Dexter, Missouri - The Keller Public Library in Dexter has released their latest list of Memorial Donations to the library. If you would like to donate a book in memory of a loved one please contact Pam Trammel, Director at (573) 624-3764 or stop in at 402 West Grant Street in Dexter.
In memory of June Coffey: The Friends of Jesus by Karen Kingsbury donated by Terry Turlington.
In memory of Bill Baker: Alert by James Patterson donated by Mr. and Mrs. John Marcolla.
In memory of June Hester: Frederic Chopin by Catherin Weill, Johann Sebastian Bach by Paule Du Bouchet, Ludwig Van Beethoven by Yann Walcker, and Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovski by Stephane Ollivier donated by Betty Sue Parsons, Come Rain or Come Shine by Jan Karon donated by Jeanie French.
In memory of Patrick Ostler: Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham presented by Darryl and Diana Orr;, Make Me by Lee Child presented by Tom and Pam Horton.
In memory of Debra Blunt: Love Everlasting by Tracie Peterson donated by D.H.S. Class of 1975.
In memory of Billie Harty: Llama Llama Trick or Treat by Anna Dewdney donated by Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Barbour and Children.
In honor of Dr. J. D. Robertson and in memory of "Hootie": All My Patients Have Tales: Why Veterinary Medicine is a True Calling by Jeff Wells donated by Dan and Linda Dowdy.
In memory of Shirla Howard: A Call to Action by Jimmy Carter donated by Stoddard County Democrat Club.
In memory of Ron Fetherston: Two Ozark Rivers: The Current and the Jacks Fork by Steve Kohler donated by Lynda Lovins and Dana Lovins.
In memory of Judy Sneed Brown: A Full Life by Jimmy Carter donated by Stoddard County Democrat Club.
In memory of Marion Evans: A Million Wings: A Spirited Story of the Sporting Life along the Mississippi Flyway by Susan Schadt donated by Tommy and Pam Horton and Darryl and Diana Orr.
In memory of Imogene Arnold: Redeemer: The Life of Jimmy Carter by Randall Balmer donated by Dan Nichols.
In memory of Martha Fowler: Unsinkable: A Memoir by Debbie Reynolds donated Jeanie French, A Few of the Girls by Maeve Binchy donated by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kennedy, News of the World by Paulette Jiles donated by Peggy Fowler, Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy donated by Mr. and Mrs. David Dubrouillet, The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson donated by Shelton and Barbara Green.
In memory of Gene Rowland: More Than Honey: A Film by Markus Imhoof donated by Pierre and Renee Sauvaget, In The Garden by Stacy Bass donated by Marilyn Brehmer, Perennials for Midwestern Gardens by Anthony Kahtz donated by Thomas and Barbara Stanfield, A World of Plants: The Missouri Botanical Garden by Charlene Bry donated by Willard and Connie Bean, The Living Landscape by Rick Darke donated by Tom and Lisa Thrower.
In memory of Joette Wamble: Tastes Like Home Cookbook: 235 Comfort Food Recipes With a Hearty Helping of Memories by Gooseberry Patch donated by Clifford and Dee Wamble, A Daybook of Grace: A Year of Devotions to Draw You Near to the Heart of God by Mark Gilroy donated by Ryan Wamble & Family and Erin Burlew & Family.
In memory of Sherm Smith: Classic Cars: 1931-1980 by Norm Mort donated by Donna West
Bloomfield, Missouri - Local Bloomfield Cub Scout Pack #72 and their families visited the Stars and Stripes Museum/Library on Saturday, February 27, 2016. They were very excited to see so much memorabilia in the museum especially all the planes and uniforms. Their favorite sections was the airplanes.
Bobby Haas is the Cub Master and has more outings scheduled for his troop. If you are interested in joining a Cub Scout Pack please give Bobby or Amy Haas a call at (573) 421-2934.
Bloomfield Club Scout Troop 72 and their families visited the Stars and Stripes Museum/Library on Saturday, Feb. 27. (From left to right) Arthur Goodin, Colton Haas, Gunner Townsend, T.J. Voice, Triston Fowler.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce directors posed for a recent photo after one of their early morning meetings.
Debbie Stidham succeeded to the office of President of the Board of Directors. Jason Banken is the new First Vice-President and Stacy Blocker is the Secretary/Treasurer.
New directors are Aaron Mathis of Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home, Rhonda Hall with Bagby Wealth, and Kim Norman with Locust Str Flowers.
Shown in the photo from left to right: Rhonda Hall, Christine Young, Hillary Starnes, Stacy Blocker, Debbie Stidham, Kim Norman, Dr. Ryan Schlief, Chris Brannan, Aaron Mathis, and Jason Banken.
Bloomfield, Missouri – It’s that time again for the 5th Annual Larry B. Jones H.O.P.E. Campaign fundraiser!
Larry B. Jones HOPE Campaign is in memory of their dad, in honor of their mother, and for all who have battled cancer themselves or have fought alongside a family member or friend. This is their small way of giving back! They celebrate H.O.P.E. – Healing, Optimism, Prayer, and Example!
This year they are raffling two $500 Wal-Mart gift cards! Tickets are on sale now through April 27, 2016. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Drawing will be held live on DKEX 102.3 FM / 1590 AM at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016.
You can purchase tickets at Allen Christian Buick GMC in Dexter or from a Jones Family Member by calling Kathy Jones at (573) 568-2320, Kyle Jones at (573) 820-7033, Lora Jones Galati at (314) 402-7777.
The H.O.P.E. Campaign is a division of 18ForeLife, a 501 ©(3) charity with a shared mission of benefiting area cancer warriors and individuals faced with life-threatening illness.
Since March 2011, the Larry B. Jones H.O.P.E. Campaign has raised $60,000 for area cancer warriors.
If you would like to make a donation or purchase tickets by mail, please send payment, number of tickets needed, as well as your contact information to Larry B. Jones H.O.P.E. Campaign, P.O. Box 1785, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.
Bernie, Missouri - Ryker Elliot Lynn Walker is Bernie Parents as Teachers' Student of the Month for February.
She is the three-year old daughter of Joey Walker and Shawnta Gregory.
Ryker enjoys dancing, playing dress up, painting, and scouting snow geese with her daddy. During the family’s PAT visits,
Ryker is always eager to play a new game with Mrs. McGarity and receive a new book.
