Archive for 2017

The Salem Police Department has released a number of reports. On Thursday, August 17th at approximately 6:32 in the evening, an officer was sent to the Fourth Street Mall in reference to a theft. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown stole a die cast if a John Deere tractor valued at $40.00. The report is under investigation. On Friday, August 18th at approximately 3:35 in the afternoon, an officer located a 30-year old male of Salem in the 1400 block of West Franklin who had an active arrest warrant from Dent County. The suspect was taken into custody on the warrant and released with a new court date after posting bond. That evening at approximately 8:38, an officer transported a 36-year old male of Cuba from the Phelps County Jail to the Dent County Jail due to two active arrest warrants from the City of Salem. The suspect was incarcerated pending a court appearance. Later that night at approximately 11:25, an officer was contacted in reference to a violation of an order of protection. That investigation revealed a 30-year old male from Salem violated the order by contacting a 32-year old female of Salem. Further investigation led to the arrest of the suspect who was issued a summons to appear in court and released. On Saturday, August 19th at approximately 3:17 in the morning, an officer was contacted at the Salem Police Department in reference to property damage. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown scratched the side of a 2003 GMC truck that was parked at the Crossroads Shopping Center parking lot. The value of the damage is approximately $250.00. The report is under investigation. On Tuesday, August 22nd at approximately 4:34 in the afternoon, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of South Warfel in reference to a theft. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown took the license plates from a maroon 1999 Ford Escape. The report remains under investigation. On Wednesday afternoon, August 23rd at approximately 1:27, an officer went to the Salem High School in reference to a minor in possession of intoxicants. That investigation revealed a juvenile male had brought alcohol to the school. The juvenile was detailed and released to a parent. The report will be forwarded to the Juvenile Office. Please contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242 if you have any information regarding any ongoing investigation.

An accident happened on Friday, August 18th at 2:00 in the afternoon the corner of Rubenstein and Highway 19. According to the highway patrol report, a 2006 Jeep Commander driven by Tia Light of Salem was slowing to turn left onto Rubenstein and was being followed by a white pickup pulling an MFA trailer. Also traveling southbound and approaching Rubinstein behind the MFA trailer was a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport driven by Walter Keel of Salem. As the vehicles slowed, Keel moved into the north bound lane in to pass the MFA Trailer and white pickup and was unaware there was a vehicle in front of the pickup and trailer. The Cherokee started skidding as Keel saw the Jeep Commander who started to turn left onto Rubenstein while in the northbound lane of Highway 19, and struck the Commander. Both vehicles had moderate damages. Light suffered minor injuries and refused medical treatment at the scene. She would seek her own medical treatment at the Salem Memorial District Hospital. The Jeep Cherokee was moved prior to the officer’s arrival.

An accident happened Saturday afternoon at 12:45 in Texas County on Highway 17 about three miles north of Success. According to the highway patrol report, a 2003 Harley Davidson Sportster driven northbound by 60-year old Sharon Corkell of Licking, traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a corner Chevron road sign and then overturned. Corkell suffered moderate injuries and was transported by a private vehicle to the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston. She was wearing protective gear at the time of the accident. The Harley Davidson sustained moderate damage and was left at the scene at the request of the owner.

Do you have your tickets yet for the upcoming Salem Area Chamber of Commerce semi-pro rodeo, sanctioned by MRCA/URA and produced by Outlaw Rodeo Productions? The rodeo will be held this Labor Day weekend on Saturday, September 2nd and Sunday, September 3rd beginning at 7:30 each night at The Commons on Highway 72 North. There will be a number of events held including team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bull riding and bareback riding, saddle bronc, calf roping, calf scramble and boot toss! Advanced tickets are available at both locations of the Bank of Salem, both locations of Town and Country Bank, Riverways Federal Credit Union, Progressive Ozark Bank and the Salem Chamber office at 200 S Main. Prices are $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 5-11. For more information, contact Tabatha at the Chamber of Commerce at (573) 729-6900.

