Bloomfield, Missouri - Paul Martin was honored as Employee of the Month by the Missouri Veterans Commission.
Martin was chosen from over 1,500 employees who work under the commission. He is a cemetery employee involved with groundskeeping at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Stan Baughn, Cemetery Program Director of the Missouri Veterans Commission presented Martin with a plaque of recognition. Also on hand was Ken Swearingen, State Cemetery Director presented him with a commemorative coin.
Martin will now be considered for the Missouri Department of Public Safety employee award. There are five State Veterans Cemeteries in Missouri.
"Martin is extremely professional and dedicated to the cemetery at Bloomfield," stated Swearingen.
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Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce will kick off their Farmer's Market on June 2, 2016. The Farmer's Market will run from June 2nd through October 6th! It will be held every Thursday from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Circle G Ranch store located at 633 West Market Street.
Local gardeners are welcome to bring home-grown vegetables, fruits, organic foods, baked goods, handmade crafts and jams to the market. The cost for vendors is $25 for the season or $5 per day.
Registration forms and rules may be found on the Dexter Chamber of Commerce website http:www.dexterchamber.com/events
Dexter, Missouri - Leonard E. Palmer, DVM, Master Mason in the Dexter Mason Lodge #532 A.F. & M. was honored for 70 years of being a member in the local fraternity.
Palmer, who was a longtime veterinarian, first became affiliated with the Masonic Lodge in the mid 1940s. "Doc" Palmer was presented his 70-year pin by Randy Jennings. More than 20 friends and family members were in attendance of this momentous occasion.
Palmer, now 93, owned and operated Dexter Veterinary Clinic for many years and is now a resident at Central Gardens Residential Care in Dexter.
Congratulations Dr. Palmer!
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Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Senior Center is currently accepting applications for the Administrator position.
Resumes may be dropped off at the Dexter Senior Center, 23 West Stoddard St. in Dexter between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Last day to accept applications will be Monday, June 6, 2016.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Dexter, Missouri - First Midwest Bank in Dexter has teamed up with First Midwest Banks in Jackson, Cape Girardeau, and Sikeston to collect much-needed items to benefit each of their local charities. Dexter will be donating to the Stoddard County Gospel Mission.
Each bank will split their products and donate ¼ to each others respective bank location so that each charity receives all 4 categories of products.
Team Skincare from Dexter is seeking donations of Soap, Body Wash, and Lotion.
Team Haircare in Jackson is collecting hair products. Team Deodorant is out of Cape Girardeau and Team Toothpaste is out of Sikeston.
Which team are you on? Stop by any of the four locations and donate products that have not been used or opened to benefit the Stoddard County Gospel Mission located in Dexter.
Better yet stop in at the First Midwest Bank located at 819 Business Hwy 60 or at the downtown location at 20 West Stoddard St both in Dexter.
They will be collecting donations through Tuesday, May 31st until 4:15 p.m.
