Dexter, Missouri - National title & Escrow employees recently painted the Raney House on Walnut Street to kick-off their Closing for a Cause campaign.
"As a local business, we understand the importance of support and community involvement," commented Jake Nesselrodt, National title's Manager. "That is why each and every month we will be giving back to our community by assisting a local non-profit organization with their cause!"
The house was donated for use for the Mother-to-Mother Program through the First Christian Church of Dexter. it provides as a residence for a designated period of time to a working, single mother.
Nesselrodt suggests that any non-profit organization within the local community in need of assistance to contact him at (573) 624-9990.
Shown in the photo from left to right are Jennifer Green, Crystal Stanislav, Michelle Stanfield, Sharon Shultz, Jennifer Rothwell, and Jake Nesselrodt.
Dexter, Missouri - The Three Rivers Endowment Trust recently awarded scholarships with proceeds from the Trivia Night held in conjunction with the Dexter Chamber.
Three scholarships were awarded with the funds raised from the event, held in early August, thanks to the support and involvement of local businesses and individuals who participated and donated prizes.
Pictured are, from left: Mark Stidham, Endowment Trust board member and scholarship committee; Terri Pettypool, recipient; Ashlyn Werneck, recipient; Hillary Starnes, Chamber Director; and Rhonda Hall, a Chamber Board member.
Dexter, Missouri - Jamie Cook, co-owner of Hubbard's Jewelry in downtown Dexter continues the tradition of her late mother, Marie Hubbard, by donating a ring to raffle for the Stoddard County Nutrition Center.
Proceeds from the raffle will go to Meals on Wheels.
The ring, a half caret and damond and ruby dinner ring will be raffled off on the night of Moonlight Madness on November 11, 2016.
Tickets are available at Hubbard's Jewelry and the Nutrition Center.
Waynetta Rodgers, Director of the Stoddard County Nutrition Center, said, "We have a unique raffle this year. We are selling tickets at $1.00 each or 10 tickets for $5.00. That's right not the typical 6 for $5.00, but a bonus of 4 extra tickets."
Please help carry on the tradition and support the Meals on Wheels program.
Shown in the photo is Waynetta Rodgers and Jamie Cook.
Cape Girardeau, Missouri - A piece of WWII-era history makes its way along the Mississippi River to Cape Girardeau this fall! The LST Memorial 325 will be available for tours at Cape Girardeau’s riverfront Sept. 29 – Oct. 3.
The LST Memorial 325 was a participant in the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944. Launched in 1942, this ship is the only remaining LST out of the over 1,000 manufactured during WWII.
The SEMO Chapter of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) will set up a living camp at the First Presbyterian Church’s lot at the corner of Broadway and Spanish streets that will consist of tents, vehicles, weapons, and the various gear that would have been used by our Armed Services, with a primary focus on the WWII era (although some equipment and gear from later eras will be present).
short drive away, another WWII icon will be on display September 27 – October 2! The B-17 Flying Fortress will be on public exhibition at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport and open for “climb aboard” ground tours each day from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with a suggested $5 donation.
The B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey is one of ten airworthy B-17s remaining out of over 17,000 manufactured for combat during WWII. The classic warbird was restored to authentic condition by Commemorative Air Force volunteers as part of its flying museum tour programs. In addition to ground tours of the aircraft — rides in the aircraft will be offered. Contact 602-448-9415 or b17rc[at]azcaf.org for reservations. Waist gunner/radio operator seats are $425, and bombardier/navigator seats in nose are $850. The Facebook event has more details.
Dexter, Missouri - Are you ready for beautiful fall weather and a few rounds of golf? Perfect opportunity to support Tila Hubrecht, 151st State Representative and enjoy some time out on the golf course!
The 2nd Annual Citizens for Tila Rowland Hubrecht Golf Scramble will be held Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the Hidden Trails Country Club in Dexter.
Registration and lunch begins at noon with a pork sandwich and sides buffet.
Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.
Entry is $75 per person or $300 per team. Want to be a hole sponsor? $100 for each hole.
Entry fee includes green fee, prizes, food, and mulligans.
Cart fee is just $15 per person and is not included in entry fee.
Make checks payable to Citizens for Tila Rowland Hubrecht and mail to P.O. Box 955, Dexter, MO 63841 or call Tila at (573) 820-6052.
For each Team please submit the name of the person playing and their shirt size.
