The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for Heaton Outdoors.

They offer bow repair of any kind!  Also you can purchase new bows just in time for hunting season

The Friends of the Keller Library will host March Into Spring Dinner on March 30, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Lunch Box.

The Lunch Box is located at 23 W. Stoddard St. Dexter, Missouri.

This will be a ham dinner with dressing, potato, veggies, dessert and drink.

Dine-in, drive thru and carry out available.

Cost is $15.00 per plate.

This is a fundraiser for the Keller Library.  The Friends of the Keller Library invites the public to come out and eat and enjoy some great company!  

Pictured left to right: Candy Collier, Kay Asbell, Brenda Chrisman. Sherry Medler, Anna Loughary, Andrienne White, Sandy Stone and Tara Mouser.

Jackson is getting a glow-up! Spa JXN is excited to announce it will be opening on March 4, 2025. As the first medical spa in Jackson, Missouri, Spa JXN will offer state-of-the-art health, wellness, and beauty treatments. Building on the trusted care provided by Jackson Healing Arts, Spa JXN combines innovative medical spa services with a commitment to excellence in patient care that the community has relied on for years.

Brandy McKay, who has been an integral part of Jackson Healing Arts for over 15 years, brought her med spa experience and expertise in optimizing the customer experience along with her eye for design to the remodeling project.

“We are thrilled to bring this new chapter of wellness to Jackson,” said McKay. “Our goal is to help clients be healthy and symptom-free, so they can feel and look their best”

Jackson Healing Arts, renowned for its holistic approach to health utilizing chiropractic care, regenerative medicine, and functional medicine expertise, will continue to provide these core services at its main level located at 3130 E Jackson Blvd in Jackson, Missouri. Meanwhile, Spa JXN will operate on the newly renovated lower level, offering clients an additional wellness experience.

“Over the past several months, we’ve transformed the unused space in our lower level into a welcoming environment for our clients seeking services like weight loss, laser hair removal, microneedling facials, botox, hair restoration, and much more. We are excited to expand our offerings in the future,” said McKay.

SpaJXN staff will have the same commitment to overall wellness and patient education that the staff at Jackson Healing Arts has demonstrated for the past 25 years. “We will continue to help both our SpaJXN clients and Jackson Healing Arts patients understand the role that environment and nutrition play in both their internal health and overall wellness.” McKay says, adding “we know that when a patient feels better and improves their overall health it not only improves their quality of life, but also results in a more vibrant and healthier exterior.”

McKay, along with Casey Doss, FNP-BC, and Courtney Gerler, LPN, who are both integral parts of Jackson Healing Arts, worked closely with Dr. Philip Pappas, founder of both Jackson Healing Arts and SpaJXN, in selecting services that align with the clinic's commitment to patient wellness. Their collaborative efforts have shaped Spa JXN into a sanctuary for self-care and rejuvenation, ensuring that every detail, from the design to the service offerings, enhances the client experience.

Spa JXN Services Include:

• Skin Pen
• Morpheus 8
• Neurotoxins (Botox and Xeomin)
• Laser Hair Removal
• Body Sculpting Treatments
• Hair Restoration
• Weight Loss Programs
• and much more

The Grand Opening celebration will take place in mid-April on the lower level of the Jackson Healing Arts building at 3130-B E Jackson Blvd. Guests will be invited to join for refreshments, exclusive discounts, and a tour of this exciting new venture.

About Jackson Healing Arts
With a strong reputation in the Jackson community, Jackson Healing Arts has been a leader in holistic care for over 25 years. The launch of Spa JXN marks a significant milestone, reinforcing its dedication to comprehensive wellness.

For more information about Spa JXN, please download our app at https://spajxn.repeatmd.app/home, visit our website at www.SpaJXN.com or contact us at 573-204-4475.

Doug Siler was drafted into the Army on January 12, 1968 and honorably discharged on January 4, 1970.  Doug did his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.  He received advance infantry training at Fort Polk, LA.  Other training included Non-commissioned officer schooling (Airborne School) at Fort Benning, GA and on the job training as Platoon Sargeant, at Fort Polk, LA.

Doug served in Vietnam from December 1968 through January 1970.  He was assigned to the 173rd Airborne brigade, D Company, 2 BN, 3rd Plt.  His job was squad leader.  He traveled in the A Shou and Ia Drang Central Highlands Valleys in Vietnam looking for the enemy.  In May 1969, he became the Plt. Sgt. after his Platoon Sargeant was wounded.

Doug received the following medals: Combat Infantry Badge - Parachute Wings, 2 Bronze Stars, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, 2 Campaign Stars, Vietnam Service Medal, Parachute Badge, Expert M-14, M-16, M-60, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, and Vietnam Civil Action Citation.

Doug entered the US Naval Reserves, Seabees on March 24, 1983 and retired from the US Naval Reserves on September 30, 2003.  During his service in the Navy, he was stationed at Davisville, RI; Twentynine Palms, CA; Fallon, NE; Gulfport, MS; Port Hueneme, CA; Island of Guam and Camp Pendelton, CA.  He came up through the ranks and retired as a Heavy Equipment Operator, Chief Petty Officer.  He retired as 2nd in command of his detachment, which was assigned to NMCB 28 in 

Shreveport, LA.  Doug earned the following Naval Reserve medals: 2 Navy Achievement Medals, Navy Good Conduct Medal, Expert M-16 and Pistol, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Hourglass, and Naval Reserve 

Meritorious Service Medal with three stars.

Doug served as a board member on the Duck Creek Township from 1990-2019.  He has served on the Stoddard County 911 Board since 2012.  He is a member of Berrong General Baptist Church in Gipsy, MO.  Doug retired after 40 years of service as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Mingo National Wildlife Refuge and also was an Equipment Safety Instructor for Region 3 which covered eight states.

Doug has been married to his wife, Linda, for 45 years.  They raised three children, Greg Wheeling of Columbia, MO; Alicia Siler-Mengelberg of Novato, CA and Monica Siler of Gordonville, MO. They have three grandchildren, Ethan , Estele, and Eva.

Thank you Doug for your service and we appreciate all you have done for the Puxico community.