After years of making great progress on state roadways, the Missouri Department of Transportation must now deal with the stark reality of funding levels that will barely take care of the existing transportation system.
On July 11, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved the new 2013-2017 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, which shows a transportation construction program that has dropped from an average of $1.2 billion in recent years to about $700 million.
The program includes all transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies for fiscal years 2013 through 2017 (July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2017). A $700 million program allows for some resurfacing projects and general maintenance of the existing transportation system, but cannot incorporate the types of construction projects that create jobs, increase safety, ease congestion or foster economic development.
Last year, MoDOT implemented the Bolder Five-Year Direction, which is reducing the number of employees, equipment and facilities in order to save the department $512 million by 2015. In fact, without the savings generated from the Bolder Five-Year Direction, this year's transportation program would have been less than $600 million.
"We've been talking about diminishing revenue streams since 2006 and we've taken action," said MoDOT Director Kevin Keith. "The Bolder Five-Year Direction implemented last year helps, but the reality is we can't cut our way to an improved transportation system.
"This transportation program shows how we will deliver on the commitments we've made to Missouri, but it also shows how we must now focus our resources on the roads and bridges that need it most."
The Highway and Transportation Commission approval of this year's transportation program comes after a draft version was released on May 2 and a public comment period ran through June 1, 2012. MoDOT works with regional and metropolitan planning organizations throughout the year to develop the program.
The 2013-2017 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program is available on MoDOT's web site, www.modot.org, and at MoDOT district and regional offices around the state.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Sheep and FFA in-building results...
Market Lambs:
Grand Champion: Jake Makeprang
Reserve Champion: Tayton Dains
Out of County Reserve Champion: Dakota Dunning
Ram:
Grand Champion Hampshire Ram: Chelsy Roth
Reserve Champion Hampshire Ram: Chelsy Roth
Grand Champion Crossbred Ram: Katie Frankenfield
Reserve Champion Crossbred Ram: Mike Tarvin
Overall Grand Champion Ram of Junior Show: Chelsy Roth
Ewe:
Grand Champion Hampshire Ewe: Chelsy Roth
Reserve Champion Hampshire Ewe: Chelsy Roth
Grand Champion Crossbred Ewe: Tayton Dains
Reserve Champion Crossbred Ewe: Lora Drake
Overall Grand Champion Ewe of Junior Show: Tayton Dains
Open Sheep Show:
Grand Champion Ram: Mike Tarvin
Grand Champion Ewe: Mike Tarvin
Reserve Champion Ewe: Mike Tarvin
FFA Division: Ag Mechanics and Country Cured Hams
Ag Mechanics:
Grand Champion: Colt Cumpton (Yard Trailer)
Reserve Champion: Colt Cumpton (Panel Trailer)
Country Cured Ham:
Grand Champion: Justin Deems
Reserve Champion: Jackson Ogburn
-our thanks to Brenda Doody
Family Care clinic to be closed tomorrow
The Bates County Memorial Hospital Adrian Family Care Clinic will be closed Thursday, July 12th only.
Another full day at the Bates County Fair
7– 9 a.m. Junior Beef Cattle Weigh-in
11:00 a.m. Rotary Lunch for 4-H members
1:00 a.m. Junior Beef Cattle Show
1:00 p.m. Judging of Flower Show
5:00 p.m. Beef Steer Show
5:00 p.m. Cattlemen’s Steak Dinner
5:00 p.m. Swine Entry Check In
6:00 p.m. Baby Contest Entry
7:00 p.m. Baby Contest
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| show photos courtesy of Linda Zellmer |
Town Square Hardware closing after 22 years...
To alleviate any confusion, Town Square Hardware store (not Corner Hardware) is closing soon and everything must go!
First, we'd like to congratulate Harry and Carol for their 22 years of dedication at Town Square Hardware store on the south side of the Butler square. They would like to encourage you to keep shopping locally and you're invited to stop by and take advantage of discounts, as everything must go.
Store hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Admission Tickets Now Available for the August Missouri State Fair
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Daily adult gate admission tickets to the Missouri State Fair may be purchased in advance at select retail stores across the state, now through Aug. 8. State Fair Director Mark Wolfe said the $2 savings per ticket, and several other special promotions, helps to make the annual agricultural showcase an affordable family destination.
The $6 tickets are available at all Missouri Break Time convenience stores, Orscheln Farm and Home and Casey’s General Store locations. A list of the locations is available online at www.mostatefair.com. The discounted admission tickets are also available through Aug. 8 at the State Fair Box Office in Sedalia; hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Another great discount is the unlimited ride carnival wristband ticket for $18.95, offered exclusively at Walgreens through Aug. 8. Walgreens and Break Time convenience stores are also selling a $27 unlimited daily deal ticket through Aug. 18, which includes a single-day adult gate admission and a single-day unlimited carnival ride wristband.
“The $27 ticket offers a savings of $6,” Wolfe said. “An unlimited carnival ride wristband purchased on the Midway during the State Fair is $25 and regular adult gate admission is $8.”
