Bring your pills for disposal to the Dexter Police station at 305 Cooper Street. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Last September, Americans turned in 309 tons (over 617,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at nearly 5,500 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,000 of its state and local law enforcement partners. When those results are combined with what was collected in its eight previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 4.8 million pounds—more than 2,400 tons—of pills.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.
Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.
For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the September 26 Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Office of Diversion Control site or contact the Dexter Police Department @ 573-624-5512.
The city workers will then move towards One Mile Road and Hickory Hills Drive across from Burger King.
They encourage motorist to take alternate routes if possible.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce recently hosted their July Jubilee at the Chamber office. The event is held each year in appreciation of the Chamber's members.
Several members of the Chamber and business professionals from around the area came to taste the delicious foods prepared by Coleman.
Janet Coleman, Executive Director, spent numerous hours the night before preparing the food for the Jubilee. Several board members and directors helped serve at the event. The theme was a Mexican Fiesta with a few folks trying on the sombrero!
An ice cream bar with all the toppings was available to cure your sweet tooth. On the Go fixed the chicken. Janet prepared the rest of the taco delights.
Thank you for cooking all night long Janet!!
Schlief Chiropractic & Wellness was the winner of the $100 Dexter Dollars. Others who won $25 were Charlie Flannigan, Dina Grubbs, Bennetta Harrellson, Robert Monroe, Kenny Pope, Peggy Potts, Lisa Thrower, and Justin Trammell.
Janet will be retiring from the Dexter Chamber of Commerce at the end of December 2015.
Dexter, Missouri - Representatives from Countywide Insurance Agency delivered a Dividend Refund Check from Missouri Employers Mutual to the city of Dexter on Tuesday.
Missouri Employers Mutual is a worker’s compensation carrier for Countywide Insurance. They are recognizing Dexter for their 2012 safety record. The City of Dexter received this partial return of their insurance premium because they had a very low loss ratio for 2012. Insurance premiums are partially based on a policy holder's claims history over a 3-year period.
Zach Hedrick and Sharon McCord of Countywide Insurance presented a check in the amount of $4,076.41 to Crystal Bishop, City Clerk and Mark Stidham, City Administrator.
Shown in the photo are Sharon McCord, Zach Hedrick, Crystal Bishop, and Mark Stidham.
"County Wide Insurance Agency is located in Dexter Missouri. They provide personal insurance packages for car insurance, homeowners insurance and more. Businesses throughout Arkansas and Missouri also rely on them for complete commercial insurance needs, whether you need a Business Owners Policy , agricultural insurance , commercial auto insurance or a customized package incorporating many difference coverage options.
As an independent insurance agency, they will shop around with several carriers to get you the most affordable rates. Not sure what you need? That is what they are here for. They will assess your risks and offer you a variety of products to choose from. Service, whether it is in response to an insurance claim or general question, is the most important value they offer you."
If you are interested in purchasing insurance or would like a quote please contact them at 573-624-5540 or visit their website County Wide Insurance. You can also follow them on Twitter and Facebook. County Wide Insurance is located at 140 S. Walnut in Dexter.
Dexter, Missouri – There will be a Public Hearing on the 2015-2016 Budget for the City of Dexter, Missouri.
This Public Hearing is open to all citizens of the City of Dexter and will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2015 at the Municipal Building, 119 Vine Street, Dexter.
A copy of the proposed 2015-2016 Budget will be available for public viewing in the City Clerk’s Office at the City Administration Building, 301 East Stoddard Street, Dexter.
