Bernie, Missouri - Hunter Gage Cannady is Bernie Parents as Teachers March Student of the Month. he is the three year old son of Tiffany Cannady and Christopher Cannady.
Hunter enjoys playing hide and seek with his Mommy and riding his bike, playing with cars, and listening to music and dancing. He also loves to play outside with his friends.
During the family's PAT visits, Hunter enjoys reading the new books and playing games with Mrs. Courtney and his Mom.
If you would like to know more about Parents as Teachers contact Courtney McGarity or Casey Arnold at 573-293-5335, ext 293 or find them on Facebook by clicking HERE.
The following information was taken directly from the Parent as Teachers Missouri website. For more information click HERE.
Our Vision
All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.
Our Mission
To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
Our Values
The early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and in life.
Parents are their children's first and most influential teachers.
Established and emerging research should be the foundation of parent education and family support curricula, training, materials and services.
All young children and their families deserve the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of any demographic, geographic or economic considerations.
An understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential in serving families.
History
In 1981, Missouri pioneered the concept of helping parents embrace their important role as their child’s first and best teacher. Today, Parents as Teachers continues to equip early childhood organizations and professionals with information and tools that are relevant—and widely applicable—to today’s parents, families and children.
The Parents as Teachers leadership team and Board of Directors is engaged in a three-year strategic plan, which positions the organization as a valued partner to support the organizations and professionals who serve families and children, especially those most vulnerable.
The concept for Parents as Teachers was developed in the 1970s when Missouri educators noted that children were beginning kindergarten with varying levels of school readiness. Research showed that greater parent involvement is a critical link in the child's development of learning skills, including reading and writing.
Early childhood professionals suggested that a program to provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, and parent education to help parents understand their role in encouraging their child's development from the beginning could help improve school readiness and parent involvement.
With funding from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and The Danforth Foundation, Parents as Teachers began in 1981 in Missouri as a pilot project for first-time parents of newborns. Recognizing the program's benefits and cost effectiveness, the Missouri legislature provided state funding in 1985 to implement Parents as Teachers programs in all Missouri school districts. Since 1985, Parents as Teachers has expanded to all 50 states and six other countries.
Dexter, Missouri – This is an event YOU won’t want to miss! For the first time in history American Wasteland Entertainment will be coming to Dexter High School on Saturday, February 27th from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. to screen their award winning online television series, Drifter: Broken Road, Drifter: Lonesome Highway, and Stage Fright!
There will be a Questions & Answers session with filmmakers, Dexter Native, Brittney Greer, and her producer/writer partner Jason Brasier.
The showings will be FREE, but they will also have available exclusive merchandise for sale. Brittney will have incredible make-up demonstrations. She is extremely talented in this field and if you want to learn more about becoming a movie make-up artist she’s the person to go to and learn! Plus you get to learn how to make fake blood for those Halloween parties or if you need to prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse! It's will be a fun and entertaining day!
There will also be information and a sponsorship box for their next project they are shooting in the summer of 2016. It is called Strange Happenings, staring Power Rangers David Fielding and Jason Faunt, and much more.
At 10:00 a.m. there will be an opening address by Brittney and Jason. At 10:30 a.m. Drifter Broken Road will be played on the big screen (40 minutes), 11:15 a.m. Drifter: Lonesome Highway (1 hour and 25 min) then there will be a break for lunch. At 1:00 p.m. Brittney and Jason will have a Q & A session. The first raffle will be at 2:00 p.m. followed by Stage Fright (45 min). At 3:30 p.m. will be another Q & A session and a second raffle drawing. Make-up Demo Class with how to make fake blood to creating cuts and bruises at 4:30 p.m. They will talk about their upcoming projects Strange Happenings and the final raffle will be at 5:30 p.m.
You can come out for a couple of hours or the whole day. This is a drop-in event and FREE to everyone!
There will also be a raffle for just $1.00 per ticket to raise money for their projects and for the Dexter Drama Club. Local businesses have been graciously donating items. Brittney would like to thank County Wide Insurance Agency, Old Timers Antique mall, Dexter Queen, Walls of Terror, Q’s Comics, Dirt Roads, Fashion Exchange, Harps Grocery, Dexter BBQ, Metro Art Gallery, Locust Street Flowers and Stacy and Cindy Greer who donated two Briggs Engines. She would also like to thank those who helped by donating money or their time or both: especially her mother Debbie Snyder, who has supported her from the beginning and has been selling homemade cookies all month long, Stacy Blocker and Cindy Greer, Dana Dowdy Lovins, and Bruce Eskew. Without their support she couldn't have made this possible!
American Wasteland Entertainment has earned several major awards. In 2013 at the LA Webfest, they received the following awards:
Drifter: Broken Road: Outstanding Lead Actress (Vanessa Leinani), Outstanding Composer (Michael Brasier), Outstanding Writing (Jason Brasier), & Outstanding Directing (Jason Brasier).
