By Annabeth Miiler,
ShowMe Times Editor

There are some puppies that are just looking for a good home this weekend.

The Dexter Animal Shelter is hosting an animal adoption event beginning at 10 a.m., this Saturday, July 23, at the shelter at 601 East Grant in the city. The adoption event will continue to about 3 p.m.

Animal shelter director Jeff Jarrell says he has a number of puppies and dogs that he hopes finds new homes on Saturday.

“We’ve got a good selection of puppies – about eight puppies and 11 medium-to-big sized dogs all for adoption,” Jarrell said. The dogs are all mixed breed animals ranging from “a hound to a Chihuahua mix.”

Just so folks don’t think Jarrell is favoring dogs these days, he said he did not have any kittens or cats at the shelter at this time.

“We get cats, too. Just not any right now,” he said.

All of the dogs are available to be adopted free of charge, Jarrell said. In fact, Jarrell said adoption is free until the end of the month.

“I just want them to have good homes,” he commented.

The Dexter Animal Shelter is located at 601 East Grant. Jarrell said signs would be posted leading to the facility. “You can’t miss them – they’re pink!”

By Annabeth Miiler,
ShowMe Times Editor

A familiar face joined the table at Monday’s evening’s Dexter Board of Alderman.

Tim Aslin was appointed by Mayor Joe Weber appointed and confirmed by the board to fill the aldermanic seat left vacant with the resignation earlier this summer of Dr. Rick Hux. Aslin will hold the seat until the next municipal election in April 2012 and may then choose to seek election to the seat.

Hux and his family have moved to Jonesboro, Ark., where Dr. Annette Hux has assumed a teaching position with Arkansas State University.

Aslin is no stranger to aldermanic business. He served Ward II as alderman from 2004 until January 2010. Aslin works at Mingo Job Corps as the Business and Community Liaison.

In the brief meeting Monday evening, Ward I Alderman Jerry Corder nominated Ward II Alderman Kent Essner to serve as Aldermanic President. The aldermen unanimously elected Essner to the position.

In a unique twist, Essner was appointed to the board in January 2010 to fill the seat vacated when Aslin resigned his old seat due to professional obligations.

In other business Monday evening, the board:

• Learned from Fire Chief Al Banken that the summer testing of city water hydrants is almost complete;
• The last Summer Reading Program session is Wednesday, July 20 at 10 a.m. Library Director Pam Trammell said the annual program for children has been highly successful this summer. The library will also host a nutrition program for children hosted by the University Extension service on July 27.

The next meeting of the Dexter Board of Alderman will be at 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 1 at the Dexter Municipal Building on Vine Street.

Photo Above: Tim Aslin (left) takes the oath of office from City CLerk Crystal Bishop as Mayor Joe Weber (center) looks on. (SMT photo by Annabeth Miller)

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)