Bloomfield, Missouri - More than 300 people gathered around the beautifully decorated Stoddard County Courthouse on Wednesday evening to celebrate "It's A Wonderful Life" hosted by the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce.
The Bloomfield Chamber has become more active recently hosting and co-hosting various events in the city. This was the first of its kind and hopefully will become an annual event.
A dog show was held with seven entries and a light contest was also held.
The winners for the light contest received a $50 Visa Card each!
Best Bloomfield Business - Dee Dee's Custom Creations
The Clark Griswold Award (Most/Tackiest Lights) - Tiffanie Smith
Best Street - Maple Lane
Classic Christmas - Vida & Trent Shipman
Elf - Heath & Chasity Estes
Zach Zook and the Leftovers sang several songs. They were quite the hit with folks singing from the bleachers.
The Bloomfield Community Choir under the direction of Buddy Heaton kept everyone in the Christmas spirit with their renditions of several holiday tunes.
Even jolly old St. Nick took time out of his busy Christmas season to visit with the children.
A Christmas Reading by Alice Fowler and to end the festivities was Greg Stevens who prayed for a blessed Christmas and to all the military who are put in harms way each and every day. "Be thankful for all you have and your family," he said.
Also a BIG THANKS to their Sponsors: Granny Pickers, Town and Country, NAPA Auto Parts, Wyatts One Stop, Briney & Sue Welborn, On The Go - Bloomfield, Sweet T's & Co, Mike Maroni Law, Shelter Insurance , Gary & Donna Deardorff, Classic Cuts , Wethington Tire, Christian's General Store, Quality Floor Maintenance , and Miller Street Antiques.
"It was an awesome evening straight out of a Hallmark movie!" stated April Bond. "Please do it again!"
"I hope this becomes an annual event," stated Brook Allen, member of the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce Board. "It's the holiday season and we just wanted to bring Bloomfield together and make it a special night."
Lori Knox, Amanda Stockton, Lesa Holland and Alma Smith all enjoyed a festive day in their Christmas attire.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from First Midwest Bank in Dexter.
Who would have thought those 80's style sweaters would return! I know I had one, did you?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from First Midwest Bank in Dexter.
Shown in the photo are: Zac Comstock, Chris Guethle, Sheila Copeland, Eric Basham, Matt Myers. In the 2nd row Barb Chandler, Ashley Jarrell, Charlene Laird, Jessica Corlew, Donna Becker, Tish Hovis, and Taylor Galloway. Front row Jennifer Shelton, Kiesha Moore, Donna Tilley, Whitney Jarrell and Kim Sifford.
Dexter, Missouri - K9 Biz raised $237.41 for the Dexter Animal Shelter on Saturday, December 12th with their Pets with Santa Photos.
Furbabies and their Moms and Dads came in to meet Santa and ask for special treats this holiday season. K9 Biz also had homemade dog biscuits in the shape of snowflakes, stockings, dog bones and more. They even had a special doggy cake just for four-legged friends to eat.
K9 Biz specializes Basic Obedience courses and other types of dog training as well. They have a plush assortment of dog toys, treats, collars, clothing, leashes and more!
Self Serve Dog Baths now available! Introductory special through the end of December: Small dogs $8; Large dogs $12! Price includes: Shampoo, Towels and Dryer.Their motto is “Training is fun for you and your furry friend!”
Photos of Santa and his puppy friends can be viewed on their Facebook page by clicking HERE.
Officer Ross Culbertson was on hand to receive the money for the Dexter Human Society from co-owner Clair Stadt and Bouncer.
Photo submitted by Christa Tucker, co-owner of K9 Biz.
Teachers - if you have decorated your classroom or door for the holidays submit a photo to ShowMe Times with your students!
You may win a surprise!! Hmmmmm sounds like a contest for sure brewing at the ShowMe Times office!
It's Shelby Lintz vs Candice Everett vs Kristina Muzny for first place in the unofficial ShowMe Times School Decorating Contest.
Let's see what happens. Woohoo!! Let's DECORATE!!!!
I wonder how many teachers will read this post???? Email one photo of your students and classroom to news@showmetimes.com or send in a private message on Facebook.
