Dexter, Missouri - The Historic Downtown Dexter Association held their annual Moonlight Madness in downtown Dexter on Friday, November 13, 2015.  Hundreds of people took to the streets of Dexter to SHOP LOCAL!

Many stores remained open displaying the latest decorations for fall and winter.  Several offered unique sales, raffles, and food and drink for shoppers to enjoy.

The Historic Downtown Dexter Association gave out $800 worth of Moonlight Madness Mad Money.  You had to be present to win. 

Mark Wethington of Grayridge, Missouri was the top winner with $300. Congratulations Mark!

Other winners were Kayla Cunningham, Lindsey Stove, Carol DeBerry, Deanna Kidd, Rachel Strickland, Darlene Helton, and Tammy Baker.

They hope to see you at the next Moonlight Madness.  For more information and to follow The Historic Downtown Dexter Association you can follow them on Facebook by clicking HERE.

Dexter, Missouri - Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year.  Everyone should experience the tradition of a great meal, family and a fun afternoon of visiting.

The Student Council of Dexter High School (STUCCO) knows all to well how tradition is important; therefore they will again this year host the Senior Citizen's Turkey Dinner on Tuesday, November 24th.

Dinner will be served at the High School at 5:00 p.m. with entertainment and BINGO to begin at 6:15 p.m.

All Senior Citizens are encouraged to attend and no pre-registration is required.  There is no charge for this wonderful meal.





Shown in the photo are Student Council Officers from left to right:  Karlee Wright (Treasurer), Courtney Scholl (Vice President), Kerigan Brady (Student Body President), Katie Seiter (Secretary), and Lauren Thrower (Parliamentarian).

Bloomfield, Missouri - In 2009, Julie Dodd, a kindergarten teacher at Bloomfield and a wonderfully skilled photographer was inspired along with her friend, Amy Ellinghouse, also a skilled photographer decided to give back during the holidays.

The Claus for a Cause is a one day annual event slated for Sunday, November 22, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Bloomfield.  Come get your photo made with Santa!

Picture packages range from $10 to $25 and no appointment is necessary.

They have raised more than $40,000 in the first six years with all proceeds benefiting Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and 18 FORE Life.

In their first year way back in 2009, they raised $500.  By 2011 they were well over $6,800 in profit.  Last year these ladies netted an impressive $11,035 to donate to their two favorite foundations.

The goal this year is $12,000 and they are off to a great start.  With over 50 sponsors and nearly 500 t-shirts already sold they are pretty excited to raise so much money for the 2015 holiday season!

"My daughter has two close friends with Type 1 Diabetes, Maggie Stubenrauch and Anna Ellinghouse," commented Dodd.  "JDRF is the only global diabetes foundation with a strategic plan to end Type 1 Diabetes."

Trinity United Methodist Church is located at 704 W. Missouri Street in Bloomfield.  The public is encouraged to attend and everyone is welcome to stop in.  There will also be lots of games and things to do along with meeting Santa!

For additional information or to donate to the "Claus for a Cause" contact Julie Dodd at (573) 421-2452 or email her at clausforacause@gmail.com.  You can even follow them on Facebook by clicking HERE.

Dexter, Missouri - The Crowley's Ridge Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution posed for a photo on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 following the Veterans Day Observance at the Bearcat Event Center.

This group, along with the American Legion Auxiliary, the City of Dexter and the Dexter Public Schools, annually sponsor the Veterans Day activities at the Bearcat Event Center.

From left, the members are: Jeannie Robinson, Glynda Bates, Pauline McBride, Betty McClintock, Shirley Richard, Frances Moore, Connie Hutchcraft, Shirley Carney and Delores Bailiff.

Mrs. Bailiff has spearheaded the Veterans Day event for many, many years.  Thank you ladies for your time and hard work to make this event so successful each year!

Dexter, Missouri - The Stoddard County Democrat Club held a rifle raffle at the Stoddard County Fair in September.

The rifle was provided by the Mad Hatter Armory in Dexter.

Barry Cooper was the winner and is shown holding the Remington Model 783  .270 caliber rifle in the photo above.

Shown with Cooper are Boyce Wooley from the Democrat Club and at right, Mad Hatter shop owner, Amber Womble.

The raffle drawing was held on November 6th with Chief Deputy Tommy Horton drawing the winning ticket.

County Democrats are also selling tickets to win a $100 gas card from On The Go. They will be giving away three of the cards through the raffle. Tickets may be purchased from Boyce Wooley or other county Democrats.