Stories from Sunday, November 24, 2013

Photo courtesy of LAURA STONE/DHS The October Dexter High School Students of the Month were named recently and include, front row, left to right, Sara Edwards, Haley Hare, and Erin Laute. In back are Ryan Hurley, Julia Hahn, and Emily Long. Not pictured are Madison Devault, Brianna White and Erika Cobb. Each month, faculty from each academic department at DHS select a student as Student of the Month...

A class reunion is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. for 2003 Dexter High School graduating class. The event will take place at Dexter's Elks Lodge on Two Mile Road, with festivities to begin at 7 p.m. Food consisting of finger foods, appetizers and sweets will be served and a cash bar bill also open at 7 p.m...

By NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor Ten families have completed applications in The Daily Statesman's 2013 Operation Santa program during its first few days. Below is a list of this year's applicants and their needs so far. Others will be added to the list as applications are turned in and accepted...

By COREY NOLES Statesman Staff Writer BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- A second opinion on the findings regarding Bloomfield's water towers has rebutted some of the initial beliefs. In October, Utility Service Group inspected the towers and said many repairs were needed -- particularly in the downtown tower...

On Nov. 28, 2013, the Stoddard County Ambulance District will be conducting their 28th annual "Home for the Holidays" project. They will be taking patients who are unable to travel except by ambulance from the nursing homes of Stoddard County to residences within the county. This service is available to any patient that is not ambulatory who would like to spend some time at home with their family this holiday season...

By COREY NOLES Statesman Staff Writer Museum officials announced this week that the Stars & Stripes Museum/Library will cease one of its longtime fundraisers. As of Jan. 1, 2014, the museum will no longer accept orders for memorial bricks. Sue Tippen, who serves on the museum board, said that the bricks will still be available for a few more weeks, but after that, they will be gone for good...

A lifetime learner...Mary Ulen Dexter woman was instrumental in the establishment of Camp Latonka and The Heritage House By NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor As she approached her 100th year, Mary Ulen took time to reflect upon the years behind her -- nearly all of them spent in Stoddard County...

Warranty Deeds Recorded Kay Asbell, Recorder 11/11/2013 to 11/15/2013 Billy Joe Mekan and Kathleen Huffman, Personal Rep to M6 Properties Oheren Add Bernie Blk 2 Lot 3 and 4 Joni Wilson Co Trustee, Northern Trust Co Trustee and Landon Wilson Trust to Michael Robins and Lura Robins...