Stoddard County, Missouri - Shop With a Hero is a "not for profit" organization made up of Stoddard County Law Enforcement, firemen, Probation & Parole, and EMS Personnel.

This is the time of the year when donations are collected to help support the Show With a Hero organization.  Each year 300 children are given $75.00 to spend at Wal-Mart to purchase gifts. If this program were not available some children would not have a gift under the tree this holiday season.

To be eligible children must qualify for the free lunch program in their school district and present proof of qualification for free lunches to one of three enrollment dates set in November.

the age limit is 3 - 10 years of age and they must live in Stoddard County, Missouri.

The first 300 eligible children that apply for the program are accepted.

Enrollment dates are Tuesday, November 8th from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Wednesday, November 9th from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; and Thursday, November 10th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Enrollment place is the Stoddard County 911 Services located at 512 Cooper Street in Dexter.  For more information call (573) 624-9086.

Proof of Eligibility: Free lunch qualification from school district, if child not in school bring proof of income, a birth certificate of the child, proof of current physical address like a utility bill, rent or lease agreement, etc.

To enroll please go to the Stoddard County 911 Services located at 512 Cooper St. in Dexter.  For more information call (573) 624-9086.

They are expecting a large enrollment this year due to the economy and with limited funding please only enroll your child if this is th eonly Christmas gifts they will receive.

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 Hazel Mouser:  The Proposal at Siesta Key by Shelley Shepard Gray and A Lowcountry Wedding by Mary Alice Monroe donated by James and Cathy Scobey, Camden, Cade, Charles, and Carolyn; Where Hope Prevails by Janette Oke donated by C.D. and Linda Smith.

In memory of Loretta Mouser:  Sweet Tomorrows by Debbie Macomber donated by "The Domino Divas".

In memory of Percy Clippard:  The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell donated by Carol Long; Players First: Coaching From the Inside Out by John Calipari donated by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Isbell.

In memory of Chase Chilcutt:  The John Deere Story:  A Biography of Plowmakers John and Charles Deere by Neil Dahlstrom donated by Larry and Mary Jane Steward; Changing the World Through Kindness by Steve Sjogren donated by Jeanie French.

In memory of Leslie Dotson:  Colorado Wild and Beautiful by Glenn Randall donated by Jeanie French.

In memory of Loretta Dodd, daughter of Theetta Cokley:  Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream by Doris Kearns Goodwin donated by Stoddard County Democrat Club.

In memory of Debbie Musgrave Cantrell:  Angels: Who They Are, What They Do, and Why It Matters by Jack Graham donated by Dexter High School Class of 1969.

In memory of Karen Blades Stubblefield:  Love is All You Need: The Revolutionary Bond-Based Approach to Educating Your Dog by Jennifer Arnold donated by Dexter High School Class of 1969.

In memory of George Lepchenske:  The Perfect Horse by Elizabeth Letts donated by Sally Moore.

In memory of Sue Vinson Wancel:  Little Black Dress by Shannon Meyer donated by "The Domino Divas"; Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style by Dorling Kindersley donated by Ted and Barbara Mills.

In memory of Jimmie Triplett:  The Anatomy of Greatness: Lessons From the Best Golf Swings in History by Brandel Chamblee donated by Geneva Brillhart and Rhonda Chasteen. 

In memory of Ron Mouser:  Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by Bill Burnett donated by D.H.S. Class of '51.

In memory of Dr. F. H. Kandalaft:  And Then All Hell Broke Loose; Two Decades in the Middle East by Richard Engle donated by his daughters: Victoria, Catherine, Patricia, and Leila.

Dexter, Missouri - The Stoddard County Nutrition Center aka Dexter Senior Center lunch menu for Monday, October 24, 2016 - Friday, October 28, 2016.

The Dexter Senior Center is located at 23 W. Stoddard St. in historic downtown Dexter. 

You don't have to be a senior to eat.  They serve lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and the cost is $3.50 for seniors and $5.00 for non-seniors.

Monday, October 24, 2016 - Pork chop, baked sweet potatoes and apples, green beans, roll, and spiced peaches.

Monday activities are batting balloons at 10:30 a.m. and BINGO at 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 - Scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuit, hash browns, gravy and apples with crumble topping.

Tuesday activities are Sit & Motion Singing at 10:30 a.m. and Karaoke at 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 - Chef's salad (mixed greens, ham, egg, turkey, peas, vegetables & cheese), crackers and cottage cheese with fruit.

Wednesday activity is Activity Chair BINGO at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, October 27, 2016 - Meatloaf, potatoes, savory carrots, bread, and raisin cobbler.

Thursday activities include Toss 'N Talk at 10:30 a.m. and Music Special at 12:30 p.m.

Friday, October 28, 2016 - Chicken and dumplings, corn spinach, crackers, and chocolate cream pie.

Friday activities include Word Search at 10:30 a.m. and BINGO at 12:30 p.m.

Bloomfield, Missouri - It's time to order your 8th Annual Claus for a Cause shirt!  Sales end Sunday, October 23rd.  Click here to order:  https://squareup.com/store/clausforacause

Then on Sunday, November 20th Santa will arrive at the Trinity United Methodist Church from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.for pictures.

The Clause for a Cause charity event proceeds will benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and 18ForeLife.

Photographers Julie Dodd and Amy Ellinghouse will be available for Pictures with Santa on Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Over $35,000 has been raised since the charity event began.  No appointments are necessary to take part and packages are available from $10 to $25.

The Trinity United Methodist Church is located at 704 W. Missouri St.  For more information you may contact Julie Dodd at 573-568-2503 or email clausforacause@gmail.com.

"All of the proceeds from this event will go to two separate charities," Dodd explains. "We've chosen the Juvenile Diabetes Research foundation and locally 18 Fore Life."

Dexter, Missouri - Debbie Juden, Store Manager of the Dexter Wal-Mart presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to the Disabled Veterans Wildlife Facility on Thursday, October 13, 2016.

Tom Love, owner of the facility along with Lee Bowen, retired Gunnery Sgt. USMC, representing the American Legion Post #59 of Dexter  were on hand to accept the generous donation.

The American Legion in Dexter is a sponsor of the Disabled Veterans Wildlife Facility.  Bowen, along with several other members of the post assist Love with the operation of the grounds.

Gobbler Ridge Farms has been converted from a family recreational area into a place where veterans with combat-related injuries can go, relax, enjoy the outdoors, and hunt and enjoy nature. The project is spearheaded by Tom Love and Gobbler Ridge Farms and sponsored by the Kenady-Hanks American Legion Post #59 in Dexter.

If you would like more information about the Disabled Veterans Wildlife Facility, please contact Tom Love at (573) 820-0802.