Jefferson City, Missouri - Tyler Stevenson and Kay Stevenson of the Missouri Bootheel Society Children of the American Revolution attended the 64th Missouri State Society Children of the American Revolution Conference in Jefferson City, MO on March 14^th and 15th, where Tyler was inducted as State Historian for 2015-16.  

The 2014-15 State Theme was "Paws for Patriots" and the State President's Project was to raise funds to purchase one or more service dogs for veterans. "Missouri Patriot Paws" is a non-profit organization that rescues dogs from shelters and trains them to be service dogs for veterans and was the recipient of funds to purchase/train 3 dogs for veterans from MSSCAR.

Tyler was awarded 1st Place in the 2015 President’s Contest for the member with the best name for the “Paws of Patriots” dog. Tyler chose the name “Val” which is short for Valor or Valerie depending on the gender of the dog. Val will be the name of one of the service dogs. Tyler also received 3rd place for Best Photo of a member with their best friend (11&older).

Missouri Bootheel Society won 2nd place in the Mountain Schools contest for monetary donations. Other award recipients from Dexter not in attendance at the conference were Weston Jarrell, 1st place for the State President’s Contest for member 5 and under and 3rd Place for Perennial Garden contest. Weston and Walker Jarrell, 1st place for the Best Photo of a member with their best friend (ages 10 and younger). Walker Jarrell received 2nd place in the Archives Contest, 1st place 2015 Patriotic Education award (8 and under) and 2nd Place in the Perennial Garden contest.

Tyler Stevenson is a junior at Dexter High School and the son of Kay Stevenson of Dexter and Keith Stevenson of Theodosia, MO. Walker and Weston Jarrell are the sons of Brad and Sarah Jarrell of Dexter. Walker is a student at Southwest Elementary.

Dexter, Missouri – Join the American Legion in Dexter for delicious homemade chicken & dumplings this Sunday, March 29^th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

Price is only $6.00 per adult and children under 8 are free.  They are located at 520 West Oak across from the West City Park.

The Kenady-Hanks American Legion Post #59 serves veterans in our county and raises money throughout the year with fundraisers such as these.  They host a blood drive at least four times a year as well adopt families at Christmas and provide a gift to veterans in nursing homes.  They host two Veterans Fishing Day in May and September and various other programs for veterans.

Please join them Sunday, March 29^th from 11 – 2 and warm-up with some homemade chicken and dumplings!

Dexter, Missouri - The Kiwanis Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 4th  at 1:00 p.m. at West City Park in Dexter, Missouri.

The event is open to all children ages pre-school through 3^rd grade.  There will be three divisions for prizes - Pre-School, Kingergarten through 1st grade, and 2nd - 3rd grade.

The park is located across from the Stoddard County Ambulance District building on W. Business US Hwy 60 and is FREE to the public.

The Easter Bunny will be there a little before 1 p.m. so bring a camera, but he can’t stay too long as he has to get busy and hide more Easter Eggs that night for all the little boys and girls to find on Easter morning.

There will be three special eggs and one in each age division.  Find one and you will receive a wonderful Easter Basket full of goodies!

There will be plenty of eggs for everyone!  Come out and have a great time with the kids.

Poplar Bluff Children’s Dentistry is located at 2951 Kanell Blvd in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  Dr. Reeca D. Daves, DDS specializes in Pediatric Dentistry. For more information contact them at (573) 785-7700.