
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Tesa is a senior at Dexter High School and the daughter of Robert and Linda Martin.
She loves to dance, paint, run and enjoying singing in the choir.
Tesa is a member of the Dexter Honor Society. Her future plans are to attend Oklahoma City University and major in Dance.
Miss Tesa Martin is an attendant to Miss Dexter 2013 which is sponsored annually by the Dexter Senior High School Music Department. Each year the attendants are chosen as Calendar Girls throughout the year.
Congratulations Tesa!
Photo provided by Mrs. Shannon Putnam.

Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
She wanted to let everyone know how thankful she is so she wrote a letter yesterday and with the help of her friend, Krysta Winstead, it was read to a packed Bearcat Event Center during the half-time show of the boys final home game tonight.
The following paragraphs are from the heart as only Riley could write:
"Since being diagnosed with leukemia 5 short days ago, God's overwhelming love has surrounded me and my family. Something that was meant to tear me down has only made me shine brighter and there is absolutely no way that I could say that without this community. Our small, but mighty town has rallied around me in an unbelievable way. There is absolutely no way to thank you for all that you have done to make this easier for me and my family but I can try. So thank you, so much, for everything."
"This town and this team have the power to do anything. So kick butt, take names, and get a little sassy tonight Bearcats."
With all my love,
Riley Jo

Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
An individual from Kentucky recently contacted City Administrator Mark Stidham asking for information as to whether the home is still standing.
If anyone has knowledge or other photographs of this home please contact Stidham at City Hall 573-624-5959 or email a photo and the information to Dee Loflin at news@showmetimes.com. Any informational would be helpful.

Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
The Rotary Interact is open to all high school students in Stoddard County. They meet the 2nd Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the Evangelical Church on the outer road in Dexter.
Interact is a club for young people ages 12-18 who want to join together to tackle the issues in their community that they care most about. Through Interact, you can:
Carry out hands-on service projects
Make International connections
Develop leadership skills
Have fun!
Earn Scholarships
Girls State/Boys State Attendance
The cost is only $6.00 per person and carry-outs are available. Children under 3 are FREE. The meals include delicious Ham & Beans, cornbread, slaw, a dessert and a drink.
Come join them at the Sacred Heart Catholic Hall on Tuesday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and again from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. For advanced ordering or carry-outs call 820-6168 or 624-1394.

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Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Dexter, Missouri – With gas and grocery prices rising, unemployment, and inflation your talent for cutting household expenses is becoming more and more important.
The average American family spends between $500 a month on groceries, toiletries, cleaning products, pet items, and clothes. Have you ever really wanted to know how to save money like they on the extreme couponing television programs? Where here is your chance to learn a little about coupon clipping!
Melissa Stevens will host a COUPON CLASS at the Lighthouse Christian Center this Saturday, February 15, 2014.
The class will be held at 10 a.m. and will last about one hour. Cost is only $5.00. You will receive a coupon book and lots of information for beginners.
All admission fees will be donated to help feed the hungry!
If you have any questions you can email Melissa at Melissa@newbeginnings.me Hope to see lots of coupon clippers. You will learn to save save save!!!!