Dexter, Missouri - Keller Library Summer Program continues on July 13th with "Slow and Steady Wins the Race". Jessica Loflin and her mom, Dee, will be on hand with their turtle family.
At 11:00 a.m. join them to see more than just turtles, they will be able to learn about furs, pelts, skulls, horns, antlers, and turtle shells of native Missouri animals. It's all hands on as each child can touch the educational items on display as well as hold Myrtle, Elvis, Crackers, Dani, or Littlefoot.
Myrtle has been in the their family more than 50 years, but is believed to be about 67 years old. She was original found at Wappapello Lake area in 1959 and became a family pet of four generations. You can tell she's an old girl by the way she looks and she loves to eat eggs and worms.
Elvis is a rescued turtle who would not eat. Once taken to Helping Hands Veterinary Clinic it was discovered that Elvis is mostly blind. He has cataracts and has trouble locating his food.
Crackers is also a rescue. His shell was partially destroyed by an industrial lawnmower. Once "glued" back in places his shell will not close completely therefore allowing prey to eat him if returned to the wild.
The Summer Reading Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library!
Bloomfield, Missouri - The following individuals, businesses, or churches have made donations during May and June 2016 to the Stoddard County Children’s Home, Inc. in Memory or in Honor of a loved one.
Elizabeth Carver in Memory of Opal Womack Bondurant Scott & Joy Bondurant in Memory of Opal Bondurant Lillie Ludwig & Family in Memory of Opal Bondurant Lynn Hassell in Memory of Hazel Mouser
Benny & Nita Lemons in Memory of Percy Clippard
John & Ruth Pruitt in Memory of Percy Clippard
John & Nona Robinson in Memory of Percy Clippard Charles & Elizabeth Statler in Memory of Opal Bondurant Jacquelyn & Gary Rocchio in Memory of Opal Bondurant Sharon Armstrong in Memory of Opal Bondurant
Richard Hill in Memory of Opal Bondurant
Matthew Shepherd & Katie Swehla in Memory of Opal Bondurant
Bill & Nelda Burge in Memory of Pat Watkins
Ken & Ginger Ashley Williams in Memory of Opal Bondurant
Ann & Kenneth Womack in Memory of Opal Bondurant
Tom & Leah Doyle in Memory of Opal Bondurant
Debra & Bradley Delay in Memory of Opal Bondurant
Linda Isenhour in Memory of Opal Bondurant
Joyce & Rick Webb in Memory of Opal Bondurant
John & Anita Moynahan in Memory of Opal Bondurant
Cleo & Peggy Beeson (Reese, Jennifer, Buck & Jami) in Memory of Cecilia Beel-Wilton Dennis & Sharon Lorch in Memory of Cecilia Beel-Wilton
Jim and Melinda Rainey in Memory of Cecilia Wilton Lehman Godwin in Memory of Percy Clippard
Randy & Betty Russell in Memory of Harold Wright Lydia Arnold in Memory of Opal Bondurant
Lynn Cunningham in Memory of Opal Bondurant
Michael & Mickie Huskey in Memory of Opal Bondurant
Beulah Eaton in Memory of Billy Cowgur, Charles Shipman, Hazel Mouser & Edwin Pulliam Marrine Grobe in Memory of Pat Watkins
Darrel & Toni Pyle in Memory of Jamie Sifford
Riley, Stubbs & Cato LLC in Memory of Melba Miller
Joe & Carol Vinson in Memory of Percy Clippard
Ann Dubrouillet in Memory of Percy Clippard
Cathy & James Scobey & Frank Families in Memory of Hazel Mouser
Dirk, Marcia, Taylor & Zane Eggiman in Memory of Cecilia Beel-Wilton
Mitzie &Daniel Seger in Memory of Cecilia Wilton
Sharon Hood Family in Memory of Nadine Cartwright
Cathy Christian in Memory of Cecilia Wilton
Justin & Heather Jones in Memory of Cecilia Wilton
Stephen & Pamela Hutchison in Memory of Rev. Wiley McGhee
Deanna McCool in Memory of Cecilia Wilton
Paula & Robert Buckman in Memory of George Pulliam
Lillian Shublom in Memory of Edwin Pulliam
Land Development in Memory of Bill Pippins
Lehman Godwin in Memory of Edwin Pulliam
Randy & Betty Russell in Honor of Jim Russell
Joe & Rhonda Stuever in Memory of Ed Pulliam
Joe & Rhonda Stuever in Honor of Bill Pippins, Sr.
