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DAEOC closes offices; other local updates
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — As precautionary measures and in the interest of public health, Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation, or DAEOC, will modify service delivery effective Monday.
According to a news release from Scarlett Loomas, development administrator with DAEOC, all offices will be closed to the public until at least April 3 pursuant to CDC guidance.
Central Office, Outreach Office Staff and Homeless Shelter staff will be available by phone to take calls regarding applications and emergency needs. Those needing to submit an application, please call first for additional instructions.
Head Start and Early Head Start Center Directors will be available by phone for questions and/or emergency needs. Food Baskets for enrolled Head Start children will be distributed during closure and those times will be communicated to the families.
In addition to contacting your local office directly, the 24/7 Emergency Hotline number is 573-521-0232. Leave a detailed message with a working call back number and DAEOC staff will get back to you as soon as possible. You may also reach DAEOC at info@daeoc.com or hsinfo@daeoc.com and we will respond as quickly as possible.
“Thank you for your patience and understanding during this period,” the release stated. “We encourage everyone to practice social distancing as we find ways to keep our staff safe and healthy while providing necessary services to the communities we serve. We will continue to post any updates to delivery of services and/or closures on our website and social media accounts.”
Local updates
• The Sikeston Board of Municipal Utilities will continue with their annual outage that begins Saturday. While contractors will be coming to Sikeston for the next several weeks, Sikeston BMU General Manager Rick Landers said they fall under their companies COVID-19 policies as well as Sikeston BMU’s COVID-19 policies.
“We need to fix that unit soon,” Landers said. “If you don’t address it now, with the way things are changing we may not have a chance to fix it.”
• Beginning Monday the Standard Democrat office will be closed to walk-in traffic. For in-person transactions, customers can call 471-1137. Payments can be made over the phone or left in the night drop box, located next to the front door.
• Kenny Rogers Children’s Center will be closing for all therapy appointments beginning Friday through April 3. According to a statement, their plan is to reopen Monday, April 6.
• All three Sikeston Food Giant locations are on temporary hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to allow time to restock and sanitize. The first hour of the day is dedicated to senior citizens and those most vulnerable to COVID-19. Food Giant dine in is closed but they are offering take-out orders.
• As of Friday, Merick’s dining room will be closed until further notice. Their drive-thru will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Delivery available for orders of $30 or more. Orders can be placed either inside, in the drive-thru or orders may be called in.
Merick’s is also offering a drive-thru grocery store offering deli meat, bacon, Texas toast, milk, etc. This is available at the restaurant drive-thru or in person. No online orders are accepted.
• Walmart has suspended all auto care services.
• Personal Expressions is currently doing phone transactions and are allowing people in the store by appointment only.
• Kirby’s Sandwich Shop is still open for dine-in and carry-out orders at their normal hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• China Buffet closed on Friday with no take-out or pick-up options offered until further notice.
• Lambert’s Cafe is temporarily closed until further notice.
• Watami is currently open with the exception of the hibachi grill. Orders can be made online at watamisushimo.com or by calling 573-621-5022 to place a to-go order.
• La Ruleta Mexican Restaurant is currently open for dine in and pickup. They also offer a drive-thru window.
• Little Caesar’s Pizza is currently open.
• Bo’s Breakfast and BBQ continuing to operate normal business hours and full business operations with dining room, carryout and drive thru.
• Grecian Steak House is remaining open and has added curbside pickup.
• Dairy Queen has closed their dining room and is offering drive-thru only.
• Buffalo Wild Wings in Sikeston has ceased dine-in operations. Takeout and delivery to local businesses will still be available. Delivery hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call in orders are still accepted and business hours will be 11 a.m.-10 p.m. starting Friday.
• The Sikeston Elks Lodge 2319 will stay open for members and guests at this time. They ask that anyone feeling ill please stay home. Orders can also be called in for curb side delivery.
• Susie’s Bake Shoppe is open and also offering curbside pickup in addition to their delivery service.
• Parengo Coffee is open and also offering curbside pickup.
• JD’s Steakhouse is open with dine-in and carryout also available.
• Domino’s Pizza is offering “contactless delivery.” Order online or through their app.
• Fox Haven Country Club is offering carryout options.
• El Bracero is open and offering dine-in and take-out options.
• Colton’s Steak House & Grill has cleared off tables, removed peanuts, and is seating every other table (no large groups). They are also offering takeout or curbside pickup.
• Zaxby’s has closed their dining area and is offering drive-thru only.
• Papa John’s in Sikeston is offering pickup and delivery.
• Dexter Bar-B-Que is encouraging drive-thru orders but the dining room is open as well.
• Imo’s Pizza is offering free delivery in Sikeston from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They also curbside pickup and “no contact” home delivery.
• Burger King is offering drive thru only but will offer a full menu. Orders can also be made through their mobile app or website.
• Missouri Treats remains open and is offering curbside pickup and deliver in Sikeston for $5.