Puxico, Missouri - The 69th Annual VFW Homecoming is underway! Since 1947 the VFW Post 7822 has hosted Homecoming as a way to bring residents of Puxico, past, and present, together.
It has become an important time of the year for many residents and former residents to come together and enjoy the sights and sounds of Puxico. The streets are filled with people greeting old friends and making new ones.
People reminisce about days gone by and plan for the future. Each year Homecoming is bigger and better with carnival rides, beauty pageants, baby contests, square dancing, music, a church service, attendance drawings, a parade, class reunions, alumni meeting and of course the world famous goat burgers.
“Homecoming Float Contest: The members of the Puxico VFW Ladies Auxiliary and People Community band are sponsoring a float contest in the Puxico Homecoming Parade August 16th. Prizes will be awarded as follows: $150 for first place, $100 for second place and $75 for third place.”
"I want to use the theme "Homecoming Traditions" for the 2015 Puxico VFW Homecoming Souvenir book. So during the 2014 Puxico Homecoming, Lana Hager or Jayne Allison may ask you what is your favorite homecoming tradition and ask to take a photo. Please help caption some great photos and memories of those favorite traditions. ... Since class reunions are one of the Homecoming Traditions, all Puxico High School alumni that are having class reunions will have an opportunity to purchase a page for next year's book for $75. Someone from the class will need to take photos, collect the money and put the photos on a zip drive for Patti McLean. Please let me know if your class will be interested." -- Patti McLean
Once again it is time for the Berry- Glenn Historical Museum 4th Annual Quilt Display the week of Homecoming, Aug. 12 thru Aug. 16. The Museum will be open each one of these days to view the quilts and the Museum. If you have a quilt that you would like to have on display, please give a call to one of the following ladies to set up a time to meet you at the museum to drop off your quilt. We are looking forward to lots of pretty, unique and/or old quilts for this annual display. For information please call Bonnie Taylor at 573-222-6155 or Bonnie Wilfong at 573-222-6167 or Shirley Linson at 573-222-3703.
HOMECOMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY – Aug. 12th
7:00 p.m………………………………………...Church Night – Veterans Park
6:30 – 10:30 p.m………………………………..Bracelet Night
10:30 p.m……………………………………....Attendance Drawing
THURSDAY – Aug. 13th
8:00 A.M………………………………………...Goat Burger Golf Classic
Ozark Ridge Golf Course – PB
6:30 – 10:30 p.m…………………………………Bracelet Night
10:30 p.m………………………………………..Attendance drawing
FRIDAY- Aug. 14th
10:00 A.M……………………………………….Baby Contest
1:00 -4:00………………………………………. Harty Family Annex Library addition dedication and open house
6:30- 10:30 p.m…………………………………Bracelet Night
6:00 p.m…………………………………………Alumni Meeting in Puxico School Cafeteria
11:00 p.m………………………………………..Attendance Drawing
SATURDAY – Aug. 15th
7:00 A.M.– 10:00 A.M..…………………………United Methodist Men’s Breakfast - $6
9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M……………………………Mingo Tractor Club Show
1:00 P.M……………………………………….….Parade
10:00 -4:00 P.M…………………………………...Berry-Glenn Museum Quilt Show
7:00 – 4:00………………………………………....Heartland Cruisers Cars on display at the museum
1:00 – 4:00 P.M…………………………………..Children’s Bracelet Matinee
4:00 P.M…………………………………………..Children’s Attendance Drawing
6:30 – 10:30 P.M………………………………….Bracelet Night
11:00 P.M………………………………………….Attendance Drawing
SQUARE DANCING EVERY NIGHT
The Yard Sale will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until 11:00 a.m. First Midwest Bank is located on the corner of Business Highway 60 and One Mile Road across from Auto Zone and next to Family Video.
In September of 2014 Nancy Abernathy was diagnosed with Lelomyosarcoma, a cancer of the smooth muscle connective tissue and is often referred to as LMS. This is a relatively rare form of cancer.
