Dexter, Missouri - Looking for a great place to eat prior to the Dexter High School Football Game? The Dexter First Assembly Church will host a Football Friday Chili & Soup Supper.  These wonderful ladies sure do know how to cook so you won't want to miss their delicious desserts.

It's Senior Night for the Dexter Bearcats as they take on the Malden Green Wave.  It's finally football weather so fill up your tummy with hot chili and soup before coming out to the game and cheering for your hometown favorite.  It'll keep you warm!

Cost is only $6.00 per adult, $3.00 for ages 3 to 10 and children younger are free.  The church will be serving desserts and a drink with your meal between the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  They are located at 911 Brown Pilot Lane.

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Rotary meets every other Tuesday at noon at the American Steakhouse.  This week's guest speaker was Adam Bracks, Chief Executive Officer at Southeast Health.

"The hospital is seeing some new changes.  We are beginning to see the results and have implemented a lot of real quality healthcare,"  commented Bracks.

The hospital is currently licensed for 48 beds.  "We are keeping that the same; however we are bringing a new look to our hospital converting semi-private rooms to private rooms, changing the decor and obviously bringing more quality doctors to the area."

The new medical building should be completed on July 31, 2014.  The hospital emergency room will eventually be moved and that project should begin at the end of 2014.  A 64 slice CT scan is also being installed.  The hospital currently has a much smaller piece of equipment used for CT scanning.  The surgical area is also getting a more modern look with state of the art equipment as well.

Dr. Dianne Woolard, MD will be available soon to handle Obstetrics and Gynecology in our area as well as adding a certified Endocrinologist and Podiatrist.  Lots of changes coming for our hospital and the Dexter community is excited to see what Southeast Health brings to this area.

New signage went up this week on One Mile Road as well as on the hospital building.  Adam says they pledge to keep us informed as they make changes and they are committed to increasing the quality of healthcare for our region.

Thank you Adam for speaking with the Rotary Club.

If you are interested in speaking or would like to join the Rotary Club please contact Jack Rodgers at 624-5762 or at his email address jrod63841@yahoo.com.  Also check out their new Facebook page, Dexter Rotary Club.

Dexter, Missouri - Central Gardens honored the ladies and men of the First Baptist Church to a luncheon today.  These wonderful people give their time and bring flowers from the First Baptist Church every Monday morning for the residents to enjoy. 

The flowers are used in the church during their worship service and rather then let them go to waste, this group has dedicated themselves to bring the flowers to brighten the rooms and the faces of the residents at Central Gardens.

"I have been trying to acknowledge all of our volunteers and got to thinking that they have done this for over 10 years!  The residents love it." stated Stacy Blocker, Administrator of Central Gardens.  "They are a blessing to us and we wanted them to know we are so thankful for them!"

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Wappapello, Missouri - Lake Wappapello Theatre winds up the season with Drive Tyme and Tori Travers

On Friday, October 18, "Drive Tyme" will perform. This southeast Missouri based band was formed in 2006. Members include Jerrel Cloud on rhythm guitar and his sister Lisa Cloud-Whitehead on upright bass, both from Malden and many will remember them from JustUs Bluegrass. Also playing is Don Goff on banjo and dobro.  Don is from Poplar Bluff and well known from the band String Circle, and newest member Richard Cluck also from Malden adds his own touch of flair and style on the mandolin.

They offer a high energy blend of traditional and original music. Prepare yourselves for an entertaining show from this group of well-matched musicians.

On Saturday, October 19 Tori Travers will perform for the first time at the theatre. Fourteen year-old, Tori Travers is originally from Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Her first performance was in church at age two. She got her first guitar for her thirteenth birthday and hasn't put it down since. Within a few months, her original songs numbered in the double digits. Much of her inspiration comes from Taylor Swift, whom she has gotten to meet on three different occasions.

She stays very busy performing at local events and wineries. She travels to Nashville regularly; and has had the honor of playing at the well known Commodore Grille and the world famous Bluebird Cafe. In November 2012, she won 1st place in the Missouri State Jr Beta Talent Competition. Qualifying her for the National Competition in Mobile, Alabama.

Her debut EP was released in December 2012, featuring 6 original songs. In addition to her music, Tori stays active in her public school. She is an Honor student, active in many clubs, a leader on both her High School Sideline and Competitive Cheer squads and runs track. Her plans are to pursue her music career in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Lake Wappapello Outdoor Theatre is adjacent to Crabb & Co. Restaurant and 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.

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Dexter, Missouri – The Dexter Altrusa Club is hosting their first Charity Auction on Saturday, October 26^th, which happens to be “Make a Difference Day”.

Proceeds will benefit the following charities:  UCAN (United Cancer Assistance Network), PAT (Parents As Teachers) and Laundry Baskets Full of Love. 

There is NO admission fee for the event, but you will need a ticket.  We ask that you bring an item from the list below or a cash donation.  You may pick up a ticket at the following locations: Designs On You Salon (N. Walnut St.), D & S Drug (W. Business 60), the Daily Statesman (S. Walnut St.) or the Chamber of Commerce (W. Market St.). 

Here is the list of items requested and the list is also located on the back of the ticket:  Children’s Books (new or gently used), laundry detergent, fabric softener, toothpaste, toothbrush (individually packaged), chapstick or lip balm, dental floss, toilet paper, paper towels, soap (liquid or bar), shampoo, conditioner, dishwashing liquid, deodorant, disposable razors, and body lotion. 

There will also be a Live Auction and those proceeds will go directly to U.C.A.N., a Sealed Bid Silent Auction that will fund P.A.T., Last Card Standing with proceeds going to Laundry Baskets Full of Love, and a Half-and-Half Cash Prize.

The event is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with the doors opening at 6:00 p.m. for the Silent Auction and will be held at the American Legion Kenady-Hanks building located at 620 W. Oak St. across from West City Park.

Date:   Saturday, October 26^th

Time:  6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Place:  American Legion

Refreshments will be served!