The Chalk Bluff Cemetery Board of Directors has made the decision to postpone this year’s annual membership meeting of the Chalk Bluff Cemetery, scheduled for Sunday, May 2 in order to ensure the safety of our membership.  We are planning to see you at next year's annual meeting on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Dexter's Keller Public Library.  

*review the cemetery policies on our Facebook page (Chalk Bluff Cemetery, Inc.) and share with your family.  

*share or update your address, phone number, email, or next of kin at chalkbluffcemetery@gmail.com.

*remember the cemetery is a not-for-profit organization and maintains the upkeep of the cemetery through memorial donations. 

If you have any concerns, comments, questions, or want a financial update, please contact #573-820-0881.

Chalk Bluff Cemetery Board of Directors

P. O. Box 727

Dexter, MO  63841

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to make the public aware of the Operation P.R.O.T.E.C.T. (Patrol Response Operation To Enforcement of Construction zone Traffic) enforcement projects scheduled for Monday, April 26, 2021, and Wednesday, April 28, 2021. The projects are part of a joint effort with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) to raise awareness about work zone safety.

"Last year in Missouri, 27 people died and another 661 people were injured in crashes taking place in a work zone," said Col. Olson. "Speed limits are lower in work zones and the roadway may be narrowed to accommodate the construction. This leaves less room for drivers to react if the vehicles in front of them slow down or stop suddenly. Please stay alert, obey the posted speed limit, and watch for changes in traffic patterns. Let's make work zones safer for our highway workers as well as others who are traveling through the area."

Operation P.R.O.T.E.C.T. identifies and prioritizes construction/work zones with critical issues or problems affecting highway safety through complaints from the public, highway/construction workers, law enforcement, and emergency responders, and takes into account recent crash statistics. In addition, a Zero Tolerance enforcement policy has been established for the operation as well as routine construction zone enforcement focusing on traffic violations, such as speed, following too close, other hazardous moving, and commercial motor vehicle violations. This zero tolerance policy directs troopers to take appropriate action on all observed traffic violations in construction/work zones by issuing uniform citations or warnings.

Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices you make when you’re behind the wheel matter. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go back …”

Auctioneer’s:    Dale Moreland License #2 and Kenneth Moreland #8

Date of Auction:  Saturday, May 1st 2021

Time of Auction:  10:00 a.m. 

Rain Date:  Sunday, May 2nd at 1:00 p.m 

Public Auction-Owner Pam Parsley

8230 County Rd 283B

Puxico, MO  63960

Directions:  From State Hwy 51,  3 Miles South of Puxico, take State Hwy J East to CRD 283 Turn North to CRD 283B.  Watch for Signs.

Concessions will be available

ANTIQUE & VINTAGE

1-Large Lot of Pocket Watches

1-Lot of Watch Repair Equipment

1-Vintage Single Stand Wash Tub

2-Vintage Liberty Lens Headlamp

    Headlights (Early 1900’s)

1-Plastic Water Battery Fill Bottle

1-Old Allis-Chalmers One Row Planter

2-Antique Bench Vises

1-Antique Drill Press

1-Wooden Rabbit Trap

1-Vintage Green Enamel Flood Light

1-Block & Tackle Hook

1-AAA Emergency Service Sign

1-Honda 1973 CB125 (Not Running)

1-Ford 1953 2 Ton Flatbed Truck (Not Running)

SHOP EQUIPMENT:

1-Craftsman Laser Trac 1.0. HP Drill Press

1-Citation Model 1800 Steam Cleaner

1-Sanborn 5HP 60 Gallon Single Stage Compressor

1-Lot Portable Shop Lights on Stands

1-National Air Compressor

2-Water Fountains

1-Craftsman 2 Piece Tool Chest (Good Shape)

1-Snap on Tool Chest

1-S&K Tool Box

1-Craftsman Work Bench

1-Sears Floor Jack

1-Kenmore Elite 24,000 BTU Air Conditioner 220

1-Auto Zone Car Creeper

1-Chore Master 1750 PSI Power Washer (GAS)

1-Hand Crank Barrel Pump

1-Handyman Jack (New)

