Local News – Monday, November 6th, 2017
An accident happened Thursday afternoon near 4:00 in Reynolds County that took the life of a Bunker man. According to the highway patrol report, 36-year old Justin Prendergast of Bunker was driving a 2003 Honda Foreman ATV westbound in a stream when he attempted to turn left. The ATV then overturned on top of the driver. Prendergast was pronounced dead at the scene by Reynolds County Deputy Coroner Tom Stout at 5:37 Thursday afternoon. His body was taken to the McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellington. The Honda ATV was removed by the owner.
The City of Bunker is under a Boil Water Order until further notice by the Department of Natural Resources. The order was issued on Wednesday when the city’s routine bacteriological water samples resulted in total coliform positive samples. DNR recommended to the city of Bunker to overflow their storage tank and monitor the overflow screen for insects and /or bird feathers to determine if there was a potential problem with the storage tank. After the tank was overflowed, the city discovered bird feathers in the overflow pipe. Ozark Applicators out of Van Buren have been contacted to inspect the storage tank for deficiencies and to disinfect the tank. Once that has been done, the city will be collecting bacteriological samples to be sent to DNR. Residents should continue to boil any water used in drinking, food preparation, teeth brushing or for ice for at least three minutes. Let water cool sufficiently before drinking. Water used for bathing does not need to be boiled.
The City of Salem Board of Aldermen will hold their regular meeting tonight at 7:00 in the City Hall Council Chambers. In the hearing of persons, Greg and Jason Rowden, owners of County Fuel, will discuss building at their current location at 1656 West Scenic Rivers Blvrd. After the consent agenda, City Administrator Ray Walden will give his report, which includes a CDL Policy and differential pay report and a request for authorization for tasks at the Old Middle School. Mayor Brad Nash will give his report followed by the introduction and the reading of ordinance #3346, an ordinance to rezone property owned by Gary Fiebelman from Commercial to Manufacturing/Industrial. Ordinance #3347 will be introduced and read, an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute an agreement between the City of Salem and Foraker Enterprises, doing business as My Splash Pad, for the installation of a splash pad and water feature in the City Park. A third ordinance will be introduced and read, #3348, an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute an agreement between the City of Salem and Hellmuth-Bicknese, Drury University, Archer-Elgin Engineering, and Environmental Operations, Inc. for a comprehensive visioning process and related tasks for the City of Salem. In new and miscellaneous business, the board will approve invoices over $3,000 then go into closed session to discuss real estate and contracts. The meeting is open to the public.
Have you signed up for the MU Extension FREE Lunch & Learn Business Series being hosted here in Salem at SBU on Thursday, November 9th at noon? You can develop your own one-page marketing plan during this working session. Come prepared to work and brainstorm with each other. One-on-one appointments will be available from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for those who want to meet one-on-one with a business development specialist to talk about a business plan, marketing plan, how to start a business or other area of business. Sign up to reserve a time. Class attendance is not required to sign up for a one-on-one appointment. To register, call Sarah at 729-3196 or email hultines@missouri.edu.
The Heroes Marathon, Half-Marathon, Marathon Relay, and 5K run will be November 18th in Dent and Phelps Counties to raise funds for local veterans’ causes and to honor those who have served. This isn’t a course for sissies! The evening before the race there will be a pasta party at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory during packet pick up. Come and support those who make it possible for you to run. You can register online at HEROESMARATHON.com.