Around 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 14th, Todd Akin is set to be appearing at Hickory Log in Dexter, Missouri.
Todd Akin will be running for U.S. State Senate in the election on November 6th.
There are a variety of issues people are hoping to hear about from Todd Akin. Some of those issues include: life, spending, defense, jobs, energy, second amendment, and veterans, among many others.
Members of the Republican Headquarters are hoping for a good turnout to the event on Friday. A question and answer session will be held between people in attendance and Todd Akin.
It’s that time of year again when we all start gearing up for the Stoddard County Parade and the week-long Stoddard County Fair held in Dexter, Missouri.
Activities will kick-off next Tuesday, September 18th with the parade in downtown Dexter. There will be many floats entered in this year’s parade. From pageant queens, local businesses, churches, and also some political entries.
One exciting part of fair time is the Stoddard County Fair Queen Contest. Every year there is a pageant on the fairgrounds immediately following the parade. The pageant usually draws a lot of attention from people attending the fair.
The 2012 queen of the Stoddard County Fair pageant must agree to be in attendance and perform her duties throughout the Stoddard County Fair.
The queen is also required to assist with the Stoddard County Children’s Pageant, which will be held on the Saturday of the fair.
Upon crowning, the queen will be given a list of duties that are required of her for the remaining days of the Fair Week. Some of the duties will include: presenting ribbons, trophies, and attending other activities that will be held at the fairgrounds during the year; such as, demo derby, tractor pulls, etc.
To be eligible for the Stoddard County Fair Contest, contestants should attend a Stoddard County High School, or reside within Stoddard County. Homeschooled contestants should also reside within Stoddard County.
Contestants should also be single, never been married, never had a marriage annulled. Contestants who are pregnant or have been pregnant are ineligible to compete.
Entry forms can be picked up throughout the county at local businesses.
All entry forms and the twenty-dollar entry free (non-refundable) MUST be received by 4:30 P.M. on Friday, September 14, 2012. Forms can be dropped off at The Bunny Patch in Dexter or mailed to the address below.
Stoddard County Fair Pageant
c/o Ashley Jarrell
18215 County Road 426
Bloomfield, MO 63825
The pageant will begin approximately 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday (or immediately following the County Parade.) There will be absolutely no entry fees taken at the door.
The pageant will be held at Arena B at the Stoddard County Fair Grounds, and there will be no changing area provided prior to the pageant for the contestants.
The 2012 Stoddard County Fair Queen will receive a $150 cash prize after the crowning, her crown, a trophy, sash, and flowers.
The pageant directors are looking for a big turn out this year for the contest, as many people look forward to this part of the Stoddard County Fair.
Every year members of Ronnie Shipman’s Dexter Greenhouse class plant poinsettias and care for them. The poinsettias are cared for until after Thanksgiving, and then are hopefully ready to be sold for the Christmas season.
This year the Greenhouse members from Dexter High School were extra busy on September 4th and 5th as they were potting the rooted poinsettia cuttings. The cuttings are purchased from a greenhouse supply company and are about two inches tall.
Every year around Christmas time the poinsettias go on sale for anyone to purchase. They are a big hit with the teachers within the building, but can be purchased by anyone who wishes to do so.
Shown in the above photo are greenhouse members potting the flowers: Chelsey Massey, Erika McCoy, and Emily Peters.
Every year the Xi Lambda Psi Chapter of Beta Theta Pi Sorority holds the Miss Stoddard County Pageants.
This year the annual Stoddard County Pageant will be held on Sunday, September 16th at 2:00 P.M. The pageant will be held in the Dexter High School Auditorium.
There are five different categories in the pageant. Those categories include: Little Mister, Little Miss, Petite Miss, Junior Miss, and Miss.
To be eligible for this pageant, you must have placed in a pageant within the last twelve months.
Entry forms are available in every high school office within the county, and also at the Bunny Patch located in downtown Dexter.
The deadline to enter for the Miss Stoddard County Pageant is Thursday, September 13th.
All proceeds for the pageant will be going to local charities.
THE BUZZ energizes familiar classic rock favorites that will cause your toe to tap and your body to move. Before they leave the stage, you may even find yourself singing along.
Need a warm up? Visit TheBuzzDexter's YouTube Channel to get yourself ready for a great night at the Boat House. Of course, this will not top the electricity of a live performance but be sure to listen and subscribe at www.youtube.com/thebuzzdexter.
The band originated as a group of friends with a desire to simply play music. The group set out on their road to fame under the band name of "Sittin' Pretty", receiving second place in the Stoddard County Fair in 1988. The group included at that time Scott Kruse, drums; Kip Musgrave, bass; John E. Law, lead guitar; David Robinson, rhythm guitar; Candy Howard/Coburn, vocals; Jim Elledge and Arlen Pixley, background vocals and security.
The band is driven by their passion to help others and share their love of life. As primary organizers and supporters of The Ben Kruse 18 Fore Life Foundation (www.18forelife.com), they always have music built into their own events.
Their personal desire to bring a great time to people marks the spirit of the band. Each set is specifically designed to deliver a positive message and allow others to catch their contagious spirit of fun.
Their music includes classic rock from the 70s, 80s and 90s and includes bands such as Bon Jovi, GNR, KISS, Poison, Faster Pussycat, Faith No More, Violent Femmes, Little Caesar, Prettyboy Floyd, Electric Angels, Golden Smog, Goo, Foo, and Tyketto.
Band members include
A perfect plan for Saturday would certainly be to attend the Dexter Bearcat Football game in Sikeston at 3:00 PM, dinner at the Boat House Winery at 6:00 PM and go and watch the BUZZ play at 7:00 PM.
Have a great weekend.
