Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – Dr. John T. Blair was recently honored for having served nine years as a member of Keller Public Library Board of Directors.
He was recognized with a plaque of appreciation for his hard work and dedication to the library at the June meeting.
Presenting the plaque to Dr. Blair is Pam Trammell, Director of the Keller Public Library.
The Keller Public Library is located at 402 W. Grant St. in Dexter, Missouri. If you would like more information please click HERE or follow them on Facebook.
Photo provided by Pam Trammell.
Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Southeast Missouri – Every year American empty their wallets buying fireworks for the Fourth of July holiday and celebrate America’s independence. Though the origins of fireworks were not associated with the holiday, but with New Year’s Eve, it has now become an annual tradition that everyone seems to enjoy.
What are you doing this Independence Day?
Are you looking for 4th of July celebrations this holiday season? Several cities in the area are having their planned fireworks display on other days than the forth. You may still light your own fireworks as long as you follow city laws.
City of Dexter – Public Fireworks Display will be held on Thursday, July 3rd at East City Park . They are allowing fireworks until midnight on July 3rd and 4th inside the city limits.
City of Bloomfield – fireworks permitted on July 4th until midnight.
City of Bernie – Fireworks permitted on the 4th of July only.
Other locations do not allow fireworks within the city limits like Sikeston and Poplar Bluff.
One of the largest fireworks displays will be held at Wappapello Lake, which will be held on Saturday, July 5th at dusk.
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri - A few of the Residents of the Cape Veterans Home traveled to the Disabled Veterans Wildlife Facility at Gobbler Ridge Farm north of Dexter last week.
The Residents enjoyed a tour of the facility and grounds. They were able to visit the farm's specially constructed handicap accessible blind where guests may take part in seasonal hunts. After the tour they were entertained with a wonderful lunch.
Mark Reed, Missouri Department of conservation Agent was on hand to discuss a special Veterans Hunt and invited the Residents of the Cape Veterans Home to return and participate in a deer hunt in November.
Shown in the photo are Earl Reed, Cassie Zeilenga (Dir. of Recreation Activities at the Cape Veterans Home), Veteran Delmer Witt, Mark Reed, Mindi Pruitt, (Administrator of the Missouri Veterans Home), Terry Rollins (family member - Paul Rollins' brother), Jim Adams of the American Legion Post 59, and Veteran Paul Rollins.
For more information about the Disabled Veterans Wildlife Facility contact Tom Love at 573-820-0802 or find them on Facebook by clicking HERE.
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Dexter, Missouri - Bagby Wealth Management is pleased to announce the addition of Ed Gargas and Shawn Guethle to their team.
Ed Gargas is the new Sales Manager for Bagby Wealth Management. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southeast Missouri State University, as well as a Masters in Business Administration from William Woods University.
In addition to his experiences in the banking and insurance industries, Ed has served as Project and Marketing Manager for KMC Construction/ServiceMaster and as Regional General Manager for NewWave Communications. He is a commissioned officer in the Missouri National Guard and currently holds the rank of lieutenant colonel. He is a combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and has received four Army commendation medals and many other awards for his performance and service.
Ed is a member of the First Baptist Church in Dexter as well as various other community and civic organizations including the Dexter Economic Development Board, the American Legion, and the Dexter Chamber of Commerce.
Shawn Guethle is joining Bagby Wealth Management as an Investment Consultant with eight years of experience in the workforce. He holds three degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Finance from Truman State University, a Master of Business Administration (finance concentration) from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and a Master of Education (administration emphasis) from William Woods University. He also has a Series 65 license for passing the Uniform Investment Advisor Law Examination. Since beginning his finance career in 2003, Shawn has worked as a Performance Analyst for Waddell & Reed and as a math teacher and coach for the Dexter Public School System.
With over 30 years of serving the Dexter community, Mike and his team at Bagby Wealth Management are committed to providing clients with tactical, strategic advice, and wealth management services to build, preserve, and utilize wealth.
