Puxico, MO - The 2021 Summer Library Program in Puxico will feature "Tails and Tales"
The program began on Monday, June 7, 2021.
How the program works:
1. Children age birth to 18 years of age can register for the program. You will register at Puxico Public Library.
2. You may register for the reading program any time on or after June 7th.
3. You will receive a log sheet to record the titles of books you read this summer and number of hours.
4. You must complete a minimum of 1 hour of reading to be in the final drawing.
5. Everyone who completes the program and turns in their log sheet by July 30th at noon, which is the final day to turn in log sheets, no late sheets will be accepted, will be able to attend the final party with certificates and prize drawings in August. The more hours you read the more entries you get into the final drawing.
6. The library welcomes children of all abilities.
For more information, stop by the library, call the library at 222-3855, or visit their Facebook page by clicking: Puxico Public Library.
Advance Knights of Columbus will host a Fish Fry on Friday, June 11th from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
All You Can Eat!!! Just $10 per person and children 15 and under eat for FREE!
Meal includes: Fish, Chicken, Shrimp, Fries, Onion Rings, Hush Puppies, Baked beans, Cole slaw, Mac and Cheese.
Bernie, Missouri - Bernie's City Park will be transformed into a car show hobbyist dream on Saturday, June 19th. The Bernie Lion's Club will host their 21st Annual Cars in the Park.
There will be a $20 entry fee and free dash plaques will be given to the first 60 entries. Awards will be given for Longest Distance Traveled, Largest Club, Best Interior, Best Engine, and Best Paint.
A 50/50 drawing will also be held. Trophies for Best of show along with First, Second, and Third Place Trophies will also be distributed to participants.
Judging begins at 11 a.m. and awards will be announced at 3 p.m. The Bernie Lion's Club will have a concession stand with food and drinks. It is free and open to the public.
Please come out and show your support for the Lions Club of Bernie.
Dexter, MO - The Historic Downtown Dexter Association will hold a Downtown Dexter Community Clean Up Day on Thursday, June 10, 2021.
"There has been so many improvements happening in our downtown and it is looking good!" stated Ashley Miller. "We are always looking at ways to keep the downtown area looking great and there are so many little inexpensive things that we can do to improve the look even more."
Here is what we would like to have volunteers doing on June 10th:
1. Pull or spray weeds
2. Sweep trash from sidewalk, curb, & around benches
3. Pull weeds around close by trees
4. Water flowers
"We would love to have you participate at your convenience," stated Miller. "If you don’t own a business downtown but would like to help, just come on out."
The Historic Downtown Dexter Association is going to start at 4:00 pm to help with the cleanup.
You do not have to wait until that time.
Anything is appreciated and will help increase the look and feel of the downtown area.
Thank you,
Historic Downtown Dexter Association
Bloomfield, MO - The city of Bloomfield held their monthly council meeting in special session. The meeting was held at 9:30 a.m. on May 13, 2021.
City Mayor Bill Aslin opened the meeting. Donna Deardorff, Cecil Haley, and Pat Wilson were present. Tim Clary was absent.
Mayor Aslin read aloud the letter from Smith & Co. stating that Causey Asphalt was the low bidder in the amount of $326,781.00, thus recommending the City move forward with the process of awarding the base bid to Causey Asphalt.
Ald. Haley moved to accept Smith & Co recommendation of awarding Causey Asphalt the bid. Ald. Deardorff second.
Tim Clary – absent
Donna Deardorff – aye
Cecil Haley – aye
Pat Wilson - aye
Motion to adjourn was made by Ald. Deardorff and second by Ald. Wilson. Motion pass 3-0.
Minutes recorded by:
Kari Standley, MRCC
City Clerk/Collector
