Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Writer
Dexter, Missouri - Taco Bell has named Ashley Stephens of Bernie, Missouri as Taco Bell’s Employee of the Month in Dexter, Missouri.
Ashley is a 17 year old Senior at Bernie High School, home of the Mules. She loves ice skating, photography and hockey. She is also an avid artist who enjoys drawing cartoon characters.
Most students would find holding down a part-time job and attending high school extremely difficult, but Ashley juggles both very well and seems to excel in most everything she tries.
Working at Taco Bell has helped Ashley, like many other young student employees, grow as a person. She has learned how to take on more responsibility at work and at home, handle money and customers, make a commitment to her hours of work as well as hours of studying for school and she is learning a much needed skill; time management.
Congratulations Ashley! The Stoddard County community is very proud of you and your accomplishments!
Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Writer
Jefferson City, Missouri – Do you enjoy hunting, fishing or just being outdoors? Do you own land and manage it for wildlife? If you answered yes to either of these questions, the Missouri Department of Conservation needs your assistance!
If you are interested in helping the Missouri Department of Conservation with a project, here is your chance. They are seeking volunteers to help test website improvements and provide suggestions. The website is www.mdc.mo.gov.
The Conservation Department is redesigning its website to provide better interests, meet user needs and they would like you to participate.
Throughout the next year, volunteers may be contacted by the MDC to participate in an online survey, help group similar topics by subject, or test portions of the new website.
To complete the registration form, go to http://mdc.mo.gov/node/20485.
Dee Loflin, SMT Writer
Just in case you have not heard about these wonderful students , the "End Poverty in Stoddard County" Coat Drive surpassed its goal of 100 coats. The final count was 348 coats donated!! Awesome job!!
It's truly amazing how two Dexter High School Students can do so much in such a short period of time. The Stoddard County community is so proud of Alexis Smith and Jacob Robinson. They proved that they are truly "two people with one goal!"
Alexis and Jacob, both wish to thank so many who helped make this Coat Drive a success. Special thanks to the Corner Cottage of Dexter, Southern Bank, Dexter Medical Center, Kim Williams and Kellie Reese.
Jacob and Alexis delivered the coats to the Stoddard County Mission and will be giving away many coats to the elementary schools throughout the county this week.
To find out what their next community project will be or for more information about this new organization, "End Poverty in Stoddard County", they have established a website, www.endpovertystoddardcounty.com and a Facebook page.
"Come enjoy some of the top Disney songs from some of the top Disney movies as the Dixie Live Wires take the stage performing everything from The Zorro Theme Song to Annie's Hard Knock Life!" Bodi proclaimed.
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck & Goofy will be putting on a special performance and also be on hand at intermission to say Hi to the kids!
Fun time begins at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, February 2nd at the Dixie Theater in New Madrid. Admission is $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for ages 12 and under. Concessions will be available.
Dee Loflin, SMT Writer
"Can you figure out who the stranger is?" she asked as she showed them the front of the book, "Stranger In The Woods" by Carl R. Sams II and Jean Stoick. One little girl pointed out the deer on the front cover while another pointed to the snowman.
The book is a photographic fantasy that tells how the furry and feathered friends of the forest respond to a mysterious visitor. All of the animals are apprehensive because there is a stranger in the woods. The bluejays, chickadees, deer, owl, squirrels and other animals are not sure how to react. Little by little, starting with the birds, the animals in the forest follow the snow trail and come close enough to examine the stranger. They find a snowman.
Unbeknownst to them, a brother and sister had crept into the woods and built the snowman. They gave him a carrot nose, mittens, and a cap in which they make a dent so it could hold nuts and bird seed.
They also left corn for the animals. A doe eats the snowman's carrot nose, while the birds enjoy the nuts and seed. Later, when a fawn finds a mitten on the ground, the animals realize that there is still another stranger in the woods.
Stranger in the Woods is a beautifully photographed, captivating book that will appeal to three to eight year old children. There is also a special feature in the back of the book, "Recipe for a Snowman".
The children enjoyed singing songs and dancing. Then after story time, the children gathered around the tables to make wonderful treats and crafts to take home. Doughnut snowmen, shaving cream snowmen and snowmen made of doilies. From the smiles on their faces one could see that the children had a fun time at the library.
The authors have created a website www.strangerinthewoods.com and is a wonderful page for activities, recipes, and wonderful graphics. They also have a Facebook page which you can discover some of their wonderful photography.
For more exciting pictures of Tuesday's Story Hour go to the ShowMe Times Facebook page. We have created an album of photos, Keller Public Library Story Hour, January 29, 2013.
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