Stage Fright: Outstanding Series (Horror/Scifi Category), Outstanding Editing (Jason Brsier and Robert Curry), Outstanding Directing (Jason Brasier), Outstanding Sound Design (Jason Brasier and Rob Curry), & Outstanding Composer (Jason Brasier, Michael Brasier and Tyler Durham), Best Producing (Brittney Greer, Jason Brasier, Babette Nicola Schlum and Jason Lee Knight).
Those wanting more information on Drifter or Stage Fright or how they can support or be a part of these series can check out www.americanwastelandent.com.
Greer is a 2004 graduate of Dexter High School. While attending classes at Missouri State University in Springfield she met Jason Brasier. She graduated with a degree in Film Studies and the Missouri State University Screenwriters Certificate.
“I have a deep love for rich and fun storytelling,” explained Brittney. “My first love is writing and if I am not working on company projects then I am writing on personal projects that I have been working on for some time.”
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“Though I am not a trained actor,” continued Greer. “I enjoy getting to do things you can’t normally do in real life. Whether it is being chased by ghosts, playing with fake blood or being a tough as nails outlaw, I like the challenge!”
Jason Brasier is also a Missouri native, originally from Willow Springs. He graduated in 2009 from Missouri State University with a B.S. Degree in Media Production and also received the Missouri State University Screenwriters Certificate.
“I started at a very young age, and my passion is writing and directing,” commented Greer. “During my college days I developed a passion for producing as well. I love filmmaking and telling stories.”
American Wastland also has a Facebook page, Click HERE and LIKE their page!
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 for First Missouri Bank to announce their new name change, formerly known as First National Bank.
“Banking is more than just managing dollars and cents.” At FM Bank they understand that banking is about strengthening relationships, helping neighbors, believing in their communities and planning for the future.
First Missouri Bank is located at 310 North Walnut in Dexter. Bank hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – noon.
Shown in the photo from left to right: Zach Pounds, Tiffany Case, Meghan Smith, Jessica Reeves, Brittany Brown, Melissa Stevens, Mike Hobbs (Bank President), Kim Roseberry, Debbie Stidham, (Chamber President), Jason Banken, (Chamber Vice-President), Courtney Aslin, Mark Stidham, (City Administrator), Dana Adams, Rhonda Hall, Elizabeth Henson, Hillary Starnes, (Executive Director of Dexter Chamber of Commerce). Not available for picture were Jennifer Caldwell and Kodie Patterson from the bank.
Photo credit to Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times manager/editor.
Dexter, Missouri - Young Real Estate LLC, a proud advertiser of the ShowMe Times, would like to invite YOU to celebrate the benefits of home ownership during their 3rd Thursday Open House Event, February 18, 2016.
SIX (6) great properties will be open to the public from 4:30pm to 6:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for first-time home buyers and investors to visit with our team of expert agents and ask any questions you have regarding the home purchasing process.
This is a stress-free event where prospective buyers can customize their own tours. Feel free to call us with any other questions you may have!! 573-624-4441.
Click HERE to see all the details! See the houses on the list and more!
Bernie, Missouri - There is one great thing to be said about coming from a small town. Everyone knows you and everyone cares for each other. There is closeness and a shared energy of togetherness that small communities have that can’t compare to living in the big city. Once a Bernie Mules forever a Bernie Mule!
Bernie families came out in force a few weeks ago to honor and raise money for former Bernie Mule basketball athlete and graduate, Shawn Green. So many people cooked, cleaned, and raised money with a silent auction, bake sale, and other countless ways they volunteered to make January 22nd a very special night to remember.
Shawn suffers from a rare brain cancer and though he continues to fight daily, so much of his treatment is not covered by his standard health insurance, but he is more determined than ever to beat this.
“The final fundraising total for the Hoops for Hope event benefiting Shawn Green was $22,955.56,” commented head basketball coach Brad Botch. “The event was a tremendous success and so many people helped out for such a great cause!”
Approximately $2,200 was raised for Avery’s education fund as well. “Thank you to everyone who donated and made this such a memorable and successful event,” continued Botsch.
“My family has had a few weeks to think about what truly transpired on January 22, 2016,” commented Shane Green, brother to Shawn. “And we still can’t quite fathom all of it. The amount of time, energy, effort, generosity, and compromising that went into planning the event was truly remarkable.”
“It was supposed to be Homecoming night and the administration chose to move it to a later date, the fish fry in the cafeteria was all donations, the decorating the gym with the signs, old newspaper articles (that really made Shawn and I smile because of all the great memories), the silent auction, Avery’s education fund AND the countless number of people who volunteered their time to make the night truly special for our family and especially Shawn was unbelievable!”
“Erin and I can’t thank all of you enough as we will be forever grateful,” Shane Green.
If anyone still wants to donate to the Hoops for Hope account benefiting Shawn Green, it will remain open at the Bank of Advance in Dexter. You can mail or drop by your donation to that location at 1428 W. Business US Highway 60, Dexter, MO 63841 or you can call the bank at (573) 624-1500.
Photo credit to Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times manager/editor. Pictured from left to right are Coach Josh Long, Erin Green, Shawn Green, and Shane Green at the presentation of the game ball and high school basketball photo both brothers played on.
