Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter VFW Post #2659 is pleased to announce the winner of the 2016-2017 VFW Patriots Pen Award. Belle Jones is a 7th grade student at Richland High School in Essex, Missouri and was presented the award on March 20, 2017. Her history teacher is Mr. Paul Arnold.
WHAT IS THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY PROGRAM? Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. Each year, nearly 40,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on a different annual patriotic theme each year.
Both VFW’s Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay competitions are dedicated to encouraging a better understanding and appreciation for our great country and fostering patriotism among our nation’s youth.
Students are asked to submit an essay in response to a question or statement on a subject which prompts them to consider how American history and democratic ideals and principles apply to their lives.
This year, 2016-17, the Voice of Democracy theme asked students to explain, “My Responsibility to America.”
Bloomfield, Missouri - More than 400 truckloads of wreaths were transported across the United State through a network of hundreds of volunteer drivers, donated trucking, and diesel, along with countless hours of dedicated volunteers committed to the mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach.
In December 2012 more than 1.2 million wreaths at 1,228 locations nationwide were placed on graves of American veterans' graves by thousands of volunteers. The convoy began in Maine and one truck load's destination was the Missouri Veterans Cemetery located in Bloomfield, Missouri.
Thanks to the many donations from individuals and organizations like the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 59 every grave in the Bloomfield Cemetery received a wreath. These donations and the volunteers that help to place them make covering each grave with a wreath a reality. It also helps in promoting the mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those who served, and Teach our children the value of freedom.
Pictured is Matthew Agey, member, receiving a Certificate of Appreciation to the Sons of the American Legion squadron 59 for their generous donation in support of the 2016 Wreaths Across America Project from Ken Swearingen, Director of the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery. Matthew has also been a volunteer for the past 8 years in placing the wreaths at the cemetery rather in rain, snow, cold or sunshine to remember and honor our veterans and their families.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Kiwanis Pancake Day is set for Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall from 6 a.m. - 10 a.m.
This annual event features pancakes, bacon, coffee, and milk. Take-out orders are also available.
Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5.00 each.
The Easter Bunny will also make a visit between 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. and those who purchased tickets can also get their photo taken with the Easter Bunny.
The annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Kiwanis will be held on Saturday, April 15th at West City Park at 1 p.m.
Special prizes will be awarded in three categories. Boy Scouts will also assist the Kiwanis with the egg hunt.
The public is encouraged to attend and there is no charge for the Easter Egg Hunt.
Dexter, Missouri - Boy Scout Troops 4200 of Dexter and 4370 of Puxico recently camped at S Bar F Ranch just north of Fredericktown. The scouts also hiked at Elephant Rock State Park and visited the Pilot Knob Civil War Museum.
Scoutmaster for Dexter is Kyle Gillespie. Scoutmaster for Puxico is Michelle Melton.
Dexter, Missouri - Keller Public Library events for April! No Story Hour on April 4th due to the election.
Tuesday, April 4 - NO STORY HOUR - (Municipal Election with Ward II voting at library)
Tuesday, April 11 - Charlie the Ranch Dog presented by Guest Reader Bree Goldschmidt
Tuesday, April 18 - Spring Splash presented by Guest Readers Mayor Joe Weber and Donna West
Tuesday, April 25 - Puff the Magic Dragon presented by Guest Reader Kim Cook and Children's Librarian Reita LeBeau
Thursday, April 27, 5:15 P.M. - Keller Public Library Board of Directors meet in library community room
