Stoddard County, MO - With the impending hazardous weather forecast for Stoddard County there are a few things you can do to prepare for power outages and/or tornados.
1. Make sure you have plenty of non-perishable foods that do not require cooking. We may lose electricity and that can last a few days.
2. Have at least 1 gallon of water per day per person. To be used for drinking and cleaning.
3. Have plenty of personal hygiene items on hand as well as medical kit supplies
4. Stock up on ample cleaning and disinfectant supplies.
5. Ensure you have prescriptions and over the counter medication for at least one week.
6. Power all your devices such as computers, cell phones, radios. Have ample battery supply.
7. Fill up your car/truck with gas/diesel.
8. Unplug small appliance/other devices in case of lightning strikes.
9. Place all outdoor furniture and decorations inside because of the high winds.
10. Have flashlights available. Know where they are and have fresh batteries.
11. Remember if windshield wipers are on your headlights must be on.
12. Stay home during the hours of the storms.
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, also referred to as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day or Pearl Harbor Day, is observed annually in the United States on December 7, to remember and honor the 2,403 United States citizens who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, which led to the United States declaring war on Japan the next day and thus entering World War II.
President Biden reflects:
On December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked our forces at Pearl Harbor and other locations in Hawaii, taking the lives of 2,403 service members and civilians and leading the United States to declare its entrance into World War II. It was a day that still lives in infamy 80 years later. As we mark National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor the patriots who perished, commemorate the valor of all those who defended our Nation, and recommit ourselves to carrying forth the ensuing peace and reconciliation that brought a better future for our world. Today, we give thanks to the Greatest Generation, who guided our Nation through some of our darkest moments and laid the foundations of an international system that has transformed former adversaries into allies.
A decade ago, I paid my respects at the USS Arizona Memorial — where 1,177 crewmen lost their lives on that terrible December day. To this day, beads of oil still rise to the surface of the water — metaphorical “Black Tears” shed for those lost in the attack. Reading those names etched in marble was a mournful reminder of the sacrifices and the human cost of protecting our Nation and the ideals this great country represents. Our Nation remains forever indebted to all those who gave their last full measure of devotion eight decades ago. We will never forget those who perished, and we will always honor our sacred obligation to care for our service members, veterans, and their families, caregivers, and survivors.
The Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended, has designated December 7 of each year as “National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.”
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2021, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. I encourage all Americans to reflect on the courage shown by our brave warriors that day and remember their sacrifices. I ask us all to give sincere thanks and appreciation to the survivors of that unthinkable day. I urge all Federal agencies, interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff on December 7, 2021, in honor of those American patriots who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-sixth.
JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.
The City of Dexter, Missouri, will have a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, for the following offices:
Mayor Two Year Term
Ward I Alderman Two Year Term
Ward II Alderman Two Year Term
Ward III Alderman Two Year Term
Filing of an office may be done at Dexter City Hall, 301 East Stoddard Street, during regular business hours, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2021 and closing at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Filing for these offices may be done in the City Clerk’s office during regular business hours from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
City’s Holiday Schedule:
Christmas: City Offices will close at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2021 and will reopen 8:00 a.m Monday, December 27, 2021
Current Mayor Jason Banken and Eric Bien have filed for the 2-year Mayor position.
Ward One Alderman position incumbent Frank Killian and Randal Tennison have both filed.
Ward Two Alderman position incumbent Larry Rogers and Bryce Mathews have filed.
Ward Three Alderman position incumbent Glen Robinson and Larry Helm have both filed.
Filing closes on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.
The ShowMe Times will published an updated list prior to the April Election.
