Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Police Department is selling Torch Run T-shirts! The Law Enforcement Torch Run began 31 years ago in Kansas as a vision of Chief Richard LaMunyon, who wanted to give his officers an opportunity to participate in something positive.
The Dexter Police Department, along with several other area law enforcement agencies, will again participate in the Special Olympics Torch Run. Local Dexter PD Detective Trevor Pulley has been participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for 13 years and is spearheading this year’s Run in Dexter on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
The route will be from business 60 and Route AD (by Wal-Mart) to Business 60 and Missouri Highway 25 (at On The Go). Let's show our community support by purchasing a t-shirt and lining business 60 and cheer them on as they relay the Run the Torch in honor of those who participate in Special Olympics!
Running in this year’s event are Don Donner, Jeremy Brotz, D.J. Robinson, Josh Benton, Larry Patterson, Trevor Pulley, and John Moore from the Dexter Police Department. Chief of Police Sammy Stone will lead the LETR again this year. From the Missouri Highway Patrol will be Tim Pulley, Clark Parrot, Matt Foster, and Jody Laramore. Participating from the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department are Gary Brady, Andrew Johnson, Kristie Palmer, and John Attickson. Wesley Carter from the Bernie Police Department will also be running. (This may not be a complete list as of press time.)
The Dexter Police Department is doing their part by selling Special Olympics t-shirts and hats with all proceeds going to Special Olympics funding. If you would like to purchase a shirt or donate please contact Detective Captain Trevor Pulley at 573-624-5512 or send an email to Trevor.pulley@dexterpd.com
Shirts (youth – 2XL) are $10 each; 3XL are $15 each and 4XL – 6XL are $20 each.
It’s more than a run; the Torch Run is a campaign to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics. The mission of the LETR is to raise both dollars and awareness for Special Olympics. Nearly 200 agencies and 6,500 officers work year-round in Missouri to accomplish this goal; they are some of our greatest volunteers. All funds raised go toward supporting Special Olympics Missouri’s year-round sports training and athletic competition program for more than 16,500 athletes across the state.
Shown in the photo from left to right: Trevor Pulley, Larry Patterson, Sammy Stone, and Josh Benton of the Dexter Police Department.
Dexter, Missouri - Mildred Mooney, a resident of Lenoir Woods, will be celebrating her 100th birthday with a round of open houses for family and friends.
Born on April 17, 1916, Mildred Tucker grew up and graduated from schools in Couch, Missouri. She married Buford Mooney in 1937, and they made their home in Alton, Missouri, where he was a teacher until entering the service during WWII.
After the war they eventually settled in Dexter, Missouri where Mildred was a homemaker and then owned her own beauty shop. Mildred was very active in her church, serving in a number of capacities. She is the mother of two sons, Ron and Rick, 7 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.
She moved to Columbia in 2009 where she has made many friends as a resident of both The Terrace and Lenoir Woods. She continues to remain active, with music therapy being one of her favorite programs.
To celebrate this milestone, Mrs. Mooney has expressed interest in members of her church family attending a small reception in her honor. As many of you know, Mrs. Mildred was a strong member of First Baptist Church of Dexter throughout her adult life.
She and her husband were a vital part of the Wednesday night dinner team. She still considers Dexter HOME and enjoys keeping up with Pastor George’s messages through videos provided by FBC.
Many members have kept in touch with Mrs. Mooney throughout the years and the thought of several attending her birthday party is “quite thrilling” to her! Dave Fleming has volunteered to drive the bus to Columbia for those interested in attending.
WHEN: Friday, April 15, 2016
WHERE: Lenoir Woods Senior Living (Columbia, MO)
TIME: Bus will leave FBC at 7:30AM
COST: FREE (Lunch will be provided)
•LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE CONTACT ZACH OR ALAN HEDRICK TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!•
ZACH: (573) 625-2205 | ALAN: (573) 614-0382
Dexter, Missouri - Carol Moreland has worked diligently for months getting the word out about the Stoddard County 911 sales tax issue on this week's ballot and it worked. The 911 Sale Tax won with a total of Yes votes 3,270, No votes 1,044!
" Thank You from the bottom of my heart for supporting 911 and Public Safety!" commented Moreland. "I promise that we will be a good steward and serve you to the best of our ability!"
ShowMe Times in conjunction with Mrs. Moreland held a contest and the winner was to receive two Cardinal baseball tickets. Little Miss Kinzley Hale won!
Shown in the photo are Carol Moreland, Kacy Hale, and Kinzley! Congratulations Kinzley!
Stoddard County, Missouri - American Pickers has contacted the ShowMe Times and Mike, Frank, and Danielle are coming to Missouri in May!
It’s picking time and the American Pickers are looking for leads in our area! If you have a large and unique collection and want to sell then they want to hear from you!
They are looking for motorscooters such Vespa, Labretta, Cushman, motorcycles, early furniture, radios, old toys, cast iron, fishing items, vending machines, oil bottles, pinball machines, old movie posters, musical instruments, early game boards, advertising items, Airstream Trailers, taxidermy animals, early mouse traps, early Boy Scout Items, and more!
