Submitted by
Mark Reed
news@showmetimes.com
Dexter, Missouri - For the last several years, the Dexter Chapter of Ducks Unlimited and the Missouri Department of Conservation have held a Greenwing Event during late July at Otter Slough Conservation Area.
The 2013 event is this Saturday, July 27 and begins at 7 am. This event is free and open to the public. They will meet in the large parking lot next to Cypress Lake.
Department of Conservation biologists are going to demonstrate electrofishing techniques in Cypress Lake. Everyone in attendance will have a front row seat while fisheries biologists run a shocking boat along the shoreline.
Wildlife biologists and Ducks Unlimited volunteers will be checking traps for mourning doves and wood ducks. Any ducks and doves trapped that morning will be banded and released.
They hope to capture enough birds to allow each youth to help band and release their own dove or duck. If you have attended past events, you know that trapping ducks can be unpredictable.
Our duck trapping success has ranged from one to fifty-two for this event.
They have caught mourning doves each year, but those numbers have also fluctuated. Regardless of trapping success, this will be an excellent opportunity to spend some quality family time in the outdoors and meet Conservation Department and Ducks Unlimited folks in person.
They have a couple other activities planned which are sure to be fun for everyone. The day’s activities should be completed by 10:00 a.m. depending upon weather and trapping success.
For more information please contact Mark Reed at 573-421-3240, Otter Slough at 573-624-5821, or Mike Wilburn at 573-421-3713.
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri - Hanna Moore, daughter of Tisha Moore, of Dexter will be competing in the 2013 AAU Junior Olympics to be held on the Eastern Michigan University Campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan, just outside of the Detroit area.
Athletes from all over the country will invade Eastern Michigan University Campus to take part in the 2013 AAU Junior Olympics. This year's Junior Olympics will host the following events across six different venues: Baton Twirling, Bowling, Cheerleading, Cricket, Field Hockey, Feats of Strength, Gymnastics, Jump Rope, Karate, Powerlifting, Sport Stacking, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Track & Field / Multi-Events, Trampoline & Tumbling, Weightlifting, and Wrestling.
Along with the great competition between athletes of all ages from all over the United States, there will be also be great events like the Celebration of Athletes on Monday, July 29th at 7:30 p.m.
Competitions begin on Friday, July 26th and end on Saturday, August 3rd on the Olds-Marshall Track at Rynearson Stadium. In order to compete at the Junior Olympics, Hanna had to be one of the top five finishers at the St. Louis 2013 AAU Track & Field National Qualifier Meet.Medals will be awarded to the top eight finishers in each age division and a plaque will be awarded to the first place relay team in each age division. Hanna will be competing in the 13 year old age group and has qualified in the 800 meter and long jump. Her longest jump recorded so far has been over 14 feet. She also will participate in the Multi-Events category running the 800 meter, 200 meter hurdles, and performing the long jump, high jump and shot put.
Congratulations Hanna and the Dexter Community is cheering for you! Make us proud in Michigan!
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Kids of any and every skill level will have a great time and benefit from this week. Kids will learn basic soccer skills, get lots of exercise, enjoy dynamic worship, and a nightly bible teaching.
Parents are welcome to stick around each night and enjoy refreshments.
Location: Dexter East Park W HWY 114 East
Dates: July 29 - August 2
Times: 6:00-8:00PM
Cost: Free!
Email for more information: office@wearerisen.org Or call: 573-421-8577
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Each night will include worship, Bible Lessons, archer skills training and time shooting in our indoor archery range. They are planning on having a great time and would love for you to join them!
Simply fill out the registration form by clicking the link below and you will be ready for Hot Shot Archery Camp! All equipment will be provided.
Where? Risen Church, Dexter
When? July 29-August 2
Cost? $10
Who? Students 6th - 8th grades
For more info: email: office@wearerisen.org or call Pastor Josh at 421-8577
Written by
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Charleston, Missouri – The Squirrels won their sixth state title along with dominating the tournament with the greatest performance of any team making history with a 14-4 win over Boonville.
“It never gets old,” head coach Michael Minner stated this evening. “This has been a special group of kids. To be 46-9 on the season is impressive to say the least and it speaks worlds about these kids, their parents and their high school coaches that have brought them up. It is a tribute to area baseball and we have had a heck of a summer.”
Domination was the key to the Squirrels’ successful tournament. They completely overpowered their opponent by completing all of their games in less than 7 innings. No teams survived past the sixth inning and they won by the mercy rule in every game. In all, Charleston outscored their adversaries a combined 61-6.
“We really don’t like to play a full seven inning game,” Charleston first baseman Ryan Fortner said. “We like to play five or six and get it over with early. I don’t think anyone expected us to win each game like we did.”
The Squirrels were a little concerned during the second inning they trailed 2-1 and were losing, but the Boonville players’ spirit didn’t last long. Charleston responded with six runs in the bottom of the second to permanently retake the lead 7-2.
Brad Potts was on fire tonight with his triple which really got things going for the Squirrels. Cord Sheehy and Chase Young each scored a run. Before anyone new what hit them, Brad Potts was at bat again to rally two more RBIs with his single up the middle.
The Squirrels added two more runs in the third inning to go ahead 9-2. Boonville tried to bounce back with two runs in the top of the fifth. Jared Walker answered their rally with a single to lead off the home half of the fifth inning.
Charleston continued their hitting and with bases loaded, the winning run was at the plate. Another run came in when Cody Payne hit a ball infield, which led to Brad Potts stepping to the plate with two outs and bases loaded again. It was like watching a Cardinals’ World Series game. People were on their feet cheering for the home team hoping for a home run!
Potts hit the ball to deep left-center field that rolled all the way back to the wall easily fetching him two RBIs. Before Boonville could attempt an out at home plate, Payne ran in to give Charleston the win with another mercy-rule win and the Missouri State Babe Ruth Title!
“I was thinking, put it in play, put it in play, just put it in play!” Potts said of his walk-off triple. “I knew with two outs that the runner on first would win it so I was just like, PUT IT IN PLAY and see what happens. Our offense have been the key this year!"
The dynamic duo of Potts and Young both performed well. Chase had three hits and served as lead-off hitter while driving in a pair of runs and scoring another three. Potts went 3 for 3 at the plate with five RBIs and a walk.
The Squirrels will now travel to Oskaloosa, Iowa this week to compete in the Midwest Plains Regional Tournament with hopes of advancing to the Senior Babe Ruth World Series.
Final score 14-4. Congratulations to all of the Charleston Squirrels. A job well done! Good luck at the Regional’s and we look forward to seeing you play in the World Series!
