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The Regional Healthcare Foundation is once again looking
for a "few good folks" who are making a positive impact upon
their local community by participating in a project that is
"Make a Difference."
Individuals and groups are invited to select a project that will
make a positive difference in the community. Those efforts
could include anything from raking leaves for neighbors to
collecting coats and pajamas for the needy, a campaign that
Dexter sixth grade friends Olivia Atkinson and Alyssa Pixley
already have underway.
RHF Executive Director Diane Mitchell explains, "Depending
upon the goal, a project may last a day, a week, a month or
perhaps even a year. There is always a neighbor down the
street or an organization with a good cause that could benefit
from the help of others."
As an added bonus to the personal satisfaction of helping
others, the Foundation is awarding cash prizes of $200 to the
winners in each of six categories and a grand prize of $500
will be awarded to the project selected by the judges as "Best
Overall." Judges from outside Stoddard County will select
winners, and they will be announced in December.
For the full story please click here or visit our "Make a
Difference" page on our website
for a "few good folks" who are making a positive impact upon
their local community by participating in a project that is
"Make a Difference."
Individuals and groups are invited to select a project that will
make a positive difference in the community. Those efforts
could include anything from raking leaves for neighbors to
collecting coats and pajamas for the needy, a campaign that
Dexter sixth grade friends Olivia Atkinson and Alyssa Pixley
already have underway.
RHF Executive Director Diane Mitchell explains, "Depending
upon the goal, a project may last a day, a week, a month or
perhaps even a year. There is always a neighbor down the
street or an organization with a good cause that could benefit
from the help of others."
As an added bonus to the personal satisfaction of helping
others, the Foundation is awarding cash prizes of $200 to the
winners in each of six categories and a grand prize of $500
will be awarded to the project selected by the judges as "Best
Overall." Judges from outside Stoddard County will select
winners, and they will be announced in December.
For the full story please click here or visit our "Make a
Difference" page on our website
"Make a Difference" campaign underway
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
By NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
By NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor
Noreen Hyslop photo Friends Alyssa Pixley and
Olivia Atkinson are covered with the coats they
have gathered thus far as they go about the
business of "Making a Difference." This year
marks the second year for the coat campaign
which was begun by Olivia. The two are asking
for clean, "gently used" coats, jackets,
sweaters and children's pajamas which will be
given away on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the corner
of Stoddard and Locust Streets from 9 a.m. until
3 p.m. Anyone having donations may call
624-4660. Any remaining articles after the
give-away will be donated to the Children's
Home
Olivia Atkinson are covered with the coats they
have gathered thus far as they go about the
business of "Making a Difference." This year
marks the second year for the coat campaign
which was begun by Olivia. The two are asking
for clean, "gently used" coats, jackets,
sweaters and children's pajamas which will be
given away on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the corner
of Stoddard and Locust Streets from 9 a.m. until
3 p.m. Anyone having donations may call
624-4660. Any remaining articles after the
give-away will be donated to the Children's
Home
RHF buys Cox's Corner
Friday, October 16, 2009
By NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor
In a surprise announcement that came at Thursday's Regional
Healthcare Foundation's luncheon, it was learned that the
Foundation has purchased Cox's Corner, formerly Patricia's
Tearoom at the corner of Business Highway 60 and Walnut Street
near downtown Dexter.
"We're very excited about the possibilities ahead for Regional
Healthcare Foundation at Cox's Corner," says Foundation Director
Diane Mitchell, "and we hope that the community will share our
vision."
That vision, Mitchell says, includes a number of moves.
Friday, October 16, 2009
By NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor
In a surprise announcement that came at Thursday's Regional
Healthcare Foundation's luncheon, it was learned that the
Foundation has purchased Cox's Corner, formerly Patricia's
Tearoom at the corner of Business Highway 60 and Walnut Street
near downtown Dexter.
"We're very excited about the possibilities ahead for Regional
Healthcare Foundation at Cox's Corner," says Foundation Director
Diane Mitchell, "and we hope that the community will share our
vision."
That vision, Mitchell says, includes a number of moves.
The Foundation's Mother-to-Mother Program has been "borrowing" space from a church in town, as well as space
in the city's library and while Mitchell says both groups have been most gracious in accommodating that overflow,
the space that will be provided at Cox's Corner will be a welcome asset
The Foundation recently began their own GED Program after grant funding was received for that venture. With the
need for a classroom to conduct the GED classes, the purchase of the Cox building is a perfect fix, Mitchell says.
Mitchell says she would like to see the historical Cox building remain a landmark in the city and with that in mind,
the Foundation plans to make the building available for business meetings and small group gatherings, including
showers and receptions.
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in the city's library and while Mitchell says both groups have been most gracious in accommodating that overflow,
the space that will be provided at Cox's Corner will be a welcome asset
The Foundation recently began their own GED Program after grant funding was received for that venture. With the
need for a classroom to conduct the GED classes, the purchase of the Cox building is a perfect fix, Mitchell says.
