Written By Jill Temples
Jonesboro, Arkansas- Dexter native Tim Moore admits that he doesn’t come from a family that is very musically inclined,but growing up he always wanted to play in the band. Tim started playing the trumpet in fifth grade and has been heavily involved with music ever since.
In October 2011 he founded a jazz/funk group named Caprice. Caprice will hold a concert on August 17th to release their first album. The concert will began at 7:30 p.m. and is being held at TheArts@311 located on 311 South Church Street Suite E in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Tim Moore, Brandon Moore, Matt Bounds, Alex Ditto, and Addison Boling are all members of the band and are residents from the surrounding area. Tim and Brandon Moore are brothers that have both recently graduated from Dexter High School. Matt Bounds is from the Poplar Bluff area, Alex Ditto is from Hoxie, Arkansas, while Addison Boling comes from Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Tim claims the band first came together while all of the members except Brandon were attending Arkansas State University in 2011. The band decided on the name Caprice because the term Caprice means a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action, which is a vivid description of jazz. This was also one of Tim’s favorite pieces of music entitled Caprice no. 24 by Niccolo Paganini.
The CD has been a culmination of the past 2 ½ plus years the group has been together. All of the songs are original tunes and were written by Tim with a majority of the songs written by Tim’s younger brother Brandon, a 2012 graduate of Dexter High School.
When asking Tim how he felt about playing in the band with his brother Brandon, Tim answered: “It is fun. Brandon is a great saxophone player so I wanted him to play with the band because he brings a lot to the table. He plays most every saxophone and he can play many different styles. It gives us more room to work with as a group and we can cover a larger spectrum musically. Also, since he is my brother I know him so well I can put him in a situation that best suits his skills, and he does the same for me. Being brothers definitely has helped the chemistry of the band progress faster. “
From Dusk til Dawn is the title of Caprice’s first album. Larry Heyl is the producer of the album with Tim Moore being the co-producer. Elizabeth Dryer completed all of the artwork for the album.
For anyone interested in purchasing a CD, they will be available on CD baby and iTunes for digital download. The cost of a CD will be $10.00. To purchase a CD email capricejazz5@gmail.com. Live recordings are also available on the bandpage app to get a preview of the songs.
When asked about the future plans of the band after the CD release Tim commented: “The main motivation behind making the CD was to make a physical recollection of our hard work as a group over the past years. Brandon and I are going to be attending a different school in the fall so I don't know often we would get to play with the guys again. So we recorded a CD to preserve our time spent together and give our fans a part of that as well."
Join Caprice on Saturday, August 17th at TheArts@311 located on 311 South Church Street Suite E in Jonesboro, Arkansas to release their first album. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
Written by Jill Temples
SMT Writer
Dexter, Missouri - The Miss Dexter Pageant has been an annual tradition in the Dexter community for more than 70 years. The Dexter High School Choral Music Program will once again hold the pageant in the Dexter High School Auditorium on Saturday, September 7th.
- All entrants must be residents of the Dexter R-XI School District.
- Pageants will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m. and will run consecutively. The pageants may begin before the printed start time. Contestants are advised to arrive no later than 30 minutes before the printed start time of the pageant they are entering.
- Attire is PAGEANT WEAR for all categories EXCEPT Little Mr. Dexter, Little Mr. Dexter contestants may wear Sunday best or formal attire.
- The Queen/ King will receive a crown, trophy, and sash. Alternatives will receive a trophy and sash.
- The newly crowned Miss Dexter will receive a cash prize.
- The decision of the judges is FINAL and NO score sheets distributed.
Entry forms are available at The Bunny Patch or by contacting Lindsay Woods at 820-3369. For questions contact Lindsay Woods or email questions to tiarapageants@gmail.com.
Forms may be dropped off at The Bunny Patch in Dexter or mailed to:
Lindsay Woods
Miss Dexter Pageants – Dexter Schools
16711 County Road 624
Dexter, MO 63841
The deadline is Friday, September 6 by 5:00 p.m. No entries will be accepted at the door. A non-refundable entry fee of $25 for all pageants is required for each contestant along with the mailed application. All checks should be made payable to Miss Dexter Pageants
A rehearsal will be held Friday, September 6 in the Dexter High School Auditorium from 3:15-4:30 for contestants who desire to practice on the stage. Jr. and Miss contestants will have the chance to rehearse with escorts.
The Miss Dexter Pageant will include six categories range from the age of 3 to the 12th grade. Starting times and categories:
5:00 - Wee Miss (3 yrs- Pre-K)
5:15 - Little Miss (Kindergarten- 2nd grade)
5:30 - Little Mr. (3 yrs- 2nd grade)
6:00 - Petite Miss (Grades 3-5)
6:30 - Jr. Miss (Grades 6-8)
7:00 - Miss (Grades 9-12)
* The times listed above are approximate start times. All Wee Miss contestants are asked to arrive no later than 4:30 p.m. and Little Miss and Little Mr. contestants arrive no later than 4:45 p.m. to get registered. We will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m. The pageants will run consecutively. Contestants are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes before the expected start time to allow for registration time, etc.
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Kaylin recently graduated from Bloomfield High School and will be attending Three Rivers College in the fall. Once she complete her general education courses she plans to transfer to Southeast Missouri State University.
Kaylin was quite active at Bloomfield High School where she was involved in the Beta Club, Student Council, Yearbook Staff, pep club, played softball and was a member of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).