There are several additional ways to save money during the 11-day showcase:
·Thursday, Aug. 9: $2 gate admission for ages 6 and older; and $2 vendor and concession specials;
·Saturday, Aug. 11: $1 off adult gate admission with a Pepsi coupon; details are on Diet Pepsi can panels;
·Sunday, Aug. 12: Show-Me Salutes-Military Appreciation Day: free gate admission for active military, veterans and delayed entry recruits with appropriate I.D, and $1 gate admission for their immediate family members, which includes their spouse and dependent children; and military receive a $5 off carnival ride wristband (regular $25) at Midway ticket booths with coupon available at admission gate;
·Monday, Aug. 13: $1 off adult gate admission and $5 off carnival ride wristband (regular $25) with coupon available at county Farm Bureau offices;
·Tuesday, Aug. 14: $1 off gate admission with a canned food donation, for up to half off regular admission
·Wednesday, Aug. 15: $2 off adult gate admission with each Sedalia Democrat newspaper front page Fair banner;
·Thursday, Aug. 16: $4 gate admission for ages 13 and over; $1 gate admission ages 6-12; and free gate admission for Missouri firefighters, EMTS and paramedics, with identification;
·Friday, Aug. 17: $5 off unlimited carnival ride wristband (regular $25) with coupon from Rural Missouri magazine;
·Saturday, Aug. 18: $1 off adult gate admission with coupon available at County Extension Offices;
·Sunday, Aug. 19: $4 gate admission for ages 13 and older; $1 gate admission ages 6-12; and free gate admission for municipal, county and state law enforcement with identification, and $1 gate admission for their immediate family members, which includes their spouse and dependent children;
·Sunday Aug. 12 through Wednesday Aug. 15: $5 adult gate admission after 5 p.m.
·Aug. 9, 10, 13-17:$5 off carnival ride wristband (regular $25) coupons available at County Extension Offices or from Diet Pepsi can panel promotion;
·Monday, Aug. 13 through Thursday, Aug 16: purchase an adult gate admission ticket at the Lunch Bunch Booth at Centennial Gate entrance between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and then return the ticket by 2 p.m. for a full refund.
More information is available at www.mostatefair.com and by following the State Fair on Facebook and Twitter, or by calling 1-800-422-FAIR (3247). The 110th Missouri State Fair in Sedalia is Aug. 9-19, themed "Celebrate Then and Wow."
The $6 tickets are available at all Missouri Break Time convenience stores, Orscheln Farm and Home and Casey’s General Store locations. A list of the locations is available online at www.mostatefair.com. The discounted admission tickets are also available through Aug. 8 at the State Fair Box Office in Sedalia; hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Another great discount is the unlimited ride carnival wristband ticket for $18.95, offered exclusively at Walgreens through Aug. 8. Walgreens and Break Time convenience stores are also selling a $27 unlimited daily deal ticket through Aug. 18, which includes a single-day adult gate admission and a single-day unlimited carnival ride wristband.
“The $27 ticket offers a savings of $6,” Wolfe said. “An unlimited carnival ride wristband purchased on the Midway during the State Fair is $25 and regular adult gate admission is $8.”
There are several additional ways to save money during the 11-day showcase:
·Thursday, Aug. 9: $2 gate admission for ages 6 and older; and $2 vendor and concession specials;
·Saturday, Aug. 11: $1 off adult gate admission with a Pepsi coupon; details are on Diet Pepsi can panels;
·Sunday, Aug. 12: Show-Me Salutes-Military Appreciation Day: free gate admission for active military, veterans and delayed entry recruits with appropriate I.D, and $1 gate admission for their immediate family members, which includes their spouse and dependent children; and military receive a $5 off carnival ride wristband (regular $25) at Midway ticket booths with coupon available at admission gate;
·Monday, Aug. 13: $1 off adult gate admission and $5 off carnival ride wristband (regular $25) with coupon available at county Farm Bureau offices;
·Tuesday, Aug. 14: $1 off gate admission with a canned food donation, for up to half off regular admission
·Wednesday, Aug. 15: $2 off adult gate admission with each Sedalia Democrat newspaper front page Fair banner;
·Thursday, Aug. 16: $4 gate admission for ages 13 and over; $1 gate admission ages 6-12; and free gate admission for Missouri firefighters, EMTS and paramedics, with identification;
·Friday, Aug. 17: $5 off unlimited carnival ride wristband (regular $25) with coupon from Rural Missouri magazine;
·Saturday, Aug. 18: $1 off adult gate admission with coupon available at County Extension Offices;
·Sunday, Aug. 19: $4 gate admission for ages 13 and older; $1 gate admission ages 6-12; and free gate admission for municipal, county and state law enforcement with identification, and $1 gate admission for their immediate family members, which includes their spouse and dependent children;
·Sunday Aug. 12 through Wednesday Aug. 15: $5 adult gate admission after 5 p.m.
·Aug. 9, 10, 13-17:$5 off carnival ride wristband (regular $25) coupons available at County Extension Offices or from Diet Pepsi can panel promotion;
·Monday, Aug. 13 through Thursday, Aug 16: purchase an adult gate admission ticket at the Lunch Bunch Booth at Centennial Gate entrance between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and then return the ticket by 2 p.m. for a full refund.
More information is available at www.mostatefair.com and by following the State Fair on Facebook and Twitter, or by calling 1-800-422-FAIR (3247). The 110th Missouri State Fair in Sedalia is Aug. 9-19, themed "Celebrate Then and Wow."
Rich Hill remains under boil order
PWSD #4 and the city of Rich Hill remain under a boil order. Please boil all drinking water at least 3 minutes before using.
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