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DHS Class of 1962 to hold reunion
(Local News ~ 09/16/12)
The first class to graduate from what is now Dexter High School, the "Class of 1962", will celebrate their 50 year class reunion on Saturday evening, Sept. 22, 2012, at the Hidden Trails Country Club. A social hour will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. A group picture will be taken at 6:45 with a buffet dinner at 7. Others who wish to visit with the class are invited to join the group at 9 p.m...
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Bernie FFA to SEMO District Fair
(Local News ~ 09/16/12)
SUBMITTED photo A total of 36 Bernie FFA members attended the SEMO District Fair on Sept. 12. While at the fair, students participated in a scavenger hunt to see the different items the fair has to offer. Several of the Bernie FFA students have crops exhibited at the Fair, with many of them earning awards for their efforts. FFA Sponsor at Bernie is Kathryn Savat...
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Slam for Sam to be fair event
(Local News ~ 09/16/12)
By NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor An activity at next week's Stoddard County Fair will focus on the needs of a family in St. Louis with roots in the Dexter community. Nine-year-old Sam Barrios has faced a multitude of health issues recently. He has spent the last two months at Children's Hospital in St. ...
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Loans available to homeowners for wastewater systems
(Local News ~ 09/16/12)
By MIKE MCCOY Statesman Staff Writer The Bootheel Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission (BRPC) oversees the Missouri On-site Wastewater Improvement Program which provides homeowners with low interest loans to improve or replace existing septic tank or wastewater systems. The program is funded by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and is aimed at improving Missouri's water quality...
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Akin visits Dexter, slams McCaskill
(Local News ~ 09/16/12)
By COREY NOLES Statesman Staff Writer Congressman Todd Akin (R-MO) visited Dexter Friday as part of his campaign for one of Missouri's US Senate seats. Akin arrived at The Hickory Log in Dexter to speak to the Stoddard County Republican Club and a capacity crowd in the banquet room...
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A chef at heart...living a dream
(Local News ~ 09/16/12)
By NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor Jeff Samoska credits his position in life today, at least in part, to the advice of his grandfather, Loyd Gaines, at mealtime in his formative years in Dexter. "He always made me eat at least half of any item that was put on my plate," Samoska said during a recent visit to his hometown...
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