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#DexterFirst Hubbard's Jewelry by Nancy Vines
December 18th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Dexter First Hubbard’s Jewelry By Nancy Nelson Vines
Hubbard’s Jewelry in Downtown Dexter has been a staple in the local business community for almost sixty years. Opened in 1950 by James and Marie Hubbard, today the store is owned by their daughters Jamie Cook and Sheila LeGrand, with Jamie serving as manager.
Originally, the business was operated at Stoddard Street and Highway 25, and was both a jewelry store and barber shop. Around 1960 the Hubbards bought a home behind the current location and built the shop out front, with the new building still housing the jewelry store and the barber shop. “Daddy would barber, then come to the shop to work on jewelry,” Cook said, “but when the jewelry business became so demanding, he had to give up barbering.”
The Hubbards continued operating the jewelry store together, until James passed away in 1976. Marie continued until her death in 2015. Since then, Cook and LeGrand have been determined to keep the business going. “I’ve worked hard to keep our clientele,” Cook explained. “We have restocked and added lines—we now carry sterling jewelry in our mix, and also offer religious gift and jewelry items. We sell good quality merchandise and we stand behind our merchandise.”
In addition to wedding sets, anniversary rings, and right-hand rings, which were formerly known as dinner or cocktail rings, titanium and tungsten rings are also available. “Men seem to prefer the titanium and tungsten,” Cook said, “but the size must be accurate on those, as they can not be resized.’ Swarovski crystals are also a popular item along with salt water pearls and fashion jewelry.
“I am proud to continue my parents’ legacy of honesty and dependability,” Cook said.
Hubbard’s Jewelry is located at 108 West Stoddard and is a full-service jewelry store offering jewelry repair, ring re-sizing, and watch battery replacement. Lay-away is available and they accept all major credit cards.
Pictured above: Jamie Cook displays a selection of lanyard necklaces, which are a popular fashion accessory.
Holiday fashion jewelry is available at Hubbard’s.
Religious jewelry and gifts are recent additions to the Hubbard’s Jewelry merchandise mix.
Last Updated on December 18th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v9a1/DexterFirst-Hubbards-Jewelry-by-Nancy-Vines
Wreaths Across America Program Set for Saturday, December 16th
December 14th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Bloomfield, Missouri - Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield invites the public to participate in Wreaths Across America Program on Saturday, December 16, 2017.
The program will begin at 11:00 AM in the cemetery at the Committal Shelter Pavilion.
Master of Ceremony for the program will be Randy Dunn.
The cemetery has participated in the program for the last eleven years by placing a ceremonial wreath on the grave of a member from each branch of service and a former POW. Due to the fund raising efforts the cemetery will be able to fully participate in the program again this year and will place a wreath on every grave within the cemetery for the ninth year in a row.
Families and friends of those interred, as well as the general public are invited to attend to help us remember the fallen; honor those who serve and teach our children the value of freedom.
Information about the Wreaths Across America Program can be found at: www.wreathsacrossamerica.org
For further information you may contact the cemetery at (573) 568-3871
REMEMBER, HONOR, AND TEACH!
Last Updated on December 14th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v997/Wreaths-Across-America-Program-Set-for-Saturday-December-16th
#DexterFirst Locust Str Florist By Nancy Vines
December 11th 2017 by Dee Loflin
#DexterFirst Locust Str Florist By Nancy Nelson Vines
Kim Norman grew up on a farm where being outdoors and digging in the dirt are a part of daily life. Add to that a cherished grandmother who loved flowers and derived great pleasure from growing them, and the result is a florist whose passion is fresh flowers and floral design. “My grandmother would use flowers from her yard to make our corsages to wear to church on special occasions,” Norman lovingly recalls, “so I probably got my interest from her.”
Norman says after she graduated from Dexter High School, she tried college two or three different times, but she could not find an area of study that appealed to her. “Finally, my mother suggested floral design. I absolutely loved it, and once I had my degree, I never had to worry about being able to find a job.”
Through the years Norman worked locally, but nine years ago things began to fall into place for her to be able to open her own shop. “First I bought the inventory; then, I had to find a place to put it,” she laughingly explains. She secured the space which once housed A Small Restaurant, moved in her merchandise, and opened the doors to Locust Street Florist.
“I started with practically nothing, and today I own the building and occupy most of the space.” Locust Str is a full-service florist specializing in fresh floral design. A variety of services are available including custom home or business decorating, wedding planning, and cemetery dressing. They also carry an array of gift items and their custom gift baskets are among their most popular items.
