Saint Francis Healthcare System announces the appointment of Mark Culberson as facilities management director for Saint Francis Healthcare System.
In his new role, Culberson’s responsibilities include direct activities of plant operations, plant maintenance and biomedical engineering departments. He will oversee design, cost estimating, scheduling and construction activities throughout Saint Francis Healthcare System properties and serve as the safety officer for Saint Francis.
Culberson joined Saint Francis in 2008 as an electrician, later becoming a construction coordinator. Prior to coming to Saint Francis, Culberson worked in the electrical and medical service industry.
Saint Francis Medical Center is a 289-bed facility serving more than 713,000 people throughout Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas. Guided by its mission to provide a ministry of healing and wellness inspired by its Christian philosophy and values, it has become a progressive and innovative regional tertiary care referral center. Saint Francis’ major service lines, which have received national recognition, include the Neurosciences Institute; Orthopedic Institute; Family BirthPlace, featuring the region’s first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Heart Hospital; Emergency and Level III Trauma Center; Cancer Institute; and Fitness Plus.
DeeAnn Aull, serving for the last 10 years as assistant executive director for government relations, communications and education services of the Missouri National Education Association, began her new position as MNEA’s executive director Aug. 1.
“DeeAnn will continue to be a great asset to Missouri NEA,” says MNEA Pres. Charles E. Smith, a teacher on leave from the Center School District in Kansas City. “She has the knowledge, skills, experience and expertise to help lead us into the future. The position of executive director gives her an added opportunity to share her vast talents and leadership skills.”
Aull’s 40-year career in education began as a kindergarten teacher in the Morgan County R-II School District. A move to Kentucky brought her into the field of gifted education, where she coordinated and taught a gifted and talented program that earned statewide recognition. That program’s success led her to a position as computer and technology coordinator with the Kentucky Department of Education.
While working for the Kentucky Department of Education, Aull attracted the attention of executives at IBM, who brought her on board as an education consultant with direct responsibility for training and marketing support. She developed software concepts, educator-training modules and marketing plans for IBM’s PC launch into the education marketplace.
Aull returned to Missouri in 1986 and began working on behalf of her fellow educators in professional education associations. Throughout her 14 years with the Missouri State Teachers Association, she served as the professional development director, Kansas City area field service coordinator, legislative director and associate executive director of public affairs.
In 2000, Aull joined MNEA as teaching and learning director and then served as assistant executive director between 2006 and 2016. During her tenure as MNEA’s assistant executive director, she managed state communications and public relations as well as the association’s public policy, legislative and political work at both the state and national levels.
During her career with MNEA, Aull has worked with countless coalitions to protect and advance pro-education efforts in Missouri. She is widely respected as a formidable and effective advocate and says she is honored to have the opportunity to lead MNEA into an exciting new chapter.
The 35,000-member MNEA represents teachers, education support professionals, college faculty, retired teachers and students studying to be teachers in school districts and on college campuses throughout the state. It is the Missouri affiliate of the 3.2 million-member NEA.
Press release from Debra Beckman, Communications Director.
Today, August 4, 2016 is Back the Blue Day in Dexter Missouri.
Missouri Delta Hospice purchased 30 ounce stainless steel tumblers to help keep them hydrated in this heat.
"We thank you Dexter PD for all you do to keep us safe."
Shown in the photo are from left to right Administrator LaDonna Fowler RN, PCR Melissa Pennington, LPN, Officer Brown, Office Manager Bobbi King, RN Case Manager Kristen Lykins.
Picture taken by Team Lead Mindy Joseph RN
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Police Department is very grateful for the continued outpouring of support from the community. A huge thanks to Janet and Jon Bingham of Bingham Construction for the cookies made by Phyllis Menley, also to First Midwest Bank for the donuts delivered on this morning and to Cypress Point for lunch!
They truly appreciate everything that has been done over the past several weeks.
The Back the Blue day in Dexter will be Thursday, August 4, 2016. Business are asked to decorate with BLUE ribbons and the employees to wear BLUE!
Please submit a photo to news@showmetimes.com or give us a call at 573-380-3318 to get a photo taken on Thursday!
"In the military, “got your six” means “I’ve got your back.” The saying originated with World War I fighter pilots referencing the rear of an airplane as the six o’clock position. If you picture yourself at the center of a clock face, the area directly in front of you is twelve o’clock. Six o’clock is what lies behind you. On a battlefield, your “six” is the most vulnerable. So, when someone tells you that they’ve “got your six,” it means they’re watching your back. By extension, that person expects you to have their back as well. “Got your six” is now a ubiquitous term in the military and among police as well as fireman and any emergency responder.
Let's show our support for the men and women who protect us and are there when we need them!
Photo by Larry Patterson, Dexter PD.
Route VV 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 Z to County Road 766.
Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Aug. 1 and Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636)
