Stories from Thursday, May 20, 2021

The National Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield is sponsoring a Special Kids Day event for Kyran Mitchell a local nine-year-old who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in early 2020.The event is  on May 22, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds from this event will go to support Kyran's cancer treatment with a specialist in New York City.  Modern Woodmen of America has agreed to make a matching donation to Kyran and his family based on the proceeds of up to $2500. ...

The Stars & Stripes Museum will be open extended hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the Memorial Weekend 100 Mile Yard Sale on Hwy 25. Admission will be free to the Museum. Vendor Spots are available Thursday, May 27 through Monday, May 31. The space is 20’X20’ and ideal for large items. Space will also be available inside the barn. Electricity and clean restrooms are available. Call the museum at 573-568-2055 to reserve a spot today...

Several students at T.S. Hill were honored in the annual awards program at the end of the school year. Students were given awards for their performance in and out of the classroom. Those students earning awards are: Jalynn Proffer, Art I; Addison Lacy, Art II; Brooklyn Mouton, Two-Dimensional Art; Bryden Moore, Three-Dimensional Art; Eric Avery, Music-First Semester; Drew Martinez, Music-Second Semester; Grace Barbour, 6th Grade Choir; Waylon Wood, 7th Grade Choir; Ryleigh Hall, 8th Grade Choir; Elizabeth Mangum, 6th Grade Band; Emmelia Cliff, 7th Grade Band; Kali Hale, 8th Grade Band; Lee Caden, John Philip Sousa Award; Adalyn Walker, 6th Grade Girls PE-First Semester; Shelby Francis, 6th Grade Girls PE-Second Semester; Klaire Essner, 7th Grade Girls PE-First Semester; Karis Kennedy, 7th Grade Girls PE-Second Semester; Kate Nichols, 8th Grade Girls PE, First Semester; Cali White, 8th Grade Girls PE-Second Semester, Justus Loveday, 6th Grade Boys PE, First Semester; Will Guethle, 6th Grade Boys PE, Second Semester; Conner Hill, 7th Grade Boys PE, First Semester; Houston Neely, 7th Grade Boys PE, Second Semester; Nolan Alford, 8th Grade Boys PE, First Semester; Keagan Polley, 8th Grade Boys PE, Second Semester; Ava Shaefer, Health-First Semester; Hayley Miller, Health-Second Semester; Lauren Sindle, Family and Consumer Science; Lawson Blocker, Food and Nutrition; Baron Greer, Computer Science I; Ryan Kaufman, Computer Science II; Braydon Vaughn, 6th Grade Science; Klaire Essner, 7th Grade Science; Korbin Williams, 8th Grade Science; Mauriona Menley, 6th Grade English; Serina Churchill, 7th Grade English; Essabella Voss, 8th Grade English; Caden Voss, Journalism; Will Guethle, 6th Grade Math; Houston Neely, 7th Grade Math; Kaylie Cook, 8th Grade Math; Kaylynn Haws, 8th Grade Math; Adeline Prance, Algebra; Brenner Orton, 6th Grade Social Studies; Serina Churchill, 7th Grade Social Studies; Caden Lee, 8th Grade Social Studies; Isabella Pittman, STEM Award; Elizabeth Bolin, Merit Award; Korbin Williams, Merit Award; Kate Nichols, Sportsmanship and Jackson Howard, Sportsmanship. ...

Dexter Central Elementary held their awards ceremony for grades 3 thru 5 on May 20th. Students were honored for perfect attendance, grades, accelerated reader totals, and recognized scholastic meet participants. Teachers were also recognized for their years of service in education...

Harps held a ribbon cutting as it celebrated its grand opening and renovation of its new location at 707 Specialty Drive in Dexter. Pictured from left in front is Dexter Chamber Economic Development Coordinator Ed Dust, Linda Ulm, Gracie Sperino, Teresa Weathers, Cissy Rushing, James Malone, Tamra Barns, Zach Moore, Harps Cairman and CEO Tim Eskew, Johnny Chapman, Deli/Bakery Manager Vicky Gordon, Sarah Slavings, Shannon Ely, Dexter Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Alisha Trammell and Mark Whitehead.. ...