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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Featuring Amy Holden
April 09th 2018 by Dee Loflin
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Featuring Amy Holden

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is April 8th - 14th, 2018.  During this week the ShowMe Times will feature local telecommunicators.  Amy Holden works for the Stoddard County Sheriff's Department in Bloomfield.

She has been 19 years experience as a 911 Telecommunicator; 2 years with Dexter Police Department, 3 years as an EMS and 14 years at the Sheriff's Department.

Amy is married to Andy and they have two children, Lexi who is 13 years of age and Jacob who is 4 years of age.

She enjoys camping, sprint car races and watching Lexi in sports as well as spending time with family and friends.  She also love keeping up with everyone on Facebook.

"We are the calm to your storm," Holden said of her job.


Last Updated on April 09th 2018 by Dee Loflin




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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Featuring Cindy Jones
April 09th 2018 by Dee Loflin
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Featuring Cindy Jones

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is April 8th - 14th, 2018.  During this week the ShowMe Times will feature local telecommunicators.

Cindy Jones works for the Dexter Police Department.

She has almost 20 years experience in public safety telecommunications.

She is a grandmother of two beautiful granddaughters that keep her on her toes.

"Being a dispatcher is not easy, but it's worth every bit of it!" commented Jones.  "I love being able to help people."



Last Updated on April 09th 2018 by Dee Loflin




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Dexter Lions Club Donates to Bethany Ministry
March 03rd 2018 by Dee Loflin
Dexter Lions Club Donates to Bethany Ministry
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Lions Club donated $500 to the Dexter First United Methodist Church's Bethany Ministry. 

The ministry provides basic household items for needy area families. 

Pictured are Pastor Ron Beaton (left) and Larry White, Lions Club member.


Last Updated on March 03rd 2018 by Dee Loflin




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Camellia Nails & Spa Ribbon Cutting
February 14th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Camellia Nails & Spa Ribbon Cutting

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Camellia Nails & Spa on Thursday, January 25, 2018.

Camellia Nails & Spa is located at 1638 B. West Business 60 next to Rent One in the Bus 60 Plaza.

They are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and on Saturdays are open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome or you can make an appointment by calling (573) 625-5116.

Pictured are several Chamber directors and member with key figures in the front cutting the ribbon.  Left to right are owners Andy Truont and Lana Tran, and employees Minh Nguyen, Deip Tran, and Trinh Le.


Last Updated on February 14th 2018 by Dee Loflin




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Southeast Regent VP, Ed Gargas, Named Eagle Scout Class Sponsor
February 05th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Southeast Regent VP, Ed Gargas, Named Eagle Scout Class Sponsor
Cape Girardeau, Missouri - Tony Smee, President of the Southeast Missouri Eagle Scout Association, has announced Ed Gargas as the honored sponsor of the 2017 class of Eagle Scouts.

Officially named the 2017 Col. Edward P. Gargas Class of Eagle Scouts, seventy‐five Eagle Scouts from Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois will be honored at Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, February 10th at 2:00 PM in Academic Auditorium.

Gargas, himself an Eagle Scout, will address the latest class of Eagles as they receive their awards. The ceremony is free and open to the public, and all holders of the rank of Eagle Scout are encouraged to attend. It is estimated that less than five percent of all Boy Scouts will ever earn the rank of Eagle. The prestigious award requires formal demonstration of leadership over several years, creating and managing a significant service project that benefits the community, and earning a minimum of 21 merit badges that require proficiencies such as first aid, environmental science, lifesaving, emergency preparedness, personal management, citizenship and outdoor skills. A lengthy formal review before a board of Eagle Scouts and community representatives is the final hurdle prior to a Scout’s elevation to the rank of Eagle.

Mr. Gargas currently serves as Vice President of the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents, having been appointed by Governor Jeremiah “Jay” Nixon in 2015. He is Director of Operations and Sales with Bagby Wealth Management. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southeast Missouri State University, as well as a Master’s in Business Administration from William Woods University and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College.

Ed is a commissioned officer in the Missouri National Guard and currently holds the rank of colonel. He is a combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has received four Army commendation medals and many other awards for his performance and service. Ed's assignments in the military have included: brigade commander, brigade operations officer, battalion commander, battalion executive officer, battalion operations officer, division engineer, and company commander.

Ed is a member of the First Baptist Church in Dexter, as well as various other community and civic organizations including the American Legion, and the Dexter Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife Tina have one son, Nate. Ed attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 1984 in Troop 81, Kennett, Missouri.

Last Updated on February 05th 2018 by Dee Loflin




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