"I love working at CountyWide Insurance," commented Kaylin. "Everyone here is very helpful and kind. I am starting to feel like I have been adopted into a new family. Sharon McCord and Christine Barnes have taught me so much in such a short time that I have been here."
"I never realized how much work it is to quote a business or to find the right coverage," continued Goins. "I am currently studying to become a licensed agent and starting at such a young age is an enormous advantage. Working there is a true blessing."
Kaylin may have joined the working world; but she still enjoys being with her friends and family, riding horses and going camping.
CountyWide Insurance is located at 140 S. Walnut in Dexter. Find them on Facebook by clicking: CountyWide Insurance
Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – The Southeast Missouri Regional Jazz Orchestra will be performing Friday, July 26th in the sanctuary of the First Assembly of God Church in Dexter.
Song selections include renditions of Summertime, Stars and Stripes Forever, Fly Me to the Moon, Count Bubba, The Chicken and The Queen Bee.
The band is under the leadership of Dexter High School Band Director Scott Rybolt. This local jazz band has been performing for over 14 years and is composed of several Dexter alumni, high school and middle school students. Below is a list of members playing on Friday evening along with the number of years of service.
Saxophone Section
Andrea Diebold • Band and Choir Director, Chaffee School District (8)
Lauren Dudley • Music Student, Arkansas State University (3)
Brandon Moore • Music Student, University of North Texas (5)
Scott Rybolt • Band Director, Dexter High School (14)
Pride Wilder • Music Student, Three Rivers College (1)
Trumpet Section
Krystle Boyd • Band and Choir Director, Woodland School District (1)
Adam Clark • Third Grade Teacher, Central Elementary School - Dexter (14)
James Eldreth • Music Teacher, Southwest Elementary School - Dexter (10)
Brooke DeArman • Admissions Specialist, Southeast Missouri State University (9)
Trombone Section
Corey Bennett • English Teacher, Risco High School (8)
Ken DeArman • Trombonist for Hire, Cape Girardeau (7)
Matt Gates • Music Student, Southeast Missouri State University (10)
Jean Wade • Band Director/Music Teacher, Bell City School District (12)
Rhythm Section
Kyle Clay • Bass Guitar • Music Student, Southeast Missouri State University (10)
Owen Flowers • Percussion • College Student, Harding University (3)
Addison Moore • Percussion • Student, Dexter High School (1)
Tim Moore • Piano• Music Student, University of North Texas (4)
Sean Rybolt • Bass Guitar/Percussion • Student, T.S. Hill Middle School - Dexter (1)
Submitted by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Buffalo, Missouri - Rendezvous folks are like family and when one of us succeeds in life, we try to share their accomplishments with the world. My friend, Wolf Harvey, is a Missouri-born artist and master creator of Native American art including carving and sculpting. Born not far from the Cherokee Trail of Tears and is perhaps one of the most talented young artists of our time. He resides in Buffalo, Missouri. His art is truly beautiful!
Few artists can rival the standards of excellence with brilliance, superiority and distinction achieved by Master Artist Wolf Harvey over the past 20+ years. He is truly one of the country's most widely talented, recognized, primitive Native American artists who won First Place at the 36th Annual Trail of Tears Art Show in Tahlequah, Oklahoma in the Sculpture Division.
Wolf Harvey is one of the most sought after primitive, Native American artists and is most popular in Black Powder and Pow-Wow circles and Native American art.
Relief Carving
Mr. Harvey is best known for his diverse artistic abilities. He transforms natural skulls and bones in to masterpieces of art by relief carving and painting. He created a traditional six-hole Native American flute from a bear arm bone with remarkable sound. He carved a life-size snapping turtle sculpture made from cedar and hand-hammered copper shell complete with mastodon ivory claws, a gourd rattle and amber eyes to which the base was a two and a half foot hollow tree with the story of “Grandfather Turtle” painted in it. The turtle stood on a marble top placed over the tree stump.
Flint-knapper, Boat Design, Custom Paddles and Bow Maker 
In addition to his master sculptor talent, Artist Wolf Harvey is also a flint-knapper, a bow maker, a painter, a knife artist including obsidian, stone, wood, bone, antler, steel, and Damascus knives. He also carves a variety of stone resulting in flutes, pipes and other masterpieces. Wolf has also designed and created boats, kayaks and custom paddles, does custom gun building and other diverse masterpieces. He custom designs accessories for motorcycles from copper, steel and bone as well. He is a jewelry craftsman, and custom clothing designer for Native American Regalia. When it comes to leather, furs and other natural materials, Mr. Harvey has no limits. He invites and thrives on challenges that to most would seem unreachable.
Unparalleled Creativity
Wolf has created, shaped, formed, twisted, painted, sculpted and produced thousands of masterpieces with none mass produced, each piece being unique and exclusive. Mr. Harvey has created a vast amount of inventions that were born with his unprecedented, unparalleled, imagination. His friends say he has mastered all of the aforementioned talents and then some.
His use of earthy, traditional colors and Native American style with art born from his impeccable imagination and his fascinating style is often cited as the reasons for his immense popularity. Truly a modern-day Einstein with talents exceeding any renaissance artist.
Please visit Wolf on his Facebook page. He welcomes questions and comments on his art and invites you to meet him in person at Black Powder Rendezvous. He typically camps at the Old Greenville Rendezvous in April and he might make a surprise visit to the "Rendezvous on the River" in New Madrid, Missouri on October 4th and 5th, 2013.
Click here for Wolf's Facebook Page!
