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Dexter Humane Officer Jeff Jarrell holds Gigi, a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel that was anong the animals at the Pet Adoption Day sponsored by the Dexter Animal Shelter. The event was held Saturday at Orscheln Farm & Home in Dexter. The day was a huge success before it even started. Jarrell and Shelter Volunteer Meagan Brehmer reported an anonymous donor agreed to pay all adoption fees for individuals who adopted a pet at the event, and a number of furry friends became "forever friends" and went to loving new homes! (ShowMe Times photo by Annabeth Miller)

There will be a lot of basketball on tap Saturday Dexter's 7th Grade Boy's Basketball Team hosts an 8-team tournament.

The 7th grade basketball tournament will be held Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Bearcat Event Center on Grant Street in Dexter.

In this double elimination tournament, the first two games start at 9 a.m. (Dexter v Bloomfield), and the championship game is scheduled to begin at 5:45 PM. Admission is $2 adult and$1 student.

Teams participating in the tournament will be from Dexter, Bloomfield, Advance, Twin Rivers/Poplar Bluff, Clearwater/Piedmont, Park Hills and Bell City.

Support our young Bearcats by attending this exciting tournament!

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Trans Siberian Orchestra will return to the Show Me Center for one night only, performing “Beethoven’s Last Night” on May 12 at 7:30 p.m.

When Paul O'Neill first conceived Trans-Siberian Orchestra, his goal was as straightforward as it was ambitious.

"The whole idea," he explains, "was to create a progressive rock band that would push the boundaries further than any group before, following in the footsteps of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Pink Floyd, the Who...but take it way, way further."

With more than 7 million albums sold, TSO has inspired generations of fans to rediscover the multi-dimensional art form of the rock opera. On the road, meanwhile, they have become one of the world's top acts including a recent mention in Billboard magazine as one of the top touring artists of the past decade. With a $20 million-plus production that has played to over 7 million people in 80+ cities, selling more than $280 million worth of tickets.

"I wanted to take the very best of all the forms of music I grew up on and merge them into a new style," O'Neill says. "Basically I was building on the work of everybody I worshipped: the rock opera parts from bands like the Who; the marriage of classical and rock from bands like Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Queen; the over-the-top light show from bands like Pink Floyd...I always wanted to do a full rock opera with a full progressive band and at least 18 lead singers."

WHEN: May 12 at 7:30 p.m.

DOORS OPEN: 6:30 p.m.

TICKET PRICES: $39.50, $49.50 & $59.50

SEATING CHART: West End Stage

AVAILABILITY: Available at the Show Me Center Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ShowMeCenter.biz or charge by phone at (573) 651-5000.

The lobby at the Bearcat Event Center was a beehive of activity Saturday morning as the Dexter Show Choir distributed Krispy Kreme doughnuts sold earlier this month. Among the students on hand for the project were Show Choir members Brooke Stoker, Brandon Sindle and Jacob Bollinger. Choir members have been busy this school year preparing for performances in June in New York City. The New York City Tour will include choir performances in Manhattan and a choreography workshop for the students on Broadway. The Dexter Show Choir has traveled in recent years to Branson, Chicago, Walt Disney World, New Orleans. The Dexter Show Choir is under the direction of MaryRuth Boone. ShowMe Times photo

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For folks who have ordered Girl Scout cookies, your cookies are on their way! But for those who didn’t get a chance to order cookies, or have decided they just need a few more boxes of Thin Mints in the freezer – take heart.

From now until March 13, girls will continue to sell Girl Scout cookies through direct sales, including door-to-door and at booths outside local merchants.

The Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches lifelong leadership skills, such as goal-setting, decision-making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.

“The direct sales component of the Girl Scout Cookie Program is an important one for girls,” says Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland CEO Jennifer M. Orban. “They get hands-on experience in customer service, accounting and teamwork.”

Customers also benefit from the instant gratification of walking away with their favorite Girl Scout cookies!

This year, there are eight cookie varieties available: Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Shortbread, Thanks-A-Lot, Lemonades and – new this year – Shout Outs.

All proceeds support leadership program activities, financial assistance, volunteer training and other resources for area Girl Scouts. Find a Girl Scout cookie booth near you by using the booth locator tool at www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org or call 877-312-4764.

About the Girl Scout Leadership Experience

Girl Scouting is about building strong leaders. Founded in 1912, Girl Scouting is the premier leadership development organization for girls ages 5-17 in America.

With 3.7 million members worldwide, Girl Scouts has a strong history of encouraging girls to become strong, confident young women. The Girl Scout Leadership Development Experience encourages girls to engage not just in traditional activities and service projects, but also in the process of leadership.

Through hands-on opportunities, girls learn-by-doing in cooperative group settings and empowering individual explorations. Girl Scouting helps girls discover a strong sense of self, connect with others in a changing world, and take action to help make the world a better place.

[h4]About Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland[h4]
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland serves 20,000 girls in 68 counties, who are developing crucial life skills that help them grow courageous and strong so they can make wise choices in today’s world and beyond. To volunteer your time, make a donation, or join Girl Scouts, call 877-312-4764 or visit us on the web at www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org.



Photo above:Marie Fees of Dexter is ready to sell Girl Scout cookies! Marie and Girl Scouts in southern Stoddard County attended a Cookie Rally to help prepare for the annual sale.