The business has been open for several week, but due to snow and ice the previous ribbon cutting date had to be postponed. Dan's Gun & Pawn is located at 17 N. Walnut Street and is open from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Pictured from left to right: Chamber Director Christine Young with First State Bank, Matt Cunningham, Mayor Joe Weber, Owners Dan and Sandy Cunningham, Chamber President Kevin Bishop, Chamber First VP Debbie Stidham, Alderman Jerry Corder, and Chamber Executive Director Janet Coleman. In back are Alex Collier, Alderman Terry Battles and from KDEX Radio, Walt Turner.
Dexter, Missouri – Southwest Elementary in Dexter is now taking kindergarten screening appointments for the 2015 – 2016 school year.
The screenings will take place at the Southwest Elementary School gym on Thursday, April 16th and Friday, April 17th from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
All incoming kindergarten students must attend this screening. Children must be five years of age before August 1, 2015 to be eligible to attend. Please call 573-614-1015 to schedule an appointment.
A Social Security number must be available when making the appointment.
The following documents are mandatory and must be provided at the time of screening: Birth Certificate shot record (does not have to be up-to-date), and proof of residency. The proof of residency must be a financial obligation to the address for example two utility bills, cable bill, water bill, tax statement, mortgage statement, cell phone bull, etc.
The last day to make an appointment will be Monday, April 13, 2015!
Dexter, Missouri – The Lions Club of Dexter will host their annual Waffle Day this Saturday, March 14th.
This event will take place at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 102 East Castor Street from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Their breakfast menu will be waffles, sausage, coffee, and milk. Tickets are $5.00 each.
Please join them on Saturday, March 14th for a beautiful day with temperatures in the low 60’s and plenty of sunshine!
Dexter, Missouri - The 18th Annual Ecumenical Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner will be held at the Sacred Heart Parish Center in Dexter.
This year’s event will be held on Thursday, March 12th from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and tickets are available for purchase.
Menu includes corned beef, cabbage, parsleyed potatoes, cornbread, homemade desserts and a drink. All for $7.00 each and children under 7 years are free. Carry-outs are available. For more information call 573-614-0340.
This outreach project is held to support local charity organizations and is one of the largest Ecumenical fundraising events held in Stoddard County.
All proceeds from the Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner are divided equally between the Meals on Wheels program for seniors in Stoddard County, The Stoddard County Children’s Home, the Stoddard County ARC, and the Stoddard County Gospel Mission.
Join them and support this Ecumenical project. This is one of the few Stoddard County projects that bring interdenominational organizations together in service, to support organizations that serve our fellow citizens.
"One source shows Stoddard County having 105 churches in eight towns including Advance, Bell City, Bernie, Bloomfield, Dexter, Dudley, Essex, and Puxico,” stated Irene Huey, event co-chairman along with Pam Ward.
Bernie, Missouri - Drake Zimmerman is also one of Bernie Parents as Teachers Students of the Month for March.
Drake is the 18-month-old son of Tony and Natalie Zimmerman and enjoys reading books, driving his cars, and playing ball with his family.
Drake’s favorite part of PAT is reading the new book Mrs. Casey brings and doing the activity with his mom each month.
If you would like to know more about Parents as Teachers contact Courtney McGarity or Paige Williams at 573-293-5335, ext 293 or find them on Facebook by clicking HERE.
The following information was taken directly from the Parent as Teachers Missouri website. For more information click HERE.
Our Vision
All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.
Our Mission
To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
Our Values
The early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and in life.
Parents are their children's first and most influential teachers.
Established and emerging research should be the foundation of parent education and family support curricula, training, materials and services.
All young children and their families deserve the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of any demographic, geographic or economic considerations.
An understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential in serving families.
History
In 1981, Missouri pioneered the concept of helping parents embrace their important role as their child’s first and best teacher. Today, Parents as Teachers continues to equip early childhood organizations and professionals with information and tools that are relevant—and widely applicable—to today’s parents, families and children.
The Parents as Teachers leadership team and Board of Directors is engaged in a three-year strategic plan, which positions the organization as a valued partner to support the organizations and professionals who serve families and children, especially those most vulnerable.
The concept for Parents as Teachers was developed in the 1970s when Missouri educators noted that children were beginning kindergarten with varying levels of school readiness. Research showed that greater parent involvement is a critical link in the child's development of learning skills, including reading and writing.
Early childhood professionals suggested that a program to provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, and parent education to help parents understand their role in encouraging their child's development from the beginning could help improve school readiness and parent involvement.
With funding from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and The Danforth Foundation, Parents as Teachers began in 1981 in Missouri as a pilot project for first-time parents of newborns. Recognizing the program's benefits and cost effectiveness, the Missouri legislature provided state funding in 1985 to implement Parents as Teachers programs in all Missouri school districts. Since 1985, Parents as Teachers has expanded to all 50 states and six other countries.
