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
Bloomfield, MO - Please join the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri on Monday, May 31st at 1 p.m.
They will pay homage to our nation's heroes and dedicate the new columbarium wall located on the grounds of the cemetery.
Keynote speaker will be Senator Wayne Wallingford, (R) District 27. He represents Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, Scott, and Wayne counties.
From his Senator's page: "Senator Wayne Wallingford, a Republican, represents Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, Scott and Wayne Counties (District 27) in the Missouri Senate. He was elected to the House of Representatives in November 2010 and the Missouri Senate in November 2012.
In addition to his legislative duties, Senator Wallingford is the Chief People Officer at McDonald’s of Southeast Missouri. He previously spent 11 years with Taco Bell Corporation as a general manager, multi-unit manager, field staffing manager, field training coach and area coach.
Senator Wallingford is a retired Lt. Colonel with the United States Air Force. He served on active duty for 25 years, including five tours in Vietnam and six tours in Desert Storm. He received the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, 21 Air Medals, the Air Force Commendation Medal for Heroism and several other honors.
Senator Wallingford is a member of Cape Bible Chapel, where he and his wife are active in church programs. He is a member of several local organizations and on the board of directors for the following organizations: United Way of Southeast Missouri, Habitat for Humanity, SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence, Boys and Girls Club, Community Counseling Center Foundation, Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, Samaritan Regional Health Clinic, P-20 Education Council, Young Life, Seniors and Lawmen Together, Project Charlie, Lewis and Clark Heritage Foundation-George Drouillard Chapter, and the National Federation of the Grand Order of Pachyderm Clubs.
Senator Wallingford is a 1964 graduate of Geneva Community High School. He received B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska, Omaha in 1968 and his M.A. in Management Supervision with a specialization in Health Care Administration from Central Michigan University in 1983.
Born July 11, 1946 in Geneva, Illinois, Senator Wallingford currently resides in Cape Girardeau with his wife, Susan. They are the proud parents of London Jolliff and Brandon Scott Wallingford and the proud grandparents of Forest, Graeme, Emery, Carson, Brinleigh and Hadassah."
Stoddard County Honor Guard will present will provide the firing of the volley for the Memorial Service. Taps will also be played.
Lat year the ceremony was cancelled due to COVID-19. This year masks will be required. Please be respectful of others.
Families and friends of those buried at the cemetery are invited to attend, as well as members of the general public. For more information, contact the cemetery office at (573) 568-3871.
Good news for bargain hunters! The Annual 100-Mile Yard Sale will go as planned for Memorial Day weekend. This brings a tremendous amount of money to local businesses. The event will be held from Thursday, May 27th - Monday, May 31st
Sellers and customers are encouraged to use caution. Please wear masks, gloves, and practice social distancing as much as possible. Use your eyes and not your hands to shop before purchasing.
The 100 Mile Yard Sale brings people from all over the country to Highway 25 between Kennett and Jackson, Missouri. The three Chambers that typically promote the event are Dexter, Kennett and Jackson.
Remember to bring cash, especially small bills. Most sellers don’t accept checks or credit cards.
Some of the towns along the way include Gordonville, Dutchtown, Delta, Advance, Aquila, Bloomfield, Dexter, Bernie, Malden, Clarkton, Kennett, and more.
Please check with your local municipalities if you have a question with regards to whether your town has passed a new ordinance prohibiting yard sales. To my knowledge none of the Stoddard County municipalities have a ban as of the time of this article.
