Local News – Wednesday, November 29, 2017
The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released some reports. On Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, deputies took a report of a red 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe stolen from a residence in the 2000 block of County Road 3300. The owner stated that inside the vehicle was a Browning Automatic .22 Rifle and misc. tools. The vehicle was recovered in Franklin County Monday, the 27th. This report is still under investigation. On Friday, November 24th, deputies received a report of property damage on Dent County Road 2050. The victim showed deputies their mailbox, which appeared to have been blown up. This report is still under investigation. If anyone has information regarding any ongoing investigation, please call the Dent County Sheriff’s Department at 729-3241.
An accident occurred at 6:08 in the evening on Wednesday, November 15th. According to the Salem Police Report, a 2010 Ford F-150 driven by David Ard of Salem was stopped at a red light on Highway 32 when a 2001 Buick Laser driven by Rita Miller of Salem stopped behind him. At that time, a 1999 GMC 1500 driven by Ryan Purcell was traveling south on Highway 19 toward the Ford and the Buick and failed to slow. The GMC collided with the Buick, which caused the Buick to collide with the Ford. Purcell suffered no injuries, and the GMC sustained minor damage. Miller and a passenger suffered minor injuries and were transported by Ambulance to Salem Memorial District Hospital. The Buick sustained minor damage. Ard suffered no injuries, and the Ford sustained no damage.
An accident occurred last Wednesday afternoon at 2:38 in Phelps County about two miles east of Rolla on Phelps County Road 3060. According to the highway patrol report, a 1983 Buick Regal, driven by 42-year old Eric Ours of Rolla, was traveling eastbound when the vehicle struck 30-year old Roger Beer who was crossing the roadway. Beer suffered moderate injuries and was flown by Phelps Air to University Hospital in Columbia. The Buick sustained minor damage and was driven from the scene.
The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Salem welcome all to participate in this year’s “Sights and Sounds of Christmas” Parade of Lights that will be held this Saturday at 5:30, December 2nd. The parade route will run from the corner of South Grand and Franklin Street to the Dent County Courthouse. You can pick up your entry forms at the Chamber office at 200 South Main. Entry forms must be retuned by this Friday to the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. You can drop them off, fax them in at 573-729-6741 or scan them and send them by e-mail to chamber@salemmo.com. ATV’s are NOT allowed to participate in the parade. If you have questions, call 729-6900.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaleb D. Martin graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Martin is the son of Amy and Douglas Martin. He is a 2015 graduate of the Bunker High School.
The Sons of the American Legion Post 99 are conducting the fourth annual adopt a vet program to provide resources for 150 American Veterans so they can enjoy Christmas. While the Veterans at the St. James Veterans Home receive the finest medical care and attention they do not have money for the things that we all take for granted at Christmas time. Money raised goes to provide a banquet that each Veteran can invite their loved ones to for Christmas dinner, complete with all the trimmings. Each Veteran will also receive gifts that they may enjoy their Christmas. As in the past, local representatives collect donations on behalf of the 150 Veterans residing at the Veterans home. Thanks to the generosity of the citizens of Dent County each veteran has been sponsored for the last three years. The cost to sponsor a Veteran is $50.00. The Veterans will also receive a small gift of a custom “United States Veteran” hat, letter of honor, and a pair of camouflage jersey gloves. All are provided with soft candies as well. Saturday evening, December 23rd at 2:00, there will be live music by Second Time Around and everyone is encouraged to come and enjoy the company of these fine Veterans. Kids are needed to serve as Santa’s helpers. To donate to the Adopt a Vet Program, contact Richard LaBrash at 573-729-1394 or call John at 573-729-3710.