Dexter, Missouri - Dave Ellinghouse of County Wide Insurance recently completed insurance training and received continuing education credits awarded by the Missouri Department of Insurance.
The annual regional meeting, hosted by Barton Mutual Insurance, brought together independent agents fro instruction in sales, product offerings, and industry endeavors.
Barton Mutual is a property and casualty insurer that writes approximately $25 million in premium in Homeowner, Farmowner, Commercial, Rental and Vacant Dwelling lines of insurance throughout Missouri through approximately 250 independent agencies.
The company was established in 1894 and continues to operate from Main Street in Liberal, Missouri.
County Wide Insurance provides personal insurance packages for car insurance , homeowners insurance and more. Businesses throughout Arkansas and Missouri also rely on us for complete commercial insurance needs, whether you need a Business Owners Policy , agricultural insurance , commercial auto insurance or a customized package incorporating many different coverage options.
"As an independent insurance agency, we will shop around with several carriers to get you the most affordable rates," stated Ellinghouse. "Not sure what you need? That is what we are here for. We will assess your risks and offer you a variety of products to choose from. Service, whether it is in response to an insurance claim or general question, is the most important value we offer you."
They are independent, so you get the best protection at the lowest price. Insurance is similar. That's why it pays to work with an independent agent. They carefully select the companies we represent for their rates, the robust portfolio of their products, and their responsiveness to claims. For a quote contact them at (573) 624-5530
Dexter, Missouri - The annual Chili & Stew Supper hosted by the Stoddard County Nutrition Center will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monies will got to paint the outside of the building and install a new floor in the kitchen area.
Adults dinners are $7.00 each and children 10 and under are just $3.00.
The Dexter Nutrition Center is located at 23 West Stoddard St. in downtown Dexter.
This is an all you can eat cornbread, stew and chili with homemade dessert and a drink. Dine in or carry out.
For more information contact Mary Lee Thorn at (573) 568-2489.
The Local Modern Woodmen of America members are sponsoring this fundraiser. All proceeds raised from this project will be matched by Modern Woodmen up to $2,500.
Please support your local nutrition center in Stoddard County. It's a great place to visit and eat!
Dexter, Missouri - American Legion District 14 Commander Frankie Adams was on hand at Post 59 in Dexter to swear in the newly elected officers of both the Post and the Ladies Auxiliary.
In the photo at right are newly elected officers of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
They are, seated from left, Chaplain Betty Banken, Sergeant at Arms Maxine Shell, Secretary Carolyn Tucker, Treasurer Tina Gargas, Vice President Dee Wamble and President Sheila Alsup.
Standing at left with the Auxiliary officers is District Commander Frankie Adams from Sikeston.
Dexter, Missouri - American Legion District 14 Commander Frankie Adams was on hand at Post 59 in Dexter to swear in the newly elected officers of both the Post and the Ladies Auxiliary.
Pictured seated from left to right: Second Vice Commander Al Banken, Post Commander Bill Kidd and First Vice Commander Tony Curran.
In back are Sergeant at Arms Lee Bowen, Post Service Commander Les Barker, Post Chaplain Junior Cagle and Finance Officer and Honor Guard Commander Gary Kitchen.
Dexter, Missouri - Keller Public Library in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Conservation will begin offering rods, reels, and fishing tackle boxes on September 1, 2017. You will be able to check-out fishing supplies just like you would a book for two weeks.
"This fishing equipment is a great way to serve our community, connect with the public, and meet their interests," commented Killer Public Library Director Pam Trammell. "We are promoting our mission by offering education and recreation to those we serve."
The Missouri Department of Conservation will provide Shakespeare rods and reels along with little tackle boxes containing artificial lures, weights, hooks, and various other tackle.
Anyone with a valid Keller Public Library card will be able to check-out or rent the equipment.
"The Conservation Department has always been a great library partner, providing programs and Story Hours for us," stated Trammell. "We are always looking for ways to better serve the needs of the community in more non-traditional ways."
"We truly appreciate the opportunity the Missouri Department of Conservation has given our patrons through the upcoming fishing classes and fishing gear" Trammell finished.
Shown in the photo are from left to right Salvador Mandragon, Fisheries Management Biologist with the Dept. of Conservation, Pam Trammell, Director of Keller Public Library, and Kamaria Pearson, Angler Education Assistant with the Dept. of Conservation.