Nancy went in for a routine surgery and by the time she left the hospital her world was turned upside down. The doctor informed her that they had found cancer in her uterus. She was immediately referred to a specialist in St. Louis.
That’s when the dreaded diagnosis was given, Leiomyosarcoma. They had removed the cancer; however she was required to return in three months to run tests.
In March of 2015 things changed. During a scan they found multiple spots on her lungs. Just after the birth of her first grandchild she was headed back to surgery. She didn’t heal quite as fast this time and Nancy had to start chemotherapy.
Since treatment began things have gotten progressively worse for Nancy and her family. She is on unpaid medical leave and now has to pay a very high premium for her health insurance. They have even put her house up for sale to help cover medical costs.
Donations may also be made during the yard sale. Please support First Midwest Bank and help Nancy Abernathy fight her battle!
Monday, August 10th - Spaghetti with meat sauce, chicken salad, corn, garden salad, garlic breadstick/bread, and applesauce.
Tuesday, August 11th - Pancakes, sausage, hash browns, biscuits & gravy and muffin.
Wednesday, August 12th - Meatloaf, oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, whole grain bread, and dump cake.
Thursday, August 13th - Chicken strips, smoked Boston Butt sandwich, macaroni & cheese, beets, whole grain bread/bun and baked apples.
Friday, August 14th - Ham and beans, taco casserole, mixed greens, stewed tomatoes, cornbread, and peach cobbler.
Dexter, Missouri – “Service Above Self” is the motto of the Dexter Rotary Cub. One of the oldest civic organizations in Stoddard County, these dedicated individuals spend hundreds of hours each year volunteering for many local charities and raising money for scholarships and other charitable projects.
On Friday, August 14th they will host their 10th Annual 4-Person Golf Scramble at Hidden Trails Golf Course. They had scheduled it in June; however 3 inches of rain cancelled the tournament.
A $75 player entry fee will include mulligans, green fees, skins, 50/50, and a light meal following the scramble.
A Polo T-Shirt will be given to each player. Awards will be given for the Longest Drive, two closest to the Pin Holes, and Longest Putt. This is an 18-hole scramble and free beverages will be offered on the course and a light meal following your afternoon of fun in the sun. There will also be prizes for two flights. Tee-off is at 1:00 p.m. with registering beginning at noon.
Hole sponsorships are $100 and this year the Rotary Club will be purchasing new signage with logos for each Hole Sponsor.
Please contact the Rotary Club President Dave Ellinghouse at 624-5540 or Henry Kestner at 820-6168. Registration begins at noon.
They have donated money to help those affected by the tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma. This year they donated money to ShelterBox to help people of Nepal after a devastating earthquake destroyed much of the country. Other recent projects have been an added Donation Building given to the Stoddard County Gospel Mission, numerous blood drives including one dedicated to Levi, a young boy with cancer, and they have generously donated to the Disabled Veterans Wildlife Facility, Relay for Life, The Children’s Home, and other local charities.
The Dexter Rotary Club is also having a membership drive. If you are interested in becoming a member please come out and enjoy an afternoon of golf or just visit with the Rotarians for a bit. The public in encouraged to visit the Hidden Trails Country Club where an information booth will be available.
The new business is located at 2106 North Outer Road, Suite A and offers bathing and grooming for both dogs and cats.
The business is owned by Melissa Housman who has more than 9 years of grooming experience.
Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. - noon by appointment only. Contact her at (573) 421-9415.
You may also follow her on Facebook by clicking HERE.
Muddy Paws Parlor will have their GRAND OPENING on Saturday August 15th from 10:00 -12:00. Come look around and enjoy a free hot dog with a soda. There will also be a drawing for a $30.00 gift certificate. Don't forget to bring your little pooch out for a visit too!
Shown in the photo are from left to right: Chamber Executive Director Janet Coleman, owner's son and assistant Zach Stucker holding well-groomed and pampered Pryce the pup, Mayor Joe Weber, owner Melissa Housman, Chamber First Vice President Debbie Stidham, City Manager Mark Stidham, and Alderman Jerry Corder.
