The shop, owned by Jeanne Charles, specializes in glassware and furniture.
The store is located at 22 East Stoddard.
Shown above at the ribbon cutting are, front row from left, Chamber First Vice President Debbie Stidham, Sue Vasill, Mayor Joe Weber, Owner Jeanne Charles, Abigail DeMent, Chamber President Kevin Bishop and Marcia Metcalf. Shown in back from left are Charlie West, Sharon Hart, Devin Duffie, City Manager Mark Stidham and Jessica and Evan DeMent.
"It was time for an update," commented one of the Friends. The old furniture had been purchased when the library opened in 1997.
"We are really appreciative," commented Library Executive Director Pam Trammell. "The furniture purchased from Morgan's Furniture in downtown Dexter has been well received by our patrons. It's great to have the community's support as well during the Friend's many fundraisers they have throughout the year."
"The Library has already received a Thank You note from a patron," stated Trammell. "It reads 'thank you for providing comfortable, pleasurable, relaxing reading as a visitor!"
"We are just incredibly grateful for the support from the Friends of the Library," continued Trammell.
The Friends of the Library raises funds throughout the year for programs and services beyond the scope of the library, including their largest fundraiser the annual Fashion Show.
Shown in the photo are Debbie Agey, Graham Steuver, and Peggy Banks (President of the Friends) all seated in the new chairs. Standing are David Agey, owner of Morgan Furniture, Kay Asbell (Treasurer of the Friends), Pam Trammell, and Kathleen Dover, (Board Member of Friends)
Dexter, Missouri - The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Dexter will host their 8th annual Kettle Beef Dinner on Sunday, October 4th.
Since 2008, the church has served delicious kettle beef on the first Sunday of October. The tradition will continue this year with the proceeds being used to help provide Easter dinners for families in Stoddard County area.
Adult tickets are $8.00 each with children 10 and under $5.00 each. Carry-outs are available on adult tickets only. Drive-thru is also available.
Enjoy delicious kettle beef with mashed potatoes, green beans, glazed carrots, rolls, a dessert and drink! For tickets call (573) 624-4341 or just come with an empty stomach on Sunday!
Join the First Christian Church from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at 224 East. Stoddard Street in downtown Dexter.
Dexter, Missouri - The 2015 Bearcat Fall Community Homecoming Tailgate event will be held on Friday, October 2, 2015 at the Bearcat Event Center. The public is invited and encouraged to come out and join the fun!
The excitement begins at 4:00 p.m. with several businesses set up on the parking lot of the BEC ready to tailgate.
Autry Morlan, Janet’s Beauty Salon, D-Club Bland Award group, Bud Shell Ford, Regional Healthcare Foundation, CTA group, Young Reality, DHS Class of 1975, County Wide Insurance, First Midwest Bank, Key Drugs, Bank of Advance, State Farm, Montgomery Bank, Central Gardens, DHS Class of 1990, Golden Living, Three Rivers College, First Commercial Bank, Southeast Hospital, Dexter Police Dept., Dexter Fire Dept. Stoddard County Ambulance, The Gideons, First State Bank & Trust, the Dexter Boys Basketball Team, Allen Christian, First Baptist Church, and the Dexter Bearcat Booster Club will entertain you, offer delicious treats, and even Bearcat souvenirs to take to the game!
Wear your red and show your spirit for the BEARCATS!
Don’t forget to collect cards from all of the emergency personnel that will be wearing the PINK shirts in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month!
There's lots of entertainment for the kids! SoutheastHEALTH will once again have the big BOUNCE HOUSE over near the fire truck!
The all popular Christian Rock band All Together United will perform LIVE on stage at 4:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
Bill Hampton from Three Rivers College will also be on stage chatting with various Bearcat Fans and is the official MC for the night!
The basketball team and elementary-aged students will have opportunities to team together in several competitive games! They will have games such as the Cheetos Free Throw, the Hula Hoop Hustle, Motion Offense (using Oreo cookies) between 5:00 and 6:15 pm.
Have you driven around Dexter to see all the Window Splash Bearcat themed windows? The winners of the DHS Art Splash will also be announced! Check out various businesses such as Ben Franklin, County Wide Insurance, First Midwest Bank, Montgomery Bank, Farm Bureau, Countywide Abstract, First State Bank, Pizza Hut, First National Bank, and Golden Living Center! They are decorated and ready for HOMECOMING 2015!
At 5:15 p.m. the Dexter High School Cheerleaders will perform with the Impact Cheer Squad. Beginning at 6:15 p.m. the DHS Marching Band will perform and then march down to the field at 6:25 p.m. to lead Bearcat fans to Charles Bland Stadium.
At 6:30 p.m. the new Homecoming Queen will be crowned along with her court!
Kick-off is at 7:00 p.m. against the New Madrid County Central Eagles! Let’s clip those wings BEARCATS!!!!
The Bearcat Event Center is the place to be prior to the football game! Get psyched up and cheer for our boys of fall!
For more information please contact Alan Hedrick at (573) 614-0382 or Tracy Horton at thorton@countywideins.com or Dana Adams at First National Bank. There are just a couple of spots left for tailgating!
The pageants will be held Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the Dexter High School Auditorium beginning at 2:00 p.m.
The following categories will be included: Little Miss (ages 3 to 7), Petite Miss (ages 7 to 11, or in the fifth grade), Junior Miss (ages 11-14, grades 6, 7, and 8), and Miss (age 14 to 20, grade 9 and above).
All contestants must be residents of a Stoddard County School District, or attend a Stoddard County School.
They must also be a reigning Queen, or attendant in their respective category or age group. Any title bestowed from October 5, 2014 to the date of the pageant meets eligibility requirements.
Entry forms and rules will be available at all area High Schools and the Bunny Patch in Dexter. An optional rehearsal will be held on Friday, October 2, in the Dexter High School Auditorium
The deadline for entry is 4:00 p.m., Thursday October 1. The order in which entry forms are received has no bearing on the order of contestants’ appearance in the pageants.
Proceeds for the pageants will be used to help various community and county projects such as the Karen Pippins Scholarship, 18 Fore Life, Relay for Life, the Stoddard County Children's Home, the ARC Groups Homes, the local Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship, Christmas gifts for needy families, and the Stoddard County Rescue Mission.
For more information concerning the pageants or entry forms please contact Susan Hill at 624-5295 or Melanie Stoelting at 573-222-3983.
