The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages hunters to think safety while in the woods turkey hunting. Youth spring turkey hunting season is April 7-8 and regular spring turkey hunting season begins April 16 and runs through May 6. Shooting hours for regular turkey season are from a half hour before sunrise to 1 p.m.

MDC Protection Field Chief Randy Doman stresses that the most common cause of a turkey hunting incident is a hunter being mistaken for game.

“Each year, most turkey hunting incidents involve hunters who shoot at sound, color, or movement,” Doman said. “It’s very important to always identify your target and know what’s beyond it before aiming the gun at it and squeezing the trigger.”

The popular fad of fanning turkeys is catching on and could be dangerous. The fanning technique involves someone hiding behind a turkey fan of tail feathers and moving it around to attract other turkeys.

“The fanning technique is not recommended because you could potentially be mistaken for a gobbler and become a victim of a hunting incident,” MDC Hunter Education and Shooting Coordinator Kyle Lairmore said.

Lairmore encourages turkey hunters to wear hunter orange while moving throughout the woods.

“Wearing hunter orange lets other hunters know that you’re in the area,” he said. “It’s also important to remember to never carry a harvested turkey in the open.  Be sure to cover them with a hunter orange vest or put them in a game bag.”

Lairmore added anyone in the woods during turkey hunting season should also wear hunter orange.

“This time of year we also have mushroom hunters, hikers, birders, and others sharing the woods with turkey hunters,” he said. “It is a good safety measure for these other outdoor enthusiasts to make themselves clearly visible to hunters.”

MDC also offers the following safety tips for spring turkey hunting:

Identify a turkey’s head and beard before aiming.

Never shoot at sound or movement. Assume it is another hunter until you can clearly see a turkey’s head or beard.

Wear hunter orange when walking through the woods.

Use hunter orange to identify your hunting location.

Wrap a bagged turkey or decoy in hunter orange when transporting it.

Dress defensively. Never wear red, white, blue, or black clothing because it resembles a turkey.

Be sure of your target and what lies beyond.

Never follow the sound of a gobbling turkey or attempt to sneak up on turkeys. Always call turkeys to you.

Sit against a large tree or other natural barrier to shield yourself from hunters approaching from the rear.

Shout “STOP” when another hunter approaches. Don’t move, wave, whistle, or make turkey calls to get their attention.

Cape Girardeau, Missouri - Saint Francis is happy to welcome Dori Bigler, CPA, as Accounting Manager. In her new role, Bigler will oversee the various functions of the accounting department, including research, planning and personnel. She will also ensure that all general ledger activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Bigler previously served as an accountant at Grey Hunter Stenn, LLP and as an accounting consultant for the City of Sesser, Illinois. She most recently served as Chief Financial Officer for the Shawnee Mass Transit District, where she oversaw a budget of about $4 million.

Bigler earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Accountancy degrees, with a concentration in taxation, from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. 

Saint Francis Medical Center is a 308-bed facility serving more than 713,000 people throughout Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas. Guided by its mission to provide a ministry of healing and wellness inspired by its Christian philosophy and values, the Medical Center has become a progressive, innovative regional tertiary care referral center. Saint Francis’ major service lines, which have received national recognition, include the Neurosciences Institute; Orthopedic Institute; Family BirthPlace, featuring the region’s first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Heart Hospital; Emergency and Level III Trauma Center; Cancer Institute; and Fitness Plus. 

Dexter, Missouri- Jason Johnson, Owner of Air-Tech, LLC in Dexter recently attended the 2018 Carrier®/Koch Air Dealer meeting at the Louisville downtown Marriott in Louisville, KY.

Awards were given at this annual event recognizing several dealers for their continued success in the industry. 

Air-Tech Heating and Air, LLC is proud to be the recipient of one of those awards.  The “2017 New Dealer of the Year” award was presented to Mr. Johnson based upon criteria including but not limited to his continued growth and sales in the region represented.

Technology is rapidly changing in how consumers discover products and engage with dealers. Koch Air and HVAC industry experts joined together for a 2-day event to unlock additional opportunities and offer their dealers additional training.  Carrier® factory reps and dealers joined together to share their tools for success.

Day 2 was filled with informative breakouts and industry information to provide additional training. Some of the top leaders from around the country assisted the dealers in building a roadmap to success for 2018. 

