Bloomfield, Missouri - The annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield on Monday, May 29, 2017.
The keynote speaker will be Ken Swearengin.
The American Legion Post #59 Honor Guard will present the POW/MIA Table Ceremony which honors soldiers that were prisoners of war or missing in action from each branch of the U.S. Military.
The Stoddard County Honor Guard will provide the firing of the volley for the Memorial Service.
Swearengin, SMSgt. USAF Ret., has been the director at the cemetery since it opened in 2003. He was honored by the Missouri Veterans Commission by receiving the Employee of the Month Award in 2013. He has also helped organize the cemetery's three annual events, including the Memorial Day Ceremony, Veterans Day Ceremony and Wreaths Across America.
Families and friends of those buried at the cemetery are invited to attend, as well as members of the general public. For more information, contact the cemetery office at (573) 568-3871.
Dexter, Missouri - The City of Dexter Tourism Committee has created a SURVEY and would like the public's input.
The Tourism Committee would like your help in understanding what is needed in the Dexter community and would like to "BRAND" our city.
Branding is when you create a unique name and image for your town and will be used mainly through advertising campaigns to attract people to your area and retain loyal customers using a consistent theme. What is Dexter's brand? Complete the survey and let the Tourism Committee know your thoughts and how you see our great city of Dexter.
What Factors Make the city of Dexter great? Is it the people, the food, the outdoor environments and transit systems, incredible art, or architecture?
In a hope to build a better tomorrow, the Tourism Committee has been inspired to dig down deep to research the ideas of what are the attractive qualities and virtues of Dexter, Missouri. So please get involved and complete the survey. Your opinion counts!
The deadline to complete the survey is May 24, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. It is quick and easy!
Click HERE to take the City of Dexter Tourism Committee Survey.
Dexter, Missouri - The local Altrusa International Club met recently at Hickory Log in Dexter to name their "Altrusans of the Year".
Tammy Robinson, Diane Robinson, Terri Chema and Kyra Taylor were named "Altrusans of the Year!"
What is Altrusa? It is an international association of business executives and professional women and men who volunteer their time and talents in projects dedicated to community betterment.
Annual dues are $75.00 and their main campaign is to promote literacy in the area. They meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Hickory Log restaurant.
Service projects are annual Scavenger Hunt for Food, B.R.A.V.E., Literacy Kits, UCAN, Laundry Baskets Full of Love, annual scholarship, Donated care packages to military, donate BINGO prizes to Stoddard County ARC, Snowman Soup, Emergency Buckets, Books to Mother-to-Mother program, Book Fair, Painted Pumpkins, Literacy Lotto for Make a Difference Day and so much more!
Anyone interested in joining the organization is encouraged to contact Kathy white at (573) 624-4070 or Kyra Taylor at (573) 624-5009.
Dexter, Missouri - The local Altrusa International Club met recently at Hickory Log in Dexter to name their 2017 High School Scholarship recipient.
Janie Lindsey, daughter of Elaina Lindsey and Kevin Lindsey received the $500 scholarship. Her plans are to attend Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau and major in Molecular Biology and minor in Mathematics. She has ambitions to work in genetics primarily focusing on Alzheimer's Disease.
Lindsey is a 2017 Dexter High School graduate and was Valedictorian of her senior class with a 4.34 GPA.
Pictured from left to right are Jane Smith, Altrusa Treasurer, Janie Lindsey, and Kath White, Altrusa President.
Dexter, Missouri - The local Altrusa International Club met recently at Hickory Log in Dexter to name officers for the coming year.
New officers are Kathy White (president), Tammy Robinson (vice president), Jane Smith (treasurer), and Kyra Taylor (secretary).
Pictured from left to right are the club's Board of Directors are Kathy White, Tammy Robinson, Jane Smith and Kyra Taylor, Betty McClintock, and Diane Robinson.
What is Altrusa? It is an international association of business executives and professional women and men who volunteer their time and talents in projects dedicated to community betterment.
Annual dues are $75.00 and their main campaign is to promote literacy in the area. They meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Hickory Log restaurant.
Service projects are annual Scavenger Hunt for Food, B.R.A.V.E., Literacy Kits, UCAN, Laundry Baskets Full of Love, annual scholarship, Donated care packages to military, donate BINGO prizes to Stoddard County ARC, Snowman Soup, Emergency Buckets, Books to Mother-to-Mother program, Book Fair, Painted Pumpkins, Literacy Lotto for Make a Difference Day and so much more!
