Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Rotary Club along with volunteers from Rotary Interact of Stoddard County and the Dexter Tree Board combined their efforts to plant 36 red Crepe' Myrtles in the area of the Highway 60 and One Mile Road exit.

The project was made possible through a $1,000 grant obtained through Rotary International and the Dexter Rotary Club who matched the funds dollar for dollar.

"It's been a long process,"  stated one Rotary member.  "But well worth it!  Service Above Self is our motto.  These trees will grow and people will enjoy them for many years."

The Dexter Tree Board will pick up any additional expenses for maintaining the trees, but one can only imagine how quickly Rotary members will be out there if called upon.

Rotary is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.  If you are interested in joining Rotary, please contact Jack Rodgers at jrod63841@yahoo.com or 573-624-5762.