Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Dexter, Missouri - State of Missouri Endangered Person Advisory
The Dexter Police Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that occurred at 1101 West Grant Street at 11:00 A.M. on November 13, 2013.
Missing Is:
Gracie May Stephens a white, female, age 14
Vehicle Information:
None
Possible suspects or associates are believed to be:
None
The endangered missing person:
Gracie May Stephens, is a white, female, age 14, hgt 5'2", 113 lbs, blond hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, last seen wearing a maroon coat and black pants.
Brief circumstances regarding the Endangered Missing Person incident
On Wednesday, November 13, 2013, Gracie Stephens was reported missing because she did not return to class after lunch. Gracie Stephens was seen via camera's walking south leaving the Dexter High School campus after lunch and has not been seen since. There is no vehicle description or possible destinations.
Anyone seeing the missing person, suspect, associate, or vehicle, or anyone having any information related to the endangered missing person should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Dexter Police Department at 573-624-5512.
Written by Jill Temples
SMT Writer
Dexter, Missouri- Moonlight Madness will take place in Downtown Dexter tonight from 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Many stores in the downtown area will be participating in this event, as well as other area stores that are not located in Downtown Dexter.
This is the perfect time to begin your Christmas shopping, as many stores will be offering great sales for the upcoming holidays!
The Welcome Center (Old Depot) will be open Friday evening during the Moonlight Madness until 9:00 p.m. They will be coffee, refreshments, and restrooms available to the public. They will also have tables and chairs for relaxing if the weather is chilly!
Come out and support our community as you shop and enjoy the great sales!
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Missouri - The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers that school is in session. Every week day across the state, our young people are traveling to and from school. In 2012, three persons were killed and 353 people were injured in 886 school bus crashes in Missouri. Missouri schoolchildren are placed at risk needlessly when drivers do not stop for a school bus stop arm. It's important that drivers remember and observe state law pertaining to school buses and vehicle operation.
Missouri law states that on a two-lane road, if a school bus is stopped and displaying warning signals while loading or unloading children, drivers must stop when meeting and following the bus. It is only necessary to stop on a four-lane highway when following the bus. However, drivers must obey the stop sign, stop arm, and flashing lights of a school bus.
The school year is far from over. Thousands of Missouri's children are going to school every day. It is critical that drivers be alert. It is imperative that parents talk to their children about being alert—whether they walk, bike, drive, or ride—when traveling to school each day. Students walking to school should use sidewalks, be aware of their surroundings at all times, and observe marked crosswalks. All drivers need to pay attention. Using a cell phone, texting, or adjusting the radio are distractions and can lead to a traffic crash. Drivers must pay attention and observe all traffic laws. Even before a school bus turns on its red or yellow flashing lights, drivers should be vigilant—the school bus may be stopping or turning at some point.
It's up to all of us to ensure that our children arrive at school safely. Please, watch for school buses and schoolchildren. Do your part.
Shown in the photo is Mrs. Dee Wamble, Bus Driver for Dexter Public Schools. Thank you for keeping our students safe on the road!
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
The DECA Club will have funnel cakes for sale before and after the event for $2.50. Even if you don't want to participate, come out and join the fun of cheering on your friends and family.
All participants during the activity may stop at The Loft for half priced coffee during the Ramble!
To register for the Event, email crowleyt@dexter.k12.mo.us or stop by the Dexter High School office to pick up a registration form.
The merchants of downtown Dexter are sponsoring a Moonlight Madness open house on the same night from 5 - 9 p.m. We thought it would be fun to tie in with this fun night of activities.
Submitted by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Missouri - This Veterans Day, Gov. Jay Nixon is encouraging Missourians to recognize and thank throughout the year the dedicated men and women who have honorably served in our nation’s military.
“Generations of Missourians have answered the call to serve in our military and preserve our freedoms,” Gov. Nixon said. “On Veterans Day, especially, we acknowledge the sacrifices these men and women have made and give renewed honor and respect to our armed forces. On behalf of six million Missourians, I thank our veterans for their selfless dedication to our country.”
Gov. Nixon’s administration has made it a priority to ensure veterans have a smooth transition from military life to civilian life, including access to high-paying and meaningful careers. In 2010, Gov. Nixon established the Show-Me Heroes program, an initiative that helps connect military veterans with job opportunities when they return home from service.
“Serving in the Armed Forces, one develops a unique set of skills and strong work ethic, making these men and women incredibly valuable members of our workforce,” the Governor said. “From an Army Civil Affairs Specialist, to a Business Operations Specialist, or a Navy Hospital Corpsman to an EMT, these folks are highly trained individuals with in demand skills. I encourage all employers to consider how hiring veterans could improve their business.”
Administered by the Missouri Division of Workforce Development, Show-Me Heroes showcases Missouri businesses that are willing and eager to hire veterans. Employers participating in the Show-Me Heroes program sign a pledge to ramp up efforts to reach out to, recruit and interview veterans for job openings at their business.
To date, 3,440 Missouri businesses have taken the Show-Me Heroes pledge and 4,622 veterans have been hired. Businesses that have hired veterans receive the Flag of Freedom award, which consists of a plaque featuring an American flag patch from the combat uniform of a member of the Missouri National Guard worn while that Citizen-Soldier or Airman was deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Gov. Nixon thanked Missouri businesses that have taken the Show-Me Heroes pledge and made efforts to hire local veterans.
