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Child passenger safety - safety counts
September 28th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Child passenger safety - safety counts
Do you know if your child is in the right safety seat? While they may be old enough, they still may not weigh enough, or be tall enough to buckle up and skip the booster or car seat.
National Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 23-29. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to ensure all caregivers of young children know the importance of buckling children in an appropriate child restraint. Motorists can also expect increased enforcement of Missouri's child seat safety laws during this campaign.
In 2017, 12 children less than eight years of age were killed and 43 suffered injuries as occupants in motor vehicle crashes in Missouri. Thirty-one percent of the children killed were not restrained in a car seat or safety belt.
Missouri law requires all children under 8 to be in an appropriate child safety seat or booster seat, unless:
1. They are at least 80 pounds
2. They are at least 4'9" tall
3. While Missouri law only requires one of them, safety encourages all of them.
"All parents and caregivers need to understand the importance of booster seats. It's not just about following the law - booster seats help prevent serious injury and may even save your child's life," said Jon Nelson, chair of the executive committee for the coalition.
Last Updated on September 28th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vb8b/Child-passenger-safety--safety-counts
Rail Safety Week Reminds Missourians to See Tracks, Think Train
September 28th 2018 by Dee Loflin
For most of us, buckling up and putting the phone down when driving or staying on the sidewalk while we're out for a stroll are automatic safety habits. But did you know there is another real - and potentially life-threatening - hazard to drivers and pedestrians? It's the danger we don't often consider: driving or walking near train tracks.
Federal government statistics show that, about every three hours in the U.S., a vehicle or person is hit by a train. To raise awareness of the need for caution near tracks and trains, this year's National Rail Safety Week will take place Sept. 23-29. The theme of Rail Safety Week is "Stop Track Tragedies."
"Collisions between vehicles or pedestrians and trains are preventable," said Missouri Operation Lifesaver Executive Director Tim Hull. "Missouri law enforcement agencies and railroad special agents will be out monitoring railroad crossings during Missouri Rail Safety Week. We are hoping to change the public's mindset regarding rail safety. Rail Safety Week is a great opportunity to get our message out there!"
Remember, making the right decisions near railroad tracks can truly be the difference between life and death, today - and every day. Keep yourself, family and friends safe by following Operation Lifesaver's top five rail safety tips:
1. Look and listen for a train as you approach all railroad crossings - obey all signs, warning lights and gates.
2. Trains are quieter and faster than you think - never try to beat a train.
3. Because of their size and weight, it can take a mile or more to stop a train.
4. Always expect a train on any track and avoid distractions when you approach a crossing.
5. Railroad property is private property. Walking on the tracks not at a designated crossing is illegal and dangerous.
Missouri Operation Lifesaver is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating collisions, deaths and injuries at highway-rail grade intersections and on railroad rights of way through public education, engineering and enforcement. To learn more about Missouri Operation Lifesaver, please visit www.oli.org.
Last Updated on September 28th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vb8a/Rail-Safety-Week-Reminds-Missourians-to-See-Tracks-Think-Train
Cotton Carnival Kick-Off Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in Sikeston
September 25th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Sikeston, Missouri - The Annual Cotton Carnival will be Tuesday, September 25th - Saturday, September 29th in Sikeston. There will be lots to enjoy. Below is a schedule of events and ticket information.
COTTON CARNIVAL TICKET INFORMATION
(Rides open daily at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday at Noon)
Tuesday, Sept. 25:
Wristband Night, $25 or Regular Coupons
Wednesday, Sept. 26:
All rides $1.50-coupons only (all rides take 1 coupon)
Little Mr. & Miss Cotton Carnival Contest starts at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 27: Regular Coupons Only
Jr. Miss Sikeston Contest at 8:00 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 28:
Wristband Night, $25 or Regular Coupons
Saturday, Sept. 29:
Noon to 5:00 p.m. - Wristband, $25
5:00 p.m. to close - Regular Coupons Only
1:30 p.m. - Miss Cotton Carnival Contest
8:00 p.m. - Miss Sikeston Contest
Last Updated on September 25th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vb6m/Cotton-Carnival-KickOff-Tuesday-September-25-2018-in-Sikeston
Route MM in Dunklin and Stoddard Counties Closed for Pavement Repairs
September 25th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Route MM in Dunklin and Stoddard Counties Closed for Pavement Repairs
Route MM in Dunklin and Stoddard Counties will be closed as the Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs
This section of roadway is located from Route J to Route U.
Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, Sept. 26 and Thursday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.
Last Updated on September 25th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vb7p/Route-MM-in-Dunklin-and-Stoddard-Counties-Closed-for-Pavement-Repairs
Bootheel Recycling Price Sheet - September 19, 2018
September 19th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - "Bootheel Recycling is a Missouri scrap metal recycling company whose customer base includes regional utility companies, large manufacturing businesses, tool and die shops, local Dexter scrap dealers, haulers, farmers and individuals across Southeast Missouri and Arkansas."
"We comply vigilantly with the laws set forth by OSHA, EPA, federal and Missouri. Our scrap metal recycling policies are honest and transparent. Our scales are certified yearly and calibrated twice a year. We belong to the Chamber of Commerce and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. We are OSHA 10 certified. We have the highest graded material in the industry."
"We buy most forms of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including copper, aluminum, stainless steel, brass, scrap iron, radiators and catalytic converters. Please consult our Scrap Metal Selling Guide to find out more about how to sell scrap metal, and how to get the most money for your scrap metal. The best indication of our success is our loyal customer base. We are nice people with good business practices. We have a very high level of return business, and our new customers often come to us by way of referral."
"Our friendly customer service staff will ensure that your recycling experience is simple and hassle-free. Our modern and streamlined processing system allows us to offer competitive prices. Please contact us today if you would like to inquire about our services."
Last Updated on September 19th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vb6d/Bootheel-Recycling-Price-Sheet--September-19-2018
