Dexter, Missouri - Dexter Police will be joining efforts with statewide law enforcement on November 25 for an aggressive “Click It or Ticket” mobilization to get more motorists to buckle up - and save more lives.

Despite evidence proving the benefits of wearing a seat belt, 20% of Missouri motorists are still not making it click.  Even worse, 63% of individuals killed in crashes in Missouri were unrestrained.

“Local motorists should be prepared for stepped up Click It or Ticket enforcement,” said Lieutenant Benton. “We’ll be out there to remind you seat belts can – and do – save lives.” 

Buckle Up and Arrive Alive. For information on Missouri seatbelt usage, visit www.saveMOlives.com.

Dexter, Missouri - "Argh Matey!!!  Come out and Trick or Treat at Dexter Fire Department!" said Fire Chief Don Seymore. 

He's ready for all the little ghosts and goblins, witches and princesses to come out and visit the firemen!  Don't be shy! 

Local Trick or Treaters are invited to the Dexter Fire Department's #3 Station on October 31st - Halloween!

According to Fire Chief, Don Seymore, the #3 Station will host youngsters between the hours of 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  The station is located on Stoddard Street across from City Hall.

Firemen will be on hand to distribute TREATS to all the little trick-or-treaters!

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce has added a new feature to the Leadership Dexter Program this year.  This year's last session will be held on Thursday, November 19th.  The Leadership Participants will begin the day with a breakfast and presentations from representatives from the various service clubs.  At 8:00 they will travel to the chamber office on Market Street to participate in the True Colors Training program.

The Chamber is extending an invitation to its members via this email to consider attending the True Colors Training program.  The program presentation will be from 8;30 AM until Noon followed by lunch. The fee for the training for the non-leadership participants will be $30.  Attendees will receive booklets to keep for reference after the seminar.  If you or any of your employees would like to register, please send an reply email stating the names of the registrants and their contact information.  The chamber will in turn mail an invoice to cover the cost of the seminar.  Registration deadline will be Friday, November 13th.

What is True Colors and what can it do for me?

True Colors® is a model for understanding yourself and others based on your personality temperament. The colors of Orange, Gold, Green and Blue are used to differentiate the four central personality styles of True Colors®.  Each of us has a combination of these True Colors that make up our personality spectrum, usually with one of the styles being the most dominant.  Identifying your personality and the personalities of others using True Colors provides you with insights into different motivations, actions and communication approaches. True Colors works because it is based on true principles and easy to remember and use – in all kinds of circumstances – from personal relationships to professional success.
 
For more information about True Colors go to - True Colors Intl

Dexter, Missouri - Please join First Midwest Bank of Dexter to celebrate Mark Snider’s retirement of 33 years in the banking business. 

Mark has spent the last 14 years with First Midwest Bank. 

A special reception will be Friday, September 25^th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

Please stop by 819 W. Business Hwy 60 and wish Mark a happy retirement!

Dexter, Missouri - On Saturday, September 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Dexter Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its tenth opportunity in five years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

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.