Bloomfield, Missouri - The members of the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Wyatt's One Stop.

They are located at 17841 State Highway AA.

Pictured from left to right are: Larry Opinsky, Karen Griffin, Goldie DeGroot (Chamber President), Rashena Wyatt, Marty Wyatt, Tina Buchheit, Sue Mayo, and Jim Mayo.

Bloomfield, Missouri - Members of the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for new member Jacob Goodin Auction Services.

They are located at 21096 St. Hwy 25 in Bloomfield.  You can reach Jacob Goodin for all your auction needs at (573) 979-1305.

Shown in the photo from left to right are: Jim Mayo, Sue Mayo, Goldie DeGroot, Ashley Goodin holding Sam Goodin, Finley Goodin, Jacob Goodin, Tina Bucheit, Marty Wyatt, Rashena Wyatt, and Larry Opinsky.

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Dexter, Missouri - Debbie Juden, Dexter Walmart manager, presented the Regional Healthcare Foundation with a $500 grant to support their Fitness Challenge.  This program is designed to help people in the community lose weight and get healthy. 

The very successful program allows citizens to be educated in various topics such as nutrition, weigh loss, and eating healthy.  The program runs annually from January thru April.  Participants utilize team support and weekly weigh-ins for accountability to make sure they lose weight and learn how to live on a healthier diet.

Pictured from left to right: LeVeda Scates, Fitness Challenge Coordinator, Debbie Juden, Wal-Mart Manager, Lisa Thrower, Regional Healthcare Foundation Executive Director. 

Bloomfield, Missouri - Members of the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for new Chamber Member, Gateway Shoes.

Gateway Shoes is now located in their new location at 302 Seneca in Bloomfield.

If you are interested in becoming a Bloomfield Chamber member contact Brook Allen at Sweet Teas, 118 S. Prairie, (573) 568 - 9858 or Goldie DeGroot at Granny Pickers at (573) 568-9996.

Shown in the photo are from left to right: Jim Mayo, Sue Mayo, Tina Bucheit, Goldie DeGroot (Chamber President), Larry Opinsky (Gateway Shoes Owner), Rashena Wyatt, and Marty Wyatt.

Bloomfield, Missouri - Paul Martin was honored as Employee of the Month by the Missouri Veterans Commission.

Martin was chosen from over 1,500 employees who work under the commission. He is a cemetery employee involved with groundskeeping at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.

Stan Baughn, Cemetery Program Director of the Missouri Veterans Commission presented Martin with a plaque of recognition.  Also on hand was Ken Swearingen, State Cemetery Director presented him with a commemorative coin.

Martin will now be considered for the Missouri Department of Public Safety employee award.  There are five State Veterans Cemeteries in Missouri.

"Martin is extremely professional and dedicated to the cemetery at Bloomfield," stated Swearingen.