This year’s Hits For Hope game at DHS will feature a matchup of the Dexter Lady Bearcat volleyball girls against the Puxico Lady Indians. The game will be played on Monday October 1st at 6:00 P.M.


Dexter will wear specially made pink uniforms, a pink ball will be used, pink whistles used, the Bearcat Event Center will be decked out in pink and money will be raised for 18 FORE Life and Breast Cancer Awareness.

The sponsors of this event are the Dexter Lady Bearcat Volleyball team, and they would like to invite everyone to come out and support their efforts to raise money for 18 Fore Life and Breast Cancer Awareness. 

To raise money for this wonderful charity they ask for everyone to sponsor them by paying for each Ace, Kill, and Dig that they get in the game against Puxico.  For those who would like to sponsor them the donation is $10 for each Ace, $5 for each Kill, and $1 for each Dig that the LadyCats record in their game against the Puxico Indians.  The official game stats will be used to determine the payout that will be donated to 18 Fore Life and Breast Cancer Awareness.


The volleyball team will also be selling paper volleyballs in honor or memory of loved ones that have been affected by breast cancer, holding a silent auction, and offering up a 50/50 drawing that night as a means of raising money. If you have any questions about sponsoring the LadyCats, don’t hesitate to contact Dana Adams at danaadams@montgomerybank.com


Bloomfield, Bernie and Richland will also host these events, so be sure to watch out for the announcement of those event times.

D&S Drug and Soda Fountain in Dexter is the only independent pharmacy in the community and it is more than your average drug store. Inside the store, there is a diner that serves hot, fresh food that will make your mouth water and your stomach growl. The store has been open for eleven years and in that time, they have mastered the qualities of great service and delicious food.

The D&S Drug and Soda Fountain offers daily specials such as chicken and dumplings, chili, taco soup, spaghetti, and other home-style foods that will satisfy your taste buds. Aside from their appetizing specials, they also have their grilled sandwiches and many other menu items that people of all ages will enjoy. Just like the food, the atmosphere is great too. The diner is replicated to look similar to a 1950’s diner complete with stools, an old time soda fountain, and checkered tiles on the floor.

The diner offers more than just sandwiches and daily specials, they also offer breakfast dishes. Bacon, sausage, eggs, gravy, and coffee will be served to you as early as 8:00am on Monday through Friday.

The D&S Drug Store is known for their hardworking employees that treat you like family and their excellent pharmacy. They also have a wide array of gift items including candles, picture frames, the popular Katydid line of clothing.

D&S is also popular for their lip smacking sandwiches. They offer so many different types of sandwiches such as: Peanut Butter and Jelly, BLTs, Fried Bologna, Chicken Salad, Philly Steak and many more.

"One of our most popular sandwiches is our Rueben." recalled Manager Sue Schumer, RPh. "Everyone really loves them."

On top of having some of the best sandwiches in town, the diner also cooks hamburgers, hotdogs, and chicken strips served with hot french-fries on the side. In addition to their main dishes, you can also order fried vegetables like fried green tomatoes or fried dill pickle chips. After you finish your tasty meal, be sure to check out their famous sundaes, floats, hand-dipped ice cream cones, and milkshakes made with whipped cream and cherries on top.

The store opens its doors at 8:00am and closes at 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. If you don’t have time to stop in to enjoy the old fashioned diner setup while eating your dinner, then call the order in and you can pick it up through their handy drive thru window. For those customers who are too busy or cannot get out of their home, the pharmacy will deliver prescriptions to Dexter and its surrounding areas.

"We have actually delivered prescriptions as far away as Holcomb, Missouri for a customer." commented Sue.

This local business has been a big part of the community for over a decade while providing Dexter with pharmacy care, excellent service, and great food. Make sure to stop in for a visit to enjoy the many sandwiches, specials, and desserts.

Dexter, Missouri - The second week of the Dexter Park and Rec football program was held this past Saturday with plenty of football action and fun.   The football action began at 9:00 AM with 4 games held at Charles "Seed" Bland Stadium in Dexter.

The first game was held with the junior varsity Red Team, coached by Derek Driskill, taking on the Blue Team, coached by Nate Stevens.  Both of these 3rd and 4th grade teams are filled with great speedy athletes and were able to provide fast moving fun for the fans.  It was a high scoring game with the Blue Team coming out on top by a score of 44 to 13. 

