VOTING FOR COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL
Voting for the members of Stoddard County Extension Council will begin on January 14, 2020 and continue through January 28, 2020.
This year we have one candidate running for a 2-year term: Gary Wyman
Paper ballots will be available at the Extension Office, located at 316 S. Prairie Street, Bloomfield. Voting may be done by coming in to the Extension Office and requesting a 2020 ballot. Extension Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for voting. You may also vote online by going to our Extension website.
The Stoddard County University of Missouri Extension Council determines the educational programs, policies and approved staff of University Extension for Stoddard County as set by law. In addition, in cooperation with the Stoddard County Commission, they arrange for financing the local portion of the programs.
Some of the educational programs available through University Extension in Stoddard County deal with large scale agriculture and small scale farming enterprises, home economics, community development, homemaker clubs, and foods and nutrition for low-income families. These programs, open to all citizens, are provided by county area- based and campus based specialists and paraprofessionals through the University of Missouri and Lincoln University.
The winning candidates will start their new terms during the Stoddard County Extension Council’s annual meeting in March.
Route 153 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane in a moving operation as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform edge rut repairs.
The section of roadway is located from Route 114 to Route HH.
Weather permitting, work will be performed Monday, Dec. 16 through Friday, Dec. 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
Route 25 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane in a moving operation as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform edge rut repairs.
The section of roadway is located from Business 60 to Route AA.
Weather permitting, work will be performed Monday, Dec. 16 through Friday, Dec. 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
Dexter, Missouri - US Poly Enterprise, Inc. has an immediate opening in their Customer Service/Sales Department. T
he individual will work on, but not limited to, providing customer service and order entry in a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
The individual will also be responsible for accurately entering customer purchase orders, proofreading and working closely with the art, production and shipping departments to ensure accuracy of the customers’ orders.
The ideal candidate must have:
• At least 3 years prior experience in an office setting and in customer service/sales.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task for maximum efficiency and with accuracy.
• Professional and pleasant phone etiquette and have experience using a multi-line phone.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to keep work station clean and organized.
Please send your resume, including work history, along with a letter of introduction to Tiffany@uspolyinc.com
U.S. Poly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This Holiday Season, and All Year Long:
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
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, 2019 – January 1, 2020. 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, 10,511 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2018, equating to one person killed every 48 minutes. These crashes account for 29 percent of all 2018 fatalities. On average, 10,000 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes each year from 2014 to 2018. That’s the equivalent of 20 jumbo jets crashing each year, with no survivors. This is why the Dexter Police Department 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.
During the holidays, and every day, please remember that drunk driving isn’t only illegal, it’s deadly.
For more information about the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, visit www.TrafficSafetyMarketing.gov.
