Dexter, Missouri - The Rotary Club of Dexter will host their annual Chili Day on Tuesday, January 20th  at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall in Dexter.  The weather is cold, but the chili will be nice and warm!

The serving times are from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and again from 4 p.m.  - 6 p.m. with carry-outs also available. Call 820-6168 to order a carry-out meal. the cost is $6.00 per meal with vegetable beef soup available as an alternative.

All proceeds go to fund Dexter Rotary Club projects including Boys State, Girls State, Stoddard County Gospel Mission and high school scholarships, beautification projects and more.

Children under three years of age eat for free.

The public is encouraged to attend. 

Shown in the photo are Rotarians Phil Ternes, owner of Pizza Hut and Wayne Jean, owner of Jean & Company.

Dexter, Missouri - Courtney Potts has been chosen as the ShowMe Times January Calendar Girl for 2015.  She is the 18 year-old daughter of Randy and Peggy Potts and is a senior at Dexter High School.

Courtney is a member of Future Teachers of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FCCLA, and Future Business Leaders of America.  She is also a Dexter Honor Society student and a member of the 2014/2015 Yearbook Staff.  Courtney is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and is actively involved with the youth group.   She is a varsity Basketball Cheerleader and after school is an instructor at Dexter Tumbling and Cheer.  She is also a Cadet Teacher.

Miss Potts plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau and will obtain a Bachelor of Science in education.

Miss Courtney Potts was an attendant in the Miss Dexter 2014 Pageant.  This is an annual pageant sponsored by the Dexter Senior High School Music Department.  Each year Miss Dexter and her attendants are chosen as Calendar Girls throughout the year.

 

Congratulations Courtney!  The Dexter community is extremely proud of you and your accomplishments.

Dexter, Missouri - Employees of Countywide Insurance Agency in Dexter, Missouri have big hearts during the holiday season.  They collected toys at their annual employee Christmas party to donate to children who also receive much needed food at the Stoddard County Gospel Mission.

Without help from the community many children would have nothing for Christmas leaving them depressed and sad.  With donations of toys, children will have smiles upon their faces and something new to play with and enjoy.  Watching a child smile is one of the greatest gifts of love and knowing they are happy brings much joy to many who offer their time and love to these children.

The Countywide Agency team would like to extend a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all and hope everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday season.

Countywide Insurance is located at 140 S. Walnut and can provide you with all of your insurance needs. 

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Rotary Club donates their time each year to help bag holiday "baskets" at the Stoddard County Gospel Mission.  On Monday, December 15th several Rotarians and Rotary Interact students stuffed 3,000 bags to be given to those in need.  

"I am so proud of the Dexter Rotary Club for working year after year helping us to provide food or a warm Christmas meal for those in need in our county," stated Kim Slavings, Director of the Stoddard County Gospel Mission.

The Rotary Club donates endless number of hours helping those in need each year and raising money to donate to several organizations in the area.  

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.

Dexter, Missouri - At the December 16th morning Rotary meeting three "young" men were honored with Perfect Attendance pins.  Jack Rodgers and Wayne Jean received pins for 41 years of perfect attendance while Danny Talkington received his pin for 31 years of perfect attendance.

The Rotary Club meets weekly and hosts several fundraisers, four blood drives per year and  they host an annual 4-person golf tournament in June.  Fellow Rotarians are amazed that they never miss a meeting and never fail to show-up to volunteer their time at community events.  Thank you for your service and your commitment to Service Above Self.

The Rotary Club is always looking for people to join them each week at the American Steakhouse in Dexter.  First and third Tuesday are morning meetings at 7:00 a.m.  Second and fourth Tuesday are noontime meetings.  If a month has 5 Tuesday then it's dinner with their spouse at a different restaurant voted on by the club.

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.

Shown in the photo form left to right are Jack Rodgers, Wayne Jean, and Danny Talkington.