Bloomfield, Missouri - The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards dinner on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
Debbie Shafer was named the 2019 Bloomfield Chamber Educator of the Year.
As a young, married mother of two, Debbie had a strong desire to have an active role in her children's education, so she enrolled in education classes at Northeast Missouri State University, now Truman State University and graduated in May of 1988. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education and one more baby!
On the day of her graduation, Debbie received a phone call from Truman's Placement Center informing her of a job they feld she would be perfect fit. In August of 1988, she began her teaching career as a third grade teacher at Mary Immaculate Catholic School. Debbie credits her seven-year tenure there as the cornerstone for the remainder of her teaching career. Her connections with her students now run through generations as she teaches children of former students.
Debbie's time with Bloomfield R-14 School District officially began in the fall of 1996 when she was hired as a fifth grade teacher prior to piloting the newly formed At-Risk class for third through fifth grade. Though the program only lasted a year, relationships were built that still continue today.
In the spring of 2002 she moved to the middle school at Bloomfield. That's where Debbie's special "niche" became her place in education. She later taught high school, 2nd grade and gifted students and then returned to the middle school.
In addition to her career in education, Debbie has been blessed with a wonderful family, including her husband Tony with who she loves to travel with and her children, two of who have gone into education and are grown with families of their own. She has six grandchildren, Bryston, Layton, Bennett, Jillian, Anderson, and Gwendolyn.
Pictured from left are Chamber Board Member and Bloomfield Superintendent Toni Hill, Shafer and Chamber Vice President Janis Traughber.
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce and the Bloomfield Lion's Club will host the 2019 Bloomfield Heritage Days on Friday, April 19th and Saturday, April 20th with School Education Day on Thursday, April 18th from 9 - 3.
A pre-1850's period encampment will be on hand along with hawk and knife throw, items for sale, lots of old fashioned foods, and so much more! There will be a Dog Show on Saturday, April 20th at 2 p.m. At 10 a.m. on Saturday morning the Easter Bunny will be at the park for photos along with an Easter Egg Hunt for ages 1 - 12! Special prizes will be awarded to those who find the Golden Eggs!! Music and entertainment will also be scheduled throughout the weekend.
If you have yard sale items, small business, crafts, jewelry, antiques or just want to set up an informational booth about your business please contact Goldie DeGroot, Bloomfield Chamber President at (573) 568-9996 at Granny Pickers. Cost is $20 per booth and proceeds will go towards scholarships from the Chamber.
Mark your calendar for this spectacular event!
Dexter, Missouri - The Friends of the Library invite you to "A Gathering of Friends" on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Gathering.
The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with appetizers, dinner, door prizes, musical entertainment, a silent auction, and the presentation of the Friend of the Year Award.
The Gathering is located at Versity Crossing, 1430 North Outer Road in Dexter.
Tickets are $25 each and may be purchased at the Keller PUblic Library or Designs on You.
The event is sponsored by Friends of Keller Public Library and The Gathering Event Center.
Please join them in raising money for a great cause!
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards dinner on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
Granny Pickers was named 2019 Bloomfield Chamber Business of the Year.
They are sometimes called a flea market, but are so much more, offering good used furniture, household goods, home decor, scrapbooking supplies, antiques and so much more.
The owner, Goldie DeGroot, is also very involved in the community. She is the current president of the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce.
She is married to Wayne and between them they have three grown children, Cindy DeGroot, Beverly Tidwell, and Donnie Tidwell. They also have two grandchildren, Michaela Tidwell, a Bloomfield HIgh School senior and Angel Garver.
Granny Pickers has been in Bloomfield since the fall of 2011.
