Dexter, Missouri – The ShowMe Times is extremely proud of our Dexter community and all that it has to offer.  We have been diligently taking photos of as many sporting events, concerts, school activities, people, churches, businesses and community organizations in Stoddard County. 

We are truly shining the light on you!

We have organized all of our photos on our website, www.showmetimes.com under the PHOTOS tab at the top of the page, which links you to the ShowMe Times Photo Gallery. 

Once you are there, you may choose to look at all of the photos or select just those that are featured or the most recent ones uploaded.  Then the excitement of creating a wonderful treasure begins. 

One of the more interesting features is that you can create a custom magazine cover by inserting an image into one of the available templates, including baseball, basketball and cheerleading.

There is quite a large assortment of products in our catalog and thousands of pictures to choose from.  Want to make a memorable Postage Stamp; this is the place to go!  What about a t-shirt, yep, you guessed it, right here too!

The ShowMe Times hopes you have enjoyed viewing all of our photos and will continue to do so for many years to come.  We count on your business to help sustain our FREE online publication.

We also have a Facebook page with plenty of photo albums you can share with your friends.  See a picture there you like, switch over to www.showmetimes.com and make a memory that will last a lifetime.

Without you and this wonderful community we live in, we could not be able provide such great articles and photos to share with family and friends.

Thank you for your continued support! 

And we’ll see you at the next event!

Submitted by

Beth Farrah, SMT Writer

Dexter, Missouri – When he was 19 years old, Sgt. 1st Class Doyle Wicker wanted to be a part of history, be an active force in the ever-changing world around him and beyond. 

He joined the military and found what he was looking for.

“I really wanted to be a part of history instead of just reading about it,” said Wicker. “I wanted to serve my country.”

In 1987 he ended his military service, but the call to serve and the camaraderie stayed with him, and in 1998 he joined the Missouri National Guard.

Unlike the Active Army, where he has been stationed in multiple locations over three years, he wanted to stay closer to home and Family.

“I missed the brotherhood the military offers but I wanted to serve my own community,” said Wicker. “This way I could serve my nation but be home.”

The Guard allowed him to still serve communities across the world and one of his most rewarding moments in his career was during a deployment with the 1140th Engineer Battalion in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2004 – 2005.

“It was my first time going to war,” said Wicker.

As a squad leader, the deployment was also the first time he led troops into a combat zone and the experience and responsibility was gratifying.

“I defended our nation, but I really was a part of history and had a role in shaping it not only for myself but for the men I led,” he said.

In 2005 he became a recruiter - coupled with his deployment experiences and his inspiration to join the Guard – Wicker brings his enthusiasm and experience to anyone who walks into his office.

“It’s enjoyable to tell people about what I feel are best kept secrets in the military,” said Wicker. “We’re hometown Soldiers, a part of the oldest branch in the military, you serve your nation but you serve your community.”

The Guard has allowed him to help people, change their lives but reach his own personal rewarding goals, and he hopes to share that with others.

Most importantly when people think about the military, he wants people to think about him - a small hometown guy from Southeast Missouri that has changed and shaped his own and other people lives, been a lot of places, but always back home where he wants to be.

“I want to help people change their own lives and reach their goals,” said Wicker. “There are so many things you can do with the Guard and I’m the guy you’re going to get the truth about it from.”

Wicker is supported in his military career by his wife, Angie, and their children Gabby, 13, and Katie, 8. Wicker is a recruiter for the Missouri National Guard in Stoddard and northern Dunklin counties.

For more information about the Missouri National Guard, you can contact Sgt. 1st Class Doyle Wicker at 573-380-0255, or please visit www.moguard.com and our social media sites.

Dexter, Missouri - Despite the cold, foggy morning hundreds of children and adults bundled up and headed out to the West City Park for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Dexter.

The Easter Bunny even took some time out of his busy schedule to stop by for photo opportunities with the youngsters.  Even the Boy Scouts had their photo taken with the Bunny!  Some of the littlest ones were quite frightened of this huge bunny, but he waived and patted their heads and made them feel much better.  Some even began to smile and laugh. 

As the clock neared the starting time, children were starting to bend as if ready for a race.  Precisely at 1 p.m. the horn sounded and the children ran to collect hundreds of eggs in just mere minutes.  Everyone was smiling and reaching for a plastic colorful egg with a prize inside and in a flash it was all over.

There were three special eggs and if found that child received a wonderful Easter Basket full of goodies!  There sure were plenty of eggs on the ground, in the bushes, and in the trees.  Everyone was looking up and down and all around trying to find those colorful eggs.

It seemed everyone had a great time and enjoyed their candy and prizes! 

There are plenty of pictures on ShowMe Times Facebook page and under photos on www.showmetimes.com.  Hope everyone has a very special Easter!

As part of the recognition, the Governor will hold a ceremony at his Capitol office recognizing four military veterans, one each representing service in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. Those veterans will be presented with special service medals, coins and certificates authorized by the state of Missouri for those who served during the Vietnam War.

The veterans being honored are Stephen Hill, of Webb City, (Army); John Albright, Sunrise Beach (Navy); Michael Puckett, Camdenton (Air Force); and David Coleman, House Springs (Marines). Maj. Gen. Stephen L. Danner, Adjutant General of Missouri, will join the Governor in recognizing those veterans. The ceremony will begin at 9:45 a.m.

“These four veterans represent the thousands of men and women who bravely served our country during a difficult time in our nation’s history,” Gov. Nixon said. “Most times, they returned home to no public celebrations or welcomes – something we as a country should not have let happen. This day in Missouri is part of the renewed, ongoing effort to give the proper recognition due to those veterans, and to again thank them for their service and sacrifice.”

On Tuesday of this week (March 26), Missouri observed the first-ever Veterans of Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom Day in honor of the nation’s military veterans who served in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. That date was designated in another state law enacted last year.

Written by

Jessica Snider, SMT Writer

Dexter, MO- Yesterday many people witnessed a huge and much deserved send off for the Lady Bearcat Basketball Team.

Things kicked off as a pep rally got underway before the girls were set to take off for Columbia.

There were many students, teachers, coaches, parents, and fans in attendance for the pep rally and send off.

Among those people were a few fans who have a special place in their heart for senior Brittany Harris.

Aside from academic and athletic excellence, Brittany also has a talent for putting a smile on many resident's faces at Central Gardens where she is employed.

All the residents who come into contact with Brittany at Central Gardens Residential Care in Dexter have nothing but good things to say about her. Thanks to Michelle Starnes (Central Gardens activity director,) a few of the residents got to venture out yesterday to help send off the Bearcats and wish Brittany good luck!

Pictured in the photo from left to right: Brittany Harris, Phylis Renbott, Carol McGee, and Lottie Joseph.