Dexter, Missouri - The glory days of America's wild frontier are long gone, but you can take a step back in time and relive a little history in Dexter on April 1st, 2nd and 3rd at East Park located on Hwy 114.
Pioneers in the Park will feature a Living History Encampment taking you back to the 1800's where the smell of kettle corn will tickle your senses. Old Buckskinners will talk of tall tales and entertain you with their old fashioned music. A blacksmith will be on hand to demonstrate and create antique iron pieces.
There is something for everyone to see and do when you attend a Living History event such as this one. Indulge your senses with the aroma and taste of old fashioned rootbeer, lemonade, homemade candy, ham & beans, chicken & dumplins, and kettle corn. Children and adults can try their hand at shooting a bow, throwing a hawk or an atlatl.
Stop by and see the educational tent and see live turtles, lots of skulls and pelts. Kids receive a free prize if they stop by!!
At noon and 3 p.m. the infamous Candy Cannon filled to the top will delight the children. It's fun to watch as the kids yell, "Fire in the hole!" before lighting the fuse! You can hear the "boom" and watch the children scramble for candy.
There will be a gun raffle and a 50/50 raffle to raise money to Keep Living History Alive.
The event begins Friday, April 1st with the modern crafts and a pageant on Saturday. Come out Saturday night, bring your S'mores and enjoy music around the campfire.
Proceeds go to help support the Dexter Parks & Recreation to purchase equipment for their sports program.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Mail n' More.
The store is owned by Teresa Neeley and offers shipping, packing, copying, faxing, laminating, banners, computer rental, mailbox rental, fingerprinting, a notary, and office supplies. They even make passport photos!
Mail n' More is conveniently located at 205 W. Business US Highway 60 in Dexter. You can also ship via Fed-Ex, USPS, UPS, and DHL as well as receive packages at their location.
They are open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - noon.
Follow them on Facebook by clicking HERE.
Pictured from left to right are: Chamber Executive Director Hillary Starnes, Chamber President Debbie Stidham, Director Chris Brannan, Mayor of Dexter Joe Weber, Connie Hampton, Bill Hampton, Sarah Vise with son, Feliz, Hubert Neeley, and Teresa Neeley, Rachel Wade, Larry Ward, Gina Wyatt, Jerry Corder and Billy Pat Wright.
Dexter, Missouri - The Chamber of Commerce in Dexter hosted a ribbon cutting for Q's Comics & Games on Wednesday, March 16th.
Q's Comics is owned by the Quertermous family, Travis and Kelly and their son Brandon.
Q's Comics offers a full line of new and used comic books dating back to the 1940's, board games, role playing games, card games, action figures and toys.
They are open from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and offer several special activities both weekly and monthly.
Each Saturday morning they host a Kids Comic Hour from 11:00 a.m. - noon. They serve snacks and each kids gets a free little gift!
Every Tuesday night beginning at 6:00 p.m. Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament card games with a $5.00 fee.
On Thursday, March 24th Q's Comics will be at Dexter Twin Cinema for the opening of Batman vs Superman Dawn of Justice movie! Free gift bags and coupons will be handed out! You don't want to miss this event!
Saturday, March 26th Easter photos with Iron Man, Thor & Supergirl! Photos will be 5x7 and $5.00 each along with a FREE gift with every photo purchased.
On March 31st they will host their monthly Family Game Nigh - Free!
For more information call (573) 421-7771 or qscomicsandgames@hotmail.com or follow them on Facebook by clicking HERE.
They are located at 103 E. Stoddard St. in downtown Dexter.
Pictured from left to right are: Chamber Executive Director Hillary Starnes, Ron Garner, Chamber Director Chris Brannan, Alex Garner, Bill Hampton, Mayor Joe Weber, Owners Travis, Kelly and Brandon Quertermous, Kenneth Rowland, Chamber President Debbie Stidham, Andy Starnes, Rachel Wade, Spiderman, Gina Watson, Iron Man, and Chamber Director Rhonda Hall.
Dexter, Missouri - On January 27, 2011 the ShowMe Times posted their very first Facebook photo. Jo Ann Emerson and Rob Mayer were visiting the Three Rivers College in Dexter. Three days later flaky white stuff fell from the sky and the second photo album of children out of school for the day playing in the snow was produced.
In the beginning it took several weeks to develop the website. The dream of an all-positive news source began in early October of 2010, but finally emerged in December.
The very first article shared to the ShowMe Times Facebook page was about Bill Hampton and Three Rivers College opening their doors at the old hat factory in Dexter. It was written on January 26, 2011. Over the next few days we will be sharing some of those very first articles to celebrate our 5th Year Anniversary.
"The ShowMe Times is all about our community - the people, schools, churches, civic organizations, and local businesses that make our area a great place to live, grow, learn & prosper," commented owner Alan Hedrick. "We strive to combine today's technology and new media avenues with positive, uplifting, community journalism."
Over the past 5+ years we have been overwhelmed by the comments, compliments and kindness from our community. Our mission is to bring you the information you want to read in an all positive atmosphere. It's completely FREE to our readers! A concept not often found anymore in the land of the free and the brave. We pay our way through partners who advertise with us. With that being said, please make certain to thank them with your patronage. When you see their ad shared on Facebook pass it along to others. They too believe in this community and are working towards the betterment for all.
We've made a lot of changes and expanded over the years as well. The ShowMe Times has added Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat to our social network. Just recently we added Text Alerts and Classified Advertising! SMT Air became a reality in December of 2015 and utilizes a drone to record awesome footage from above. You can even go to the website and order from more than 250,000 photos take over the past five years, create t-shirts, coffee mugs, murals for your children's wall, or design a magazine cover to frame!
On Wednesday, March 16th the ShowMe Times will host an Open House at 140 S. Walnut Street (County Wide Insurance building) in Dexter from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. This is a drop in event with a light refreshment and drink available.
Bring your business card for a drawing for 1 month of FREE Advertising! Have a selfie made in front of the ShowMe Times banner, make it your Facebook page PROFILE PHOTO and enter to win a $25 gift card!
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at MeN'Style in downtown Dexter.
MeN'Style is owned by Pam Garner and features men's clothing, cologne, hats, belts, accessories, and decorative signs. They also offer these familiar brands Big Star and LuckyBrand jeans, Roar shirts, Affliction including American Fighter shirts, Adidas and Izod.
Shown in the photo front row left to right: Jerry Corder, Alderman, Debbie Stidham, Chamber President, Susan Dean, Store Manager, Pam Garner, Owner, Joe Weber, Dexter Mayor, Amelia Banken, Store General Manager, and Kelly Quertermous. Shown on the back row from left to right: Bill Hampton, Hillary Starnes, Chamber Executive Director, Chris Brannan, Mark Stidkham, City Administrator, Debbie Parks, and Sarah Scherer.
Check out the MeN'Style Facebook page by clicking HERE.
Photos of inside their store can be seen on ShowMe Times Facebook page.
