Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Dexter, Missouri - Central Gardens honored the ladies and men of the First Baptist Church to a luncheon today. These wonderful people give their time and bring flowers from the First Baptist Church every Monday morning for the residents to enjoy.
The flowers are used in the church during their worship service and rather then let them go to waste, this group has dedicated themselves to bring the flowers to brighten the rooms and the faces of the residents at Central Gardens.
"I have been trying to acknowledge all of our volunteers and got to thinking that they have done this for over 10 years! The residents love it." stated Stacy Blocker, Administrator of Central Gardens. "They are a blessing to us and we wanted them to know we are so thankful for them!"
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Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Wappapello, Missouri - Lake Wappapello Theatre winds up the season with Drive Tyme and Tori Travers
On Friday, October 18, "Drive Tyme" will perform. This southeast Missouri based band was formed in 2006. Members include Jerrel Cloud on rhythm guitar and his sister Lisa Cloud-Whitehead on upright bass, both from Malden and many will remember them from JustUs Bluegrass. Also playing is Don Goff on banjo and dobro. Don is from Poplar Bluff and well known from the band String Circle, and newest member Richard Cluck also from Malden adds his own touch of flair and style on the mandolin.
They offer a high energy blend of traditional and original music. Prepare yourselves for an entertaining show from this group of well-matched musicians.
On Saturday, October 19 Tori Travers will perform for the first time at the theatre. Fourteen year-old, Tori Travers is originally from Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Her first performance was in church at age two. She got her first guitar for her thirteenth birthday and hasn't put it down since. Within a few months, her original songs numbered in the double digits. Much of her inspiration comes from Taylor Swift, whom she has gotten to meet on three different occasions.
She stays very busy performing at local events and wineries. She travels to Nashville regularly; and has had the honor of playing at the well known Commodore Grille and the world famous Bluebird Cafe. In November 2012, she won 1st place in the Missouri State Jr Beta Talent Competition. Qualifying her for the National Competition in Mobile, Alabama.
Her debut EP was released in December 2012, featuring 6 original songs. In addition to her music, Tori stays active in her public school. She is an Honor student, active in many clubs, a leader on both her High School Sideline and Competitive Cheer squads and runs track. Her plans are to pursue her music career in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Lake Wappapello Outdoor Theatre is adjacent to Crabb & Co. Restaurant and located on T highway, 2 miles south of the dam in Wappapello.
Admission is FREE for all performances at the community theatre, however donations to the bands are appreciated. In case of rain the show will be held in the Music Barn adjacent to the Outdoor Theatre. Bring your lawn chair and come out for a night of great entertainment. For the comfort of all guests we ask to keep the event smoke and pet free. No coolers allowed.
For additional information about the theatre or the performance schedule, contact Jason Crabb at 573-222-7401.
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Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Dexter, Missouri – The Dexter Altrusa Club is hosting their first Charity Auction on Saturday, October 26th, which happens to be “Make a Difference Day”.
Proceeds will benefit the following charities: UCAN (United Cancer Assistance Network), PAT (Parents As Teachers) and Laundry Baskets Full of Love.
There is NO admission fee for the event, but you will need a ticket. We ask that you bring an item from the list below or a cash donation. You may pick up a ticket at the following locations: Designs On You Salon (N. Walnut St.), D & S Drug (W. Business 60), the Daily Statesman (S. Walnut St.) or the Chamber of Commerce (W. Market St.).
Here is the list of items requested and the list is also located on the back of the ticket: Children’s Books (new or gently used), laundry detergent, fabric softener, toothpaste, toothbrush (individually packaged), chapstick or lip balm, dental floss, toilet paper, paper towels, soap (liquid or bar), shampoo, conditioner, dishwashing liquid, deodorant, disposable razors, and body lotion.
There will also be a Live Auction and those proceeds will go directly to U.C.A.N., a Sealed Bid Silent Auction that will fund P.A.T., Last Card Standing with proceeds going to Laundry Baskets Full of Love, and a Half-and-Half Cash Prize.
The event is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with the doors opening at 6:00 p.m. for the Silent Auction and will be held at the American Legion Kenady-Hanks building located at 620 W. Oak St. across from West City Park.
Date: Saturday, October 26th
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Place: American Legion
Refreshments will be served!
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Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Dexter, Missouri - Don Seymore, Chief of the Dexter Fire Department congratulates Josh Robinson who won the 50/50 raffle. The Fire Department decided to give Josh and his wife Rebecca all 100% of the proceeds to help with hospital and transportation expenses incurred when their twins arrived 27 weeks earlier than expected.
Donations for the raffle were collected at the 2013 Regional Healthcare Foundation's Fall Tailgate Homecoming Event and the 2013 Dexter Downtown Fall Festival.
The Fire Department would like to thank all who participated in the 50/50 raffle.
Seymore state, "Last week was Fire Prevention Week and this year's campaign is Preventing Kitchen Fires"
"Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on October 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on October 9, 1871."
According to the National Fire Protection Agency, "In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day proclamation, and since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls. According to the National Archives and Records Administration's Library Information Center, Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record. The President of the United States has signed a proclamation proclaiming a national observance during that week every year since 1925."
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Beth Farrah, SMT Writer
Dexter, Missouri – Liberty Hill General Baptist Church will be holding their fourth annual Relay For Life 5K run on Saturday, November 23th, 2013 at 9:00am. Just like the previous years, it will be held at West City Park in Dexter. This event is not only for runners, but walkers as well.
Liberty Hill focuses on raising money for Relay for Life all year long. It is an incredible effort that they put forth and in 2011, they raised nearly $20,000 and in 2012 they raised $25,000. They have spent many years working and perfecting fundraisers so they are able to contribute to Stoddard County’s very own Relay for Life. They participate in a wide variety of events and fundraisers throughout the year, but the upcoming 5K is one of their larger events that they encourage local people to participate in. The 5K isn’t only to raise money, but it is for the runners/walkers to represent and honor a loved one who fought or is fighting cancer.
The coordinators for this event are up and ready to get this show on the road with pre-registration. Pre-registration for this event costs $20 and this includes the 5K, a t-shirt, and a light breakfast following registration. Late registration or Racing Day registration is only $25 but if you wait to register on race day, your preferred t-shirt size is not guaranteed. If you do not want to participate in the walk or run but you would like to purchase a t-shirt to support this event, you can order a t-shirt for $15. All runners or walkers that participate in pre-registration are guaranteed a t-shirt.
Sponsorships for local businesses are also available for purchase and their company name will be placed on the back of the t-shirts that are being sold. One business logo will be sold at the cost of $100 and the companies that choose to participate will each receive two free t-shirts.
Times will be given out to the walkers and runners at the end of the 5K but no awards will be given out because this is not meant to be a competitive event. The main goal of Liberty Hill’s 5K is to honor those who have been diagnosed with a type of cancer, remember those who have lost the fight to cancer, and raise money to help the awareness campaign for the 2014 Stoddard County Relay for Life Team.
