Dexter, Missouri - There will be a Chili Luncheon on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post #59 located across from West Park in Dexter.
Proceeds will benefit funeral costs for the family of Amber Nicole Ball.
A donation of $5.00 per person is asked, however you can always donate more.
Chili, crackers, dessert and a drink all for $5.00 is a great way to raise money for the family.
The public is encouraged to attend! Special thanks to Harps Grocery Store and the American Legion for their generous donations.
Amber passed away on September 9, 2017 in Colorado at the age of 24 and was the daughter of Terry Wheeler and Terry Lynn Phillips. She was a 2012 graduate of Dexter High School.
She was also a loving mother to two wonderful sons, Mason and Connor Ball. Her sisters April DeBerry and Amanda Meyer survive as well and live in Dexter and Essex.
Dexter, Missouri - The annual Fall Fest Pageant is set for Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Dexter Depot/Welcome Center located at 24 W. S. Main St.
Pageant wear is preferred in all categories and there will be a queen and two attendants selected in each group.
Queens will receive a crown and a trophy. Attendants will receive a trophy.
Pageants begin at 1:30 p.m. and will run in category order, with pageants running consecutively.
Categories are:
Baby Miss Fall Fest 0 - 11 months
Tiny Mr. Fall Fest (Boys) 0 - 3 years
Wee Miss Fall Fest 12-23 months
Tiny Miss Fall Fest 2 - 3 years
Little Miss Fall Fest 4 - 6 years
Little Mr. Fall Fest (Boys) 4 - 6 years
Petite Miss Fall Fest 7 - 9 years
Preteen Miss Fall Fest 10 - 12 years
Jr. Miss Fall Fest 13 - 15 years
Miss Fall Fest 16 - 21 years
Entry fees for Baby Miss, Tiny Mr., Wee Miss, Tiny Miss, Little Miss, Little Mr., Petite Miss, and Preteen Miss are $20 per entry. Jr. Miss and Miss are $25.
Deadline to enter is Friday, October 13, 2017 at noon.
After the deadline, late entries will be accepted with an additional $5.00 charge.
Entry forms may be obtained from Peggy Barks (573) 624-3032, Alisha Trammell (573) 421-1407 or the Dexter Chamber of Commerce. Please make checks payable to HDDA. Entry forms may be dropped off at the Bunny Patch located at 1 North Walnut St. in Dexter.
Stoddard County, Missouri - Brad Jarrell was sworn into office by Circuit Judge Rob Mayer on Friday, September 29, 2017 in the courtroom at the Justice Center as a new Associate Judge.
Jarrell was appointed by Gov. Eric Greitens to finish the term of Judge Steve Mitchell who retired in early September.
He used his grandfather's Bible for the ceremony which was attended by several friends and family.
Pictured are Jarrell with his wife, Sarah, and sons Walker and Weston.
