Saturday, November 5th is one of two National Doughnut Days observed by doughnut lovers across the nation. The first Friday in June is the other day doughnuts steal the bakery case spotlight ready to tease their way into white bakery box home!
For more information on the National Doughnut Day celebrated in June, click here.
The history of the doughnut is disputed:
- One theory suggests Dutch settlers brought doughnuts to North America much like they brought other traditional American desserts including cookies, apple pie, cream pie and cobbler.
- An American, Hanson Gregory, claimed to have invented the ring-shaped doughnut in 1847 while on board a lime-trading ship at the age of 16. According to Gregory, he punched a hole in the center of dough with the ship’s tin pepper box and later taught the technique to his mother.
- Anthropologist Paul R Mullins states the first cookbook mentioning doughnuts was an 1803 English volume which included doughnuts in an appendix of American recipes.
- An 1808 short story describing a spread of “fire-cakes and dough-nuts” is the earliest known recorded usage of the term doughnut.
- A more commonly cited first written recording of the word is Washington Irving’s reference to doughnuts in 1809 in his History of New York. He described balls of sweetened dough, fried in hog’s fat and called doughnuts. Today, these nuts of fried dough are called doughnut holes.
Dexter, Missouri - The SoutheastHEALTH Center of Stoddard County Auxiliary Fall Luncheon will be held on Friday, November 4, 2016.
Chicken and Dumplings or Ham and Bean, (or maybe both), cornbread, homemade dessert and a drink.
Serving times are 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ on North One Mile Road (just down the hill from SoutheastHEALTH Center).
What a deal! Come out and support the Auxiliary for all that they do for us. Cost is $8.00 per ticket
Stoddard County, Missouri - Shop With a Hero is a "not for profit" organization made up of Stoddard County Law Enforcement, firemen, Probation & Parole, and EMS Personnel.
This is the time of the year when donations are collected to help support the Show With a Hero organization. Each year 300 children are given $75.00 to spend at Wal-Mart to purchase gifts. If this program were not available some children would not have a gift under the tree this holiday season.
To be eligible children must qualify for the free lunch program in their school district and present proof of qualification for free lunches to one of three enrollment dates set in November.
the age limit is 3 - 10 years of age and they must live in Stoddard County, Missouri.
The first 300 eligible children that apply for the program are accepted.
Enrollment dates are Tuesday, November 8th from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Wednesday, November 9th from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; and Thursday, November 10th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Enrollment place is the Stoddard County 911 Services located at 512 Cooper Street in Dexter. For more information call (573) 624-9086.
Proof of Eligibility: Free lunch qualification from school district, if child not in school bring proof of income, a birth certificate of the child, proof of current physical address like a utility bill, rent or lease agreement, etc.
To enroll please go to the Stoddard County 911 Services located at 512 Cooper St. in Dexter. For more information call (573) 624-9086.
They are expecting a large enrollment this year due to the economy and with limited funding please only enroll your child if this is th eonly Christmas gifts they will receive.
Dexter, Missouri - The Keller Public Library in Dexter has released their latest list of Memorial Donations to the library. If you would like to donate a book in memory of a loved one please contact Pam Trammel, Director at (573) 624-3764 or stop in at 402 West Grant Street in Dexter.
In memory Hazel Mouser: The Proposal at Siesta Key by Shelley Shepard Gray and A Lowcountry Wedding by Mary Alice Monroe donated by James and Cathy Scobey, Camden, Cade, Charles, and Carolyn; Where Hope Prevails by Janette Oke donated by C.D. and Linda Smith.
In memory of Loretta Mouser: Sweet Tomorrows by Debbie Macomber donated by "The Domino Divas".
In memory of Percy Clippard: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell donated by Carol Long; Players First: Coaching From the Inside Out by John Calipari donated by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Isbell.
In memory of Chase Chilcutt: The John Deere Story: A Biography of Plowmakers John and Charles Deere by Neil Dahlstrom donated by Larry and Mary Jane Steward; Changing the World Through Kindness by Steve Sjogren donated by Jeanie French.
In memory of Leslie Dotson: Colorado Wild and Beautiful by Glenn Randall donated by Jeanie French.
In memory of Loretta Dodd, daughter of Theetta Cokley: Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream by Doris Kearns Goodwin donated by Stoddard County Democrat Club.
In memory of Debbie Musgrave Cantrell: Angels: Who They Are, What They Do, and Why It Matters by Jack Graham donated by Dexter High School Class of 1969.
In memory of Karen Blades Stubblefield: Love is All You Need: The Revolutionary Bond-Based Approach to Educating Your Dog by Jennifer Arnold donated by Dexter High School Class of 1969.
In memory of George Lepchenske: The Perfect Horse by Elizabeth Letts donated by Sally Moore.
In memory of Sue Vinson Wancel: Little Black Dress by Shannon Meyer donated by "The Domino Divas"; Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style by Dorling Kindersley donated by Ted and Barbara Mills.
In memory of Jimmie Triplett: The Anatomy of Greatness: Lessons From the Best Golf Swings in History by Brandel Chamblee donated by Geneva Brillhart and Rhonda Chasteen.
In memory of Ron Mouser: Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by Bill Burnett donated by D.H.S. Class of '51.
In memory of Dr. F. H. Kandalaft: And Then All Hell Broke Loose; Two Decades in the Middle East by Richard Engle donated by his daughters: Victoria, Catherine, Patricia, and Leila.
Bloomfield, Missouri - If you know Bonnie Blue then you know she loves dogs! She rescues and tries to find homes for unwanted or abandoned pets in Bloomfield, Missouri.
The dog shown in the photo was "borrowed" from the Bloomfield Pound to her house to be fostered until he is well enough to be adopted.
"This dog is a real sweetheart! I know it has to hurt when I care for his injury, but he just stand there very patiently," commented Blue. "He is mild mannered and gets along with my dogs well. I haven't tried him with my cats yet, but from what I've observed I think he will get along with them. I so hope he can be placed with a loving family who will spoil him rotten!"
On Saturday, October 29th, Pies for Puppies fundraiser will be held at Town & Country from 9:00 a.m. - noon. If you would like to donate baked goods to be sold please drop off at the grocery store before 9:00 a.m.
Modern Woodmen is sponsoring the event and will match funds raised up to $500.
Cash donations will be accepted. Your support of this event will be greatly appreciated!
