St. Louis, Missouri - Missouri National Guard helped fans "Breathe Easier" at last night's St. Louis Cardinal's game.

Every World Series is full of breath taking moments, Last night proved that again.  Our own Missouri National Guard was there as part of the high security measures to ensure fans' experience is a good one.

The 7th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team, better known as the "7th C-S-T" swept the entire stadium for any chemical or biological or nuclear threats before any fan entered Busch Stadium.

The team is made up of about two-dozen Missouri National Guardsman.  Their mission is to support civil authorities in the event of a WMD attack, or, any other incident that requires their expertise.  While we think of most Guardsmen as drilling one weekend a month, with duel careers, this is the 7th C-S-T's full time career. 

The team can respond at the request of civilian authorities anywhere in the state and can have an initial response team rolling out of their Jefferson City Armory in less than 90 minutes.

But at last night's game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Red Sox, they monitored the air, and supported the Civilian Authorities so everyone could have a "fan-tastic" experience.

Thank you Missouri National Guard!  We support you!

Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Dexter, Missouri - There will be an encore performance of the “Walls of Terror”.  If you missed Scott and Angie Laden's haunted barn and woods with live actors a couple of weeks ago, then you can still get in on the action on Saturday, November 2nd.

Their farm is located at 9265 County Road 627 in Dexter.  Just go down 3 Mile Road  to the end and follow the signs.  It's open to the public; however a $5.00 fee is being charged to cover expenses and encourage a repeat performance next year. 

"We hope this could become an annual event for people around here," state Angie Laden. 

It's recommended for ages 10 and up, but anyone can attend. 

For more information about the Walls of Terror Click Here!

Submitted by

Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Dexter, Missouri – The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a FREEZE WATCH from late Thursday night through Friday morning.  High pressure will build in with a reinforcing shot of cold Canadian air Thursday night.  This will cause temperatures to drop to or below freezing across the entire area.  A widespread frost will accompany the freeze if the high builds in strong enough to cause skies to clear and winds to diminish sufficiently. 

Thursday night lows are forecast in the upper half of the 20s across the North, especially from the highlands of Southeast Missouri toward the interstate 64 corridor of Southern Illinois. 

A FREEZE WATCH means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.  These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Dexter, Missouri – Who has Cardinal spirit? Lloyd Hyten does.  He bounces from being retired to keeping himself busy, but no matter what he is doing he never stops loving the St. Louis Cardinals.  He created a new online business called Unique Design Apparel, which includes his latest St. Louis Cardinal designs.

The Cardinals have won the World Series 11 times in their history.  Owning a unique t-shirt commemorating their success will make you a popular fan!  These shirts are not sold anywhere, but right here in Dexter, Missouri. 

Lloyd stated, “I have gone through all the hoops to make this a real business from designing a website to get tax ID number, etc.  I was in St. Louis and I also checked with them to make sure I am not infringing on any copyright laws.  My unique designs are available online or I can deliver them to you if you live close.”  His designs are original and thought through down to the smallest detail. 

His "What Time Is It?" shirts are a hit.  Everywhere he travels, people are asking him about them.

If you would like to purchase a high quality unique Cardinal style shirt just contact Lloyd at lloyd.hyten@yahoo.com  or go to his website at http://uniquedesignapparel.com. 

Shown in the picture are just a few of his designs.  Cheer for the Cardinals in your new look from Unique Design Apparel!

Submitted by Jill Temples

SMT Writer

Malden, Missouri- On Saturday, November 9th, the Beautiful, Brave, and Strong, We Wear Lime Green for Darian 5K Run/ Walk will be held at the Malden City Park at 1:00 p.m. to benefit Darian Muse and her fight against Lymphoma. 

The registration fee is $25.00.  All participants that register by October 31st will receive a FREE T-SHIRT!  Shirts for non-participants may also be purchased for $20.00. 

The divisions below will be separated by gender.

15 and under            15-19 years old

20-29 years old          30-39 years old

                                     40-49 years old          50-55 years old                                                                          55 +

The top three runners in each division will receive medallions.

The top walker will also receive a medallion.

-Registration forms can be found at Fitness Connection in Dexter.

Please make checks payable to the Darian Muse Health Fund.

Return forms to:

Amber Anderson

16246 CR 511

Dexter, MO 63841