Dexter, Missouri - 2016 Dexter Senior High School graduate, Tyler Stevenson, was recently notified of scholarships he has been awarded to attend Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas.
His recent ACT score of 33 earned him an academic scholarship in the amount of $44,000 over 4 years. He was also awarded $1,000 per year from the Engineering Department for his first two years at Harding University.
Tyler is an Eagle Scout and was awarded a $1,000 Scouting Scholarship renewable each year if he works with a Cub Pack or Scout Troop in Central Arkansas.
He also received the Associated Women of Harding Scholarship of $1,000 per year. Tyler will volunteer at AWH events during the school year to be eligible to renew this scholarship.
Tyler Stevenson is the son of Kay Polsgrove Stevenson and Keith Stevenson.
He has been a member of the Dexter Bearcats Football team all four years of his high school career. He has also played tennis all four years.
Tyler was a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, DECA, Rotary Interact, and Dexter Honor Society.
He was a 2nd team All-Conference football team selection in 2014 and ESPN SEMO Gatorade Player of the Week in 2015. He was also a member of the 2014 Academic All-State Football Team.
His plans are to attend Harding University in the August and major in Engineering.
According to R-I Special Services Director Mindy Garrett, the weighted blankets will be a “huge help in keeping students in need focused and relaxed.” They will be distributed to the Early Childhood Center, Oak Grove and O’Neal elementary schools.
Shown in the photo: (From left) Student helper Julia Chambliss; Lee Hufford of MAFCE; Mindy Garrett of Poplar Bluff Schools; Ruth Knodell, Edna Crain, Shirlene Nelson and June Romine of MAFCE; and student helper Emelia Douglas.
Article and photo submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Bearcats have been working hard all summer to bring you their best when they take the field at Charles Bland Stadium under the big lights on each Friday night! Now it's our turn to show them OUR BEARCAT PRIDE!!!!
Coach Goltra and the Bearcats are selling decals for $10 each to raise money for their full contact camp next week in Buffalo, Missouri. The decals are in limited supply and you can contact any football player or coach to purchase them. You may also contact Coach Goltra via Facebook or (931) 209-3599.
The decals can be picked up during the weightlifting practices between 7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week.
They are perfect for your vehicle or office and will be the same decal found on the Bearcats' football helmets.
Dexter, Missouri - Ultimate Flooring & Paint cordially invites the public to their Open House and Chamber Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, July 14th at 4:00 p.m.
Drinks and Hors d'oeuvres will be served from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Ultimate Flooring & Paint is located at 1521 W. Business Highway 60 in Dexter. They are located down from Orschelins and behind Tropical Sno. Their phone number is 573-614-7300.
The public is encouraged to attend!
Dexter, Missouri - Keller Library Summer Program continues on July 13th with "Slow and Steady Wins the Race". Jessica Loflin and her mom, Dee, will be on hand with their turtle family.
At 11:00 a.m. join them to see more than just turtles, they will be able to learn about furs, pelts, skulls, horns, antlers, and turtle shells of native Missouri animals. It's all hands on as each child can touch the educational items on display as well as hold Myrtle, Elvis, Crackers, Dani, or Littlefoot.
Myrtle has been in the their family more than 50 years, but is believed to be about 67 years old. She was original found at Wappapello Lake area in 1959 and became a family pet of four generations. You can tell she's an old girl by the way she looks and she loves to eat eggs and worms.
Elvis is a rescued turtle who would not eat. Once taken to Helping Hands Veterinary Clinic it was discovered that Elvis is mostly blind. He has cataracts and has trouble locating his food.
Crackers is also a rescue. His shell was partially destroyed by an industrial lawnmower. Once "glued" back in places his shell will not close completely therefore allowing prey to eat him if returned to the wild.
The Summer Reading Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library!