Mitchell says she would like to see the historical Cox building remain a landmark in the city and with that in mind,
the Foundation plans to make the building available for business meetings and small group gatherings, including
showers and receptions.
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Eden Gray Jordan, it seemed, had all the cards stacked against her.
She was a teenage mother before she ever entered her senior year in
high school. But while some would rely on government assistance
and place a high school diploma on the back burner, the optimistic
young mother from rural Puxico never looked back, only forward. Later
this month she will graduate with a bachelor of science degree in
Elementary Education and will pursue a career in the classroom.
Eden Gray's strength and determination were first tested as a child,
when she was diagnosed at the age of eight with acute lymphatic
leukemia. She faced nearly a year of grueling chemotherapy, and
fought back from the devastation of first the disease, and then the
treatments. She was home schooled through Puxico Schools for
nearly a year and managed to stay on track with her classmates,
returning to Puxico Elementary School in the fall of 1996.
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She was a teenage mother before she ever entered her senior year in
high school. But while some would rely on government assistance
and place a high school diploma on the back burner, the optimistic
young mother from rural Puxico never looked back, only forward. Later
this month she will graduate with a bachelor of science degree in
Elementary Education and will pursue a career in the classroom.
Eden Gray's strength and determination were first tested as a child,
when she was diagnosed at the age of eight with acute lymphatic
leukemia. She faced nearly a year of grueling chemotherapy, and
fought back from the devastation of first the disease, and then the
treatments. She was home schooled through Puxico Schools for
nearly a year and managed to stay on track with her classmates,
returning to Puxico Elementary School in the fall of 1996.
For full story please click here.
Overcoming all obstacles... Eden Gray Jordan
Making a Difference
Friday, January 22, 2010
By NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor
Friday, January 22, 2010
By NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor
It was all about "Making a Difference" and several did just
that in 2009 in Stoddard County.
Sponsored by the Regional Healthcare Foundation, the
Making a Difference campaign for 2009 generated
several projects for the betterment of the community; and
winners were honored recently in each of five categories,
with a grand prize winner also recognized.
In the category of Individuals, Olivia Atkinson and Alyssa
Pixley, both sixth grade students, were honored for their
Coat and Pajama Give Away Program.
The girls began their campaign in early October by
distributing handmade flyers soliciting coats, sweaters
and children's pajamas. They also established a drop-off
collection box for donations and collected 213 items to be
given away.
On the last Saturday in October the girls hosted a "free
yard sale" in downtown Dexter and distributed nearly all
their items, saving a few for next year's campaign. The
girls won $125 for their work.
"I'll continue to hold this coat give-away campaign as long
as there are people willing to donate," said organizer
Olivia Atkinson. Click here for FULL STORY.
that in 2009 in Stoddard County.
Sponsored by the Regional Healthcare Foundation, the
Making a Difference campaign for 2009 generated
several projects for the betterment of the community; and
winners were honored recently in each of five categories,
with a grand prize winner also recognized.
In the category of Individuals, Olivia Atkinson and Alyssa
Pixley, both sixth grade students, were honored for their
Coat and Pajama Give Away Program.
The girls began their campaign in early October by
distributing handmade flyers soliciting coats, sweaters
and children's pajamas. They also established a drop-off
collection box for donations and collected 213 items to be
given away.
On the last Saturday in October the girls hosted a "free
yard sale" in downtown Dexter and distributed nearly all
their items, saving a few for next year's campaign. The
girls won $125 for their work.
"I'll continue to hold this coat give-away campaign as long
as there are people willing to donate," said organizer
Olivia Atkinson. Click here for FULL STORY.
RHF to offer new non-traditional scholarships
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
By NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor
In addition to existing opportunities for those pursuing education in the health field
On its mission to build healthy communities through programs and services designed to enhance
overall health and wellness, the Regional Healthcare Foundation in Dexter has expanded their
scholarship options for students interested in pursuing advanced education in the health field.
A new scholarship, available for the non-traditional student, offers a one-year $2500 grant to
residents of Stoddard County or graduates of a Stoddard County high school to four individuals
annually. Up to four $2500 scholarships of this type will be awarded annually. The recipient must be
pursuing an education in the healthcare field.
"The scholarship is available for students who are 25 years old or older and have had their education
interrupted for five years or more," explains RHF Director Diane Mitchell, "and will be presented on a
financial need basis."
To read the full article please click here.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
By NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor
In addition to existing opportunities for those pursuing education in the health field
On its mission to build healthy communities through programs and services designed to enhance
overall health and wellness, the Regional Healthcare Foundation in Dexter has expanded their
scholarship options for students interested in pursuing advanced education in the health field.
A new scholarship, available for the non-traditional student, offers a one-year $2500 grant to
residents of Stoddard County or graduates of a Stoddard County high school to four individuals
annually. Up to four $2500 scholarships of this type will be awarded annually. The recipient must be
pursuing an education in the healthcare field.
"The scholarship is available for students who are 25 years old or older and have had their education
interrupted for five years or more," explains RHF Director Diane Mitchell, "and will be presented on a
financial need basis."
To read the full article please click here.