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#DexterFirst Corner Cottage
November 27th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Article By Nancy Vines
Dexter, Missouri - When Kim and Gary Williams began their local home décor business 15 years ago, they had no idea how popular it would prove to be, nor how wide-spread their customer base would become. From a corner spot at Old Timers’ Antique Mall to a thriving corner location on Business Highway 60, Corner Cottage is a unique locally owned business that is a vital part of the Dexter small business community.
The business has continued to flourish, even through difficult economic times, because Williams has the ability to gauge what her customers want and adjusts her inventory to meet their needs. “We change with the times,” Williams said. “When we first opened we were country, then shabby chic, and now the farmhouse look is popular.” In addition to home décor, the Corner Cottage also carries a wide variety of dry soup, dip, and drink mixes; candles; decorative signs; jewelry and other accessory items; and handmade furniture designed and crafted by her husband Gary.
Stocking the business is a family affair as about 40 percent of their inventory is produced by Williams, her husband, and daughter Jansen. Much of the remaining inventory comes from other small suppliers. “We try to support regional small businesses,” Williams observed. “We try to get as much from Missouri as possible,” noting that both Thompson Farms and Wind and Willow gourmet mixes are produced in Missouri, and Gaylord Soaps come from Jefferson City. “Our purses are a Missouri company, as well. The construction is outsourced,” she explained, “but the design, marketing, and headquarters are located near Branson.” The popular soy candles come from Indiana.
A unique aspect of her inventory, that has ties to Dexter, is jewelry provided by Luket Ministries. “This endeavor provides a sustainable income for hard-working Ugandan women through recycling old tires into new treasures,” Williams explained. “They also make paper bead jewelry.” Former elementary art teacher Ruth Gibson’s granddaughter is a missionary in Uganda working through Luket Ministries. “I am honored to be able to support the efforts of these women through my business.”
Corner Cottage is located at 1424 West Business Highway 60 in Dexter. They are open Monday through Saturday 10-5, and Sundays until Christmas 1-3.
They sell soy candles and melts manufactured in Indiana.
Handmade entertainment center designed and crafted by Gary Williams.
Last Updated on November 27th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v95a/DexterFirst-Corner-Cottage
Bloomfield Area Nutrition Center 2017 Christmas Home Tour
November 16th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Bloomfield Area Nutrition Center (BANC) will host their annual Christmas Home Tour on Sunday, December 3, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tickets are $15 per person and are available at BANC, Designs On You, The Metro, N' Style Galeria, Granny Pickers, and Classic Buts.
Families sharing their homes are:
Rick and Louise Causey at 16670 County Road 431, Dexter
Kenny and Kim Johnson at 200 North Viola St., Bloomfield
Ryan and Heather Mayo at 707 South Prairie St., Bloomfield
Trevor and Starla Pulley at 501 South Spring St., Bloomfield
First General Baptist Church at 501 Christian Drive, Bloomfield
A chocolate fountain, Wassel, and homemade cookies will be served at the Nutrition Center, located at 609 North delaware.
A drawing for a $100 gift basket will be held at 4:30 p.m.
Buses will be available from the Nutrition Center for your convenience.
Last Updated on November 16th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v93h/Bloomfield-Area-Nutrition-Center-2017-Christmas-Home-Tour
2017 Dexter Christmas Reading
November 15th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - The 9th Annual Christmas Reading is slated for Saturday, November 25th beginning at 6:00 p.m. at 125 W. Stoddard Street across from Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.
Greg Mathis began the annual Christmas Reading by reading the Second Chapter of Luke in 2009 and has now become a wonderful tradition.
June Coffey, Lisa's mother and Greg's mother-in-law read the Christmas story from Luke 2 every Christmas Eve to their two boys when they were young. It was a tradition Greg decided to share with others through the Christmas reading. Mrs. Coffey passed away in 2015.
“Too often we tend to get caught up in the rush of the holiday season,” Mathis said. “It is simply a reading by a special person in the local community who tells aloud the true story of the first Christmas.”
The event is outside and everyone is encouraged to attend. A special guest will read the story of the first Christmas, but you have to attend to find out who the secret guest will be this year. Also the Crowley Ridge Mennonite Church will once again bless us with their beautiful magical voices.
In case of inclement weather the event will be moved indoors to the chapel at Rainey Mathis Funeral Home.
Greg Mathis has created a website if you would like to learn more about the event, click HERE.
Last Updated on November 15th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v937/2017-Dexter-Christmas-Reading
Former Norman Harty Residence For Sale
November 14th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - There will be an Open House for former home of longtime Dexter resident Norman Harty on Sunday, November 19, 2017.
The home is located at 1035 Rannells St. in Dexter and the Open House will be rom 1 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The home has 5 bedrooms, office, two kitchens, Whole House Generator, and a security system.
The asking price is $290,000.00
For more information call Jim Tweedy at (573) 624-1122 or Linda Sams at (573) 421-5671,
Last Updated on November 14th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v92u/Former-Norman-Harty-Residence-For-Sale
Bernie PAT 2017 November Student of the Month
November 10th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Bernie, Missouri - Christopher Scott Snider is the three month old son of Jordon and Traka Snider and is the Bernie Parents as Teachers' student of the month for November.
Christopher loves taking baths, reading books, and when his family talks and plays with him.
He also enjoys being read to by his big sister Amelia.
During the family's PAT visits, Christopher enjoys looking at his new books and getting to play with his Aunt Casey, the family's Parent Educator.
If you would like to know more about Parents as Teachers contact Courtney McGarity or Casey Arnold at 573-293-5335, ext 293 or find them on Facebook by clicking HERE.
The following information was taken directly from the Parent as Teachers Missouri website. For more information click HERE.
Our Vision
All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.
Our Mission
To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
Our Values
The early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and in life.
Parents are their children's first and most influential teachers.
Established and emerging research should be the foundation of parent education and family support curricula, training, materials and services.
All young children and their families deserve the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of any demographic, geographic or economic considerations.
An understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential in serving families.
History
In 1981, Missouri pioneered the concept of helping parents embrace their important role as their child's first and best teacher. Today, Parents as Teachers continues to equip early childhood organizations and professionals with information and tools that are relevantᾢand widely applicableᾢto today's parents, families and children.
The Parents as Teachers leadership team and Board of Directors is engaged in a three-year strategic plan, which positions the organization as a valued partner to support the organizations and professionals who serve families and children, especially those most vulnerable.
The concept for Parents as Teachers was developed in the 1970s when Missouri educators noted that children were beginning kindergarten with varying levels of school readiness. Research showed that greater parent involvement is a critical link in the child's development of learning skills, including reading and writing.
Early childhood professionals suggested that a program to provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, and parent education to help parents understand their role in encouraging their child's development from the beginning could help improve school readiness and parent involvement.
With funding from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and The Danforth Foundation, Parents as Teachers began in 1981 in Missouri as a pilot project for first-time parents of newborns. Recognizing the program's benefits and cost effectiveness, the Missouri legislature provided state funding in 1985 to implement Parents as Teachers programs in all Missouri school districts. Since 1985, Parents as Teachers has expanded to all 50 states and six other countries.
Last Updated on November 10th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v92e/Bernie-PAT-2017-November-Student-of-the-Month
