Bloomfield, Missouri - Rich Ruch of Three Rivers Citizens Advisory Board presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to the Stoddard County Children's Homes.

Jim Tweedy was on hand to accept the check on behalf of the Stoddard County Children's Home

The Children’s Home is also accepting applications for part-time houseparents.  If you, or someone you know may be interested in working with children, please contact Linda Sams at 573-624-0266 for an application.  All employees must pass multiple background checks and have good driving records.
 

Dexter, Missouri - A Benefit Parking Lot Yard Sale will be hosted by First Midwest Bank on Saturday, August 15th.

The Yard Sale will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until 11:00 a.m.  First Midwest Bank is located on the corner of Business Highway 60 and One Mile Road across from Auto Zone and next to Family Video.

In September of 2014 Nancy Abernathy was diagnosed with Lelomyosarcoma, a cancer of the smooth muscle connective tissue and is often referred to as LMS.  This is a relatively rare form of cancer.

Nancy went in for a routine surgery and by the time she left the hospital her world was turned upside down.  The doctor informed her that they had found cancer in her uterus.  She was immediately referred to a specialist in St. Louis.

That’s when the dreaded diagnosis was given, Leiomyosarcoma.  They had removed the cancer; however she was required to return in three months to run tests. 

In March of 2015 things changed.  During a scan they found multiple spots on her lungs.  Just after the birth of her first grandchild she was headed back to surgery.  She didn’t heal quite as fast this time and Nancy had to start chemotherapy.

Since treatment began things have gotten progressively worse for Nancy and her family.  She is on unpaid medical leave and now has to pay a very high premium for her health insurance.  They have even put her house up for sale to help cover medical costs.

Donations may also be made during the yard sale.  Please support First Midwest Bank and help Nancy Abernathy fight her battle!

Dexter, Missouri - Senior Center Lunch Menu for Monday, August 10th - Friday, August 14th.

Monday, August 10th - Spaghetti with meat sauce, chicken salad, corn, garden salad, garlic breadstick/bread, and applesauce.

Tuesday, August 11th - Pancakes, sausage, hash browns, biscuits & gravy and muffin.

Wednesday, August 12th - Meatloaf, oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, whole grain bread, and dump cake.

Thursday, August 13th - Chicken strips, smoked Boston Butt sandwich, macaroni & cheese, beets, whole grain bread/bun and baked apples.

Friday, August 14th - Ham and beans, taco casserole, mixed greens, stewed tomatoes, cornbread, and peach cobbler.

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday for new business Muddy Paws Parlor.

The new business is located at 2106 North Outer Road, Suite A and offers bathing and grooming for both dogs and cats.

The business is owned by Melissa Housman who has more than 9 years of grooming experience.

Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. - noon by appointment only.  Contact her at (573) 421-9415.

You may also follow her on Facebook by clicking HERE.

Muddy Paws Parlor will have their GRAND OPENING on Saturday August 15th from 10:00 -12:00. Come look around and enjoy a free hot dog with a soda. There will also be a drawing for a $30.00 gift certificate.  Don't forget to bring your little pooch out for a visit too!

Shown in the photo are from left to right: Chamber Executive Director Janet Coleman, owner's son and assistant Zach Stucker holding well-groomed and pampered Pryce the pup, Mayor Joe Weber, owner Melissa Housman, Chamber First Vice President Debbie Stidham, City Manager Mark Stidham, and Alderman Jerry Corder.

Dexter, Missouri - It takes many hands to make light work.  The Dexter Bearcats proved that to be true on Tuesday morning when they arrived early to help lay the groundwork and build the platform for the Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall that will arrive on Thursday.

The Moving Wall is a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. spanning 253 feet in length.  The football players served as volunteers to help prepare the support foundation for the panels that will be mounted in place on Thursday morning.

Beginning Thursday, The Moving Wall will be open to the public 24 hours per day with an information tent open from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. manned by volunteers from the community to help patrons find names on the wall and offer water during the heat of the day.

On Sunday, August 9th at 1:15 p.m. a Run to the Wall will commence down Business 60 from Hickory Log to East Park.  The public is invited to participate. 

A police escort will lead the way followed by motorcycles from the Patriot Guard and Freedom Rider, cars and trucks flying American flags!  Please support the Veterans by participating in the Run to the Wall!  Honk your horns and waive your flags in honor of Veterans and those currently serving this great country!

Once the Run to the Wall completes their drive to East Park, a more solemn ceremony will commence at 2:00 p.m.

The Kenady-Hanks American Legion Post 59 Honor Guard will present the Colors, the Boy Scouts of America will lead the Pledge of Allegiance, the Dexter High School Band will play the National Anthem and Lauren and Caroline Powers will sing God Bless America.

Rev. Justin Sponaugle will give the Invocation and the welcome will be delivered by Mayor Joe Weber.  Guest Speaker will be Retired Brigadier General Charlie Kruse.

The 1221st National Guard Transportation Company will perform a gun salute with Dexter High School Band plays Taps.  Rev. Justin Sponaugle will end with the Benediction.

Please honor our Vietnam Veterans, MIAs, and those who died for our FREEDOM and join The Moving Wall Run to the Wall and Ceremony on Sunday, August 9th.

Shown in the photo are Gabe Jackson (green shirt) and Nate Weathers (pink shirt) throwing a sledge a hammer!  Other football players carrying 2x4s and various other materials needed for The Wall.