Submitted by
Dee Loflin, Manager/Writer SMT
Bloomfield, Missouri - With the Fourth of July just around the corner, the Bloomfield Firefighters Association is on a quest to raise money for the annual fireworks display to be held on July 4th. You may have even caught a glimpse of a few flyers around town.
The BFA was established in 2012 as a non-profit organization to support the Bloomfield firefighters and their cause. The annual fireworks display is funded entirely through private donations.
Brooke Smith is the secretary/Treasurer of the Bloomfield Firefighters Association and stated that last year’s fireworks display cost approximately $4,000. The goal this year is to collect at least $3,000.
Donations can be made in any amount and are tax deductible. A receipt is also available upon request. Make checks payable to Bloomfield Firefighters Association and send to BLFA, 21681 County Road 510, Bloomfield, MO 63825.
Anyone who is interested in making a donation may also contact Brooke Smith at 820-7841 or Randall McCollum at 820-1640.
“With your donation and dedication to our community, we can continue this family-oriented celebration of our country’s independence the way our forefathers intended.”
Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – The Rotary Club of Dexter is hosting their annual Four Person Scramble on Friday, July 12, 2013 at the Hidden Trails Country Club. To help those affected by the tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma, 50% of the monies raised will go directly to the victims. The rest will fund Club projects locally and internationally as well as scholarships given to Dexter seniors graduating in the spring.
Awards will be given for the Longest Drive, 2 Closest to the Pin Holes, and Longest Putt. This is an 18-hole scramble and free beverages will be offered on the course. There will also be prizes for 2 flights. Entry of $75 includes Mulligans, Skins and 50/50.
Sponsors for the event are great appreciated and can sponsor a hole for just $100. Your name or business name will be on a tee box.
Please contact the Rotary Club president Ken Harris at 891-7937 or Henry Kestner at 820-6168. Registration begins at noon and a 1:00 p.m. start is scheduled.
The Dexter Rotary Club is also having a membership drive. If you are interested in becoming a member please come out and enjoy an afternoon of golf or just visit with the Rotarians for a bit. The public is encouraged to attend.
Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Bloomfield, Missouri – If you love history, you won’t want to miss attending tonight’s discussion at the Stars & Stripes Museum located on Hwy 25 in Bloomfield, Missouri.
The Stoddard County Historical Society will hold their regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. tonight, June 24th.
The Stoddard County Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of data and or items relating to the history of Stoddard County Missouri. They also are dedicated to helping preserve our heritage by completing and updating various publications.
Anyone who would like to be a member of the Stoddard County Historical Society may do so by sending $5.00 each year for dues.
Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri - Jade who is 12 years old along with her siblings, Kylee, age 7 and Jackson, age 5 are from Moore, Oklahoma. They are the children of Mike and Jennifer Huffman.
They missed both tornadoes by less than a mile, but many of their friends lost everything. They recently traveled to Dexter to visit their grandma and grandpa, Jack and Betty Huffman and stayed for about a week. They asked if they could raise some money for a family that has been adopted by their family and friends, local churches and others in the Dexter area.
Their Nana, Mrs. Betty Huffman, graciously helped them with their Lemonade Stand in front of the First Midwest Bank while on their visit to Dexter. Kyle, Jade and Jackson raised $280. Now that’s a lot of lemonade!
Betty along with many friends and family have worked hard collecting over $3,000. She has a special fund set up for teachers who lost all their school supplies. A little over $600 has been raised locally for those two elementary schools that were completely demolished.
Betty and her grandchildren personally delivered the money raised to the family in Oklahoma last week.
She said, “We appreciate every penny that has been collected and will continue to collect on their behalf. Thank you.”
If you are interested in donating to the Adopted Family, please contact Betty Huffman 573-624-3667.
Betty stated that the woman was speechless that a community so far away would take the time to send help. She was overwhelmed with tears and so very thankful.
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.
