Dexter, Missouri - The new Pokemon Go is the latest craze to hit the streets of America. These three youngsters were playing the game at Harps Grocery Store and Family Dollar in Dexter this week and explained to this reporter how the game was played. I asked them if they were being safe and they said yes and that they had a parent supervising them throughout their trek.
All three students will enter 7th grade at T.S. Hill Middle School. They are from left to right Nick March, Kaden Ritter, and Drace Wells.
They said they knew the dangers and heard others who had been injured, but they were being careful and only out during the day. Each also said they never go into other people's yards or trespass onto private property. They are mainly going to stores and places of business to capture, train or battle the little creatures.
We have already heard horror stories of robbery and death related to the game, but with any new fad there is a cost if one is not safe. As always when out and about the streets be aware of your surroundings, wear brightly colored clothing or even reflecting material, don't meet up with strangers, and don't go into areas that would be considered trespassing. Always be respectful of cemeteries, museums, libraries, churches and other areas that would be considered a sanctuary.
The Dexter Police Department would like to express some safety concerns as well regarding the new game being played by so many known as Pokemon Go.
Our department has received complaints from numerous citizens regarding the Pokemon Go players with safety concerns. Complaints have stemmed from players trespassing on private property during game play, players walking out in front of moving motor vehicles not paying attention to their surroundings while playing the game along with other complaints.
The Dexter Police Department worked a motor vehicle accident on 07/14/2016 involving a Pokemon Go player being dragged by a motor vehicle subsequently being transported by EMS to a local hospital for their injuries.
If you do choose to play this game, please be aware of your surroundings. Don't play the game in the roadway, cars aren't forgiving when hit by one.
Do not try to play the game and operate a motor vehicle at the same time.
Obey all laws applicable by not trespassing on private property trying to play the game.
The Dexter City Park ordinance is as follows:
Section 230.050. City Park Hours.
[CC 1974 §29.340]
The City parks shall be open to the public only from sunrise to 10:00 P.M. and no person shall be within any City park between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and sunrise the following day without the permission of the Park Board.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Dexter Police Department 573-624-5512 or Chief Sammy Stone.
Route U in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
This section of roadway is located from Route H to Route MM.
Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, July 13 and Thursday, July 14 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter fire department responded to a call at 5:39 a.m. on Monday morning at the Law Office of John Wm. Ringer and Brad Jarrell.
“Response time was 4 ½ minutes,” according to fire chief Don Seymore. “We had 22 firemen and 4 trucks respond.”
The fire was deemed suspicious in nature and is under investigation. The building is located at 22 Vine St. The brick building remains standing; however the contents were destroyed in the fire.
“Our firemen made an excellent stop inside the building,” continued Seymore. “There was heavy smoke and fire damage to the interior of the structure.”
Our thoughts and prayers are with both business owners as they deal with this tragic situation. Thank you Dexter Fire Department!
Route MM in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
This section of roadway is located from Route U to Route J.
Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, July 13 through Wednesday, July 20 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
2016 Sikeston M*A*S*H CAMP
Missouri AHEC Science & Health Camp for High School Students
ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! Have you ever wondered... What is it like to perform surgery? Work in the ER? Have a career in health care? Stop wondering! Register now for the 2016 Missouri AHEC Science & Health (M*A*S*H) Camp! Learn about science in the field of medicine, nursing, dentistry, and other health care occupations. Participate in hands-on learning activities that include: vital signs, CPR, first aid, suturing, injections, dissections labs, oral health, and more! And YES... have FUN too!
The Sikeston M*A*S*H Camp is a summer day camp that will be held at the Sikeston Career and Technology Center on Wednesday, August 3 and Thursday, August 4 from 9:00am to 4:00pm both days. All high school students in the Southeast Missouri region are invited to attend.
2016 Poplar Bluff M*A*S*H CAMP
Missouri AHEC Science & Health Camp for High School Students
The Poplar Bluff M*A*S*H Camp is a summer day camp that will be held at the Three Rivers College of Nursing & Allied Health on Wednesday, August 10 and Thursday, August 11 from 9:00am to 4:00pm both days. All high school students in the Southeast Missouri region are invited to attend.
All students must complete an application in advance and submit it by the appropriate deadline. The cost of attending this 2 day camp is only $20.00. This will cover all expenses including lunch (both days), a t-shirt, and all activities. Payment should be in the form of a check or money order made payable to SEMO AHEC and submitted with an application. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis and participants accepted will be notified by email.
Information and applications can be obtained by visiting www.semoahec.org/mashcamp or by email from Sarah Jackson, SEMO AHEC Program Specialist, at sarah@semoahec.org. Early response is highly encouraged, as capacity is limited for these events.
M*A*S*H* Camp is a collaborative effort of community partners including: the Southeastern Missouri Area Health Education Center (SEMO AHEC) and the Three Rivers College of Nursing & Allied Health. The mission of all academic and community partners in this unique learning opportunity is to provide early exposure and academic enrichment to students who are interested in becoming health care professionals in the Southeastern Missouri region.
