FREE ways to save on heating bills: • Wear layers of clothing and use extra blankets. • Set thermostat settings at 68 degrees or as low as possible while you’re home. o Customers who are elderly or have medical conditions complicated by the cold should NOT lower their thermostat. • Lock doors and windows for a better seal. For drafty windows, close storm windows and consider keeping window shades closed for extra insulation. • Don’t block heating system air vents with furniture, curtains or rugs. • Limit the use of natural gas fireplaces and electric space heaters. • Close fireplace damper when not in use. • Roll up a towel to put at the bottom of a leaky door to keep drafts at bay. • Turn off nonessential lights. • Postpone all nonessential energy use. • Turn off and unplug computers, monitors, chargers, printers and televisions during non-use.

PUBLIC NOTICE In compliance with RSMo Sec. 115.127 (5), (2000) notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of the City of Lockwood, Dade County, Missouri, that the annual election of Council Members of the City of Lockwood, Missouri, shall be held on the 4th day of April, 2023, in conformity with RSMo Sec. 77.040, (2000). At said election, there shall be elected Councilmembers: 1 Alderman-2 year term-Currently held by Marsha Allen 1 Alderman-2 year Term-Currently held by Andrea Harmon Mayor: The office of Mayor is a (2) year term from the City and is currently held by Kenneth Snider Councilmember Qualifications: • 18 Years of age prior to taking office • Citizen of the United States • Resident of Lockwood for one year preceding his/her election • Registered Voter in Dade County Mayoral Qualifications: • 25 Years of age prior to taking office • Citizen of the United States • Resident of Lockwood for one year preceding his/her election • Registered Voter in Dade County Filing for these positions will be taken beginning at 8:00 A.M. on December 6th, 2022 and will be closed at 5:00 P.M. on December 27th, 2022. Declarations of candidacy must be made in the Office of the City Clerk, Lockwood City Hall, 400 Main Street, during the City's Regular Business Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The Office of the City Clerk will not be open on Saturdays and Sundays or those days designated a holiday by the City of Lockwood. All candidates must comply with the applicable provisions of the Missouri Conflict of Interest and Campaign Finance Laws. All qualified candidates are hereby notified of the statutory requirement to provide to the City Clerk, at the time of filing, proof of identity such as social security card, Missouri driver's license, or must be recognizable to the City Clerk. Persons who, after filing their names as candidates, wish to withdraw as such candidate, must file their notice of withdrawal with the City Clerk in the City Clerk's office no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022.