Dexter, Missouri - On January 27, 2011 the ShowMe Times posted their very first Facebook photo. Jo Ann Emerson and Rob Mayer were visiting the Three Rivers College in Dexter. Three days later flaky white stuff fell from the sky and the second photo album of children out of school for the day playing in the snow was produced.
In the beginning it took several weeks to develop the website. The dream of an all-positive news source began in early October of 2010, but finally emerged in December.
The very first article shared to the ShowMe Times Facebook page was about Bill Hampton and Three Rivers College opening their doors at the old hat factory in Dexter. It was written on January 26, 2011. Over the next few days we will be sharing some of those very first articles to celebrate our 5th Year Anniversary.
"The ShowMe Times is all about our community - the people, schools, churches, civic organizations, and local businesses that make our area a great place to live, grow, learn & prosper," commented owner Alan Hedrick. "We strive to combine today's technology and new media avenues with positive, uplifting, community journalism."
Over the past 5+ years we have been overwhelmed by the comments, compliments and kindness from our community. Our mission is to bring you the information you want to read in an all positive atmosphere. It's completely FREE to our readers! A concept not often found anymore in the land of the free and the brave. We pay our way through partners who advertise with us. With that being said, please make certain to thank them with your patronage. When you see their ad shared on Facebook pass it along to others. They too believe in this community and are working towards the betterment for all.
We've made a lot of changes and expanded over the years as well. The ShowMe Times has added Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat to our social network. Just recently we added Text Alerts and Classified Advertising! SMT Air became a reality in December of 2015 and utilizes a drone to record awesome footage from above. You can even go to the website and order from more than 250,000 photos take over the past five years, create t-shirts, coffee mugs, murals for your children's wall, or design a magazine cover to frame!
On Wednesday, March 16th the ShowMe Times will host an Open House at 140 S. Walnut Street (County Wide Insurance building) in Dexter from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. This is a drop in event with a light refreshment and drink available.
Bring your business card for a drawing for 1 month of FREE Advertising! Have a selfie made in front of the ShowMe Times banner, make it your Facebook page PROFILE PHOTO and enter to win a $25 gift card!
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at MeN'Style in downtown Dexter.
MeN'Style is owned by Pam Garner and features men's clothing, cologne, hats, belts, accessories, and decorative signs. They also offer these familiar brands Big Star and LuckyBrand jeans, Roar shirts, Affliction including American Fighter shirts, Adidas and Izod.
Shown in the photo front row left to right: Jerry Corder, Alderman, Debbie Stidham, Chamber President, Susan Dean, Store Manager, Pam Garner, Owner, Joe Weber, Dexter Mayor, Amelia Banken, Store General Manager, and Kelly Quertermous. Shown on the back row from left to right: Bill Hampton, Hillary Starnes, Chamber Executive Director, Chris Brannan, Mark Stidkham, City Administrator, Debbie Parks, and Sarah Scherer.
Check out the MeN'Style Facebook page by clicking HERE.
Photos of inside their store can be seen on ShowMe Times Facebook page.
Dexter, Missouri – This is an event YOU won’t want to miss! For the first time in history American Wasteland Entertainment will be coming to Dexter High School on Saturday, February 27th from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. to screen their award winning online television series, Drifter: Broken Road, Drifter: Lonesome Highway, and Stage Fright!
There will be a Questions & Answers session with filmmakers, Dexter Native, Brittney Greer, and her producer/writer partner Jason Brasier.
The showings will be FREE, but they will also have available exclusive merchandise for sale. Brittney will have incredible make-up demonstrations. She is extremely talented in this field and if you want to learn more about becoming a movie make-up artist she’s the person to go to and learn! Plus you get to learn how to make fake blood for those Halloween parties or if you need to prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse! It's will be a fun and entertaining day!
There will also be information and a sponsorship box for their next project they are shooting in the summer of 2016. It is called Strange Happenings, staring Power Rangers David Fielding and Jason Faunt, and much more.
At 10:00 a.m. there will be an opening address by Brittney and Jason. At 10:30 a.m. Drifter Broken Road will be played on the big screen (40 minutes), 11:15 a.m. Drifter: Lonesome Highway (1 hour and 25 min) then there will be a break for lunch. At 1:00 p.m. Brittney and Jason will have a Q & A session. The first raffle will be at 2:00 p.m. followed by Stage Fright (45 min). At 3:30 p.m. will be another Q & A session and a second raffle drawing. Make-up Demo Class with how to make fake blood to creating cuts and bruises at 4:30 p.m. They will talk about their upcoming projects Strange Happenings and the final raffle will be at 5:30 p.m.
