Poplar Bluff High School Student Council teamed up with the Unified Champions club to take the Polar Plunge in 55 degrees water during the organization’s 17th annual fundraiser held Saturday, Feb. 25, at Cape County Park North, raising $1,852 for Special Olympics Missouri.
Participating students who solicited donations were Elizabeth Blancett, Maelynn Beis, David McKuin, Noah Shirrell, Spencer Wilson, Kaitlyn Booker, Addison Corzine and Nya Cram, helping to bring the grand total for the event to a reported $62,500, exceeding the organization’s goal by over $7,000.
“It’s truly an amazing day to see so many people going to such lengths to show support of the athletes in the Southeast area,” stated Penny Williams, SOMO development director. “Events like this give us an opportunity to promote and witness the support of unity and inclusion through the power of sports.
Due to a postponement in response to an ice storm last month, not all the students were able to participate among the 143 adventurers representing 27 organizations and groups of individuals who reportedly took the plunge. The temperature outside was around 50 degrees, according to chaperoning PBHS teacher Miranda Huddleston, co-adviser of Unified Champions.
Huddleston’s colleague Jennie Randolph, also the StuCo adviser, noted that this year’s results marked an increase in participation over last year, when PBHS had only two representatives generating $285. The Polar Plunge is SOMO’s largest fundraiser, Randolph said.
Pictured with Special Olympics Missouri mascot Shivers the Polar Bear, are (back row, from left) Kaitlyn Booker, David McKuin, Noah Shirrell, Maelynn Beis, Elizabeth Blancett and Addison Corzine; and (front row) Miranda Huddleston and Maison Dennis.
Article and Photo by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
Friends of the Library to host March Into Spring Dinner for Keller Public Library on Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Lunch Box in downtown Dexter, Missouri.
The Lunch Box is located at 23 West Stoddard Street.
Tickets are $15.00 each.
Menu to include ham, dress, potato, veggie's, roll, dessert and drink.
Dine-in, carryout, or drive-thru located at side door on parking lot.
Tickets are available at the library. Any Friends of the Library Board Member or Designs on You.
Corned Beef & Cabbage Event w/ General Store event will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Parish Center.
The Center is located at 102 East Castor Street in Dexter, Missouri.
Cost is $10.00. Carry Outs Available!
Children Six and under eat free and free delivery within 10 miles.
Food is corned beef and cabbage, parsleyed potatoes, cornbread, homemade dessert and a drink.
Sponsored by 17 Stoddard County Churches: Dexter First Assembly of God, First Presbyterian, Dexter First Christian - DOC, Bernie Christian, Bernie First United Methodist, Dexter First United Methodist, Sacred Heart Parish, Sadler Chapel, St. Joe General Baptist - Bloomfield, First Nazarene, Risen Church, Southwest Nazarene, First Baptist Friendship Baptist, 1st General Baptist, Northside Baptist, and Pleasant Grove.
All proceeds go for Stoddard County Gospel Mission, Stoddard County Children's Home, Stoddard County ARC, and Meals on Wheels/The Lunch Box.
Info and tickets call (573) 624-6995 or email mworley@ldd.net. Make checks to Ecumenical CBC Meal.
The Ecumenical Interdenominational organizations that cooperate on matters of mutual concern, promoting the unity of different Christian churches and groups.
The 69th Annual Miss Bernie Pageants will be held on Saturday, April 1st starting at 5:00 p.m.. in the Bernie School Cafeteria. Qualifications are you must reside in the Bernie school district and attend Bernie Public Schools and older contestants MUST be unmarried with no dependents. Girls 3-Senior year and boys ages 3-6 are eligible to participate. Entry Fee is $30 for all ages.
Categories and age groups are as follows:
3-6 years Little Miss Bernie 5:00 p.m.
3-6 years Little Mr. Bernie 5:15 (BOYS) p.m.
7 Years – 4th grade Petite Miss Bernie 5:30 p.m.
5th-8th grade Junior Miss Bernie 5:45 p.m.
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade- Miss Bernie 6:00 p.m.
All Contestants will compete in formal wear and boys will be Sunday best.
There will be a Queen/King and two alternates in each division.
Queens/king will receive a trophy, crown, and sash. Alternates will receive a trophy.
NO pageants will begin before the scheduled time.
Door Admission will be $3.00 for persons over the age of five.
Contestants and ONE guardian or helper will be admitted free of charge.
Entry fees and forms are due by Friday, March 24 with NO exceptions!
All proceeds will benefit Bernie Elementary Classrooms.
You can e-mail Casey Arnold at arnoldc@bernie.k12.mo.us to request an entry form.
The Stoddard County Historical Society plans to have a meeting on Monday, February 27th at 6:30 p.m. athe Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield, Missouri.
Below is an agenda sent out by secretary, Laura Dumey.
Paul Arnold's students will present their National History Day projects as well.
Call to Order by President Paul Arnold
Officers Present:
President Paul Arnold
Vice President David Carnell
Secretary Laura Dumey
Treasurer Shirley Richards
History Presentation: 20 min
Secretary Report by Laura Dumey
Treasurer Report by Shirley Richards
2023 Current Report - Available Funds
Reading of News by Laura Dumey
Old Business
Should the Historical and Genealogy Society combine?
Member dues are $25 a year and that helps pay for speakers’ reimbursements, refreshments, and the room rent at the Stars and Stripes Museum.
Please make checks to SCHS and in the memo write 2023 membership. What should the cost be for families?
The SCHS needs five officers from the different townships in Stoddard County: Liberty township, Castor township, Elk township, New Lisbon township, Richland township, Pike township, and Duck Creek township. Officers will be nominated at the next meeting.
New Business
Executive Committee
Direction of the society (expectations from the members).
Storage archive list
Meeting Location (see about terms from the museum or use of building society is currently renting in town)
Records (find out where they are)
Future Revenue
expenditures (website).
scholarship
President’s Report
Adjourn
Next Meeting: Monday, March 27th, 6:30 p.m.
Location-Stars & Stripes Museum
