Bloomfield, Missouri - The 6th Annual Women's Rabbit Hunt was held on the grounds of the Gobbler Ridge Farms - Disabled Veterans Wildlife Facility located just southwest of Bloomfield, Missouri. The facility was established in 2012 when land owners, Alan Hedrick and Tom Love, made available the 120-acre tract of land to be utilized as a haven for disabled veterans.
Since that time many special guests and through the efforts of the Missouri Department of Conservation and local volunteers many successful events have been held on the grounds.
Two women from Cape Girardeau were treated to a rabbit hunt on Saturday, February 11th. It was a first-time experience for Krissi Dye and Rhonda Welker.
"I was honored to be able to spend the day at such a beautiful place with great people," commented Krissi Dye. "Thanks for everything Blaine, Alan, Caleb and especially Tom. This place is a little piece of heaven on earth."
The women, guided by Tom Love and Missouri Dept of Conservation Agent from Butler County, Caleb Pryor, walked through the wooded areas of the farm following the cues from Blaine Chappell's three beagles. Chappell is a longtime trainer and hunting enthusiast.
"It far exceeded my expectations! Tom has this wonderful place, and he allowed us the pleasure of hunting on the property. Blaine (and his son, Allen) brought his beautiful, well-trained beagles, and they would track the rabbits. It was like nothing I had ever been a part of. Caleb (the MDC Agent) was so friendly and wanted to make sure our time there was enjoyable," stated Rhonda Welker. Thank you, Dee Dee Dockins for setting Krissi Dye and myself up with such an amazing group of people. It was an amazing day, beautiful weather and just hanging out with my bestie!!! I'll never forget the experience!"
It was a great experience for all who participated.
Anyone interested in taking part in a future Women's Rabbit Hunt is asked to contact Outdoor Skills Specialist Dee Dee Dockins at (573) 290-5730.
Photo submitted by Tom Love. Shown in the photo from left to right are Tom Love, Caleb Pryor, Rhonda Welker, Krissi Dye, and Baline Chappell.
Columbia, Missouri - Good luck to the Dexter Bearcat Wrestlers as they have made their way to the MSHSAA State Championships in Columbia, Missouri.
Earning District medals at the MSHSAA Class 2- District 1 Tournament in Ste. Genevieve were Travis Waldner 106, Seth Harris 113, Dawson Jones 120, Matt Stone 126, Jett Featherston 182, and Colton Gibson 195.
Competitions began Thursday morning and run through Saturday, February 25th the Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times Dexter Sports Spotlight shines on Ashlynn Wyman.
Ashlynn is a Dexter Bearcat Basketball Cheerleader and is a senior at the Dexter High School.
She is the daughter of Steve and Jana Wyman. Her grandmother is Cheryl Zimmerman of Dexter, Missouri.
Wyman has been active in Student Council for four years, Future Farmers of America for four years, Top Ten Percent for four years, Future Teachers of America for two years, Sr. Beta for one year, Model United Nations for three years, Honors Choir for four years, and Teens Against Smoking Coalition for two years. In these clubs she has participated as Student Body President, Future Farmers of America Secretary, and Sr. Beta President.
She has been awarded Volleyball Academic All-State and Volleyball Defensive Player of the Year.
In 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 she made the Stoddard County All-tournament Cheer Team.
Her future plans are to attend Missouri State University in Springfield and double major in musical theater and another undecided field of study.
Ashlynn enjoys singing and musicals.
She attends St. Joe General Baptist and serves as captain of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times Dexter Sports Spotlight shines on Delaney Lemmon.
Delaney is on the Kickin' Cats Dance Team and is a freshman at the Dexter High School.
She is the daughter of Shannon Lemmon and JJ Lemmon.
Her grandparents are Mark and Billy Wethington of Bloomfield, Missouri, and Jody and Vicki Lemmon of Dexter, Missouri.
Lemmon has been active in FCCLA and Student Council.
She participates in Refuge at First Baptist Church.
Her future plans are to attend Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau, MO and earn a degree in teaching.
Delaney enjoys dancing and hanging out with friends.
She attends First Baptist Church.
Dexter, Missouri - Third time's a charm they say and for the Kennett Indians it proved to be right on Friday night at the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter. Jad Kenny, a 6'5" center hit a 3-pointer with just 1.5 seconds left in the game securing a 43-40 win. Dexter won their first two encounters in December 63 - 41 and 42 - 39.
It was also Senior Night for the Dexter Bearcats! Boys Basketball, Kickin' Cats Dance Team, and the Basketball Cheer Program recognized their seniors on their last home game of the season. Each senior will have a separate write-up and will be posted on the ShowMe Times.
For Kennett's Jad Kenny, well it was just his night at Dexter. He tallied a team-high 17 points, the game winning basket and he earned him his 1,000th point of his high school career during the 4th quarter.
Dexter's Clay Mullins tallied a game-high 21 points. He was the only Bearcat in double figures.
Alan Pippins and Ben Sindle each recorded one 3-pointer.
Final Score Dexter 40, Kennett 43
Dexter 8 13 11 8 - 40
Kennett 13 6 12 12 - 43
Dexter (40) - Jason Jarrell 6, Alan Pippins 3, Ben Sindle 3, Clay Mullins 21, Gabe Jackson 7. FG 15, FT 8/12, F 12 (3-pointers: Pippins 1, Sindle 1. Fouled Out: None).
Kennett (43) - Patrick Maddox 10, Jay Davis 4, Ty'Reik Thomas 4, Dawson Britt 2, Jaylean Kinnon 6, Jad Kenny 17. FG 20, FT 2/5, F 16. (3-pointers: Kenny 1. Fouled Out: Jarvis Stewart).
Dexter (16-7) will travel to Poplar Bluff on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Game time 6:00 p.m.
