December 29, 2015

Daily Holidays - December 29

Pepper Pot Day The winter of 1777 – 1778 was brutal. The Continental Army was fighting for the newly formed country of the United States of America during the Revolutionary War. As they were camped at Valley Forge on December 29th, 1777, George Washington ask the army’s chef to prepare a meal that would boost their moral and warm them. The chef rounded up some peppercorn, small bits of meat, tribe and other ingredients and called it Pepper Pot Soup, also known as Philadelphia Pepper Pot Soup.

The meal was well received and it was nicknamed “the soup that won the war”. http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/latest-posts/

Tick Tock Day. There are only two days left until the end of the year; have you achieved everything you set out to do, upheld your New Year’s resolutions and made a difference? Tick Tock Day puts the pressure on you to cram in some last-minute work before the end of the year to achieve your goals! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/tick-tock-day/

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December 28, 2015

Ameren Missouri opens all floodgates at the Bagnell Dam

All 12 gates at the Bagnell Dam at the Ameren Missouri Osage Energy Center were opened to alleviate flooding, according to Ameren Missouri.

As of Sunday, the Lake of the Ozarks levels were at 661.5 feet, officials said.

If rain continues as forecasted, officials said the lake will be above levels reached after floods this summer.

Ameren Missouri urged property owners at the Lake of the Ozarks and along the Osage River to use precautionary measures for the next several days. Property owners are encouraged to turn off electricity running to their docks or any other structures that might be covered by water.

http://www.abc17news.com/news/ameren-missouri-opens-all-floodgates-at-the-bagnell-dam/37153076

December 28, 2015

Emergency declared as rain keeps falling; concern turning to rising rivers

On Sunday afternoon, as rain continued to pummel much of the St. Louis region, 2015 officially became the wettest year on record.

It came amid reports of widespread flooding, a plea by officials in West Alton to evacuate and the closure of Interstate 70 through the heart of St. Charles County. And with rain continuing Monday, river levels throughout the region are expected to hit near-record crests by New Year’s Eve.

The rain, flooding and flash flooding across the state prompted Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon to declare a state of emergency Sunday, with a warning that residents avoid water-covered roads and avoid travel at all if possible.

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/emergency-declared-as-rain-keeps-falling-concern-turning-to-rising/article_592378ee-58c5-58bf-844f-7192031de91f.html

December 28, 2015

Both Directions Closed on I-70 in St. Charles County

JEFFERSON CITY -- Both directions of Interstate 70 remain closed in St Charles County near Route 79 in St Peters due to rising flood waters from the Dardenne Creek. The eastbound lanes closed around noon Sunday, December 27 and the westbound lanes closed around 2:30 p.m.

It is expected that both the eastbound and westbound lanes will remain closed for Monday morning rush hour traffic.

Motorists who need to use eastbound I-70 in St Charles County can exit at Interstate 64 eastbound to Route 364 eastbound. Route 364 connects to Interstate 270 in St. Louis County and from there motorists can reconnect to Interstate 70. Westbound I-70 travelers will have to exit the highway at Route 94 in St Charles. They can take westbound Route 94 to westbound I-64 to connect back to I-70.

In addition, Interstate 49 remains closed in Carthage, Missouri. There are more than 180 roads closed across the state due to flooding.

http://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/highway-closure-near-st-louis-could-effect-your-travel

December 28, 2015

Train Derails in Neosho Due to Flood Waters

NEOSHO, Mo. -- According to the city's Facebook page, a train has been derailed due to high flood waters.

The Burlington Northern Railroad train cars were traveling in the Keeling Flats area along US Business 60, just north of Neosho, when the cars began detaching.

Burlington Northern officials are on site and say that the cars were not carrying any hazardous materials.

http://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/train-derails-in-neosho-due-to-flood-waters

December 28, 2015

Daily Holidays - December 28

National Chocolate
 Candy Day There may have been a few pieces of chocolate candy tucked into your stocking. Or perhaps you received a box of your favorite chocolates as a gift. December 28 is the day to enjoy those delicious treats. It’s National Chocolate Candy Day. http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/latest-posts/

Pledge Of Allegiance Day Congress formally recognized the Pledge of Allegiance on December 28, 1945. Thought to have been written by Francis Bellamy, the Pledge of Allegiance was published anonymously by a magazine for young people, The Youth’s Companion, and was written in celebration of the 400th anniversary, in 1892, of the discovery of America. http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/latest-posts/

Card Playing Day Card Playing Day falls a few days after Christmas, when everybody needs a bit of a break and a wind-down. What better way to relax and spend some time with family and friends than by playing a game of cards? https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/card-playing-day/

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December 28, 2015

All lanes of I-70 closed in St. Charles Co. for Monday morning rush hour

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV.com) -- All lanes of Interstate 70 are closed due to flood water in St. Charles County.

