Occupation: PPTL Launch Engineer
Family Members: Kara Glaus, Madison Glaus, Ethan Glaus, Kallen Glaus
Personal Education History: Graduated from Scott City High School; Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from University of Missouri at Rolla
Community Service Activities/Affiliations: Dexter Parks and Recreation coach for football, baseball, and basketball, Knights of Columbus member, former Parish Council member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dexter, Cub Scout leader, Ducks Unlimited Greenhead Chapter member.
Why do you want to serve as a school board member?
Our children are the future leaders, and I want the students of Dexter Schools to get the best education possible and to be prepared for the Future. I feel by serving on the board I will be able to help make decisions that will help the students prepare for their future.
What qualities will you bring to the school board that will benefit the students and staff of Dexter Public Schools?
As an Engineer by profession I am detailed oriented, I believe this is a quality that would serve me well as a board member. I am able to maintain a level head and am willing to seek input from multiple sources before making a decision.
Dexter, Missouri - There are five candidates for three positions in the 2017 Dexter School Board election to be held on April 4, 2017. A bio was submitted on each candidate. Below is the bio for Mr. Yewell "Bud" Lawrence.
Occupation: Attorney at Law
Family Members: June (wife) and Hunter (son in 10th grade)
Personal Education History: Graduated Dexter High School in 1972; University of Missouri at Columbia in 1976 with a BS in Business Administration; University of Texas at Austin in 1979 with a Doctor of Jurisprudence; clerked for Federal Judge Roy Harper from 1979-1980.
Community Service Activities/Affiliations: Served on the Board of Directors of Bootheel Counseling Services for several years. Member of Dexter Chamber of Commerce, Stoddard County Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association and Missouri Municipal Attorney Association. Serving as Attorney for the City of Dexter and the Stoddard County Ambulance District.
Why do you want to serve as a school board member?
I am proud of our school and wish to contribute to its continued success.
What qualities will you bring to the school board that will benefit the students and staff of Dexter Public Schools?
A sincere interest in the Dexter Public School and providing the best education possible for all of our students, allowing them to excel in school and after graduation. I have been a member of the City’s Budget Committee for several years and understand the process of preparing a budget. I have experience with legal issues involving public entities. My wife is a retired teacher and I have learned a great deal from her about the educational process and its continually changing requirements. Our son has attended Dexter School for 11 years and I have witnessed the needs and efforts necessary for a quality education.
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Bloomfield Women's Club will sponsor a Pet Show at the 2017 Bloomfield Heritage Days on Saturday, April 29th at 2:00 p.m. in Bloomfield City Park.
Registration begins at 1 p.m. and the fee is a donation of dog food, wet or dry. All food collected will be donated to the Bloomfield Dog Shelter.
If you do not have a pet to to enter please consider a donation of dog food, toys, blankets, bleach, or a financial donation to go towards the dog shelter.
This is not a judged show, but an opportunity to show-off your pet and increase awareness of animals that need a loving home. Perhaps your dog or cat knows a special trick and wants to show-off, or maybe a favorite outfit to wear!
The Bloomfield Heritage Days will also feature a Living History Encampment, Bed Turning, old fashioned foods, music, a pageant, kid's games, candy cannon, and much much more. Try your hand at throwing a tomahawk or shoot a bow! You will have fun all day! Modern crafts will also be set up from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 29th.
Dexter, Missouri -The Dexter Kiwanis would like to thank all of their sponsors.
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 - 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.”
