Jefferson City, Missouri - Gov. Jay Nixon is encouraging Missourians to give special recognition and honor to veterans of the Vietnam War on Monday, March 30, which will mark the third observance of Vietnam Veterans Day in Missouri.

In 2012, Nixon signed into law a bill designating March 30 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Missouri. The day is designed to encourage Missourians to observe the day with appropriate events, activities and remembrances in honor of those who served during the Vietnam conflict.

"Vietnam veterans are valued and vital members of our communities who, through their selfless service and sacrifice, have earned our deepest respect and admiration," Nixon said. "I encourage all Missourians to join me in honoring these soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen for their bravery, patriotism and service on our behalf."

Dexter, Missouri - The City of Dexter will hold their annual Spring Cleanup during the month of April.

Bulk trash pickup will be offered each Friday in April.  "Red Tags" may be purchased at City Hall or Harp's Grocery Store for furniture or other bulky items for $1.00 each.

Major appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, and hot water heaters require a "Blue Tag" and can also be purchased at City Hall or Harp's Grocery Store for $10.00 each.  There is a limit of four (4) items to be picked up.

You MUST call the Dexter Water Department at 624-5527 by Thursday of each week to schedule either the bulk trash or yard waste pickup.  Remember one call per household please.

Van Buren, Missouri - Ensuring the population stability of a popular wildlife resident is the primary reason behind the upcoming closure of the refuge area at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Peck Ranch Conservation Area.

Peck Ranch Area’s refuge will be closed April 1-July 1 to minimize stress and human interference during the elk calving period. Peck Ranch is home to 125 elk, the majority of which roam on Peck Ranch’s 11,500-acre refuge.

The spring closing of Peck Ranch’s refuge has been an annual occurrence since MDC’s elk restoration project began in 2011. Public access will still be allowed to the approximately 12,000 acres of the area that are outside the area’s marked refuge fence. (Peck Ranch Conservation Area encompasses more than 23,000 acres in Shannon and Carter counties.) Peck Ranch’s elk-viewing automobile route is included in the area that will be closed to the public.

Peck Ranch’s refuge will also be closed Oct. 10-11, Oct. 24-26, Nov. 14-24 and Dec. 5-6 to accommodate deer hunting opportunities during those time periods.

For more information, call the Peck Ranch Conservation Area, 573-323-4249 or MDC’s Ozark Regional Office in West Plains, 417-256-7161. People can also get information about the Peck Ranch Area online at the “Atlas” feature of MDC’s website.

Fundraiser To Help Local Students Perform at Six Flags of Mid America

Dexter, Missouri - If you possess the incredible talent and ability to answer bizarre, off the wall questions, then you should have been at the Church of Christ activity building this Friday nigh.  The T S Hill Middle School choir group tested everyone's general knowledge by hosting a fundraising trivia night.

The event was well attended with over 60 organizers, student workers and participants forming over seven trivia teams for the fun filled night of competition.  The night consisted of 100 questions split over ten rounds of various categories.  Many of the questions were difficult enough to make a Trivia Crack junkie scratch their heads.

Tonight's event was a make up date of a previously scheduled event that was cancelled due to inclement and snowy weather.    There were plenty of snacks and desserts on hand for the crowd. 

Jamie Sepulvado, Dexter's middle school choir teacher, helped to organize the event to help pay for an upcoming trip her choir group will be taking to St. Louis to perform at Six Flags Over Mid-America.  The trip, scheduled for early May of this year, will have several Missouri schools performing and competing in a choral competition.

If you would like more information or would like to support their upcoming trip, please contact Jamie Sepulvado at [email=jamies@dexter.k12.mo.us.

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Dexter Bearcats Prepare For A Great 2015 Spring Sports Season

Dexter Missouri - Spring was in the air around Dexter High School today as the Spring sports teams all gathered for their annual media day.  Local news sources and the high school media departments were on hand to capture the sports team  and individual photos.

Due to the inclement weather, the media event was changed to Southwest Elementary School gymnasium immediately following the end of the school day.  All for Spring sports were looking their best in full game day uniform.

The following teams were involved:

Immediately following the media event, all teams returned to their normal practice schedule.  Many of the schedules begin this coming weekend and the first of next week for each team.

Stay tuned as the ShowMe Times will highlight each team in upcoming articles.

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