Dexter, Missouri - The Community Homecoming Tailgate will be held on September 30th from 4:30 p.m. until the start of the Dexter Bearcats vs Kennett Indians Homecoming Football Game at 7:00 p.m. This year's event will be held near the entrance of Charles Bland Stadium.
A "Super-Homecoming" has been planned surrounding the traditional Dexter Bearcat Homecoming that will not only celebrate our current students at DHS, but will provide a true social "Homecoming" event for alumni of the Dexter Public Schools.
WHY HAVE A SUPER HOMECOMING? The goal is to create an event that will increase community pride and school spirit on an even larger scale. To create a wholesome social event that broadens the fun and excitement of Homecoming and to encourage alumni to return to our community and enjoy all that Dexter has to offer!
Several business have already signed up to TAILGATE with plenty of FREE Bearcat "stuff" along with food and games! Win some prizes or buy a souvenir from the Bearcat Booster Club! You will have the time of your life. Perfect for class reunions and churches to show your support and have fun. Countywide Insurance, SoutheastHEALTH of Stoddard County, Key Drugs, Class of 1981, Regional Healthcare Foundation, Preferred Hospice, Young Real Estate LLC, Brannan Insurance, Bank of Advance, and First Commercial Bank so far have signed up with tailgate spots!
The ShowMe Times will be there taking photos of each booth and tons of Bearcat fans prior to the coronation of the Homecoming Queen at 6:30 p.m.
Southeast Health is sponsoring a Kids Fun Zone. Children of all ages are encouraged to jump and play in the bounce houses and get their faces painted for the game. There is NO admission fees for the bounce houses.
Get your tailgate spot TODAY! Deadline is September 14th. Cost for two booth spots is $75.00. Four parking spot booths is $125.00 An additional $25 charge will be added after the deadline date. Make checks payable to Dexter Bearcat Community Tailgate.
For more information on booths or to drop a check off contact Hillary Starnes at the Dexter Chamber of Commerce (573) 624-7458. Proceeds will go to Dexter Student Organizations.
For more information about the 2016 Homecoming Community Event check out their Facebook page by clicking here.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Events on the Hill.
The house is located at 13067 Christie Drive and is an alternative location for bridal showers, baby showers, weddings, class reunions, and family reunions. The house and grounds area absolutely beautiful and Hannah LeBeau was on hand to give tours during the ribbon cutting ceremony.
The owner is Joni Burleson and spoke of many events already held and will be held in the near future. Interested in a Murder Mystery, this is the place! Indoor seating accommodates 50 to 60 guests and a new parking area will accommodate almost 200 vehicles.
"We have future plans to construct a Wedding Chapel," commented Burleson. "We will also have some venues to feature fabulous chefs, wedding planners, and catering.
Hannah LeBeau handles all the scheduling and can provide further information on Events on the Hill. She can be reached at (573) 421-0108.
Shown in the photos are from left to right: Chamber President Debbie Stidham, Mayor of Dexter Joe Weber, Owner Joni Burleson holding her grandson Gus LeBeau, Hannah LeBeau, and Chamber Executive Director Hillary Starnes. In the second row are Bill Hampton, Chamber Director Christine Young, and Chamber Director Rhonda Hall. In the back are Megan Leist, Teresa Hutchison, and Gina Watson.
Dexter, Missouri - The members of the Chalk Bluff Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution recently traveled to Columbia, Missouri for state workshops to prepare for the coming year.
Attending were Ann Polsgrove, State DAR School Chair, Kay Stevenson, Chalk Bluff Chapter Regent, and Mary Bess Green, State Chapter Development & Revitalization Commission Chair.
If you are interested in joining the Daughters of the American Revolution and learn about your Revolutionary War ancestor, please contact Kay Stevenson at kaystevenson82@gmail.com.
Children are also able to join the Missouri Bootheel Society Children of the American Revolution. For more information contact Kay Stevenson.
Shown in the photo from left to right are Ann Polsgrove, Kay Stevenson, and Mary Bess Green.
Blood Donation Shortage
Please give!
Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times will host a Blood Drive along with Countywide Insurance, Mayer Law Office, and Montgomery Bank in the Countywide Insurance Building located at 140 S. Walnut Street on Tuesday, August 23rd from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Blood donations are urgently needed in the final weeks of summer. The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give to help with critical summer blood shortages. With recent tragedies in Louisiana, injuries, and people displaced who may be undergoing treatment, the need is great.
Donors of all blood types are needed to give now to help ensure blood is available for patients in need. Those who donated blood earlier this summer may be eligible to donate again. Blood can be safely donated every 56 days, and double red cells can be donated every 112 days.
Schedule an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling (573) 624-7469 and leave a message as to what time you would like your appointment. If nothing else please drop-in and donate, no appointment necessary, but you may have to wait a few minutes.
YOU hold the power to save lives!
On average, the Red Cross must collect 14,000 blood donations every day across America for patients at about 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country. Blood and platelets are needed for many different reasons. Accident and burn victims, heart surgery patients, organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle-cell disease may all need blood.
Please join us at the ShowMe Times office in the Countywide Insurance Building and donate. Park on Stoddard Street or in the back parking area. We urge you to give blood and save 3 lives!!
Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the side.
Dexter, Missouri - The Farmers Market has been in full swing this summer and has been quite successful at the new location on Market Street.
"We have 16 season pass vendors and 14 day vendors," stated Hillary Starnes, Executive Director of the Dexter Chamber of Commerce. "All together this season we have had 30 different types of vendors. Everything from homemade, handmade, or homegrown from southeast Missouri."
"Scott Garner and Bobby Garner had done a tremendous job getting the location together and ready each Thursday," continued Starnes.
National Farmers Market Week is August 7th - 13th 2016. Dexter Mayor Joe Weber signed a proclamation stated that Dexter recognizes and celebrates National Farmers Market Week and it will be celebrated annually.
The Dexter Farmers Market is held each Thursday from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Circle G on Market Street behind Busy B Lumber.
If you are interested in setting up at the Farmers Market contact the Dexter Chamber of Commerce at (573) 624 - 7458.