If you think you have some amazing items and are not affiliated with a retail shop or flea market contact Danielle, Mike or Frank at americanpickers@cineflix.comor leave a voicemail at 1-855-OLD-RUST (855-653-7878).
You must leave your NAME, CITY, STATE, PHONE NUMBER, and WHERE YOUR COLLECTION IS LOCATED with a COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF YOUR ITEMS FOR SALE! Also please let them know you saw it on the ShowMe Times! That's important!
Other items Mike and Frank are looking for are bicycles, cap guns, old bowls, chairs, cast iron, pottery, pedal cars, wagons, doorstops, shell boxes, decoys, toy boats, old signs, rugs, lamps, clocks, jugs, crocks, oil paintings, old telephones, folk art, pedal tractors, military items, wood carvings, windmill weights, old dolls, wagon and wagon wheels just to name a few.
“No retail shops or flea markets. After all, Mike and Frank are modern day archaeologists.”
Give a Note Foundation and Radio Disney to Celebrate Southwest Elementary School Music Program and Present $2,500 Grant
RESTON, Va. (April 5, 2016) – March marked the 31st annual Music In Our Schools Month®. And over six weeks in March and April, six schools around the United States are hosting celebrations no student would want to miss.
On April 8, 2016, Southwest Elementary School in Dexter, Missouri (Stoddard County), will be the fourth of six schools to be recognized for its music program and be presented a grant for $2,500! Radio Disney artist Before You Exit will be joined by Radio Disney on-air personality Nate for the celebration. The Southwest Elementary Honor Choir will open the celebration.
“Winning the Music in Our Schools – Music Inspires Tour competition is probably the biggest thing that has ever happened in my community,” said Southwest Elementary music teacher James Eldreth. “Big events like this just do not happen without having to drive 2.5 hours to either St. Louis or Memphis. We anticipate most of our town attending on April 8th.”
“When I entered the competition, I never expected to win,” Mr. Eldreth continued. “I was using it as a chance to let my newly formed Honor Choir have the chance to do something special. When we did win, I was ecstatic! Getting any type of grant was not on my mind at all, but when I heard it was $2,500 I was speechless! I definitely want to choose some things that will benefit all of the students.” Mr. Eldreth mentioned plans to provide the school library with books on music, noting the need to build reading skills among the students, as well as instruments and supplies for the music classroom.
Last October, Radio Disney on-air personality Brooke Taylor and Give a Note President and Board Chair Beth Slusher announced the partnership for the third annual Music In Our Schools Tour. Thanks to the generosity of Radio Disney, the 2016 Music In Our Schools – Music Inspires Tour will have a greater reach than ever before.
The kickoff event took place March 19 at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park at Walt Disney World Resorts where Radio Disney artists Carson Lueders and Before You Exit performed during Disney Performing Arts’ Festival Disney awards. Approximately 3,500 students were in attendance during that celebration where the six schools on the Music in Our Schools Tour were introduced.
Schools from all over the nation shared performances of songs that inspired their music students. And this past February, votes were cast to select one school in each of six regions around the United States to receive a grant from the Give a Note Foundation for their music program, a celebration concert with a Radio Disney artist, and a Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA) "ARDY" Statuette, recognizing the schools as honorary award winners of the 2016 RDMA, music's biggest event for families.
These six schools will host the 2016 Music In Our Schools Tour (dates subject to change):
· March 17: Shady Hill Elementary School, Ocala, FL (Marion County); Music Teacher: Sondra A. W. Collins
· March 25: Spanish Fork Junior High School, Spanish Fork, UT (Utah County); Music Teacher: Angela Harman
· April 1: Stapleton Public Schools, Stapleton, NE (Logan County); Music Teacher: Daniel Gibbs
· April 8: Southwest Elementary School, Dexter, MO (Stoddard County); Music Teacher: James Eldreth
· April 15: George A. Jackson Elementary School, Jericho, NY (Nassau County); Music Teacher: Andrea Gonnella
· April 19: Maplewood Elementary School, Puyallup, WA (Pierce County); Music Teacher: Maggie Smith
Music In Our Schools Month® or “MIOSM®” is National Association for Music Education’s (NAfME) annual celebration during March which engages music educators, students, and communities from around the country in promoting the benefits of high quality music education programs in schools.
However, many underserved schools around the country do not receive the support they need to sustain their music programs. This need inspired the creation of Give a Note Foundation, which was established in 2011 by NAfME with a vision of giving every child the opportunity to participate in school music programs. Give a Note shines a spotlight on those areas of need, and the value of music education in the lives of all students, and the great work of the music teachers who reach those students.
Since 2011, Give a Note has given $1.2 million in grants to schools for their music programs, reaching more than 40,000 students in 100 communities. Give a Note has reached 35 states and counting.
Follow the 2016 Music in Our Schools Tour on Instagram and Twitter by following the hashtags #MIOStour, #MIOS2016, and #MusicInspires. See bit.ly/2016MIOStour for details.
To learn more about Give a Note Foundation, visit www.giveanote.org.
