Collectively we shake our heads and wonder out loud how a parent could possibly leave his or her child in the backseat of a car for a short time or perhaps for hours. Either way the result can be the same. The child’s core body temperature reaches over 107 degrees F. This means that the child’s organs have started to or have shut down and death or severe brain damage probably has occurred.
Since 1990, According to KidsNCars, a national clearing house for data and information on car related injuries, over 800 children have died after having been left in a hot car. This averages to about 37 deaths per year.
Dexter Community Regional Healthcare Foundation’s Mother-to-Mother (M2M) Program, in cooperation with Missouri Children’s Trust Fund, is initiating its third annual Beat the Heat Campaign.
For the past fifteen years, M2M has been actively involved in child abuse and prevention activities throughout Stoddard County. Empowering young first time mothers to be able to provide for the physical, emotional and financial needs of their children, the program’s primary focus is reducing incidences of child abuse and neglect, thus providing another generation with brighter and more productive futures.
Mother-to-Mother’s 2017 Beat the Heat Campaign will center around the sharing of information on this important topic.
Dexter, Missouri - The Regional Healthcare Foundation’s 2017 4-Person Golf Scramble will be held on Friday, July 14th with a shotgun start of 1:00 p.m. at the Hidden Trails Country Club in Dexter.
Entry fee is $75 per player and that includes Green Fees and buffet meal after the scramble. Golf cart rental is not included in the entry fee. Flights and Cash Pay Outs determined day of scramble.
This is the only fundraiser for the Regional Healthcare Foundation located at 215 W. Grant St. in Dexter. They support local programs such as Prescription Drug Assistance, Mother-to-Mother Program, Scholarships, GED/HSE Classes, First Thursday, Fitness Challenge, Walkers for Wellness, and Special Assistance Programs.
Corporate Sponsor is $500 and that includes 2 paid entries and a banner. Hole Sponsorships are $100 each.
For more information or to register please contact the Regional Healthcare Foundation at (573) 624-1607.
Dexter, Missouri - As a beautification project National Title and Escrow graciously donated $500 to the Dexter Downtown Historic Association to purchase flowers. They were even on hand to help plant the flowers purchased.
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Dexter, Missouri - The Stoddard County Nutrition Center aka Dexter Senior Center lunch menu for Monday, June 19, 2017 - Friday, June 23, 2017.
The Dexter Senior Center is located at 23 W. Stoddard St. in historic downtown Dexter.
You don't have to be a senior to eat. They serve lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and the cost is $3.50 for seniors and $5.00 for non-seniors.
Monday, June 19, 2017 - Tex Mex tacos with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream, refried beans, and cinnamon chips.
Activities: Bewitched at 11:00 a.m., Toss ’N Talk at 11:30 a.m. and BINGO at 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - Spinach, bacon, and egg quiche, hash browns, biscuit & gravy, and peaches.
Activities: Blood Pressure check by Health Department at 10:00 a.m., Sit & Motion Singing at 11:30 a.m., and BINGO at 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 - Mushroom chicken, peas, sweet potato casserole, roll, and banana pudding.
Activities: Activity Chair BINGO at 11:30 a.m. and Old Westerns at 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 22, 2017 - Breaded fish, poppy seed salad, seasoned wedges, corn chips, and snickerdoodle cookie.
Activities: Arts & Crafts at 11:00 a.m. and My Community Guest at 1:00 p.m.
Friday, June 23, 2017 - Ham & cheese on bun, catfish, black-eyed peas salad, carrots, cornbread, and Jello cake.
Activities: Beverly Hillbillies at 11:00 a.m., Eat Smart at 11:30 a.m. and BINGO at 1:00 p.m.
Movie Night will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 23rd until 7:00 p.m.
