Dexter, Missouri - Miss Dakota Silliman has been chosen as the ShowMe Times February Calendar Girl. She is the daughter of Chad Silliman and Dena Silliman and is a senior at Dexter High School.
Dakota is in the Dexter Honor Society and is a member of Future Teachers of America. She is also the treasurer for DECA. Dakota is an active athlete as well playing on the Dexter Bearcats softball team.
Her plans are to attend Southeast Missouri State University and study Radiology and obtain a degree in nursing.
Miss Dakota Silliman 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 Dakota! The Dexter community is extremely proud of you and your accomplishments.
The Bloomfield High School will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at 301 West St.
This will be a great opportunity to give to an organization that helps our community in many ways. The Red Cross not only handles 1/2 of the United States supply through these blood donations, but offers CPR classes, first aid classes and other health and safety programs, they provide food, shelter and emotional support to victims of disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes and floods.
What do you need to donate blood? It's very simple!
1. A blood donor card and driver's license or two forms of identification, especially if you are a first time donor are required to check-in.
2. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in reasonably good health.
3. Donating blood involves four basic steps: Registration, Medical history and mini-physical, Donation and at the end a nice Refreshment.
Any information given to the Red Cross during the donation process is confidential.
Here is just one example of how a blood drive recently helped a person. Thirty units of red blood cells and five units of platelets were transfused to a car accident victim and saved their life. Had generous donations not been made his/her family would be attending a funeral instead spending time with their loved one. Thanks to the many dedicated Stoddard County residents who have given over the years, the blood products were available for these types of patients and other like them.
The Red Cross needs your help! Donate today! Visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 for more information on how to volunteer or donate. We hope to see you at the Rotary Club Blood Drive Thursday.
Dexter, Missouri – It was a red carpet event at the Elks Lodge on Saturday evening. The Dexter Chamber of Commerce hosted their Annual Awards Banquet recognizing Educator of the Year, Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Industry of the Year and Organization of the Year for 2014.
Kevin Bishop, 2015 Chamber President, recognized Janet Coleman and Chamber Secretary Carol Roberts for their continued work at the Dexter Chamber of Commerce, along with the retiring directors and new directors. He also introduced a couple of speakers, Senator Doug Libla and State Representative Tila Hubrecht who spoke briefly and were then on-hand to present resolutions from the Missouri House and Senate to the award recipients.
Organization of the Year went to the Stoddard County ARC. The ARC was organized by Joe Weber and the late Joyce Weber. Their daughter Beth faced developmental disabilities and not much was known in the 1960s. The Stoddard County ARC provides community integration, socialization activities, developmental rehabilitation services, residential services, and referral services and personal assistance.
Small Business of the Year went to Corner Cottage. Owned by Gary and Kim Williams. The business opened in 2002 and has grown to be one of the most visited businesses in Dexter. Gary and Kim and their daughter, Jansen, were also credited with hosting numerous fundraisers to benefit local charitable organizations including the Stoddard County Gospel Mission and the Mother-to-Mother program.
Business of the Year presented by Debbie Stidham went to SoutheastHEALTH of Stoddard County. Dexter’s local hospital became a part of the Southeat Health System in 2013 and have already built an addition, the Southeast Medical Plaza, to their existing hospital as well as offering state-of-the-art care and equipment. This venture is a 15,000 square foot facility costing nearly $3 million and opened in 2014.
Accepting the award on behalf of SoutheastHEALTH was CEO Adam Bracks with a host of representatives from the hospital including Dr. Bobby Jibben and Corey Blocker, CPNP. Both have volunteered their time on and off the football field at Dexter High School.
Industry of the Year was awarded to Bootheel Recycling. Owned by Mark and Kristi Booker. This was the second time they have received the award. The first time was in 2008 and is currently in their tenth year of business.
Educator of the Year was bestowed upon Mrs. Anita Joyner, a math teacher at T.S. Hill Middle School. She graduated from Dexter in 1981 and received her bachelor of science from Southeast Missouri State University in 1984 and her Master in 1998 from Southwest Baptist University. She was hired in 1988 and will retire at the conclusion of the 2015 school year.
