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2019 Bloomfield Chamber Farm of the Year
March 19th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards dinner on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
The Thorn family was named the 2019 Farm of the Year.
They have been farming the same ground for five generations. Tony and Lara Thorn along with Will continue in the family tradition raising mostly corn and soybeans.
The Thorn family as a whole is very community oriented and attend the Methodist Church in Bloomfield.
Tony and Lara have three children Maggie Lowery, Sophie Thorn, and Will Thorn. They also have one grandchild, Loretta Lowery.
Thank you for your continued support of Bloomfield!
Pictured from left to right: Ruth Strickland, Chamber Board Member, Tony Thorn, Lara Thorn, and Janice Traughber, Chamber Vice President.
Last Updated on March 19th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vca6/2019-Bloomfield-Chamber-Farm-of-the-Year
Dexter Lion's Club Waffle Day Set for Saturday, March 16, 2019
March 15th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri – The Lions Club of Dexter will host their annual Waffle Day this Saturday, March 16, 2019..
This event will take place at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 102 East Castor Street from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Their breakfast menu will be waffles, sausage, coffee, OJ and milk. Tickets are $6.00 each. Children 6 and under are Free!
Proceeds from the event will go to purchase eyeglasses for those who are in need and for local scholarships.
Please join them on Saturday, March 16th for a beautiful day.
Last Updated on March 15th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcak/Dexter-Lions-Club-Waffle-Day-Set-for-Saturday-March-16-2019
Dexter Ducks Unlimited Crawfish Boil Set for April 6th
March 13th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - Come join Dexter Greenheads Ducks Unlimited as they host their Crawfish Boil on April 6th.
You'll enjoy some great food and cold beverages with your friends and family. Plus they will have raffles and games with great prizes to win.
Come out and support the leader in wetlands conservation, Ducks Unlimited.
Contact Ryan Lee (573) 624 - 0297, Ron Glaus (573) 614 - 9332 or Mike Wilburn (573) 421 - 3713 for tickets or pay at the door.
The event will be held at the Sacred Heart Church in Dexter from 4:00 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tickets are$15 for adult and youth 12 and under are $5.00 each.
Last Updated on March 13th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcac/Dexter-Ducks-Unlimited-Crawfish-Boil-Set-for-April-6th
Fitness Plus Dexter is Excited to Host the Dexter 5K-9
March 12th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - Fitness Plus Dexter is excited to host the Dexter 5K-9 on Saturday, May 4, 2019.
The race begins at 8 a.m. at Fitness Plus Dexter located at 1212 Saint Francis Drive in Dexter.
Pre-registered participants can pick up packets on Friday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or on race day during registration at Fitness Plus Dexter. Runners/walkers can also register the day of the event on May 4th from 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
A dog is not required for participation, but welcome to the event. It is $25 per runner/walker for those registered by April 17. A T-shirt is guaranteed if registration is received by April 17. It is $30 per runner/walker after April 17.
Results will be announced around 9 a.m. Medals go to the top three in each age group. Trophies will be awarded to the top overall male and female. The one-mile walk will not be timed. The course is overall flat through residential areas. The course will start and finish at Fitness Plus Dexter. Two water stations will be available.
Proceeds benefit Youth Fitness and Exercise is Medicine programs for those who can’t afford them. Make a monetary donation to the Dexter Dog Park on race day and be entered into a special door prize drawing!
Stop by Fitness Plus Dexter, call 573-614-3636 or go to dexter5k92019.eventbrite.com to register for the Dexter 5K-9.
Saint Francis Healthcare System is guided by our mission to provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ. Founded by Franciscan Sisters in 1875, our priority remains the same: serve all who enter with dignity, compassion and joy. Serving nearly 713,000 people across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas, our focus is on patients' outcomes, experience and value.
Anchored by Saint Francis Medical Center, a 306-bed tertiary hospital, and supported by nearly 3,000 employees and more than 250 providers in eight communities, the Healthcare System is a driving economic force in the region. Major services include the Cancer Institute, Emergency and Level III Trauma Center, Family BirthPlace and the region's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Heart Hospital, Neurosciences and Orthopedics.
Last Updated on March 12th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vc9v/Fitness-Plus-Dexter-is-Excited-to-Host-the-Dexter-5K9
8th Annual Larry & Kathy Jones Family H.O.P.E. Campaign Fundraiser
March 11th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Bloomfield, Missouri - The 8th Annual Larry and Kathy Jones Family H.O.P.E. Campaign has kicked off their 2018 fundraising Fish Fry event with proceeds directly benefiting area cancer patients.
The HOPE Campaign was initially established by the Jones family from Bloomfield in memory of Larry Jones in 2011 following his death. In 2016, Larry's wife, Kathy, died of cancer. The family decided following their mother's death to rename the charity to include the name of Kathy Jones.
On Friday, April 5, 2019 the Trinity United Methodist Church will be the location for their annual Fish Fry. The church is located at 704 W. Missouri St. in Bloomfield.
Meal includes fish, sides, and homemade desserts. Serving times are from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost is $15 per adult and ages 10 & under are just $10 each. Tickets are available from the Jones Family or at Allen Christian Buick GMC in Dexter or from the Jones Family.
Please contact Lora Galati at (314) 402-7777, Kyle Jones (573) 820-7033 or Joe Galati at (314) 952-9127.
You may also purchase tickets at the door. To go order are also available.
T-shirts will also be available for purchase.
You can also send payment for t-shirts to Larry & Kathy Jones H.O.P.E. Campaign, P.O. Box 1785, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701.
Further information may be obtained through emailing larrybjoneshopecampaign@yahoo.com.
Proceeds go to 18FORELife.
Last Updated on March 11th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vc9l/8th-Annual-Larry--Kathy-Jones-Family-HOPE-Campaign-Fundraiser
