Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
You will travel back in time to the 1840's (pre-Civil War era) where the smell of gunpowder will be in the air as old Mountain Men will be shooting their flintlocks and talking of tall tales!
There is something for everyone to see and do when you attend a Living History event such as this one. Indulge your senses with the aroma and taste of kettle corn, homemade rootbeer, BBQ, old fashioned candy, fry bread, home style potato chips, real squeezed lemonade and much more.
The event begins Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and runs through Sunday at 3 p.m. Registration will be open Saturday from 9 - 3 and Sunday 10 - 1 for those wanting souvenirs, raffles and to sign up to shoot bow or gun. Don't forget Sunday Church service begins at 9 a.m. with live music from local Mountain Men and Native Americans!There will plenty to do at the Rendezvous: Blackpowder Shooting, Knife and Hawk Throw, Primitive Bow Shoot, Leather Tanning, Weaving, Primitive Traders with goods for sale, Blacksmith's Shop, Atlatl Demonstrations, Woodcarving by Mike Clippard of Dexter, MO, Candy Cannon by C.G. Edwards, Old Fashioned Music, and games for the kids with lots of prizes.
The Gun Raffle and Bow Raffle drawings will be held at 3 pm on Sunday. The Gun is a Connecticut Valley Arms .45 cal Blackpowder Percussion Rifle valued at $600 and the Hand-crafted Bow was designed by Tom Boner of Bernie, MO.
This is the longest consecutive Rendezvous Event in the state of Missouri, lasting 35 years. Each year budgets are cut, funds are lacking and this year is no different. The Club raises money throughout the year by selling raffle tickets, t-shirts, Living History Program advertising spaces and asking for much needed donations to hold these Living History Events. They hope that with support from the community they will be able to continue this tradition for years to come. The CRBC Club is a non-profit club and hosts three vous' annually, this being the largest of the three.
There will be a large green registration tent on site with a gun and bow raffle, cookbooks, postcards, medallions, and t-shirts and souvenirs for sale. They will also have a donation jar for anyone who would like to contribute to the "Keep Living History Alive" campaign.
The Rendezvous and parking is FREE to the public and you can even catch a ride on a wagon pulled by some mules and Mr. Dale Moreland of Dexter, Missouri.
This event is held in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake. Each year they offer the campground to the Club to host the Rendezvous. If you are interested in modern camping, call the office at 572-222-8562. They would be glad to help!The CRBC also hosts a Rendezvous in Bloomfield, Missouri. This year the event will take place on October 14th and 15th. This will be the 14th year for that event and will be located across the Stars and Stripes Museum on highway 25.
They also have a newer event planned in New Madrid, Missouri this year. It will be their 2nd year hosting Rendezvous on the River and it will be in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce's Fall Festival on October 5th and 6th.
If you would like more information about the Rendezvous or joining the Crowley's Ridge Blackpowder Club, you can contact Alex Hanners "Snapper", President of the Crowley's Ridge Blackpowder Club at 573-321-0401 or Dee Loflin, Secretary/Treasurer at 573-380-3318. They also have a Facebook page.
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – The Future Farmers of America Chapter at Dexter Senior High was honored to have one of its members, Matney Davis, selected to perform at the State FFA Convention.
Matney, a ninth grader was recently selected to perform FFA Talent at the Missouri state convention. She is one of forty-eight FFA Members from across Missouri to perform. She filled out an application and submitted a video of her performance in order to be selected. Matney is not only a singer, but also songwriter and an accomplished musician. She loves to play guitar!
She will perform at 2:10 p.m. on Thursday afternoon at the pre-session of the first convention session of the 85th Missouri State FFA Convention; which will be held in Columbia, Missouri on April 18th and 19th.
The theme for this year’s event is “Value The Past, Embrace Your Future”. This annual convention attracts more than 8,000 students and guests to the Hearnes Center on the University of Missouri’s campus and this year will be no exception. Guest speakers will be Kalie Hall, National FFA Secretary and from Carnesville, Georgia, Peterson Farm Brothers from Assaria, Kansas, and Harriet Turk from Memphis, Tennesse.
During the two-day conference, the Missouri FFA will present awards to adults and groups for their support of agricultural education and FFA as well as student awards.
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Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – A new business in town had their Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. The New Day Life & Health Coaching is opening soon in Dexter and they are located at 2106 W. Outer Road, Suite C.
The New Day Life & Health Coaching will be hosting their Grand Opening on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 11 am - 3 pm and will have music, food, prizes, and discounts on sign-ups. KDEX radio station will also be on site!
Owners Martha Crawford, RN HCLC-C and Office Manager, Amber Wheeler-Green will be on hand to answer your questions and discuss your options for programs such as Weight Loss, Smoking Cessation, Diabetic and Cardiac Nutrition. Mrs. Crawford has over 23 years of nursing experience.
Other services offered are Personal Growth, Achieving Balance, confidence and Personal Power, Organization and Productivity and Post Cardiac Crisis.
“This has been a dream of mine and I am so glad to be starting this business,” stated Martha. “We all have to work on our health, including me, each and every day.”
Martha Crawford, Marti as most might know her by, and her husband Paul live in Southeast Missouri. She is nationally certified as a Health Care Life Coach with two advanced nutrition certifications.
For more information please contact them at 573-820-5591 or 573-820-9494. The New Day Life and Health Coaching also has a website for more information: www.newdaywellness.net. They also have a Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/NewDayLifeAndHealthCoaching
Join them this Saturday and take a tour. KDEX will be there to give away lots of prizes including a copy of Bloomfield native Maggie Thorn's CD "Gravel Road" and free movie passes to the Dexter Twin Cinema.
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Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – The Four Oaks Hospice is having a “Cook-Out for a Cure” on Friday, April 12th.
The “Cook-Out for a Cure” will be from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and they are located at 1615 West Business Highway 60.
You can get a hot dog or a hamburger, chips, dessert and a drink for a $5 donation. All proceeds benefit the Stoddard County Relay for Life, which will be held on Friday, May 4th.
You may fax in your order for pick-up or local delivery (with orders of 5 or more) at 573-624-4323 or you may call and place your order at 624-3655. Or just come on out and see the folks and four Oaks Hospice, they would love to see you!
Relay for Life is a wonderful fundraiser for families who are have to deal with such a terrible life threatening illness called CANCER. Teams work hard all year long raising money to donate during this fantastic event. CELEBRATE! REMEMBER! FIGHT BACK!
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Jefferson City, Missouri - Gov. Jay Nixon tonight declared a state of emergency in Missouri after a system of strong storms and tornadoes caused damage in the St. Louis region and other areas of the state.
Tornado touchdowns were confirmed in the St. Louis area on Wednesday night. Strong thunderstorms and straight line winds also caused damage and power outages in southern Missouri.
The Governor plans to visit affected areas to survey the damage and meet with local officials on Thursday (April 11).
“This was a strong system of storms that caused damage to communities in several areas of our state,” Gov. Nixon said. “We will continue to work closely with local officials to assess damages and provide any needed assistance.”
The State Emergency Operations Center has been actively monitoring the storm throughout the day. Gov. Nixon has also activated the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan, which allows state agencies to coordinate directly with local jurisdictions to provide emergency services.
