Wappapello, Missouri - It is that time of year again for The Ben Kruse Charity Crappie Tournament!
They are proud to say that the Crappie Tournament is the second biggest fundraising event for the 18 Fore Life Charity and they hope to keep it that way!
The Ben Kruse 18 Fore Life Charity gave away it's millionth dollar in love offerings to local families battling life threatening illnesses in 2013! We can only continue to help these families with your support!
Listed below are the details of the tournament.
WHAT: 5th ANNUAL BEN KRUSE CHARITY CRAPPIE TOURNAMENT
WHEN: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 2015 (FISHING HOURS 7:00 AM TO 1:00 PM)
WHERE: WAPPAPELLO LAKE - WEIGH-IN AT SUNDOWNER MARINA (MUST BE IN WEIGH-IN LINE BY 2:00 PM)
HOW: ENTRY FEE $110.00 PER BOAT WHICH INCLUDES $10.00 FOR BIG FISH ENTRY
TWO PERSON TEAMS UNLESS A THIRD TEAM MEMBER IS UNDER THE AGE OF 16 (EIGHT POLE MAXIMUM)
SEVEN FISH WEIGH-IN (*PLEASE TRY TO KEEP ALL SEVEN FISH ALIVE. DEAD FISH ELIGIBILITY WILL BE AT TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE DISCRETION.)
HALF OF THE ENTRY FEE WILL BE GIVEN TO THE CHARITY AND THE OTHER HALF WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP FINISHING ANGLERS IN CASH PRIZES. NUMBER OF PLACES PAID WILL DEPEND UPON THE NUMBER OF BOAT ENTRIES. BIG FISH WILL PAY TWO PLACES-70% TO THE BOAT WEIGHING THE BIGGEST CRAPPIE AND 30% TO THE BOAT WEIGHING THE SECOND BIGGEST CRAPPIE.
They ask that you please preregister and mark your shirt size appropriately. Every angler will receive a participant "goody bag" as they have in years past. They are lucky to have generous sponsors who have donated items such as a tee shirt, hat, pullover and many more items too numerous to mention. They want to make sure you receive the correct size on these items so you can proudly wear them! Those registering the day of the tournament are not guaranteed the correct size since they have to pre-order these items.
Please mail or deliver entry forms/fees to: Dain Bess, 11522 Northview Drive, Dexter, MO 63841 or Bruce Christian, 14382 State Hwy AD, Dexter, MO 63841 or drop them off at Allen Christian Buick GMC in Dexter, or Sundowner Marina in Wappapello.
If you have any questions regarding the tournament, you can call Bruce Christian at 573-820-6111 or Dain Bess at 573-421-1491.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for their newest member, SEMO Satellite, on Thursday morning.
Bill Kidd can help you with all of your Internet and television needs. They are authorized retailers of Dish Network, Dishnet, and DirecTV. Want the entire NFL season this fall; contact them today at (573) 625-2143.
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Shown in the photo are from left to right: Mark Stidham, City Administrator, Terry Battles, Joe Weber, Mayor of Dexter, Bill Kidd, SEMO Satellite Sales and Marketing Manager, Deanna Kidd, Debbie Stidham, Chamber First Vice President, and Joe Summers, Owner of SEMO Satellite.
Dexter, Missouri - Now that summer is winding down and the holidays are just around the corner, the 1st Thursday has new fall and Christmas items available.
1st Thursday will be held on Thursday, September 3rd from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Located at 529 North Walnut Street in Dexter on the first Thursday of each month.
They have beautiful new fall items as well as Christmas decorations and the like. Wonderful items in the gift shop perfect for any home!
Please come out and shop, bring a few friends and raise money for the Mother-to-Mother program.
They would love to receive gently unwanted items to donate to their resale shop. You can drop off those donations at their office on grant Street. For more information contact Linda Ulm at (573) 624-0365 and she will schedule a time to meet with you.
Mother-to-Mother Program is essentially a mentoring program that pairs young mothers with experienced mothers. Their mission is to strive to create self-confident young parents with hope for the future through education, support, and services in partnership with the community.
They sponsor regularly-scheduled activities where you can meet and participate in programs that promote the physical and social growth of you and your child, introduce you to additional programs and services in the community, and offer encouragement and advice while you continue your education and prepare for the future.
Deane Williams in Memory of Melvin “Churn” Williams Tom, Alice, Kevin & Gina Burris in Memory of Reba Sides Carolyn & Jerry Buttry in Memory of Reba Sides
T. W. Martin & Co. in Memory of Mary Tanner
Faustina Barker in Memory of Ruth Hutchcraft Redman Tim and Kim Flowers in Memory of Reba Sides
New Bethel Church in Memory of Bryant “Jack” Jackson Jim Russell in Memory of my twin sister, Barbara Edwards Randy & Betty Russell in Memory of Harold Wright Tammy Sides in Memory of Reba Sides
Victory Church in Memory of Reba Sides
Cecil & Myra Weeks in Memory of Sam Powell, Ann Allen, Leroy Williams, Shirley Duffie, Reba Sides & Mary Tanner
Bruce & Karen Dawson in Memory of Reba Sides
Keith & Gail Crow in Memory of Reba Sides
Stoddard County PSREA in Memory of Reba Sides
Steve & Mary Ann Taylor in Memory of Reba Sides
Dr. Sides Office Staff in Memory of Reba Sides
James & Tressa Oliver in Memory of Jane Allen
Terry & Marcia Heuer in Memory of Angie Garner Freeman
Dexter, Missouri - Little Lambs Day Care under direction of the Dudley Church of God and Pastor Joshua Hester has opened in Dexter.
A total of 37 children will be able to attend with primary target ages of 3 years – 5 years for the preschool program.
“It has always been a goal of the Dudley Church of God to be able to minister to young children by the means of opening a daycare or preschool,” commented Pastor Josh Hester. “This spring, the dream that God placed in our hearts began to take shape with a facility in Dexter closed and the doors opened for us to obtain the space that was occupied there.”
The new daycare is located at 1017 Arvin Road just behind Patrick Roberts’ office. Open Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
“We have been working hard since that time to pass inspections, obtain equipment and enlist the staff that will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the facility,” continued Hester.
Little Lambs Day Car is accepting children who are fully potty-trained with minimal accidents. At this time, the preschool program is a two year program K3 and K4 utilizing the A Beka curriculum.
Each member of their staff is enthusiastic about teaching as your child will be about learning. They are dedicated to the values of respect and dignity for every child and their families. It is their goal to foster an environment that will help promote growing experiences by building confidence, positive self-concept and socialization skills while also focusing on knowledge and independence.
“If you are not familiar with A Beka, it is a very intense Christ-centered curriculum,” stated Hester. “For example, the handwriting element in the K4 program offers not only manuscript, but cursive as well.”
“Each day children will be challenged through the various “core” preschool subjects of numbers, letters and phonics,” Hester said. “As well as the Bible, music, art, character education and healthy habits – this is an all inclusive curriculum that we are excited to offer to our prospective students.”
"We are also in the process of getting setup to take infants and toddlers," commented Hester.
Little Lambs Day Care has a Facebook page, click HERE to LIKE. You may also go to their website LittleLambsLC for more information. Phone number is (573) 625-LAMB (5262).
