
Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Bernie, Missouri – The Bernie Masonic Lodge is offering a donation drawing to help raise money for their many community projects they perform throughout the year.
They are raffling a Remington Model SPR310 Over/Under 12 ga. Double Barrel Shotgun with a 2 ¾” or 3” with Screw In Chokes for $5.00 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20.00. They are also raffling a 40” LCD Element HDTV for the same donation pricing.
The drawing will be held at their annual Fish Fry on Saturday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. If you would like more information or to donate to the Bernie Masonic Lodge for a chance to win, please contact Mike McMunn at McMunn Auto Parts. He is located at 23 E. Business 60, Dexter, Missouri or you may call him at 573-624-2774.
They are also having a Poker Run at the Bell City Park on July 27th in conjunction with the Lakeville Masonic Lodge of Bell City. The Run will be from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and is $10 per hand or $5 for an extra hand. All vehicles welcome. Prizes will be awarded at 2:00 p.m. There will be lots of food and beverages available. Come out and join them and have a superb afternoon.
The Bernie Masonic Lodge donated shoes and coats each year to the Stoddard County Children’s Home and has also volunteered their time to fix and repair that home which is made available to many children throughout the year. They also have three food drives each year and donate food collected to the Children’s Home as well.

Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri - At a recent luncheon, President of the Dexter Rotary Club, Mr. Ken Harris introduced Mrs. Linda Puchbauer, Assistant District Governor of the Rotary to present them with the Presidential Citation Award.
“I am so very proud to be the Assistant District Governor and have admired your club. You have always treated me well,” stated Puchbauer.
“Every year the Rotary International Presidents design the Presidential Citation Award and present to a club that has completed the required elements. This year the Rotary Club of Dexter proved to be a pillar of the community,” continued Puchbauer. “I am proud to present you with this award.”
The Presidential Citation Award recognizes Rotary clubs that achieve an array of accomplishments that help them become stronger, deliver effective service, and enhance their public image. Rotary Interact clubs can also qualify for a citation.If you are interested in becoming a Rotarian, please view their Facebook page and contact a Rotarian.


Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – Three Rivers College has over the last few years brought great stage entertainment to the Tinnen Performing Arts Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The Dexter Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Three Rivers with a wonderful opportunity to bring the St. Louis Imaginary Theater for three matinee performances to the Dexter Senior High School Auditorium.
The Velveteen Rabbit will be Saturday, November 16, 2013; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will be Saturday, January 18, 2014; and The Tortoise and the Hare will be Saturday, February 8, 2014.
Tickets will sell for just $5.00 each and what a enormous opportunity to bring a great mode of entertainment to the youngsters of our community. To be a partner in this effort, the contribution is only $125 per performance. If sponsoring all three performances, a total of 10 tickets will be included for each performance.
Sponsors will be acknowledged in the printed programs for each performance and any other print material. Sponsorships well be due by Monday, July 1, 2013 for all sponsorships.
If you are interested in partnering with the Dexter Chamber of Commerce and Three Rivers College, please send an email to Janet Coleman, Executive Director at info@dexterchamber.com. They would love for you to sponsor such a grand event.

Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri - Local businesses working together to help those in need. The Corner Cottage of Dexter is collecting non-perishable food items for the Stoddard County Gospel Mission.
The First Christian Church of Dexter is working with the Mission to put together food boxes containing nonperishable breakfast and lunch items to be distributed to families during July when school is not in session.
During the summer months students are out of school and do not receive the normal breakfast and lunch five days per week like they did during the school season. The Mission services approximately 400 children each month and is in need of food. We can help these families and their children by donating non-perishable foods such as can goods, canned vegetables, box drinks, dry goods, crackers, peanut butter, can tuna, and fruit snacks.
The Stoddard County Gospel Mission's store is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Food Bank is open Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. and they ask that you call 624-8979 to schedule a time as they have so many families needing food.
If you would like to donate money or food items, you may drop it off at the Stoddard County Gospel Mission or The Corner Cottage of Dexter.
The Corner Cottage is located at 1424 West Business 60 in Dexter and will be collecting through Saturday.

Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Bacon, sausage, biscuits & gravy, pancakes and a drink for only $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.
The Lodge is located at 500 S. Walnut Street.
Ken Swearingen is currently the Worshipful Master and believes that honor and integrity are at the core of their belief system. Members are obligated to practice self control and treat the people around them with respect, regardless of their own personal opinion of that person.