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Photo courtesy of Annabeth Miller Mary Ruth Boone, choir director for Dexter High School, presents this year's Tommy Blankenship Memorial Choir Award to Elisa Hester (left) and Jansen Williams.

Williams, Hester, recognized for spirit, character, talent
By NOREEN HYSLOP Statesman Managing Editor
Every so often, a teacher has the pleasure of instructing a student who serves not only as an inspiration to the teacher, but to his or her fellow students as well. For Mary Ruth Boone, the longtime director of Dexter's music program, Tommy Blankenship was that very special kind of student; the kind that a teacher dreams of having. When his life was tragically lost eight years ago, a light was extinguished that had illuminated countless lives that crossed his path during his brief 20 years... More > >

City of Dexter still trying for new police station (05/09/08)
Despite being soundly defeated by voters in the April municipal election, the City of Dexter is still trying to find a way to replace its outdated police station. "We still have several options on the table," said City Administrator Mark Stidham. Building on to the existing station is a possibility, he said, but they would be more limited in what they are able to do as far as space requirements and the surrounding properties...

Pop Concert (05/08/08)
Members of the Mens' Choir at DHS were kickin' up their heels during Tuesday night's performance at the school's annual Pop Concert, this year entitled, Pop Goes Retro." The concert was under the direction of Mary Ruth Boone and was once again reported to be a smashing success. Proceeds from the evening support the music program at DHS...

"An Enchanted Evening" planned for Saturday at Dexter High School (05/08/08)
Dexter and Bloomfield High School's Student Council members will host the annual Senior Citizen's Prom once again this Saturday evening, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Seniors from the area are invited to enjoy an evening of "Prom" activities, all free of charge. Food and beverages will be provided and served by the high school student council members...

May Daze in downtown Dexter slated for this Saturday (05/08/08)
The Historic Downtown Dexter organization is sponsoring May Daze this Saturday, May 10. The day will consist of food concessions, a bake sale, karaoke music and a special performance by Dexter's Show Choir. Special sales and drawings throughout the day will be held at participating merchants who will have balloons displayed at their shop entrances...

Dexter airport working to get back on track (05/08/08)
The straight-line winds that ripped across Stoddard County in late January left their mark on the Dexter Municipal Airport, and now the city is on its way to rebuilding and getting back to business as usual. "The first thing you have to understand is that this is a very slow process," said City Administrator Mark Stidham. "We've been working together with MoDOT Aviation and the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) to get the process rolling."...

PWSD No. 7 approves RD conditions, hires Waters (05/08/08)
The Board of Directors for Public Water and Sewer District No. 7 met on May 1 to approve several requirements listed in the Letter of Conditions received from Rural Development in April. The board adopted Bylaws and the Rules and Regulations for the district as required by RD...

Revised bid accepted for Bearcat Event Center (05/08/08)
In a special meeting of the Board of Education Wednesday evening, board members voted to approve of a revised base bid from Brown Construction of Dexter for construction of the Bearcat Event Center. Brown Construction turned in the low bid among four bid presented for consideration during the board's April 29 meeting. ...

Tweedy nominated for State Ethics Commission (05/07/08)
Gov. Matt Blunt today nominated James (Jim) R. Tweedy (D) from Bloomfield in the 8th Congressional District to serve on the Missouri Ethics Commission. "I am pleased that Jim Tweedy has agreed to serve the citizens of Missouri as the newest member of the Missouri Ethics Commission," Gov. Blunt said...

Pop goes retro at DHS (05/07/08)

National School Nurse Day (05/07/08)

Dexter man critically injured in bicycle accident (05/07/08)
A 47-year-old Dexter man suffered severe injuries Monday night when he apparently lost control of the bicycle he was riding and hit a concrete drive. Donald Glantz, Jr. was taken by ambulance at about 9:30 p.m. to be airlifted from the local airport to the Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis, where he remains in critical condition...

Prom night 2008 (05/06/08)
Saturday night was Prom Night in Dexter, with the theme being, "Arabian Nights." Some of those enjoying the festivities following the Grand March were (left to right) Brooke Morris and Eric Windham, Brooke Thrower and Bobby Rawson and Audra Lasater with Eric Williams. Project Prom followed the dance at the First Christian Fellowship Hall...

Cancer claims life of MSH advocate, Donna Hill (05/06/08)
It was learned Monday that Donna Hill of Dexter lost her long battle with cancer on Sunday evening while staying with family in Arizona. Hill will long be remembered for her continuing efforts toward the betterment of Missouri Southern Healthcare and its patients. The widow of the late Dr. Ron Hill, she was referred to by a colleague as "the hospital's strongest advocate."...

Aldermen say city can revoke business licenses in certain instances (05/06/08)
At Monday night's meeting of the Dexter Board of Aldermen, a new ordinance passed that will allow the city to revoke a business license under certain circumstances. According to Ordinance 4510 as passed, a business license issued under the provisions of Chapter 605 of the City Code may be revoked or suspended by the Board of Aldermen for any of the following causes:...

Licking man faces charges following Sunday wreck on 60 (05/06/08)
A 47-year-old Licking man faces several charges following a one-vehicle wreck Sunday on Highway 60, about five miles east of Dexter. Terry D. Longrie was driving a 2000 Chevrolet van eastbound shortly after two o'clock on Sunday when he lost control of the vehicle and overturned, coming to rest in the median. He had been traveling at a high rate of speed, the patrol report states, before skidding off the left side of the highway...

Bloomfield couple are avid Dodger fans, with good reason (05/04/08)
Ron and Vi Dreschel of Bloomfield never miss a Los Angeles Dodgers ballgame. If the team is playing during the dinner hour, their plates go to the living room. If they have made previous plans, the game is recorded to watch later. The couple may just be a little bit obsessed with watching the big league games, but with good reason. ...

March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon (05/04/08)

Going green to save some green (05/04/08)
By COREY NOLES Statesman Staff Writer This is the second part of a two-part series. Friday, part one of this story ran with tips for how to save money on your water and electricity bills. Today's edition will focus more on household spending and ways to save at the store...

Pop Concert coming up (05/02/08)
Members of Mrs. Mary Ruth Boone's Men's Choir, along with all sectors of the choral program at DHS, are busy this week preparing for next week's annual Pop Concert. Practicing their rendition of, "My Girl," above, are (left to right) Austin Featherston, Colby Barnes and Colton Burnett, with Morgan Hedrick in the background. ...

National day of Prayer (05/02/08)

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