Dexter, Missouri - Local law enforcement officers gathered and carried out their annual Torch Run down Business Highway 60 from Wal-Mart to On the Go to benefit Special Olympics of Missouri.
The statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics was founded by the Missouri Police Chief's Association; however the local effort was organized by Det. Capt. Trevor Pulley with the Dexter Police Department.
Law enforcement officers from around the state run the torch each year to raise awareness for Special Olympics Missouri and the State Summer Games. The games were held at Springfield this year in the first weekend of June.
What began in 1986 as a 30-mile run has grown into a 4-day relay covering more than 950 miles with nearly 1,000 runners.
Pulley raised money this year by selling Torch Run t-shirts which he still has some available at the Dexter Police Department.
Local law enforcement participating this year include Pulley, Trooper Russ Gibson, Deputy John Atkinson, Deputy Andrew Johnson, SO Kristie Palmer, SO Amy Holden, Mike Vinson, Deputy Derrick Durall, and DPD Cindy James.
Shown in the photo from left to right are: Stoddard County Deputy Andrew Johnson, Deputy Derrick Durall, Sheriff's Office Communicator Kristie Palmer, Deputy John Atkinson, Trooper Russ Gibson, Sheriff's Office Manager Amy Holden, Capt. Trevor Pulley, Sheriff's Office Communicator Mike Vinson, and Cindy Jones with the Dexter Police Department.
Collectively we shake our heads and wonder out loud how a parent could possibly leave his or her child in the backseat of a car for a short time or perhaps for hours. Either way the result can be the same. The child’s core body temperature reaches over 107 degrees F. This means that the child’s organs have started to or have shut down and death or severe brain damage probably has occurred.
Since 1990, According to KidsNCars, a national clearing house for data and information on car related injuries, over 800 children have died after having been left in a hot car. This averages to about 37 deaths per year.
Dexter Community Regional Healthcare Foundation’s Mother-to-Mother (M2M) Program, in cooperation with Missouri Children’s Trust Fund, is initiating its third annual Beat the Heat Campaign.
For the past fifteen years, M2M has been actively involved in child abuse and prevention activities throughout Stoddard County. Empowering young first time mothers to be able to provide for the physical, emotional and financial needs of their children, the program’s primary focus is reducing incidences of child abuse and neglect, thus providing another generation with brighter and more productive futures.
Mother-to-Mother’s 2017 Beat the Heat Campaign will center around the sharing of information on this important topic.
Dexter, Missouri - The Regional Healthcare Foundation’s 2017 4-Person Golf Scramble will be held on Friday, July 14th with a shotgun start of 1:00 p.m. at the Hidden Trails Country Club in Dexter.
Entry fee is $75 per player and that includes Green Fees and buffet meal after the scramble. Golf cart rental is not included in the entry fee. Flights and Cash Pay Outs determined day of scramble.
This is the only fundraiser for the Regional Healthcare Foundation located at 215 W. Grant St. in Dexter. They support local programs such as Prescription Drug Assistance, Mother-to-Mother Program, Scholarships, GED/HSE Classes, First Thursday, Fitness Challenge, Walkers for Wellness, and Special Assistance Programs.
Corporate Sponsor is $500 and that includes 2 paid entries and a banner. Hole Sponsorships are $100 each.
For more information or to register please contact the Regional Healthcare Foundation at (573) 624-1607.
Dexter, Missouri - As a beautification project National Title and Escrow graciously donated $500 to the Dexter Downtown Historic Association to purchase flowers. They were even on hand to help plant the flowers purchased.
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