Written by

Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Wappapello, Missouri -  Two bands, two great nights of entertainment!  On Friday night, October 11th music fans can expect Blue Grace to perform Bluegrass and Gospel Music. This popular band has performed in the area at many local events. Their style of music is a favorite of many in the area.

On Saturday night, another great local band is the Alex Beaird Band.  They are a blues-rock outfit out of Southeast Missouri. A sense of rhythm, minimalist song structure, and vintage guitar tone characterize the sound conveyed on their first release "Shine On." Alex Beaird is the singer, songwriter, and lead guitarist for the band, and has worked the Southeast Missouri music scene for three years fronting the rock band Bull Mountain Revelry. The new project is a bluesier, more soulful approach to rock 'n roll, with influences of folk, jazz, country, and Americana. Tyler Pullum will join Alex on twin acoustic guitars.

The Lake Wappapello Outdoor Theatre is adjacent to the Crabb & Co. Restaurant and is located on T highway, 2 miles south of the dam in Wappapello.

Admission is FREE for all performances at the community theatre, however donations to the bands are appreciated.

In case of rain the show will be held in the Music Barn adjacent to the Outdoor Theatre. Bring your lawn chair and come out for a night of great entertainment. For the comfort of all guests we ask to keep the event smoke and pet free. No coolers allowed.

For additional information about the theatre or the performance schedule, contact Jason Crabb at 573-222-7401.  Music begins at 6:30 p.m.  Enjoy the entertainment!

Dexter, Missouri - US Bank of Dexter is proud to support our men and women in the armed forces.  In recognition of our U.S. troops overseas, US Bank will serve as a collection site for donated items which will be sent to our soldier.

Collection dates are from October 1st - October 31st so there is still plenty of time to donate.  Items requested are prepackaged, nonperishable food items such as jerky, beef sticks, chips, drink packets, Jolly Ranchers, gum, and mints.  Socks, hand held games, playing cards, board games, Chapstick, stationary & envelopes, magazines, phone cards, wet wipes, foot powder, and hand lotion.

They can not accept aerosol cans, chocolate or food items that will melt, fireworks and explosives are prohibited.

All shipping expenses will be paid by US Bank Development Network.  For more information please contact Cindy Hayes at 573-624-8976.

Congratulations Logan!  Job well done and we are so proud of you!

Submitted by Jill Temples

SMT Writer

Bloomfield, Missouri- The Stars & Stripes Museum and Library Highway 25 in Bloomfield, will be hosting their 5th Annual Car Show Saturday, October 12th.

The entry fee will be $15.00. Entry and set-up will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 12:00p.m. Awards will be presented at 3:00 p.m. Spectators will be admitted for free.

There will also be a 50/50 drawing, music and concession stand. All money goes toward keeping the museum and library doors open. Everyone is welcome! *In case of rain the car show will be held October 13^th.

***The Annual Crowley's Ridge Blackpowder Club Rendezvous will also be set up across the road on Highway 25 from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday!

Dexter, Missouri - Do you love pie?  If so, Young Real Estate LLC is looking for volunteers for their 4th Annual Pie Eating Contest. They need men or women of all ages to participate.  Winner of each round will receive $500 to be given to any charity, organization or person in need of their donation.

The contest will be at high noon during the Dexter Downtown Fall Festival.  Contestants must arrive at 11:45 a.m. in front of the Bunny Patch.

Also new this year will be a children's division.  The winning youngster gets $25 in Dexter Dollars.

To sign up or for more information contact Karen or Lori  at Young Real Estate LLC a 624-4441.

Dexter, Missouri - With the weather threatening rain on Saturday morning, the organizers of this years Bearcat "Strut Your Stuff" Car Show were anxious if they needed to cancel.  But with the stage set for the show, community members began to arrive with their classic cars, old relics and tractors to allow the show to go on.

Allen Christian Inc. took on the idea of a car show that would surround the other activities of the 2013 Homecoming Weekend.  Their efforts have certainly led to a lot of fun and a real spark for next years event. 

Allen Christian Inc. was joined in the efforts by the Dexter High School Future Farmers of American, who even brought a few entries of their own.  From tractors to relics to classics, it was fun to enjoy these vehicles stretched out in front of the Southwest Elementary School parking lot.

Brian Dowdy was very excited to be apart of the contest.  His 1978 Ford F-150 pickup (pictured above) is a true classic that won First Place in the Best In Show category.  Brian's truck has a much deeper meaning to him than just a vehicle. 

"This was the truck that my dad owned and I've restored it completely," stated Dowdy at the previous weeks football game in Kennett.  "I think the car show is great idea and I am excited to have been a part of it."

The winners of the Bearcat "Strut Your Stuff" Car Show were:


The talk surrounding the event was that a 2nd Annual was a possibility.  Many of the participants were excited to share the event with other classic car enthusiast and grow the number of entries. 

"We had a great time at the car show," stated Traci Christian.  "I'd like to thank all those that participated and especially the help of the FFA students at Dexter High School."

Allen Christian Inc. will be presenting a donation check to the FFA later this week with the proceeds from the event.

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