You can come out for a couple of hours or the whole day. This is a drop-in event and FREE to everyone!
There will also be a raffle for just $1.00 per ticket to raise money for their projects and for the Dexter Drama Club. Local businesses have been graciously donating items. Brittney would like to thank County Wide Insurance Agency, Old Timers Antique mall, Dexter Queen, Walls of Terror, Q’s Comics, Dirt Roads, Fashion Exchange, Harps Grocery, Dexter BBQ, Metro Art Gallery, Locust Street Flowers and Stacy and Cindy Greer who donated two Briggs Engines. She would also like to thank those who helped by donating money or their time or both: especially her mother Debbie Snyder, who has supported her from the beginning and has been selling homemade cookies all month long, Stacy Blocker and Cindy Greer, Dana Dowdy Lovins, and Bruce Eskew. Without their support she couldn't have made this possible!
American Wasteland Entertainment has earned several major awards. In 2013 at the LA Webfest, they received the following awards:
Drifter: Broken Road: Outstanding Lead Actress (Vanessa Leinani), Outstanding Composer (Michael Brasier), Outstanding Writing (Jason Brasier), & Outstanding Directing (Jason Brasier).
Stage Fright: Outstanding Series (Horror/Scifi Category), Outstanding Editing (Jason Brsier and Robert Curry), Outstanding Directing (Jason Brasier), Outstanding Sound Design (Jason Brasier and Rob Curry), & Outstanding Composer (Jason Brasier, Michael Brasier and Tyler Durham), Best Producing (Brittney Greer, Jason Brasier, Babette Nicola Schlum and Jason Lee Knight).
Those wanting more information on Drifter or Stage Fright or how they can support or be a part of these series can check out www.americanwastelandent.com.
Greer is a 2004 graduate of Dexter High School. While attending classes at Missouri State University in Springfield she met Jason Brasier. She graduated with a degree in Film Studies and the Missouri State University Screenwriters Certificate.
“I have a deep love for rich and fun storytelling,” explained Brittney. “My first love is writing and if I am not working on company projects then I am writing on personal projects that I have been working on for some time.”
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“Though I am not a trained actor,” continued Greer. “I enjoy getting to do things you can’t normally do in real life. Whether it is being chased by ghosts, playing with fake blood or being a tough as nails outlaw, I like the challenge!”
Jason Brasier is also a Missouri native, originally from Willow Springs. He graduated in 2009 from Missouri State University with a B.S. Degree in Media Production and also received the Missouri State University Screenwriters Certificate.
“I started at a very young age, and my passion is writing and directing,” commented Greer. “During my college days I developed a passion for producing as well. I love filmmaking and telling stories.”
American Wastland also has a Facebook page, Click HERE and LIKE their page!
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 for First Missouri Bank to announce their new name change, formerly known as First National Bank.
“Banking is more than just managing dollars and cents.” At FM Bank they understand that banking is about strengthening relationships, helping neighbors, believing in their communities and planning for the future.
First Missouri Bank is located at 310 North Walnut in Dexter. Bank hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – noon.
Shown in the photo from left to right: Zach Pounds, Tiffany Case, Meghan Smith, Jessica Reeves, Brittany Brown, Melissa Stevens, Mike Hobbs (Bank President), Kim Roseberry, Debbie Stidham, (Chamber President), Jason Banken, (Chamber Vice-President), Courtney Aslin, Mark Stidham, (City Administrator), Dana Adams, Rhonda Hall, Elizabeth Henson, Hillary Starnes, (Executive Director of Dexter Chamber of Commerce). Not available for picture were Jennifer Caldwell and Kodie Patterson from the bank.
Photo credit to Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times manager/editor.
Dexter, Missouri - Young Real Estate LLC, a proud advertiser of the ShowMe Times, would like to invite YOU to celebrate the benefits of home ownership during their 3rd Thursday Open House Event, February 18, 2016.
SIX (6) great properties will be open to the public from 4:30pm to 6:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for first-time home buyers and investors to visit with our team of expert agents and ask any questions you have regarding the home purchasing process.
This is a stress-free event where prospective buyers can customize their own tours. Feel free to call us with any other questions you may have!! 573-624-4441.
Click HERE to see all the details! See the houses on the list and more!
