Dexter, Missouri - Betty Hubbard won the Missouri Health Care Association (MHCA) District V 2015 Timeless Beauty Pageant recently held in Cape Girardeau.
Hubbard is a resident of the Golden Living Center in Dexter and competed in the pageant on June 26th. She will go on to compete against other Missouri state residents in Branson, Missouri at the Missouri Health Care Association Convention that will be held on August 24th.
MHCA will host their 67th Annual Convention with over 700 representatives of long term care facilities around the state. The trade show will be held on Monday and Tuesday showcasing more than 160 companies that will offer products to enhance the quality of care the residents of Missouri homes receive.
Events during the convention will include education sessions covering current “hot topics” in the long term care industry, the statewide Ms. Missouri Nursing Home Pageant, the trade show, Member Gala with the induction of the 2015-16 MHCA Board of Directors and will conclude with the Awards Luncheon on Wednesday.
Good Luck Ms. Betty and congratulations on your Timeless Title!
Fourteen teams competed against each other as well as the weather. Strong storms were moving in as teams were finishing up for the day.
The foundation would like to thank it's hole sponsors as well as the corporate sponsors for their monetary donations to the event.
Corporate Sponsors were Riley, Stubbs, and Cato, Legacy Companies, Southern Bank, Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home, Inc, First Midwest Bank, Shelter Insurance, Bagby Investment Consultants, SoutheastHEALTH, Mayer Law Office, and Bank of Advance.
Hole Sponsors were Mammoth Coolers, Trammell and Son Insurance and Real Estate, Lisa Thrower, Mack Taylor, DDS., Steve and Mary Ann Taylor, Farm Bureau Insurance-Travis Miller, Hickory Log Restaurant, Southeast Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Greenway Equipment, Dexter Wal-Mart Supercenter, John Wm. Ringer, Attorney at Law, Keller Farms, Inc., First Commercial Bank, Tweedy Law Office, Darrel and Toni Pyle, Chrisman Tire TMC, Southern Bank, Holden Law Office, Rick and Darla Grossman, Jim Hall, Yvonne Hall, Jim LaBrot, Terry Turlington, Heartland Food Management LLC, Bootheel Recycling Inc, Carlos Warren and Son, YHC-TV, and Countywide Insurance.
The Foundation will use proceeds to off set their costs on many of the programs it funds, such as their GED Program, Mother-to-Mother Program and their Prescription Drug Assistance Program.Winners of Championship flight were: starting from left to right, Cory Mills, Aaron Mathis, Kyle Christian and Chris Brannan. (Photo Above)
Winners of "A" Flight were: from left to right, Alan Fowler, Garett Pixley, Kenny Ott and Gary Christian. (Photo Below)
He talked with the youngsters about each animal's habitat and what they like to eat. The children seemed to be quite knowledgeable as they raised their hands to answer his various questions. He also went over the do's and don'ts of when you see a wild animal outdoors. Some can be very dangerous!
"Never take a wild animal and try to make a pet!"
On Wednesday, July 15th at 11:00 a.m. the final summer reading program will be "Crafts and Ice Cream Sundaes!" YUM! Sounds like a great program! Everyone come out and enjoy! School will begin very soon for the older children!
Dexter, Missouri - Keller Public Library hosted another great Summer Reading Program on Wednesday, July 1st. Magician Marty Hahne delighted youngsters and adults with his mighty magic.
Marty has almost 30 years experience performing magic. He is regarded as one of the top entertainers for children and recently flew to New Zealand to teach at their international magic conference.
The children were completely engaged throughout Marty’s performance. There were even a few adults wondering how he performed some of his magical feats. It was certainly one of the most entertaining moments in library history.
The "Every Hero Has a Story" series continued Wednesday, July 8th at 11:00 a.m. with Missouri Conservation Agent Mark Reed. He will present a program on animals native to Missouri.
In memory of Bill Baker: Eden and Her Happy by Tracy Schlepphorst and 14th Deadly Sin by James Patterson donated by Dr. and Mrs. John Schlepphorst.
In memory of Jo Ann Wheeler: Trisha's Table: My Feel-Good Favorites for a Balanced Life by Trisha Yearwood donated by Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Orr; Slowly Slowly Slowly Said the Sloth by Eric Carle, The Foolish Tortoise by Eric Carle, Blue Hat Green Hat by Sandra Boynton, I Wish You More by Amy Rosenthal donated by Laura Kirkbride and Andrea Duckworth.
In memory of Shirley Triplett: A Treasury of Miracles for Friends: True Stories of God's Presence Today by Karen Kingsbury donated by Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Orr.
In memory of Cory Nelson: The Overlook by Michael Connelly (audio edition) and Maximum Ride: Forever by James Patterson (audio edition) donated by Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Orr and Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Horton.
In memory of Morris Hampton: Dark Places by Gillian Flynn donated by Jill, Grant, Braden and Makenon Hampton.
In memory of Neal and Minnie Mouser: The Mouser Family History (Volumes I & II) by Barbara Mouser Nathman donated by Neva Mouser Gressman.
In memory of Billy Almond: The Road to Character by David Brooks donated by Keller Library Staff.
In memory of June Coffey: Families and Faith: How Religion is Passed Down Across Generations by Vern L. Bengtson donated by Jim and Yvonne Hall.
In memory of Clifford "Bud" Shell: Out of the Wilderness by Max Brand donated by Dan and Linda Dowdy; The Winged Horse by Max Brand donated by Jim and Jamie Cook.
In memory of Ernestine Webber: Double Down by Fern Michaels donated by Dan and Linda Dowdy.
In memory of Danny R. Gregg: Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips by Keith Bellows donated by Linda Dowdy.
In memory of Jovada June Kincy: On the Farm by David Elliott donated by Dan and Linda Dowdy.
In memory of Valerie Williams Simpson: You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Tall Tales to Read Together by Mary Ann Hoberman donated by Dan and Linda Dowdy.
In memory of Rev. Donald L. Cooper: The Ten Commandments: Still the Best Moral Code by Dennis Prager donated by Dan and Linda Dowdy.
In memory of Robert Francis: God's Answers to Life' Difficult Questions by Rick Warren donated by Dan and Linda Dowdy.
In memory of Verna Godwin: Future Wise: Educating Our Children For a Changing World by David N. Perkins donated by Lynn Hassell; Growing the Midwest Garden by Edward Lyon donated by Richard and Joyce Hodder.
In memory of Lt. Col. (Ret.) Clifford T. Manlove: In Defense of Freedom: Stories of Courage and Sacrifice ofWorld War II Army Air Forces Flyers by Wolfgang W. E. Samuel donated by Richard and Joyce Hodder.
