Clifford R. Talbert Jr., MD, FACC, retired from Cape Cardiology Group, a Saint Francis Healthcare System Medical Partner, after 57 years of medicine on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Talbert was the first to practice many life-saving techniques in southeast Missouri, including being one of the first to surgically implant a pacemaker into a patient. He also introduced cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography to the region. Additionally, Talbert was on the cutting edge of research for the balloon pump device, laser coronary angioplasty and coronary sinus retroperfusion.
Graduating from Washington University Medical School in 1959, Talbert completed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital of St. Louis in 1962 and fellowship at University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine in 1963. After his service to the military, he began his career as a Cardiologist in July 1965 at Saint Francis Medical Center.
Talbert said when he first started practicing, “cardiology was in its infancy.” There were almost no tools available to diagnose or treat the cardiac patient. “There were no blood thinners for heart disease,” he said. “There was no way to stop a heart attack. There was no cardiac monitoring available. The hospital had EKG, but no stress testing.” Talbert has seen healthcare evolve tremendously since he first started practicing.
“As new advances came along, I worked to get certain procedures or equipment in here,” he said.
In 1966, Saint Francis Medical Center established four beds for the Coronary Intensive Care Unit, the first such unit in southeast Missouri. That is when Saint Francis started monitoring patients with EKGs, and in the hospital, CPR training and treatment became available. Saint Francis nursing staff were instrumental in training of cardiac intensive care and cardiac catheterization laboratory work.
“There is more to be done,” Talbert said reflecting on his career. “The main objective is for the patient to be able to function. My advice to patients is not to give up just because they are older. They can survive and thrive at any age.”
Saint Francis Healthcare System is guided by our Mission to provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ. Founded by Franciscan Sisters in 1875, our priority remains the same: serve all who enter with dignity, compassion and joy. Serving nearly 713,000 people across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas, our focus is on patients' outcomes, experience and value.
Anchored by Saint Francis Medical Center, a 306-bed tertiary hospital, and supported by nearly 3,000 employees and more than 250 providers in ten communities, the Healthcare System is a driving economic force in the region. Major services include the Cancer Institute, Emergency and Level III Trauma Center, Family BirthPlace and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Heart Hospital, Neurosciences and Orthopedics.
The Dexter Police Department would like to make a public service announcement that any property taken from the Stoddard County Gospel Mission located on One Mile Road in Dexter, after hours or without the consent of the business will result in prosecution for stealing.
The general confusion is that when the property is dropped off at the business, it becomes “abandoned property”. However, this is not the case. Once the property is left voluntarily at the business, the Stoddard County Gospel Mission becomes the primary owner.
This charge is outlined in the municipal code manual under section 210.340 Stealing which states: A person commits the offense of stealing if he/she appropriates property or services of another with the purpose to deprive him/her thereof, either without his/her consent of by means of deceit or coercion.
It should be noted that the business is equipped with video surveillance which is monitored by staff 24 hours a day.
Dexter Friends of the Park committee is very excited to announce that the city of Dexter has been awarded a matching grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, provided by the National Park Service as well as the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. This grant along with your generous donations will allow construction to begin on the Boon Park Universal Playground!
On Thursday, June 30, 2022 they will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at Boon Park at NOON!
Everyone is invited to attend and celebrate this milestone. Local officials and community members will be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding the project or grant.
The Dexter Chamber of Commerce welcomed Bien Company LLC with a ribbon cutting on Friday, June 24, 2022.
Bien Company LLC is located at 401 E. Business 60 in Dexter.
In 1965 Carl Bien Sr. started the company and it was called CAD Plumbing. In the mid-1980s they were involved in apartment buildings. They were fortunate to purchase the building back and completely remodel the building. Currently they do property management with over 200 families relying on them to manage their rental properties.
Pictured from left to right are Karlee Wright, Chamber of Commerce, Corey Mills, Dexter PD, Jason Banken, City of Dexter Mayor, Trevor Pulley, City Administrator, Kara Barker, Tiffany Wright, Jerry Pullum, Lauren Stidham, Eric Bien, Riker Bien, Ashley Bien, Laura Bachelor, Melissa Clary, Lexton Bien, Rollins Gigaron, Logan Shultz, and Dustin Mayer.
Puxico, MO - The Puxico Auxiliary to VFW Post 7822 will sponsor the Miss Puxico contest on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in the Puxico Veterans Park during the 75th Puxico VFW Homecoming.
The contest is open to all girls age 16 to seniors at Puxico High School. All contestants must be 16 years old before August 1, 2022. Contestants must be registered for classes at Puxico R-8 School for the 2022 fall term at the time of registration. The parents/legal guardians of all contestants and the contestants must be residents of the Puxico R-8 School District for at least three months prior to the registration deadline. Contestants that DO NOT live in the Puxico School District but HAVE ATTENDED Puxico Schools the year prior are allowed to enter the contest.
Students that have received an alternate form of education in their junior year or plan to receive an alternate form of education in their senior year must live in the Puxico School District THREE months prior to the registration deadline, show proof of residency and proof of their alternate form of education (examples include private school/homeschool certificate, report card on private school letterhead, sample of homeschool curriculum, etc.).
Contestants must never have been married and shall not be a parent or presently pregnant.
Registration will be held on:
• Tuesday, July 12 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, July 14 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 3:00-6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 19 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 3:00-6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 26 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. & 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
All registrations will be held in the Puxico VFW Hall. Parents/legal guardians must accompany the contestants to registration. No registration forms will be allowed to leave the registration site for signatures. When registering for the contests, birth certificates, or proof of birth from a hospital must be presented. NO late registrations will be allowed. Registration fee is $10.
Records at Puxico R-8 Schools will be checked by the members of the Auxiliary to Puxico VFW Post #7822. Miss Puxico will receive a $100 cash prize & her entry fee for the Miss Stoddard County contest will also be paid by the Puxico VFW Post 7822, along with the trophy and crown. Please like the Facebook page – PUXICO HOMECOMING for additional information.
Dress Code for Miss Puxico Contest
The auxiliary wishes to keep the contests a family centered event by setting a dress code. The dress code is:
• NO plunging necklines.
• NO backless dresses that are cut below the waistline.
• NO bare midriff.
• NO visible tattoos will be allowed.
• Slits in the dresses must stop at the mid-thigh area.
Should a contestant fail to meet these standards, such contestant will be disqualified from competing.