Many awards were given at this annual event.  Mr. Johnson and his team are proud to receive this honor recognizing Air-Tech Heating and Air, LLC as a recipient among Carrier® dealers in the area.

Dexter, Missouri - The Estate of the late Sherm Smith, Sr. will be auctioned at 200 N. Poplar in Dexter, Missouri on Saturday, April 21, 2018 beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Auctioneers will be Dale Moreland and Kenneth Moreland.

Rain Date will be Sunday, April 22nd at 1 p.m.

Concessions will be available

1-Chevrolet/Texaco Lifesize Mannequin 1-Coca Cola Machine

1-Victrola

1-Wurlitzer Juke Box

1-Lot Pictures

8-Glass Oil Bottles in Wire Crate

1-Oil Can Display /Paper Cans in Case 1-Standard Oil Milk Can

1-FO MO-Co Sign Genuine Ford Parts 1-Lighted Ford Sign

2-Life Size Reagan’s

2-Breaker Drive In Fiberglass Signs 1-Dean Plastic Tire Signs

1-Conoco Metal Sign

1-Lot Conoco Signs

1-7up Plastic Restaurant Sign

1-Route US 66 Canvas Sign

2-BP Plastic Button Signs

1-Chevrolet Heartland of America Sign 1-Dad’s Garage Lighted Sign 1-Clabber Girl Metal Sign 1-Performance Counts Sign/Phillips 66 1-Lot Banners

1-Corvette Picture

1-B&F BBQ Sign

1-Shelby Clock

1-Alien Statue

1-Gas Boy Pump

1-Gulf Gas Pump

1-Gas Pump

1-Stop Light

1-Don’t Walk/Walk Light

1-American Scale MFG Co.

1-Dayton Lg Stand Fan

1-Sand Blast Cabinet

 

1-Set Wood Crutches (Dr Poe) 1-Infant Incubator (Dr Poe) 1-Baby Bed

OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT

2-Office Desk & Credenza 3-Wing Back Chairs 2-Brother Copy Machines 1-Cannon Fax Machine 1-Lot Metal File Cabinets 2-Glass Front Show Cases 2-Glass Room Dividers 1-Lot Office Dividers 1-Printer Table

1-Silk Fig Tree 1-Lot Side Tables 1-Lot Office Chairs

1-1994 Mercedes S 5500

1- Original 1956 Cadillac

1-1966 Restored International Cub Belly Mower

1-1996 Lincoln Town Car Hearse

1-1969 Porsche 911T (no engine or transmission)

1-1957 Chevrolet Belair Side Panels & Grill

1-Set 1941 Ford Doors

1-S185 Bobcat Skid Steer (on tires) w bucket and pallet forks 1-Duro 4 Post Vertical Car Lift

1-Homemade Utility Trailer

1-2008 Two Car-Car Hauler Trailer

1-Yamaha Gas Golf Car (runs-bad transmission)

1-Cherry Picker

1-Chevrolet Single Axle Dump Truck

1-1957 Toro Self-Propelled Reel Lawn Mower

1-Reel Mower

1-1952 Jaguar Frame & Parts

1-Studebaker Starlight Coupe (front cap)

1-265 Chev 6 Cyl Engine

1-Lot Tire Rims

1-Lot Hub Caps

1-Lot of Wheels

3-Chevrolet Speedometer

2-1956 Cadillac Chrome Fenders

1-Lincoln Wire Feed Welder

1-Nitro Air Air Compressor 60 gal (110)

1- Quincy True Blue Air Compressor 5hp (220) 1-Two Wheel Dolly

2-Clark Steel Parts Table

1-Lot Shop Vacs

1-12 Ton Press

1-Grinder-Buffer on Stand

1-Grinder & Stand

1-Napa Plastic Creeper

1-Snap On Roll Around Tool Box 1-Power Kraft Tool Box (roll around) 1-Craftsman Tool Box (roll around) 1-Lot Tools

1-Transmission Jack

1-Rainbow Surf Board

2-Mini Fridges

2- Large Lighted Score Boards 1-Lg Heat Buster Fan

1-Tan Stand Fan

1-Polar Cool (water mister) 1-JD Toy Gator

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE:

A Pickers Delight!

Huge Sale with Lots of Treasurers!

Stoddard County Route Y Reduced for Edge Rut Repairs

 

Route Y 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 County Road 351 to Route DD.

Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, April 16 through Thursday, April 19 from 7 a.m. to 4 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)