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.
Dexter, Missouri - Moreland Auction Service, LLC will host the auction of the Living Estate of Rick Grossman on Saturday, June 18th beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The auction will take place at 824 S. Lewis St. in Dexter. Directions are south on One Mile Road past Dexter Public Schools then make a left on South Lewis St.
All items are clean and like new! Rain date will be Sunday, June 19th at 1:00 p.m. if necessary.
Items to be auctioned are too numerous to mention; however here is an incomplete list of many of the items.
Antiques and Collectibles: White Hoosier Cabinet with Flour Sifter, Vintage Walnut Table, Vintage Round Table, Vintage Rocker, Vintage Card Table, Wagner Skillets, Wagner Dutch Oven, Vintage Dresser, Vintage Vanity and Bench, Vintage Spinning Wheel, Claw foot Straight back Chair and a Pair of Alaskan Snow Shoes.
Appliances: Washer and Dryer, Stove, Refrigerator and Kenmore Chest Freezer.
Lawn & Garden: Wheel Barrow, Patio Rockers, Lawn Chairs, Hand Tools, Cordless Drill, Circ Saw, Belt Sander, Finish Nailer, Two Wheeler, Extension Cords, Fishing Equipment, Fire Pit, Step Ladders, Hoses, Tiller, Grill Yard Tools, Clamps, Limb Trimmer, Weed Eater, and Riding Mower.
Kitchen Items: Stoneware Dishes, Clay Design Dishes, Fiesta Ware, Christmas Dishes, glassware, Stemware, Crystal Stemware, Oven, Pots & Pans, Cast Iron Skillets, Microwave, Small Appliances, Rachel Ray Pots & Pans, Cook Books, Stainless Steel Silverware, Knives, and Cookie Sheets.
Furniture: Sony Flat Screen TV, Video & DVD Player, Recliner, Loveseat, Chair, Ottoman, Wood Glider, Rocker, Oak Hall Tree, Wood Cabinet, Keller Oak Dining Table, 8 Chairs, Hutch & Buffet, Pine Cabinet with Glass Front Door, Oak Cabinet, Oak Chest, Primitive Cabinet, King Brass Bed, Wicker Chairs, Wicker Desk, Plant Stand 4 Drawer File Cabinet, and much much more!
Household: Pictures, Lamps, Bed Linens, Towels, Pillows, Quilts, Rugs, Vases, Clocks, Rooster Décor, Interior Décor, Baskets, Books, Wood Ironing Board, Telephones, Silk Flowers, Wreaths, and much much more!
Miscellaneous: HP Computer, Printer, & Dell Monitor, Portable Sewing Machine, totes, Patterns, Fan, CDs DVDs, Records, Deer Mount, Deer Antler, Dog Kennels, and Coolers.
Terms are CASH or APPROVED GOOD CHECK. All items are as is and Moreland Auction Service is not responsible for accidents.
This section of roadway is located from Route 60 to County Road 642.
Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, June 7 through Thursday, June 9 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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.
Stoddard County, Missouri - The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 9 to discuss upcoming improvements to the Route U bridge over the St. Francis River Overflow in Butler and Stoddard Counties. The meeting will be held at Qulin Middle School, located at 406 Connecticut Street in Qulin, Mo.
"Visitors can stop-by anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. to discuss the details of the project with a member of the project team and provide their comments," said Project Manager Jason Williams.
The project includes replacing the deck of the Route U bridge. The bridge will close for six to eight weeks as construction is underway, weather permitting. Additional details regarding the contractor’s schedule will be released prior to the start of construction. Completion is anticipated in late 2017 or early 2018.
The improved bridge will be 24-feet wide - two feet wider than the existing structure.
For more information, please contact Williams at (573) 472-5290, Transportation Project Designer Jeff Wachter at (573) 472-5295 or MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK MODOT (275-6636). To view the meeting handout or comment on this project, please attend the online meeting available at: www.modot.org/southeast/news_and_information/public_meetings.
Missouri - It can be challenging to keep track of the various insurance policies Missourians have today. To help residents keep track of their policies and organize their insurance information, the Missouri Department of Insurance created the Mo2Go Wallet, a free application that stores insurance documents and information on the consumer’s smartphone.
“When disaster strikes it can be stressful and difficult to locate all of the appropriate documentation necessary to file a claim,” said Missouri DIFP Director John M. Huff. “This easy-to-use tool can assist Missourians in organizing insurance information and having the proper information on hand when it comes time to filing a claim.”
The department understands that when disaster strikes, policyholder’s may not always know where their insurance documents are located. There is always the potential of losing the information or it being destroyed in a disaster. The free, Mo2Go Wallet has a user-friendly interface that walks consumers through the process of saving pertinent insurance information onto their phones.
Missourians can snap photos of their insurance cards, save their insurance company’s and agent's contact information and store all of their insurance information in one place. They also have the ability to share their insurance information through text message and email. For example, parents can use the app to text insurance cards to their children who may be away at school. They can also email pertinent insurance information like insurance cards to their medical provider right from their phone.
The department does not store the consumer’s information nor do they have access to it; rather the information is stored directly onto the user’s phone. The app helps consumers organize their information by the four common types of insurance - auto, home, health and life insurance and is available for no cost to consumers.
Trying to locate documents in the midst of a crisis can be very stressful. The department encourages Missourians to download the free Mo2Go Wallet. The Mo2Go Wallet can be found in the Apple App and Google Play stores. Simply search for “Mo2Go” in the search section of the app stores. Individuals can also find links to download either version of the app at insurance.mo.gov/Mo2Go.
About the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions & Professional Registration
The Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration (DIFP) is responsible for consumer protection through the regulation of financial industries and professionals. The department's seven divisions work to enforce state regulations both efficiently and effectively while encouraging a competitive environment for industries and professions to ensure consumers have access to quality products.
