Written by Jill Temples
SMT Writer
Wappapello Lake - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake has announced the annual duck blind drawing. Registration will be on August 17th at 1 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of the Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center. Anyone wishing to place a floating blind on the lake needs to be signed up before 1 p.m. Those not signed up by then will be required to wait until the drawing and placement process has concluded.
Upon conclusion of the placement process, late arrivals will be allowed to register and choose a location for their blind. Blinds will be provided by the applicant and must meet the "Minimum Standards for Floating Duck Blinds.” The registration fee for a duck blind is $15 and applicants must bring cash, in the exact amount, or a personal check or money order made payable to "FAO, USACE, St. Louis District."
Hunters may obtain an application form and a copy of the "Minimum Standards for Floating Duck Blinds” at the Wappapello Lake Project Office. Permitted duck blinds may be placed on the lake after Labor Day. Anyone interested in registering a duck blind and cannot attend the drawing, may contact the Natural Resources Management Department after the drawing at (573) 222-8562, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A gradual lake draw-down begins on December 15, 2013, and continues until the lake reaches conservation pool in accordance with the Wappapello Lake Water Control Plan. Remember that all blinds affected by low water levels must be relocated to areas that will not become dry during the draw-down.
For applications or further information on the event, stop by or contact the Wappapello Lake Project Office at (573) 222-8562. E-mail inquiries may be directed to Jeremy.W.Jackson@usace.army.mil.
Written by Jill Temples
SMT Writer
Puxico, Missouri - The Puxico Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 7822 will be the sponsor for the Little Miss Puxico and Miss Puxico. The contests will be held at the Puxico Veterans Park during the 67th Puxico VFW Homecoming.
Puxico Homecoming Pageants
The Pre-Queen Contest Ceremonies will be held Tuesday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m.
Little Miss Puxico will began at 7:30 p.m. following the ceremony
The Miss Puxico Contest will follow immediately after the Little Miss contest.
Little Miss Puxico
- All contestants must be entering kindergarten or enrolled in the first grade at Puxico R-8 School for the 2013 fall term at the time of registration.
- The parents of all contestants must be residents of the Puxico R-8 School District for at least three months prior to the registration deadline.
Miss Puxico Pageant
- The contestant is open to all girls age 16 to seniors in high school. All contestants must be 16 years old before Aug. 1st.
- Contestants must be registered for classes at Puxico R-8 School for the 2013 fall term at the time of registration.
- The parents of all contestants must be residents of the Puxico R-8 School District for at least three months prior to the registration deadline.
- Contestants must never have been married, and shall not be a parent or presently pregnant.
- Trophies will be awarded and a special incentive of four, $25 gift certificates to local businesses will be given to the 2013 Miss Puxico.
Baby Miss Pageant
- The Baby contests will be held on Friday, August 16th at 10 a.m. in Veterans Park.
- The Puxico Baby Contest is limited to Puxico residents.
- The parents of the babies in this contest must be residents of the Puxico R-8 School District for at least three months prior to registration deadline.
Grandparent’s Delight Contest
- This contest is open to anyone, there are no restrictions to contestants except age and meeting the registration deadline.
There will be four age groups in each contest.
Birth-5 months,
6-11 months
12-17 months
18-23 months
The child will be registered in the category according to the age he/she will be the day of the contest. If a child has had his /her second birthday, he/she will not be eligible to enter the contests.
Registration for these contests will be held from 9-12, 1-4 on Weds, Aug. 14 & Thurs. Aug. 15, 2013 at the Puxico VFW Hall
Birth certificates must be presented when registering.
Registration must be completed by parents of Puxico babies at the registration site.
No registration forms will be allowed to leave the registration site for signatures.
Anyone can register babies for the Grandparent’s Delight contest.
Registration fee will be $5 for all contests.
*For more information on the contest contact Patty Johns McClean at http://www.puxicohomecoming.com/ContactUs.aspx
Submitted by
Dee Loflin, Manager/Writer SMT
Dexter, Missouri - Modern Woodmen of America Summit Chapter members of Dexter, Missouri recently helped raise money for Summer Sports Teams by matching funds received through profits from the local concession sales at the Bearcat Event Center.
The event, held on July 7th, raised $2,000. This includes $1,000 matched by Modern Woodmen’s home office through the organization’s Matching Fund Program. The money will be used for team uniforms.
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.
Receiving the check is Judy Patterson, Dexter Senior High School Counselor along with Mary Thorn and Grant Thorn, of Modern Woodmen.
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.
