Cape Girardeau, Missouri - A piece of WWII-era history makes its way along the Mississippi River to Cape Girardeau this fall! The LST Memorial 325 will be available for tours at Cape Girardeau’s riverfront Sept. 29 – Oct. 3.
The LST Memorial 325 was a participant in the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944. Launched in 1942, this ship is the only remaining LST out of the over 1,000 manufactured during WWII.
The SEMO Chapter of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) will set up a living camp at the First Presbyterian Church’s lot at the corner of Broadway and Spanish streets that will consist of tents, vehicles, weapons, and the various gear that would have been used by our Armed Services, with a primary focus on the WWII era (although some equipment and gear from later eras will be present).
short drive away, another WWII icon will be on display September 27 – October 2! The B-17 Flying Fortress will be on public exhibition at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport and open for “climb aboard” ground tours each day from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with a suggested $5 donation.
The B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey is one of ten airworthy B-17s remaining out of over 17,000 manufactured for combat during WWII. The classic warbird was restored to authentic condition by Commemorative Air Force volunteers as part of its flying museum tour programs. In addition to ground tours of the aircraft — rides in the aircraft will be offered. Contact 602-448-9415 or b17rc[at]azcaf.org for reservations. Waist gunner/radio operator seats are $425, and bombardier/navigator seats in nose are $850. The Facebook event has more details.
Dexter, Missouri - Are you ready for beautiful fall weather and a few rounds of golf? Perfect opportunity to support Tila Hubrecht, 151st State Representative and enjoy some time out on the golf course!
The 2nd Annual Citizens for Tila Rowland Hubrecht Golf Scramble will be held Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the Hidden Trails Country Club in Dexter.
Registration and lunch begins at noon with a pork sandwich and sides buffet.
Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.
Entry is $75 per person or $300 per team. Want to be a hole sponsor? $100 for each hole.
Entry fee includes green fee, prizes, food, and mulligans.
Cart fee is just $15 per person and is not included in entry fee.
Make checks payable to Citizens for Tila Rowland Hubrecht and mail to P.O. Box 955, Dexter, MO 63841 or call Tila at (573) 820-6052.
For each Team please submit the name of the person playing and their shirt size.
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Miss Bloomfield Pageant is set for Friday, October 14, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Stars and Stripes Museium by the Red Barn.
The pageants are open to Bloomfield residents or Bloomfield students only.
Classes are:
Wee Miss Bloomfield 1 day - 35 months
Little Miss Bloomfield 3 years to Kindergarten
Little Mr. Bloomfield 3 years to Kindergarten
Petite Miss Bloomfield 1st grade - 4th grade
Junior Miss Bloomfield 5th grade - 8th grade
Miss Bloomfield 9th grade - 12th grade
The Miss Bloomfield Pageants are sponsored by Bloomfield Women's Club. Miss Bloomfield contestants should wear formal attire. All other contestants will wear Sunday Best. Note: What contestants wear will not affect their score.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 12th. Cost is $15.00 If you choose to registister than October 12th it wil cost $20.00
Registration check can be mailed to Brenda Pruitt at 203 E. Shawnee St., Bloomfield, Missouri 63825.
For more information call (573) 568-3393 after 6:00 p.m.
In case of rain, heavy wind or extreme cold the pageants will be held at the Baptist Church on Center St.
Dexter, Missouri - It was a beautiful first night for the 89th Annual Stoddard County Fair! The Parade ran from 5:30 p.m. to about 6:40 p.m. giving plenty of time for folks to catch Keith Morrison on stage at 7:00 p.m.
Tonight's paid attendance was 1,604 down 146 from 2015.
The Fair continues on Wednesday with Sheep and Goat judging at 6:00 p.m., Tyler Feller (Youth Ministry) begins at 6:00 p.m. on the main stage and the Todd Woods Rodeo in Arena A ($5.00 charge) at 7:00 p.m.
Admission to the Fair is $4.00 per person, parking is FREE. Saturday from noon - 4 p.m. FREE Admission.
Thursday is bracelet night. $25 per bracelet between the hours of 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Dexter, Missouri - Each year bands from all over Stoddard County travel to Dexter to participate in the annual Stoddard County Fiar Parade.
1st Place was awarded to Puxico High School Marching Band!
2nd Place was awarded to Bloomfield High School Marching Band!
3rd Place was awarded to Richland High School Marching Band!
Congratulations to each of the high schools. The Dexter High School Marching Cats participate each year, but choose not to be in the band competition.
On October 8, 2016 you might see several of the Stoddard County high school and middle/junior high school marching bands compete at the Charleston Band Festival.