MoDOT says the eastbound lanes are closed near mile marker 220 from Bryan to the Mid Rivers Mall. Westbound lanes are closed from Mid Rivers to Highway 79.

MoDOT said in a tweet to expect the interstate to be closed at least until through the Monday morning rush hour.

http://www.kmov.com/story/30835450/eb-i-70-closed-in-st-charles-county

December 27, 2015

Daily Holidays - December 27

National Fruit Cake Day Rome is believed to be the creator of fruitcake and one of the earliest recipes known comes from ancient Rome listing pomegranate seeds, pine nuts and raisins that were mixed into barley mash. Records indicate that in the Middle Ages, honey, spices and preserved fruits were added. Recipes for fruitcake vary from country to country depending on available ingredients and tradition. http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/latest-posts/

Visit The Zoo Day If animals are your passion then Visit the Zoo Day gives you a great opportunity to really get close to some of the most intriguing and engaging species on the planet. No matter where you live, your usually not far from a zoo, so why not go for a visit and find out more? Some people think of zoos only as cruel prisons where countless animals are kept, bored to death, from the moment they’re born till the moment they die. But these days zoos are at the forefront of much of the research which goes on into animal behaviour and how best to protect vulnerable animals from extinction. Many zoos have breeding programmes running, where they work with other facilities around the world to increase the numbers of endangered populations. In most of the better zoos around the globe, the enclosures the animals are kept in are relatively roomy and attempt to mirror an animal’s natural environment as closely as possible. Some zoos house indigenous species as well as or rather than those from further away. All in all, zos are fascinating (and often smelly) places where we can get a lot closer to nature than we would ever have the chance to otherwise, and that’s definitely worth trying at least once or twice in life. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/visit-the-zoo-day/

Make A Cut Out Snowflake Day A great way to celebrate the festive season and winter in general is by making your own snowflake decorations. Make Cut-out Snowflakes Day encourages you to get busy with paper and scissors to make your very own snowflake decorations!
https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/make-cut-out-snowflakes-day/

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December 26, 2015

Daily Holidays - December 26

National Candy
 Cane Day A lot of things have their own day dedicated to them; one you may not have known about is the candy cane. Yes, this veritable symbol of tasty festivity has a dedicated day, so if you ever needed an excuse to stockpile them or indulge, now you have one. So let the deliciousness begin! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/candy-cane-day/

Boxing Day The day after Christmas is traditionally the day for employers to give a gift, a “Christmas box”, to their employees. The holiday is a primarily British holiday and is celebrated across the world in current and past British held commonwealths. http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/latest-posts/

National Thank-you Note Day The day after Christmas is a perfect opportunity to give thanks by sending thank you notes. Celebrate Thank You Note Day by writing to friends and relatives to show your appreciation and gratitude for their festive gifts and to tell them how much you value them. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/thank-you-note-day/

National Whiner's Day. If you want to, you are allowed to whine about being too tired, over eating, having to go back to work, having so much to clean up or the long lines in the return aisle at the store. December 26 is National Whiners Day. http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/latest-posts/

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December 25, 2015

Daily Holidays - December 25

National Pumpkin
Pie Day Pumpkin Pie Day celebrates the humble pumpkin pie, a national favourite in the USA. Pumpkin pie is a traditional North American sweet dessert, eaten during the fall and early winter, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The pumpkin is a symbol of harvest time and featured also at Halloween. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/pumpkin-pie-day/

Christmas According to Wikipedia, Christmas or Christmas Day (Old English: Crīstesmæsse, meaning “Christ’s Mass”) is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed most commonly on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year, it is prepared for by the season of Advent or Nativity Fast and is prolonged by the Octave of Christmas and the season of Christmastide. Christmas Day is a public holiday in many of the world’s nations, is celebrated culturally by a large number of non-Christian people, and is an integral part of the Christmas and holiday season. http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/latest-posts/

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