Joyner was credited for her work with the Stoddard County 4-H program and the Dexter Booster Club.
The American Legion will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, January 23, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The American Legion is located across from West Park in Dexter at 620 West Oak St. Appointments are not required.
This will be a great opportunity to give to an organization that helps our community in many ways. The Red Cross not only handles 1/2 of the United States supply through these blood donations, but offers CPR classes, first aid classes and other health and safety programs, they provide food, shelter and emotional support to victims of disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes and floods.
What do you need to donate blood? It's very simple!
1. A blood donor card and driver's license or two forms of identification, especially if you are a first time donor are required to check-in.
2. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in reasonably good health.
3. Donating blood involves four basic steps: Registration, Medical history and mini-physical, Donation and at the end a nice Refreshment.
Any information given to the Red Cross during the donation process is confidential.
Here is just one example of how a blood drive recently helped a person. Thirty units of red blood cells and five units of platelets were transfused to a car accident victim and saved their life. Had generous donations not been made his/her family would be attending a funeral instead spending time with their loved one. Thanks to the many dedicated Stoddard County residents who have given over the years, the blood products were available for these types of patients and other like them.
The Red Cross needs your help! Donate today! Visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 for more information on how to volunteer or donate. We hope to see you at the Rotary Club Blood Drive Thursday.
Dexter, Missouri – It’s that time of the year when Girl Scouts will sell their delicious cookies door-to-door. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led enterprise in the country and Troop 70134 a multi-level Girl Scout Troop in Dexter knows exactly how to sell cookies!
Cookie sales began early January and will end January 21st, so there is still time to get your favorite cookie. Girl Scout cookies will then be delivered during the week of February 13th and payment will be due then.
Girls utilize five basic skills they have learned and will use throughout their life. One is set a GOAL! And these young ladies have set their goals and are out selling as many boxes of cookies as they can to reach their individual goal.
Allyssa Gross says she wants to beat her record last year of 270 boxes, so she set a goal of 300.
Lindsey Haynes, one of the youngest in the troop and is currently a Brownie set a goal of 200 cookies.
Kayleigh Bridges also set a goal of 300 boxes and according to Gabrielle Dunivan, she wants the ultimate prize of riding in a Limo! Now that’s a lot of boxes!!!
Second they must make decisions, manage money, learn people skills and learn good business ethics. About 25% of the cost goes to the bakery for production, transportation, and support costs the remaining proceeds goes directly to the girls. All monies stay within the council jurisdiction and do not go to the national Girl Scouts, so there is a real incentive for these girls to sell their cookies, beside the taste!
What cookies will be available in the Stoddard County area?
- Thin Mints:Round dark-chocolate mint-flavored cookies.
- Peanut Butter Sandwich:Two oatmeal cookies with a layer of peanut butter sandwiched in between
- Shortbread:Shortbread cookies shaped like the Girl Scout trefoil
- Caramel deLites:Caramel, coconut, and chocolate doughnut-shaped cookies
- Peanut Butter Sandwich:Round cookies with a layer of peanut butter that’s covered in chocolate
- Thanks-A-Lot:Shortbread cookies with a layer of fudge on the bottom
- Lemonades:Shortbread cookies with lemon icing
- Cranberry Citrus Crisps: NEW – Crispy cookie made with whole grain, full of tangy cranberry bits and zesty citrus flavor.
Please support your local Girl Scout troop and purchase these wonderful cookies. They are available for $4.00 per box. No money is collected now, but is due at time of delivery. If you miss your chance now, you will get another chance later when the girls sell cookies at booths in front of local businesses.
If you would like more information or to purchase cookies from Troop 70134 call Krista Gross at 573-421-3261 or text her a message. Let’s help these girls hit their goals and raise money for their troop!
There are several Girl Scout Troops in the area. This is just one of many troops selling cookies. Contact your local Girl Scout Office for more information.
