Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Alicia M. Cisne to Saint Francis Medical Center.

Cisne received her board certification from the National Certification Corporation.

She graduated from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Ark. in 2012 and Maryville University in St. Louis in 2018.

Cisne is a nurse practitioner with the Hospitalists at Saint Francis.

To learn more about Alicia M. Cisne, visit sfmc.net or call 573-331-3000.

Saint Francis Medical Center is a 254-bed facility serving more than 450,000 people throughout Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas. Guided by its mission to provide a ministry of healing and wellness inspired by our Christian philosophy and values, the Medical Center has become a progressive, innovative regional tertiary care referral center doubling in size in the last five years to best accommodate the healthcare needs of those it serves. Saint Francis’ major service lines, which have received a variety of national recognitions, include the Neurosciences Institute; Thomas G. Otto, MD, Orthopaedic Institute; Family BirthPlace featuring the region’s first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Heart Institute; Gene E. Huckstep Emergency Center/Level III Trauma Center with Convenient Care; Cancer Institute; Rehabilitation Services; and Fitness Plus.

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."

LEGAL NOTICE

NOMINEES SELECTED FOR UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION COUNCIL MEMBERS STODDARD COUNTY

Citizens of voting age in Stoddard County, pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 262-577, R.S. Mo. 69, will have an opportunity to vote and elect members to the University of Missouri Extension Council in January 2019.   The elected and appointed members of the Extension Council will guide and direct extension work within the County.   Citizens have been nominated for each of the elective positions in their respective districts.  The nominees are as follows:

2019 COUNCIL                       LENGTH OF

NOMINEES                               TERM

Keith Baker                             2 Years

Jackie Harmon                       2 Years

Logan Lowery                           2 Years

Jennifer Murphy                      2 Years

Additional nominations may be made by petition of 25 or more qualified voters residing within the district, filed with the Council within 10 days after the publication of this notice of election.  Forms for nomination are available in your County Extension Office located at:

Stoddard County

University of Missouri Extension Office

316 S. Prairie Street

Bloomfield, Mo 63825

Phone: 573-568-3344

The Stoddard County University Extension Council

Anthony Bockhold, Chairman

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri - Law Enforcement with the Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff's Office are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Aaron M. Armantrout, a 36-year-old white male who is a resident of Ste. Genevieve County.

He was last seen in the evening of December 15 at his residence.

Armantrout has two vehicles that have not been located either.

Those vehicles are described as a 2000 blue BMW 540i bearing Missouri plates of FR8-A4B and a 2013 white Chevrolet Silverado bearing Missouri plates of either 4TB-429 or 9PX-349. The truck has factory GMC rims.

Deputies also are looking for Armantrout’s wife, Susan J. Armantrout, a white female who is 41 years of age.

If anyone knows of the where these individuals or vehicles may be located, contact the Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office at 573-883-5820 or Central Dispatch at 573-883-5215.

Dexter, Missouri - The holidays are a time for friends, family, and co-workers to come together in celebration. Wherever you are whether at an office party, a family member’s home, or out at the bar it is essential that you make the lifesaving choice to drive sober when the party ends. To help spread the message about the dangers of drunk driving, Dexter Police Department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to get drunk drivers off the roads and help save lives. The national high-visibility enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs from December 13-31, 2018. During this period, local law enforcement will show zero tolerance for drunk driving, as well as drugged driving, which is on the rise. Increased State and national messages about the dangers of driving impaired, coupled with enforcement and increased officers on the road, aim to drastically reduce drunk driving on our nation’s roadways. 

Sadly, the statistics show that we have a lot of work to do to put an end to drunk driving. According to NHTSA, 10,874 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2017, equating to one person killed every 48 minutes. On average, 10,000 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes each year from 2013 to 2017. That’s the equivalent of 20 jumbo jets crashing each year, with no survivors. In December 2017, alone, 885 people lost their lives in traffic crashes involving a drunk driver. This is why Dexter Police is working with NHTSA to remind drivers that drunk driving is not only illegal, it is a matter of life and death. As you head out to enjoy the holiday festivities, remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. 

Drunk driving isn’t the only risk on the road: Drug-impaired driving is also an increasing problem on our nation’s roads. If drivers are impaired by any substance—alcohol or drugs—they should not get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Driving while impaired is illegal, period. The bottom line is this: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive High, Get a DUI. It’s that simple.

 “We understand that during the holidays, people are running around, busily checking off items on their to-do list and attending parties,” said Chief Trevor Pulley. “We need our community members to slow down and remember: It’s up to them to make the smart decision to drive sober—during the holidays, and all year long. Drunk driving is a huge problem in our country, and, unfortunately, we’re seeing a rise in marijuana use and drugged driving, too. Stay safe and stay sober on the roads.” 

Dexter Police and NHTSA are reminding citizens of the many resources available to get them home safely. “Impaired driving of any form is not acceptable behavior,” said Chief Pulley. “It is essential to plan a sober ride home before you ever leave for the party. That’s why, during the December holidays, we will make zero exceptions for drunk driving. There are just no excuses,” Pulley said. 

Party with a Plan 

First and foremost: Plan ahead. Be honest with yourself: You know whether you’ll attend a party. If you plan to drink, plan for a sober driver to take you home. Is it your turn to be the designated driver? Take that role seriously—your friends are relying on you. Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely. 

• Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely. 

• Download NHTSA’s SaferRide mobile app, available on Google Play for Android devices: (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nhtsa.SaferRide&hl=en), and Apple’s iTunes Store for iOS devices: (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/saferride/id950774008?mt=8). SaferRide allows users to call a taxi or a predetermined friend, and identifies the user’s location so he or she can be picked up. 

• If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact law enforcement immediately.

 

• Have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely. 

During the holidays, and every day, please remember that drunk driving isn’t only illegal, it’s deadly.