Submitted by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
"You know I like my chicken fried
A cold beer on a Friday night
A pair of jeans that fit just right
And the radio on"
We all love fried chicken and most of us grew up with mom or grandma fixing this delicious meal on Sunday afternoon.
In the United States, National Fried Chicken Day is celebrated each year on July 6. On this day, fried chicken lovers, across the country, celebrate this American favorite at a nearby restaurant, at home, the neighbors, a friends house or at an outdoor picnic.
The Scottish immigrants brought their tradition of deep-frying chicken in fat, to the southern United States. After it’s introduction to the American South, fried chicken soon became a common staple. Over time, seasonings and spices were added to enrich the flavor of the chicken.
Fried chicken is a dish that consists of chicken pieces which have been floured or battered then pan-fried, deep-fried or pressure-fried. The breading adds a crisp coating to the exterior of the chicken.
Crisp well-seasoned skin, which been rendered of the excess fat, is the make-up of well made fried chicken.
Traditionally the chicken is fried in lard, however, corn oil, peanut oil, canola oil or vegetable oil are also frequently used.
Following is a “tried and true” recipes for you to enjoy!
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/southern-fried-chicken
Have a HAPPY NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN DAY!
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.