1-Lot Small Floor Jacks

1-Lot of Jack Stands

1-Chicago Electric Flux 125 Welder (New)

1-Lot Welding Helmets

1-Lot Welding Rods

1-Welding Cart (New)

2-Bottle Jack 4000 LBS

1-Lot Come-A-Longs

1-1 Ton Chain Hoist

1-Lot Wheel & Pulley Pullers

1-Sliding Adjustable Drill Press Vise

1-Lot Cylinder Hones

1-Rivet Spinner

1-Pneumatic Hose and Reel

1-100 Amp Battery Tester (New)

1-Lot Set Freon Gages

1-Temp Master Air Cooler

1-Craftsman Portable Tool Box

1-Lot Shop Chemicals and Cleaners

1-Lot Battery Chargers

TOOLS

1-Large Lot of Mechanics Tools-3/8” & ½” Drive

(Craftsman-S&K-Snap On-Wizard)

1-Lot Long Handle Tools

2-Sets Leather Punches

1-Lot Rechargeable Tools (Dewalt)

1-Lot Electric Power Tools

1-Lot Pneumatic Tools & Hoses

1-Lot Valve Spring Compressors

1-Lot C Clamps

1-Lot Drill Bits

1-Lot Grease Guns

1-Castration Crimping Tool

1-Lot Crow Bars

1-Set of 1” Sockets-Rachets-Brake Over Bar

1-Electric Saw Zaw (New in box-Harbor Freight)

TRACTOR PARTS

1-Allis Chalmers Manual (1967)

1-Lot John Deere Parts

(Seals-Gaskets-Bearings-Steering Wheel)

1-Lot Tractor Hydraulic Cylinders

1-Lot of Sway Bars & Top Links

1-Lot of Tractor Mufflers

1-Universal Draw Bar

1-Lot Tractor Headlights

2-Tractor Seat Covers

1-John Deere Umbrella (New, but Damaged)

LAWN MOWER PARTS

1-Large Lot of Lawn Mower Parts

(Seals-Gaskets-Bearings-Spark Plugs)

1-Large Lot Lawn Mower Engines (3 New)

1-Lot Riding Mower Wheels & Tires

(Front-Rear-New & Used)

1-Lot Mower Belts

1-Lot Lawn Mower Wheel Weights

FISHING SUPPLIES

1-Fish Cooker on a Stand

1-Tackle Box

1-Lot Rod & Reels

CHAIN SAWS & PARTS

1-Large Lot of Chain Saws (Some are Parts only)

1-Large Lot of Chain Saw Parts

1-Lot of Chain Saw Cases

STRING TRIMMERS & POLE SAWS

1-3.0 HP Tecumsea Wheeled String Trimmer

1-Lot String Trimmers (Some Parts only)

1-Lot String Trimmer Parts

1-Remington Electric Pole Saw 10”

TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT

John Deere 2030 with Loader, Bucket & Hay Spike (Diesel)

Massey Ferguson 135

Ford 8N

Kioti DS411OHS with a KL402 Loader

Allis Chalmers WD 45

McCormick Farmall Cub with Front Blade, Plow & Disc

2-John Deere Model A (Parts only 1941 & 1946)

2-Allis Chalmers WD (Parts only)

1-Boom Pole

1-Hay Spike (3 Point)

1-John Deere Loader (for 2 Cylinders)

2-Allis Chalmers Loaders (for WD or WD45)

1-3 Blade Disc Plow

1-Six’ 3 Point Blade

1-Six’ Box Blade

1-Seven’ Box Blade

1-Five’ 3 Point Disc

1-3 Point 2 Bottom Plow

2-Allis Chalmers Belly Mount Plows

(1-3 Bottom 1-2 Bottom)

1-John Deere 4-Row Planter

1-Gravity Flow Wagon

1-3 Bottom-3 Point Oliver Plow

1-John Deere 3 Point Sickle Mower

1-John Deere 4 Cylinder Engine

1-3 Point 6’ Cultivator

1-Boom Pole 

MISCELLANEOUS

3-Steel Taps

1-Lot Chains

1-Aluminum Motorcycle Ramp

1-Lot Threaded Pipes

1-Lot Rachet Straps

1-Lot Anti-Freeze

1-Lot Oil & Grease

1-Lot Jumper Cables

1-Lot Corn Knives

1-Lot Shop Manuals

1-Lot Gas Cans & L.P. Bottles

1-Lot Galvanized Stove Pipe

1-Lot Shop Manuals

1-Pump of Sprayer

1-Lot Receiver Hitches & Balls

1-5 Brick Ventless Heater

1-Lot 12-2 Wire

1-250lb ATV Wench (New in Box) N.I.B.