Doug & Lydia Temples in Memory of Pat Watkins
Bobby & Dyana Crawford in Memory of Rev. Wiley McGhee
Glenn & Victoria York in Honor of Kentucky Derby Winning Horse “Nyquist”
Mavis Plucker in Memory of George Edwin Pulliam
James & Catherine Tomsheck in Memory of George Edwin Pulliam
Aaron & Jackie McKuin in Memory of Helen Botsch & Ed Pulliam
Mike & Susie Meese in Memory of Helen Botsch & Ed Pulliam
Lucille Nelson in Memory of George E. Pulliam
Huel & Maudie Benton, Jr. in Memory of Edwin Pulliam
Rosemary Walker in Memory of George Edwin Pulliam
B. Dawson Planting Company LP in Memory of Ed Pulliam
Land Development in Memory of Helen Botsch
Charles & Mona Chilcutt in Honor of Kentucky Derby Winning Horse “Nyquist”
Judy Crump in Honor of Kentucky Derby Winning Horse “Nyquist”
Barry & Angie Duncan in Honor of Kentucky Derby Winning Horse “Nyquist”
Jeanie French in Honor of Kentucky Derby Winning Horse “Nyquist”
Tom & Pam Horton in Honor of Kentucky Derby Winning Horse “Nyquist”
Paul & Jo Johnston in Memory of Marion Bud Phillips
John & Nancy Langley in Honor of Kentucky Derby Winning Horse “Nyquist”
Kendal & Brandy Mouser in Honor of Kentucky Derby Winning Horse “Nyquist” Riley, Stubbs & Cato, LLC in Memory of George Pulliam
Norman Robinson in Honor of Kentucky Derby Winning Horse “Nyquist”
Keith & Patty Edwards in Honor of Kentucky Derby Winning Horse “Nyquist” Denny & Linda Blake in Honor of Kentucky Derby Winning Horse “Nyquist” Charles Hawkins in Honor of Kentucky Derby Winning Horse “Nyquist”
Shirley & John Stephens in Memory of George Edwin Pulliam Loretta Mouser in Memory of Hazel Mouser
Fox Trucking in Memory of Edwin Pulliam
Kim & Bob Mouser in Memory of Hazel Mouser
Bob & Shirley McGeary in Memory of Marvin M. Link
Gary & Dolly Davault (Class of 1954) in Memory of Harlan Langston
Carolyn Burcks in Memory of Rev. Wiley McGhee
Doris Moore in Memory of M. C. Moore
Karen & Ronald Peters in Memory of Wiley McGhee
William & Amy Simmons in Memory of Hazel Mouser
Bobby & Jane Blair in Memory of Imogene Kleffer, Bob Craig & Wiley McGhee Dan Hodapp in Memory of Mary Batson
Greg Riley in Memory of Rev. Wiley McGhee
Doss & Leona Hinkley & Families in Memory of Marvin M. Link
Clay & Becky Hurst in Memory of Marvin Link
James & Aud Blunt in Memory of Hazael Mouser
James & Aud Blunt in Memory of James Triplett
Janice Barney in Memory of Hazel Mouser
Stanley & Anita Joyner in Memory of Hazel Mouser
Ishmael Smith in Memory of Danny Lee
John & Nancy Wade in Memory of Jamie Sifford
Keith & Patty Edwards in Memory of Hazel Mouser
Boyd & Merelene Matthew in Memory of Tom Hopkins
Ron & Lori Reinagel in Memory of Hazel Mouser
Dennis & Mary Hovis in Memory of Marvin Link
Jon & Jeanne Bickford in Memory of Betty Guinn
Dexter, Missouri - The first Grille It Up event will take place on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at East City Park in Dexter.
Many activities are planned throughout the day. The event is sponsored by the Dexter Chamber of Commerce along with several local businesses sponsoring individual activities.
Two events on the original schedule have been cancelled due to lack of participation. They are the Art Show and Talent Show.
The event is slated to take place rain or shine on Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m. and lasting until 3:30 p.m.
Tyson is sponsoring the Cook Off with registration from 5:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Judging will be at 1:30 p.m.
The Car Show will begin at 8:00 a.m. with winners being announced at 3:00 p.m.
Bubble Soccer and Tug-a-War starts at 8:30 a.m.
The Dog Show starts at 9:00 a.m. with registration at 8:30 a.m.
Dog Tricks Demonstration will be from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Helicopter Rides all from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pageants with registration at 12:30 p.m. and beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Food and craft vendors will be at the park all day.
Stoddard County, Missouri - Are you worried about how to get your child the things they need to start the school year? Hope International and several other partnering organizations want to help!
Their Back to School Bash are designed to be a “one stop shop”. You will be able to get your child’s hair cut, get a clothing voucher, get a vision, hearing, and dental check, and leave with a backpack full of supplies for each child.
All you have to do is register!
Registration is open from June 25th – July 15th. Just call (573) 293-4673 to register.
The Back to School Bash at Bernie will be August 2nd from 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Bernie Community Center for Bernie Public Schools and Dexter Public Schools.
The Back to School Bash for Essex, Puxico, Bloomfield, and Advance schools will be held at the Bloomfield FEMA Building on August 16th from 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
If you would like to donate school supplies please contact (573) 293-4673. Hope International is still in need of items as well as volunteers.
This is NOT a low-income only opportunity. They want everyone with children to benefit from these events. Getting a child ready to go back to school can be very stressful and hard on a family. They want to make the Back 2 School process a fun and enjoyable day for everyone.
Bloomfield, Missouri - Need your car or truck washed? Looking for some delicious homemade desserts? Cub Scout Pack 72 will have a Car Wash and Bake Sale fundraiser on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at On the Go in Bloomfield.
All Scouts are asked to come out and help and any parent or friend of the Cub Scouts that wish to donate baked good such as cookies, brownies, candy etc please bring them out around 9:00 a.m. Also anyone who wishes to donate wash cloths, buckets or sponges please drop them off as well.
The fundraiser will be from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Please support our youth. They are our future!
