas said she knows "absolutely nothing at this point" about Wal-Mart's plans, but she is anxious for something to happen. "I know for certain there will be changes. I just don't know what or when," Thomas said. Wal-Mart officials did not return phone calls inquiring about plans for the space.|ret||ret||tab|

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Vision 20/20|ret||ret||tab|

There's still time for Springfield and Greene County citizens to voice their opinions on the draft recommendations prepared by planning groups for the next five-year action plan for Vision 20/20. Surveys seeking input on the draft recommendations, as well as a traveling display, will be available March 1-3 at The Library Station and March 4-7 at Chesterfield Family Center. An online version of the survey also is available on the city's Web site at www. springfieldmogov.org. A separate survey by the Vision 20/20 Education Planning Group is also available on the city's Web site and on the Springfield Public Schools Web site at www.spstoday.com.|ret||ret||tab|

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Lipizzaner stallions |ret||ret||tab|

The Lipizzaner stallions will gallop to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds March 6-7 for their 34th anniversary presentation of the "Dancing White Stallions." Through the years, 23 million people in North American, South America, Europe, Australia and Hawaii have watched the horses present their equine ballet. Tickets to the event are $19.50 for adults and $17.50 for children ages 2-12 and senior citizens. Tickets are available locally at PFI Western Store and online at Tickets.com.|ret||ret||tab|

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Slice of Nice|ret||ret||tab|

The American Cancer Society will celebrate Daffodil Days March 15-19. Fresh-cut flowers are sold to the public during this national fund-raising event. During the celebration, daffodils will be available for purchase at Empire Bank locations for $25 for five dozen, with discounted prices available for larger quantities. Proceeds from the sale of "the flower of hope" will be used to fund American Cancer Society programs, including youth tobacco, nutrition and skin education, breast and prostate cancer awareness programs, patient services and free materials for individuals. For more information, call the local American Cancer Society office at 417-881-4668 ext. 7700.|ret||ret||tab|

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