Scott Chesser was serving up fresh, cold lemonade at the Dexter Chamber of Commerce’s July Jubilee last Friday. Chesser was just one of the Dexter Chamber of Commerce officers and directors on hand at the event. Carol Roberts, assistant executive director with the Chamber, announced on Monday the winners of door prizes at July Jubilee. The winner of the $100 in Dexter Dollars was Chris Guethle. Winners of $25 in Dexter Dollars were Mary Worley, Marti Porter, Annabeth Miller, Ann Marie Mitchell, Dean Drerup, Mark Stidham and Dr. Ryan Schlief. Chambers participating in July Jubilee were treated to lunch of smoked pork loin, barbecue chicken, and all the fixings. (SMT Photo by Annabeth Miller)

Missouri Southern Healthcare didn't have to search far for a new chief financial officer.

The medical center announced recently that Vickie Corlew, a 20-year veteran at Missouri Southern, has been named Chief Financial Officer at the facility. The appointment was announced recently by SunLink Health Systems.

Corlew has served as controller at the hospital for the past 20 years. She is a Dexter native and attained her bachelor's degree in accounting in 2002 and a masters in business administration in 2004, both from William Woods University in Fulton.

In her new position, Corlew will focus on the everyday financial operation of the hospital, accounting, and the investment activities of the organization. She will be responsible for managing the financial risks of the corporation, conducting financial planning and record-keeping, as well as financial reporting to the SunLink group.

"There will be many new challenges ahead," Corlew says of her new position, "but I'm looking forward to them all."

Corlew and her husband, Rodney, live in Dexter and have two daughters, Jessica and Lindsey.

"We are pleased to have the talent available to promote from within the organization and feel Vickie will provide effective and energetic leadership in her new position," said MSH Administrator Amy Akers of the appointment.

It was July Jubilee time Friday as members of the Dexter Chamber of Commerce celebrated the group's annual July Jubilee. Kevin Bishop, Chamber secretary/treasurer, and Mendy Bell, Chamber director, were on hand to keep the event running smoothly - including gathering up the trash! A number of Chamber officers and directors were on hand throughout the successful event. Chamber members were treated to a delicious barbecue lunch that was topped off with ice cream sundaes. Members could enjoy a neck massage or a hand massage, and register for door prizes. (SMT photo by Annabeth Miller)

By Annabeth Miiler,
ShowMe Times Editor

Crews are moving dirt and starting construction of a new business at one of the busiest intersections in Dexter.

Construction has begun on the new USA Drug at the northwest corner of One Mile Road and Business 114 in town. Construction crews will continue work throughout the summer and fall, with an anticipated opening date sometime in mid-or late November 2011.

The new store will be on a 2.2-acre site and have 15 thousand square feet, said Gain Robinson, vice president for real estate for USA Drug Stores in Little Rock, Ark.

“We will combine Overturf and David’s Pharmacy into this the new location,” Robinson said. A similar USA Drug is being built in Malden.

“The new store will offer a larger selection of items - and will include snacks, household goods and other items as well as cosmetic and health care needs,” he said. “The new store will also have a double-lane drive-through pharmacy window.”

Robinson said the store would be staffed by familiar faces.

“The staff at both locations (Overturf’s and David’s Pharmacy) will be at the new location,” he said. “We are not doing away with anyone – we are combining both staffs at the new store.”

Robinson said that combining the stores was advantageous for the company, since it already owns the two existing stores.

“This just makes financial sense,” he comments.

Robinson said the general contractor is Staley Construction out of Little Rock and the project is being financed by Montgomery Bank.

In 1984, the first USA Drug store opened in Pine Bluff, Ark. Over the past 20 years, the USA Drug family, which includes USA Drug, Super D Drugs, May's Drug Stores, Drug Warehouse, and Med-X Drugs has grown to more than 150 stores with retail outlets in Oklahoma, Tennessee, Mississippi, Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas.

USA Drug pharmacies were designed to handle large numbers of customers while providing a down-home, friendly atmosphere. USA Drug strives to maintain a continuously evolving retail format to better provide our customers the best products and services at the lowest prices.

Photos Above: Top photo - A USA Drug store of the same design that will open in Dexter this November( photo courtesy USA Drug); Bottom photo - Construction workers are busy at the site of the future USA Drug at the corner of Business 114 and One Mile Road in Dexter. (SMT photo by Annabeth Miller)

An Incredible Menu Filled with Taste!

Once an auto repair shop, then a doughnut shop, this key location in downtown Dexter has become an incredible dining spot for our community. Many area residents have found the Corner Stop Café and feel strongly that this is one of Dexter’s best-kept secrets.

After one visit, you too will better understand the passion that Alan and Phyllis Kull put into the food and service. From the delightful French Dip to the very tasty burrito plate lunch, diners will quickly find a special touch in the preparation of the food with a touch of seasoning and more than adequate portions.

Phyllis handles the customer contact with a friendly and kind smile that invites you to make this a regular stop. She is assisted by Jamie Mazlinski, who has a special wit combined with an eagerness to take her smile and put in on the customers face. It’s a great place for a quick lunch during the noontime business week.

Presentation is many times overlooked in the dining experience but not at the Corner Stop Café. A large degree of detail and pride is given to the color and presentation of each dish. Customers will be delighted with the attention given to the beauty of the food.

Wonderful selections of green salads, pasta salads and fruit plates are available for customers seeking a lighter menu. However, a full menu of sandwiches and sides are also quick and easy to be served.

Each day, Alan will prepare and serve a daily special. Often, you will find these specials to be “Kull family favorites” that have been long proven through guests and family members.

Alan's mother came to Dexter and made it their home twenty-five years ago. As Alan and Phyllis traveled here from their Colorado home for visits, they were captured by the community. These visits to Dexter fueled a passion and dream of restaurant ownership. Phyllis often would pass by their current downtown location and felt that this was the spot for their dream to come true.

In March of 2010, they stepped out on faith in their dream and opened the Corner Stop Café. Business has continued to grow due to the support of both the downtown merchants and many others that have found this quiet little treasure.

Be certain to stop in and dine with the wonderful people at the Corner Stop Café. You then will be a believer in the best-kept dining secret in our community.