Locust Str Florist is located at 10 South Locust in Dexter. They are open 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Saturday, with a 24-hour phone service available, as well.
Shown in the photo above: Kim Norman and Santa invite you to visit Locust Str Florist during the #DexterFirst shop local promotion.
Seasonal décor and gift items are available at Locust Street Florist.
Locust Str Florist is located at 10 South Locust in Dexter.
Last Updated on December 11th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v98c/DexterFirst-Locust-Str-Florist-By-Nancy-Vines
Bernie PAT December Student of the Month
December 05th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Bernie, Missouri - Cooper Wayne Zimmerman is the Bernie Parents as Teachers’ student of the month for December.
He is the nine month old son of Tony and Natalie Zimmerman. Cooper loves playing with his big brother Drake, listening to his mommy read, and climbing on everything! Cooper likes getting new books and the fun new activities Mrs. Casey, the family’s parent educator, brings each visit.
If you would like to know more about Parents as Teachers contact Courtney McGarity or Casey Arnold at 573-293-5335, ext 293 or find them on Facebook by clicking HERE.
The following information was taken directly from the Parent as Teachers Missouri website. For more information click HERE.
Our Vision
All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.
Our Mission
To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
Our Values
The early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and in life.
Parents are their children's first and most influential teachers.
Established and emerging research should be the foundation of parent education and family support curricula, training, materials and services.
All young children and their families deserve the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of any demographic, geographic or economic considerations.
An understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential in serving families.
History
In 1981, Missouri pioneered the concept of helping parents embrace their important role as their child's first and best teacher. Today, Parents as Teachers continues to equip early childhood organizations and professionals with information and tools that are relevantᾢand widely applicableᾢto today's parents, families and children.
The Parents as Teachers leadership team and Board of Directors is engaged in a three-year strategic plan, which positions the organization as a valued partner to support the organizations and professionals who serve families and children, especially those most vulnerable.
The concept for Parents as Teachers was developed in the 1970s when Missouri educators noted that children were beginning kindergarten with varying levels of school readiness. Research showed that greater parent involvement is a critical link in the child's development of learning skills, including reading and writing.
Early childhood professionals suggested that a program to provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, and parent education to help parents understand their role in encouraging their child's development from the beginning could help improve school readiness and parent involvement.
With funding from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and The Danforth Foundation, Parents as Teachers began in 1981 in Missouri as a pilot project for first-time parents of newborns. Recognizing the program's benefits and cost effectiveness, the Missouri legislature provided state funding in 1985 to implement Parents as Teachers programs in all Missouri school districts. Since 1985, Parents as Teachers has expanded to all 50 states and six other countries.
Last Updated on December 05th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v978/Bernie-PAT-December-Student-of-the-Month
#DexterFirst The Jewelry Shop By Nancy Vines
December 05th 2017 by Dee Loflin
#DexterFirst The Jewelry Shop By Nancy Nelson Vines
The Jewelry Shop has been in business at 9 West Stoddard Street for 26 years. "I came from Memphis, where I had been in the jewelry business for 28 years," Lem Hubbard explains. “I started with a booth at Old Timers’, but moved to this location a year later.”
Hubbard says he learned the jewelry trade from a jeweler in Memphis. "I was about 18 or 19 and working in a grocery store when my brother suggested I see about the jewelry store job. I have been working in jewelry ever since."
The Jewelry Shop is a full-service jewelry store, specializing in yellow and white gold 10 karat and 14 karat fine jewelry, diamonds, wedding sets, and fashion jewelry. He offers both genuine and synthetic stones in many of his pieces. In addition to sales, Hubbard repairs all kinds of jewelry, sizes rings, replaces stones, builds prongs on rings, and sets diamonds and stones that have been cut. He also sells and replaces watch batteries.
Through the holidays The Jewelry Shop is offering select items at a 30 to 50 percent discount. The Jewelry Shop is open 9:00 to 5:00 Monday through Saturday.
Pictured above is Lem Hubbard who has been a jeweler for 54 years
The Jewelry Shop offers a side selection of necklaces and earrings.
Fashion jewelry is also available at The Jewelry Shop. The Jewelry Shop is located at 9 W. Stoddard
Last Updated on December 05th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v97b/DexterFirst-The-Jewelry-Shop-By-Nancy-Vines
