Cape Girardeau, Missouri - The 2018 Health and Wellness Expo is set for Saturday, January 13th at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and the event will last until 2:00 p.m. Admission is FREE!
First 200 attendees receive a FREE t-shirt. There are plenty of chances to win attendance prizes. Bring the whole family to visit more than 80 vendors.
Cooking Demos - Come meet some of the best Chefs and Dieticians and learn their secrets and healthy cooking skills! Demos at 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m.
Group Fitness Demos - Get ready to sweat and join us in these free fitness classes! Zumba, Yoga, Cardio Drumming and more
Kid's Zone - Parents can go enjoy the Health and Wellness Expo: New Year, New You while the children enjoy the supervised Kid's Zone! No cost! Children's Yoga at 11 am!
Senior Living - They have a whole section just for you! Check out the main floor for tons of great information! AARP | Retirement Living | Fitness | Much, Much More!
Dexter, Missouri - Do you have a "real" Christmas tree that you need to dispose of or recycle? The city of Dexter will take your "real" Christmas trees the whole month of January.
You can drop them off at the pool parking lot at East Park in Dexter.
All lights, tinsel, and decorations should be removed prior to dropping off your tree.
Please do not drop off plastic or artificial trees.
Dexter, Missouri - Just a reminder that the city of Dexter offices will be closed Monday, January 1st for the New Year holiday.
Trash will be one day late and no bulk pick up on Friday.
The city of Dexter would like to wish you a very Happy and Safe New Year's holiday! They look forward to serving you in 2018!
Dexter, Missouri - With the upcoming drop in temperatures it safe to say that our fluffy friends can not handle this type of extremely cold weather. Here is a list of helpful tips from the Human Society of Missouri that will help protect your pet during frigid conditions and keep them safe.
Bring Your Pet Inside: If your dog or cat normally stays outside please bring them in even if it’s in the garage. Thermometers show one temperature, but wind chills can make it feel much colder. Limit time outdoors and be mindful of frostbite on ears, tail and paws. Dogs and cats who stay indoors can’t handle these extreme temperature changes for long periods of time.
Acclimate Your Pets to Cold Weather: If your pets spend a lot of time outdoors, but typically live inside; make sure to introduce them gradually to dropping temperatures, rather than exposing them to the extreme cold all at once.
Provide Adequate Shelter: If your dog lives outdoors, you must provide a well-insulated and draft-free doghouse. The opening should face south with a sturdy, flexible covering to prevent icy winds from entering. Line the floors of the shelter with straw, not hay or towels/blankets. They can become damp or freeze making the space even colder.
Beware of Antifreeze and Rock Salt: Antifreeze often collects on driveways and roadways. Although it smells and tastes sweet to your pet, it is lethal. Deicing products like rock slat can irritate footpads. Be sure to rinse and dry your pet’s feet after being outside.
Dry Off Wet Pets: A wet pet is a cold pet. Towel dry your pet if he gets we from rain or snow. Also, it is important to clean and dry paws to prevent tiny cuts and cracked pads.
Provide Plenty of Food and Water: It takes more energy in the winter to properly regulate body temperatures, so your pet needs additional calories if he spends a lot of time playing or working outdoors. Your pet is just as likely to get dehydrated in the winter as in the summer; so be sure to provide plenty of fresh water. Refill outside owls often to prevent freezing.
Shown in the photo is Maddie Loflin, grand-pup to Dee Loflin.