1-Behren Funnel

1-Lot Levels

1-Lot 1/2“ Cargo D-Ring Anchors

1-Lot Auto Mirrors

1-Lot Leak Stop

1-Lot Caster Wheels

1-Lot Oil

1-Lot Anti-Freeze

1-Lot Light Bulbs

1-Small Block Chevrolet Oil Pump N.I.B.

1-Six’ Bench

2-Pickup Bed Trailers

3-16’ Flat Bed Trailers

1-5’ x 8’ Tilt Trailer

1-Card Table & 4 Chairs

1-Dual Tandem Pintle Hitch Trailer

1-Lot Plywood

1-Watch Repair Table

2-Filing Cabinets

1-Fan

1-Camp Stove

1-Canopy 

AUCTIONEERS NOTE:

Don’t miss this Sale!!

Tomorrow, Saturday, April 24, 2021 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

Properly disposing of prescription drugs helps keep them out of our waters and landfills. To find a take back location near you, CLICK HERE.

Local Police Departments participating are Dexter Police Department,  Bernie Police Department, Malden Police Department and Puxico Police Department.

Bloomfield City Council Meeting held a regular session meeting on March 15, 2021 at 6:20 p.m.  Below are the minutes and discussions from that meeting.

Council members present were: Frank Sifford, Donna Deardorff, Pat Wilson and Bonnie Blue.  Robin Northern, city attorney, was also present.  Mayor Aslin called the meeting to order.  The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence.

Public Comments: none

Consent Agenda: Ald. Sifford made a motion that was second by Ald. Blue to approve the consent agenda.  Motion passed 4-0 vote.  

Unfinished Bus: Ald. Sifford moved to pay MO Rural Services Work Comp Ins. Trust for 2021-2022.  Ald. Deardorff second.  Motion carried 4-0.

There was more discussion on whether the City will keep its municipal court or turn it over to the County.  The deadline has been extended to August 1.  Ald. Blue moved to table discussion until the April meeting.  Ald. Deardorff second.  Motion carried 4-0.  Daniel will present cost variable findings at the April meeting.

New Bus:  Park board members Amy Haas, Ken Allen, and Morgan Wilkinson requested permission to accept applications for seasonal part-time park cleaning instead of contract cleaning.  The position will be approximately 12 hours per week, depending on park activities, at an hourly rate of $10.41.  Ald. Deardorff moved to approve this request.  Ald. Blue second.  Motion passed 4-0.

Ald. Deardorff moved to approve flooring cost for City Hall’s basement from Stan’s Carpet.  Ald. Wilson second.  Motion carried 4-0.

Bill #2021002 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANNUAL EXECUTE ALL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS, AND ANY AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS AS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR THE STREET OVERLAY PROJECT OF THE CITY OF BLOOMFIELD, MISSOURI.  Read one time and a motion was made by Ald. Blue and second by Ald. Sifford to allow a second read.  Motion carried 4-0.  Read a second time and Ald. Deardorff moved to approve Bill #2021002.  Ald. Sifford second the motion.  Ayes – 4, Nays – 0. 

Other Matters: Spring clean-up will be April 26, 2021.

Brief discussion was had in reference to the city tax collector position.  Council will wait for election results.

Justin Bell gave a brief update on PWSD #5.  They have made some personnel changes.  Their water account with the City remains past due with an approximate balance of $27,546.00.  Date of last payment was Feb. 22, 2021.

April meeting is scheduled for 04/19/2021 at 6:30pm.  The auditors will be here presenting FY2020 audit results.

With nothing further to discuss, Ald. Sifford moved to adjourn.  Ald. Blue second.  Motion passed 4-0.