Stoddard County, Missouri - June 14, 2016 is National Flag Day. The ShowMe Times would like you to submit a photo of your home or business flying the American flag. You may email it to news@showmetimes.com or send it in a private message to the ShowMe Times Facebook page. Photos will be then posted throughout the day.
Why do we celebrate Flag Day?
In the United States June 14th is the day we adopted the flag in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
In 1916 President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14th at Flag Day. It is not an official federal holiday.
During National Flag Week, the president will issue a proclamation urging U.S. citizens to fly the American flag all week.
Color Meanings: Red stands for hardiness and courage, white is the symbol of purity and innocence, blue is the color of vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
The Blue Field with White Stars: Each white star represents a state in the union against the blue background of perseverance.
The U.S. Flag should be on flown on a flagpole outdoors from sunrise to sunset unless a light is on the flag. It should not be displayed at all during stormy or rainy weather, unless for some very special reason. In no case should the American flag ever touch the ground. It should be raised with hearty briskness, and when lowered, it should be done solemnly and slowly.
What to do when the U.S. Flag is presented or is in a marching line etc: Men not in uniform should take off their hats, and hold them with the right hand at the left shoulder with the hand over the heart. Civilian women salute the flag by placing the right hand over the heart.
Route K in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform edge rut repairs.
This section of roadway is located from Route 51 to Route M.
Weather permitting, work will take place Thursday, April 14 through Tuesday, April 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dexter, Missouri - Bulk trash pickup is being offered by the City of Dexter each Friday in April.
"Red Tags" may be purchased at City Hall or Harp's Grocery Store for furniture or other bulky items for $1.00 each.
Major appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, and hot water heaters require a "Blue Tag" and can be purchased at City Hall or Harp's Grocery Store for $10.00. There is a limit of four (4) items to be picked up.
"Red Tags" may also be purchased at City Hall or Harp's Grocery Store for YARD WASTE pickup.
You MUST call the Water Department at (573) 624-5527 by Thursday of each week to schedule either the bulk trash or yard waste pickup (please one call per household).
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Police Department is currently soliciting applications for TWO positions for Telecommunicator (Dispatcher):
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Citizen of the United States
At least 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED required
Possess a Missouri Drivers License
Must be able to multitask, type and have basic computer skills
Must be able to speak clearly and coherently
Must be able to work 28 day rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
Applicants will be subject to an extensive background check
As a condition of continued employment, the ability to handle stressful emergency communications associated with the E911 Emergency System will be assessed during the training and probationary period
Obtain and maintain MULES (Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System) certifications
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is specialized police work receiving and sending radio transmissions utilizing a digital radio system.
Police / Fire Dispatch work requires the operation of two-way radio transmitting equipment in conjunction with critical decision making skills, relaying orders and information to and from police personnel, managing radio traffic, and operating computer and telecommunications equipment. Work is performed in accordance with prescribed dispatch procedures and within the scope of FCC regulations and departmental orders.
Supervision is received from a Police Dispatcher Supervisor or Police Sergeant who reviews work for conformance with proper procedures, and confers with employee on unusual or difficult situations.
Receives calls for service from the public, E911 and Officers on duty. Also, makes initial contact with calls for service received from citizens who arrive at the police station in person and assigns appropriate remedies for them.
Prioritizes calls for service, selectively assigning and dispatching of police and fire emergency and non-emergency calls via radio to municipal, county and state personnel using the assigned talk groups while monitoring the safety status of all field units.
Coordinates the movement of multiple law enforcement units engaged in pursuit tactics or responding to life or death situations.
Operates a computer based trunked radio system console to control talk groups and or conventional channels, a dual screen Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) console, and a MULES (Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System) and NCIC (National Crime Information Center) system terminal.
Reviews pages of various data based documentation to determine the existence of outstanding pick-up orders, misdemeanor and felony warrants, validity of driver licenses, and the status of stolen vehicles and vessels, vehicle and vessel registrations, firearm permits, occupational licenses, and criminal backgrounds to relay to field units.
Coordinates multiple tasks simultaneously, using judgment to make operational decisions based on information regarding available units and calls holding within policy and procedural guidelines while utilizing specialized formats to integrate and prioritize information from all three systems into a coordinated dispatch service for optimal efficiency.
Benefits include health insurance, dental and vision insurance (optional), life insurance and enrollment with Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS), which is paid for by the City of Dexter. Vacation time, sick time, personal and safety days are also included in the benefits package.
If you are interested in this unique job opportunity, download and print the application AND release form located at:
http://dexterpd.com/employment.html
Once the application is completed, return the application in person or via mail to:
Dexter Police Department
305 Cooper Street
Dexter, Missouri 63841
E-mailed applications will not be accepted.
Dexter, Missouri - Southern Bank is now Hiring full-time Personal Banker and part-time Account Service Representative in Dexter, Missouri.
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