Dexter, MO - Everyone loves seeing Mr. Walter Rushing on the corner waiving his flags at everyone who passes by him. Brandy, Meghan, Tina, and Terri are having a birthday party for him and YOU (the public) are invited to attend.
Mr. Rushing will be 83 years young on Christmas Eve and we couldn't be more proud than to celebrate with him.
The Birthday Party will be at Pizza Hut in Dexter on Friday, December 23rd from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
This is a drop-in event, but if you would like to eat some pizza (it's his favorite) and stay awhile and visit I am sure he would enjoy all the attention!
If you would like to send him a birthday card please send the card to ShowMe Times c/o Walter Rushing, P.O. Box 84, Dexter, MO 63841 then I can deliver to him at his birthday party!
Let's support him as he supports our community by making us smile and feel patriotic when we see him waiving his American flags at the corner of Grant and S. Park Lane, next to Keller Public Library.
Sparklight in Dexter, Mo recently held a Hoodies and Goodies Drive. They collected new and gently used hoodies and also raised money to fill student esource supplies.
Along with a donation of hoodies that were collected at the local Dexter office, Sparklight donated $400.00 to the Dexter Middle School for their student closet needs.
Pictured left to right are Sparklight employees Mark Whitehead, CSM; April Mondy, CCSI, Rebecca Robinson, CCSII; and Scott Kruse, Middle School principal.
Christmas Around the Courthouse and Parade of Lights Event is for all of Stoddard County, not just Bloomfield - Come one, Come all and visit SANTA!!
The Parade of Lights will begin at 5 p.m. Enter your Christmas float, boat, golf cart, truck, lawn mower, it doesn't matter, just light up that vehicle and bring it down to the parade. Entry is FREE!!! Starts at the park and ends at Bloomfield schools. SANTA will be riding in the parade also!!
The Courthouse Square will be lit with all the Christmas sounds! Santa will be there for pictures, so bring your cell phone!!
Booths will be set up for last minutes shopping as well as those who are giving back to the community in the form of FREE chili, hot cocoa, cookies and more! Booth spaces are FREE too! Vendors who are selling will have a small fee!
Contact Amy Haas at amy_haas1@outlook.com
The Dexter Historic Downtown Association held its annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Downtown Depot/Welcome Center Sunday, November 6, 2022. Those attending were treated to cookies, hot cocoa, Christmas Carols and Santa.
Denita Shipman spoke to those in attendance and thanked many people and businesses who help contribute to the wonderful evening.
Pastor Darin Kleeman with Mile City Church lead the opening prayer.
The T.S. Hill Middle School choir students sang several Christmas carols. The choir is directed by Delisa Sitze and Jamie Sepulvado.
Thank you to Bank of Advance for the cookies and hot cocoa, First Midwest Bank for the lights, and to Santa Claus for helping us spread holiday cheer.
On Friday, October 14, 2022, during halftime of the Dexter vs Park Hills Central football game, Hickory Log owners were recognized with a plaque.
Hickory Log has been a staple in Dexter since 1953.
The Banken family and Hickory Log have been supporting Dexter Public Schools for many years.
The Banken family has been very generous; providing food at halftime for our press box staff and officials.
We can't thank them enough for their generosity toward our school and for their loyalty to the Dexter Community.
Just last month, the Southeast Regional Athletic Director’s Association selected a winner for their annual Distinguished Service Award. Each year, area athletic directors nominate individuals or groups that have pledged lifelong support to high school athletics. The recipient is then voted on by all area directors south of St. Louis. This year’s winner was Hickory Log and the Banken family.
Thank you to John and Leveda and the entire Hickory Log Family. We wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors.
