NewsMarch 23, 2019

DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Emma Kate Worley, who started the Auntie M project poses with her painting. Since 2009 Mary Kate has raised over $85, 000 for the American Cancer Society through various projects and fund raisers.
Emma Kate Worley, who started the Auntie M project poses with her painting. Since 2009 Mary Kate has raised over $85, 000 for the American Cancer Society through various projects and fund raisers.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
The grandchildren of the late Marilyn Taylor Williams pictured from left Tayton, Piper and Addilyn Williams.
The grandchildren of the late Marilyn Taylor Williams pictured from left Tayton, Piper and Addilyn Williams.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Emma Brannan (left) and Sophia Wunderlich finish work on their paintings.
Emma Brannan (left) and Sophia Wunderlich finish work on their paintings.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Kirsten Smith looks on as her daughter Mackenzie works on her painting.
Kirsten Smith looks on as her daughter Mackenzie works on her painting.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Lucas Woods works on his paining.
Lucas Woods works on his paining.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Beth Fowler and her daughter Gracyn put the finishing touches on their painting.
Beth Fowler and her daughter Gracyn put the finishing touches on their painting.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Some of the works of art drying in the sun.
Some of the works of art drying in the sun.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers
Some of the young artists showing off their work.
Some of the young artists showing off their work.DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

The annual Auntie M Project was held at the Dexter Train Depot/Welcome Center. This year 44 children from Stoddard County were on hand for the event. The project named in honor of the former owner of Fiddlers and state representative from 1991-2000, Marilyn Taylor Williams began in 2011. T.S. Hill Middle School art teacher Stephanie Monroe was on hand to provide instruction for the children. The money raised from the event will go toward the Stoddard County Relay for Life which will be held on May 3. All of the children took their paintings home at the conclusion of the event. The event was hosted by Emma Kate Worley, family and friends.

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