Submitted by Jill Temples
SMT Writer
Jefferson City, Missouri - There is still time to join the more than 370,000 Missourians registered to participate in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut earthquake preparedness drill on October 17th at 10:17 a.m. More than 2.3 million people will participate nationwide in October!
The drill teaches the "Drop, Cover and Hold On" protective actions to take in the event of an earthquake. The states of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma and Tennessee are also participating in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut. These states will be among more than 30 U.S. states and territories conducting earthquake drills on the same day.
During the ShakeOut, residents should practice the “Drop, Cover and Hold On” technique for 60 seconds:
DROP to the ground
Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and
HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops
The “Drop, Cover and Hold On” technique is considered the best way to protect yourself in an earthquake. You can register for the earthquake drill at www.shakeout.org/centralus/. October 17 is the anniversary of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake in California ,which killed 62 people and damaged thousands of buildings.
Why should you participate?
We all must get better prepared for major earthquakes, and practice how to protect ourselves when they happen. The purpose of the ShakeOut is to help people and organizations do both. You could be anywhere when an earthquake strikes: at home, at work, at school or even on vacation.
Because many Missourians live within the New Madrid Seismic Zone—one of the most active seismic zones in the country—each February Missouri observes Earthquake Awareness Month. On Feb. 7, 1812, Missouri was rocked by one of the largest earthquakes ever to hit the continental United States. Centered in New Madrid in southeast Missouri, the earthquake altered the flow of the Mississippi River, turned rich farmland into fields of sand and destroyed countless structures. People on the East Coast of the United States felt shaking and church bells reportedly rang as far away as South Carolina.
The risk of another large earthquake continues, and today the New Madrid Seismic Zone includes many population centers. Preparing and planning to respond to a major quake are essential!
How do you sign up?
For additional information about the ShakeOut drills and materials, visit http://www.shakeout.org/centralus/
Show-Me ShakeOut Poster Contest
Third, fourth and fifth grade students across Missouri can also start working on their entries for the fourth annual "Show-Me ShakeOut" poster contest. Students are encouraged to create a classroom poster promoting the ShakeOut and earthquake safety. This contest is sponsored by the State Emergency Management Agency and the Missouri Seismic Safety Commission.
The statewide contest winners will receive $50 gift cards and emergency preparedness kits courtesy of ABNA Engineering, Inc. of St. Louis, Central Electric Power Cooperative of Jefferson City, the University of Missouri-Columbia’s Department of Geological Sciences, and the Southeast Missouri Chapter of the American Red Cross. Winning posters will be displayed on SEMA's website and featured at earthquake awareness events during 2014.
Contest Guidelines:
-Each school will select one winning poster for each of the three grade levels.
-Posters may be scanned or digitally photographed and submitted electronically in JPEG, GIF, PDF or PNG format. Schools should retain the original poster if a submission is made electronically.
-All submissions must include the name of the school, name and age of the student, name of school principal, and name of classroom teacher.
-All posters must be submitted to SEMA by Jan. 16, 2014 to be eligible.
The school principal or lead teacher must submit or mail poster entries to:
Steve Besemer
State Emergency Management Agency
P. O. Box 116, 2302 Militia Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65102
E-Mail: steve.besemer@sema.dps.mo.gov
-Winners from each statewide grade level will be notified by Feb. 4, 2014.
-Winning results will be posted on the SEMA Web site (sema.dps.mo.gov) and announced in press releases.
Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Dexter, Missouri – The Crowley Ridge Jaycees will be hosting a Halloween Party and Parade on Saturday, October 19, 2013. There will be games, prizes, costume contest and tons of fun!
If you have a child or grandchild from the age of birth to 10 years come show off that awesome Halloween costume! The children will be divided into categories and judged on their costume presentation.
Then there will be a costume parade for all to see and enjoy. It’s only $3.00 per child or $5.00 for two children.
The Halloween Party and Costume Parade event will be held at the First General Baptist Church Activity Building on the corner of Castor and Locust St. from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.For more information please contact Kelly Medley at 573-717-9221. SoutheastHealth sponsors the Crowley Ridge Jaycees.
Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Wappapello, Missouri - Two bands, two great nights of entertainment! On Friday night, October 11th music fans can expect Blue Grace to perform Bluegrass and Gospel Music. This popular band has performed in the area at many local events. Their style of music is a favorite of many in the area.
On Saturday night, another great local band is the Alex Beaird Band. They are a blues-rock outfit out of Southeast Missouri. A sense of rhythm, minimalist song structure, and vintage guitar tone characterize the sound conveyed on their first release "Shine On." Alex Beaird is the singer, songwriter, and lead guitarist for the band, and has worked the Southeast Missouri music scene for three years fronting the rock band Bull Mountain Revelry. The new project is a bluesier, more soulful approach to rock 'n roll, with influences of folk, jazz, country, and Americana. Tyler Pullum will join Alex on twin acoustic guitars.
The Lake Wappapello Outdoor Theatre is adjacent to the Crabb & Co. Restaurant and is located on T highway, 2 miles south of the dam in Wappapello.
Admission is FREE for all performances at the community theatre, however donations to the bands are appreciated.
In case of rain the show will be held in the Music Barn adjacent to the Outdoor Theatre. Bring your lawn chair and come out for a night of great entertainment. For the comfort of all guests we ask to keep the event smoke and pet free. No coolers allowed.
For additional information about the theatre or the performance schedule, contact Jason Crabb at 573-222-7401. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the entertainment!
Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Collection dates are from October 1st - October 31st so there is still plenty of time to donate. Items requested are prepackaged, nonperishable food items such as jerky, beef sticks, chips, drink packets, Jolly Ranchers, gum, and mints. Socks, hand held games, playing cards, board games, Chapstick, stationary & envelopes, magazines, phone cards, wet wipes, foot powder, and hand lotion.
They can not accept aerosol cans, chocolate or food items that will melt, fireworks and explosives are prohibited.
All shipping expenses will be paid by US Bank Development Network. For more information please contact Cindy Hayes at 573-624-8976.
Congratulations Logan! Job well done and we are so proud of you!
Submitted by Jill Temples
SMT Writer
Bloomfield, Missouri- The Stars & Stripes Museum and Library Highway 25 in Bloomfield, will be hosting their 5th Annual Car Show Saturday, October 12th.
The entry fee will be $15.00. Entry and set-up will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 12:00p.m. Awards will be presented at 3:00 p.m. Spectators will be admitted for free.
There will also be a 50/50 drawing, music and concession stand. All money goes toward keeping the museum and library doors open. Everyone is welcome! *In case of rain the car show will be held October 13th.
***The Annual Crowley's Ridge Blackpowder Club Rendezvous will also be set up across the road on Highway 25 from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday!