The second game of the JV was much different.  The Green and Black Teams are both filled with equally good players but go about it in a different way.  Defense rules the game plan of each of these teams coaches.

"If they don't score (pause)," trumpeted Coach Jason Comfort.  To which his team responds in unison "They Don't Win!" 

Long sustaining drives and good defense by both teams ended this game with the Black Team earning their first victory of the season by a score of 7 to 0.

The varsity teams of the 5th and 6th graders were just as exciting.  The Blue Team's offense was quick to go to work and defeated the Red Team by a score of 0-25. 

The Black Team vs the Green Team was a unique defensive battle with neither team able to reach the endzone for a score.  The game ended with a score of 0 to 0.

More game details will be available next week for these games.

Bloomfield Missouri- As the sun shined down over the the rolling hills of Bloomfield, the Missouri Veterans Cemetery hosted their annual Veterans Fishing Day.  The veterans travel to Bloomfield from the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau for a day of fishing and fun. 

This event is coordinated and sponsored by the American Legion Kenady-Hanks Post #59.  Many members of the group are on hand to help and assist their special guests bait and hopefully "catch that big one that always gets away."

It was a beautiful day for fishing and the 12 veterans that were on hand for the event were successful in their attempts, catching several bluegill and one big catfish.

After the veterans hauled in their "catch of the day", members of the American Legion Post prepared dinner for the entire group.

"An event like this takes a lot work and the men from Kenady-Hanks Post #59 did a great job as always." said Marine Veteran Tom Love.

Pictured above are just some of the people that made this great event happen. Some of the men who assisted in the cooking of this wonderful meal were, Jim Russell, Bob Mayer, and Bryan Dowdy.

This event is always a hit with the veterans as it gives them a chance to get out and enjoy the wonderful fall weather.  It is an appropriate way for this group of veterans to honor those that have served our great country in the past. 

"We also have a hunting trip planned with the veterans soon," commented Mr. Tom Love from Kenady-Hanks #59.  "These guys they are really looking  forward to that event as well."

Dexter, Missouri - A big weekend got underway for Dexter Parks and Recreation Little League Football program this weekend.  After weeks of preparation and practices, both the junior varsity and varsity teams gathered at Charles "Seed" Bland Stadium beginning at 9:30 AM this morning. 

It was equally a long day for Amy Ellinghouse photography, who was on hand to take team pictures throughout the day.  All the young athletes were looking their best, proudly sporting their team colors. 

The junior varsity teams were slated for the first two games of the day.  The first contest pitted the Black Team against the Red Team at 9:30 this morning.  It was a battle that ended in a 6 to 6 tie score. 

The Red Team was first to get on the scoreboard with a long run from scrimmage by Austin Daniels.  The PAT failed making the score 6 to 0 in favor of the Red. 

In the second half, the Red Team took possession of the ball first but were unable to advance the ball against the tough Black Team defense.  The Black Team offense began to grind the ball down the field with short yardage gains eventually ending in a 4-yard run by the Black Team.  Their PAT also failed.

With one final opportunity, the Red Team took the ball in the final quarter and was unable to get a first down.  They turned the ball over on downs, where the Black Team simply ran out the clock to settle for the tie score. 

The second junior varsity game had the Blue Team against the Green Team.  On the first play from scrimmage, the Green Team quarterback, Condict, tossed a beautiful pass over the middle to his receiver, Dylan Sitze.  Sitze scampered 60-yards for a touchdown.  The Blue Team battled back on the next serious to even the score with a long sustaining offensive drive. 

The game remained a battle throughout the contest.  The Blue Teams powerful running back powers his way down the field and tough for opponents to contain.  The game ended with the Blue Team winning by a narrow margin of 14 to 13. 

The Varsity games got underway at 12:30 and 2:00 PM.  These teams were scheduled to play the same match ups as the Junior Varsity games; Red Team vs Black Team at 12:30 and Green Team vs Blue Team at 2:00 PM. 

The Varsity Black and Varsity Blue Teams won those contests.

BELOW:  Pictures show the Green Team QB completing a pass to this wide receiver for a touchdown in the opening play of the Green and Blue Junior Varsity game.