Written by
Dee Loflin, Manager/Writer SMT
Dexter, Missouri - Peggy Potts, owner of Dexter Tumbling and Cheer held her Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting last week.
The facility for young cheerleaders is located inside the Dexter Chamber of Commerce Building at 515 W. Market St.
Pictured are Kevin Bishop, Mayor Joe Weber, Owner Peggy Potts, Jackie McKuin, Mendy Bell, Belinda Worley, and Director Janet Coleman. Students on the front row are Lexie Laramore, Kyla Propst, Lydia Bishop, Meredith Nea, Margo Nea, Bronwen Youn, Melanie Phillips, Grace Shipman and Peggy's daughter Courtney Potts,
For more information or view photos on the Dexter Tumbling and Cheer Facebook page by clicking HERE.
Peggy not only loves tumbling, but also has been involved in gymnastics her entire life. She will offer beginning tumbling and cheer, intermediate tumble and cheer and advanced classes.
Children of all ages will be excited to learn cartwheels and back handsprings and this will be a great opportunity in Dexter to have such a place for them to learn and grow.
Classes:
Beginner girls (will learn the basics)
Intermediate girls (run round-off required and working on back handspring)
Advanced girls (round-off back handspring required)
High School Cheerleading
Discount given if entire cheer squad tumbles together!
Wednesday Classes:
3:45 -5:00 – advanced tumbling
5:00-6:00 - beginner girls
6:00-7:00 – middle school cheerleaders
7:00-8:00 – high school cheerleaders
Thursday Classes:
3:45 – 5:00 – intermediate girls
5:00 – 6:15 – advanced tumbling
6:15 – 7:30 – beginner girls
7:30 – 8:30 – opening for cheer squad
Written by
Dee Loflin, Manager/Writer SMT
Dexter, Missouri - C.G. and Ann Edwards were injured in an automobile accident. They had just watched their granddaughter, Shelby Edwards walk in the Grand March prior to Dexter's annual Prom on May 4th. They were traveling home on highway 60 when they were rear-ended by an uninsured driver who fled the scene. He was later arrested.
Ann was taken to a hospital in Cape Girardeau and later that night flown by plane to a St. Louis hospital. She was nearly scalped and her injuries included a broken neck bone. C.G. was released a few days later from the hospital with bruises and cuts.
Ann said, "Thanks to a lot of prayers it was a miracle we survived."
CG later learned he had other health issues to contend with as he was diagnosed with stage 2 lung cancer. "They have suffered enough," stated a very close friend. "We are all praying for their quick recovery!"
The Modern Woodmen of America Summit Chapter members in Dexter, Missouri recently helped raise money for C.G. and Ann Edwards by hosting a bake sale at the Bloomfield Town & Country Grocery Store. The event was held on July 3rd, and raised $3,068.
Pictured are Ann Edwards, C.G. Edwards, Martha Walker, Jessie Robey, Pansy Dennis and Virginia Hopkins.
This included $1,534 from the Modern Woodmen who matched the funds through the Modern Woodmen’s home office. The money will be used for expenses for the extensive injuries the Edwards received in the automobile accident and his now battle with cancer.
The Matching Fund Program offers Modern Woodmen members nationwide the chance to show their support for a community causes, organization or individual in need by holding fundraisers. Modern Woodmen matches’ money raised up to $2,500. These fundraising projects contribute $9 million to community needs nationwide each year.
“The community truly came together to support a local need,” says Mary Thorn, local Modern Woodmen contact.
Coordinated by local Modern Woodmen members, Summit Chapters provide fun and fulfilling experiences to fit the busy lifestyles of those 55 and over.
For more information or to get involved, contact Mary Thorn at 573-568-2489.
As a tax-exempt fraternal financial services organization, Modern Woodmen sells life insurance, annuity and investment* products not to benefit stockholders but to improve quality of life for our members, their families and their communities. This is accomplished through social, charitable and volunteer activities. Annually, Modern Woodmen and its members provide nearly $29 million and 1 million volunteer hours for community projects nationwide.
The event was the standard 18 hole match with mulligans. The event serves as a primary fundraiser for the Bootheel Counseling group and raises money to assist with their programs throughout the year.
The Championship Flight was won in a scorecard playoff by Dr. Bobby Jibben, Dan Dowdy and Jeff and Lisa Brown with a score of 55 on the day. Flight A was won with a score of 62 by the 4-person team of Nick Roe, Zach Goode, Seth Hill and Ryan West. B-Flight was a three way tie at a score of 67. Dean Bennett, Terri Bennett, Julia Elder and Doran Vancil the winners.
Hidden Trails Country Club Golf Pro, John Barge, continues to host area groups for events. The course is in great shape this summer and continues to be a great asset to our community.
The next event at Hidden Trails will be the The Terry Woods 3-Person Memorial Golf Scramble on August 17th, 2013. Be certain to get your team signed up. All proceeds will go to benefit the cart path fund at Hidden Trails.
Written by
Dee Loflin, Manager/Writer SMT
Puxico, Missouri – The Puxico Public Library is having a 50/50 raffle fundraiser to purchase books and support the library. The winner will be drawn the Saturday of Homecoming and you do not have to be present to win.
Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and you may purchase them at the library or from any library board member.
The Puhicah Club established the Puxico Public Library in 1936. It began with a lending book service from a shelf kept at the White Drug Store in downtown Puxico, Missouri.
Later, in 1937 a native cypress log structure was built and is their current library. The log building is unique in that the exterior features horizontal logs and the interior features vertical log construction.
The library is an important piece of history for Puxico, as it is the only log cabin library in the United States. People come from all over to admire this architectural wonder.
Holly Hemby, librarian, hosts a Story Hour for children each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Children from birth to 5 years old are welcome to attend. The library hosts a Summer Reading program each year for children birth to Junior High age.
The Puxico Public Library is located at 201 N. Hickman Street. For more information please call 573-222-3855. Library hours are Monday from 1 – 5 p.m., Tuesday thru Wednesday 8 a.m. – Noon, Thursday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. – Noon. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Please join the library and make every effort to support this fabulous piece of history.
Written by
Dee Loflin, Manager/Writer SMT
Dexter, Missouri – Peggy Potts is excited to announce the opening of Dexter Tumbling and Cheer. She is thrilled to invite everyone to her Open House tonight at 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The event will be held at her new location, just inside the Chamber of Commerce building.
You still have time to register your child for classes, as they will begin Wednesday, August 7th.
Peggy not only loves tumbling, but also has been involved in gymnastics her entire life. She will offer beginning tumbling and cheer, intermediate tumble and cheer and advanced classes.
Children of all ages will be excited to learn cartwheels and back handsprings and this will be a great opportunity in Dexter to have such a place for them to learn and grow.
Classes:
Beginner girls (will learn the basics)
Intermediate girls (run round-off required and working on back handspring)
Advanced girls (round-off back handspring required)
High School Cheerleading
Discount given if entire cheer squad tumbles together!
Wednesday Classes:
3:45 -5:00 – advanced tumbling
5:00-6:00 - beginner girls
6:00-7:00 – middle school cheerleaders
7:00-8:00 – high school cheerleaders
Thursday Classes:
3:45 – 5:00 – intermediate girls
5:00 – 6:15 – advanced tumbling
6:15 – 7:30 – beginner girls
7:30 – 8:30 – opening for cheer squad
On Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. the Dexter Tumbling and Cheer will have a ribbon cutting ceremony. This event will be at 515 Market St. inside the Chamber building.
Shown in the picture are Jessica Gott, Myca Sutton, Maddi Sutton, and Courtney Potts
For more information check out their Facebook page by clicking here.
