Dexter, Missouri - The Community Homecoming Tailgate will be held on September 30th from 4:30 p.m. until the start of the Dexter Bearcats vs Kennett Indians Homecoming Football Game at 7:00 p.m. This year's event will be held near the entrance of Charles Bland Stadium.
A "Super-Homecoming" has been planned surrounding the traditional Dexter Bearcat Homecoming that will not only celebrate our current students at DHS, but will provide a true social "Homecoming" event for alumni of the Dexter Public Schools.
WHY HAVE A SUPER HOMECOMING? The goal is to create an event that will increase community pride and school spirit on an even larger scale. To create a wholesome social event that broadens the fun and excitement of Homecoming and to encourage alumni to return to our community and enjoy all that Dexter has to offer!
Several business have already signed up to TAILGATE with plenty of FREE Bearcat "stuff" along with food and games! Win some prizes or buy a souvenir from the Bearcat Booster Club! You will have the time of your life. Perfect for class reunions and churches to show your support and have fun. Countywide Insurance, SoutheastHEALTH of Stoddard County, Key Drugs, Class of 1981, Regional Healthcare Foundation, Preferred Hospice, Young Real Estate LLC, Brannan Insurance, Bank of Advance, and First Commercial Bank so far have signed up with tailgate spots!
The ShowMe Times will be there taking photos of each booth and tons of Bearcat fans prior to the coronation of the Homecoming Queen at 6:30 p.m.
Southeast Health is sponsoring a Kids Fun Zone. Children of all ages are encouraged to jump and play in the bounce houses and get their faces painted for the game. There is NO admission fees for the bounce houses.
Get your tailgate spot TODAY! Deadline is September 14th. Cost for two booth spots is $75.00. Four parking spot booths is $125.00 An additional $25 charge will be added after the deadline date. Make checks payable to Dexter Bearcat Community Tailgate.
For more information on booths or to drop a check off contact Hillary Starnes at the Dexter Chamber of Commerce (573) 624-7458. Proceeds will go to Dexter Student Organizations.
For more information about the 2016 Homecoming Community Event check out their Facebook page by clicking here.
Bloomfield, Missouri - Paul Martin was presented with a House Resolution for recognition he received as an employee of the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery.
State Representative Tila Hubrecht presented the resolution. Martin was named Employee of the Month in June by the Missouri Veteran's Commission, Employee of the Month for the Veteran's Cemetery Service Office in May and Employee of the Month by the Department of Public Safety in August.
Martin assisted a man in the cemetery after the man collapsed while visiting the grave of his wife on the anniversary of her death. Paul is a hero and saved the man's life assisting him.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Events on the Hill.
The house is located at 13067 Christie Drive and is an alternative location for bridal showers, baby showers, weddings, class reunions, and family reunions. The house and grounds area absolutely beautiful and Hannah LeBeau was on hand to give tours during the ribbon cutting ceremony.
The owner is Joni Burleson and spoke of many events already held and will be held in the near future. Interested in a Murder Mystery, this is the place! Indoor seating accommodates 50 to 60 guests and a new parking area will accommodate almost 200 vehicles.
"We have future plans to construct a Wedding Chapel," commented Burleson. "We will also have some venues to feature fabulous chefs, wedding planners, and catering.
Hannah LeBeau handles all the scheduling and can provide further information on Events on the Hill. She can be reached at (573) 421-0108.
Shown in the photos are from left to right: Chamber President Debbie Stidham, Mayor of Dexter Joe Weber, Owner Joni Burleson holding her grandson Gus LeBeau, Hannah LeBeau, and Chamber Executive Director Hillary Starnes. In the second row are Bill Hampton, Chamber Director Christine Young, and Chamber Director Rhonda Hall. In the back are Megan Leist, Teresa Hutchison, and Gina Watson.
SAINT FRANCIS TO HOST FREE COACHES CLINIC
Cape Girardeau, Missouri - Saint Francis Healthcare System will host its annual Coaches Clinic Thursday, September 15, from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Health and Wellness Center – (150 S. Mount Auburn Road – Entrance 8).
Each year, the program focuses on topics relevant to today’s coaches and athletes. The clinic’s goal is to make coaches more aware of current issues and opportunities, and help them achieve excellence in their programs by keeping their athletes healthy and strong. This year’s clinic features former NFL quarterback and current football and baseball coach Jay Schroeder, plus a presentation from Saint Francis orthopedic surgeon James M. Edwards, MD.
Schroeder’s NFL career began in 1985 and ended with over 20,000 yards passing and 100 touchdown passes and a .648 winning percentage. Today, he coaches football and baseball at the high school and college levels, and is involved in many Christian and charitable organizations, speaking regularly across the country and internationally. He draws upon his football experiences to share the importance of leadership and teamwork in business, at home and in the face of adversity. Schroeder also will discuss the importance of today’s athlete maintaining mental and physical health.
Dr. Edwards, an orthopedic surgeon at Saint Francis, will share helpful information on injury prevention and management in young athletes, and participate in a question-and-answer session with attendees.
“We are thrilled to provide another Coaches Clinic for our community,” says Steven C. Bjelich, FACHE-D, President and Chief Executive Officer at Saint Francis. “These clinics are designed to enlighten and inspire area coaches, so they can enjoy more successes and keep their athletes healthy and safe.”
This clinic offering is free, and coaches, athletic trainers, principals and school administrators are encouraged to attend. To register for this event, call 573-331-3996 by September 12.
Saint Francis Medical Center is a 289-bed facility serving more than 713,000 people throughout Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas. Guided by its mission to provide a ministry of healing and wellness inspired by its Christian philosophy and values, the Medical Center has become a progressive, innovative regional tertiary care referral center. Saint Francis’ major service lines, which have received national recognition, include the Neurosciences Institute; Orthopedic Institute; Family BirthPlace, featuring the region’s first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Heart Hospital; Emergency and Level III Trauma Center; Cancer Institute; and Fitness Plus.
Dexter, Missouri - The members of the Chalk Bluff Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution recently traveled to Columbia, Missouri for state workshops to prepare for the coming year.
Attending were Ann Polsgrove, State DAR School Chair, Kay Stevenson, Chalk Bluff Chapter Regent, and Mary Bess Green, State Chapter Development & Revitalization Commission Chair.
If you are interested in joining the Daughters of the American Revolution and learn about your Revolutionary War ancestor, please contact Kay Stevenson at kaystevenson82@gmail.com.
Children are also able to join the Missouri Bootheel Society Children of the American Revolution. For more information contact Kay Stevenson.
Shown in the photo from left to right are Ann Polsgrove, Kay Stevenson, and Mary Bess Green.