The Dent County Commissioners met Monday morning at the Dent County Courthouse for their regular meeting. In the road report, District 1 Commissioner Dennis Purcell stated materials would be added and grading done on Dent County Road 4160 while grading only would be done on county roads 5150, 6080 and 6085. He also said brush would be cut on county road 5170. District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson said materials were going to be added and grading done on Dent County Roads 2330 and 2380 while only grading would be done on county road 4330. He also indicated brush would be cut on county road 3050. Larson recommended the county get fuel bids for the Roads and Bridge Department due to the expected rise in fuel prices due to the hurricane in the Houston area. Bids would be taken on 7,000 gallons of diesel and County Fuels was awarded that bid with $1.81.7 per gallon and MFA Was awarded the gas bid with $1.81.7 per gallon got 1,000 gallons of unleaded. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles had nothing to report. The courthouse would be closed on Monday, September 4th for the Labor Day Holiday. The next meeting of the Dent County Commission will be Thursday morning at 9:00 and the meeting is open to the public.

The Dent County Health Center Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on Monday, August 21st. At the meeting, it was reported Health Center nurses have been working closely with area school nurses to ensure all student immunizations are up to date. They are able to provide vaccines to children with private insurance, Medicaid, and those that are uninsured. This year influenza shots will be shipped soon and they will begin giving flu shots in the coming weeks. In new business, the Local Agency Plan WIC plan is progressing and will be completed by August 31. The case load for fiscal year 2018 is down 40 clients from fiscal year 2017. It was reported Administrator Kendra Mobray will be attending the annual SEMA conference. The Health Center is working closely with Salem Memorial District Hospital to plan a county-wide exercise in the near future. It was also reported that Joan Raulston and Administrator Mobray attended the annual MCH meeting in July. In 2018, the health center will be conducting surveys within the MCH population to determine Priority Health Issues to be addressed in 2019 through 2021. Also noted at the meeting was the work done by nurses working with the Department of Health and Senior Services to investigate a recent rabid dog. The county is still under a rabies alert that will be lifted 90 days from the initial day of issuance if rabies activity is not identified in any domestic animals or in a significant number of wild animals. To reduce the risk of exposure, people should avoid contact with wild animals and stray pets, make sure dogs and cats are vaccinated against rabies, keep pets under control and do not let them run loose, do not keep wild animals or wild animal cross breeds as pets, notify the local animal control office or health department if you suspect an animal has rabies, and immediately seek medical evaluation when bitten or otherwise injured by an animal. In other business, Mobray reported Jennifer Roderman has been communicating with Boyce and Bynum Pathology Laboratories regarding a program they offer to local health departments to provide lab services at a discounted rate. After much discussion, the board approved proceeding with the service agreement. The Health Center will soon be accepting bids for new paint and flooring with detailed bid information to be posted in The Salem News. Mobray also reported she met with Douglas Dunn, the superintendent at Oak Hill R-I, to discuss an agreement to provide nursing services throughout the school year. That was approved by the board. The next regular board meeting date was set for Monday, September 18th at 5:00 p.m.

Customer traffic continues to increase at the Missouri Job Center Affiliate site in Salem. The office is located in the Salem Community Center @ the Armory located 1200 West Rolla Road. Sue Nardi, Career Consultant is available to assist customers Monday through Thursdays each week. Sue is available to assist job seekers with registration, resume development, completing on-line applications and job search. Additional services now available at the Salem Job Center include assessment to issue the National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC). The NCRC is a nationally recognized certification issued by ACT WorkKeys. Communities throughout the nation, including the Meramec sub-region in Central Missouri recognize the NCRC as validation of skills when considering job seekers for employment. Four levels of certification can be obtained. Bronze level confirms entry level abilities in “Reading and Understanding, Graphic Literacy and Applied Math”. Levels increase to confirm more advanced skills with Silver, Gold or Platinum certification. NCRC is a valuable tool for job seekers to use in demonstrating their skills and abilities to employers. NCRC allows employers to better match workers to specific jobs based on their assessed skill and competency levels. ACT WorkKeys Assessment is offered free of charge. Pre-screening will be conducted to ensure adequate skills to obtain an NCRC; the actual NCRC test is approximately three hours and testing dates can be scheduled. Call Sue at (573) 578-5573 or stop by the Salem Community Center to learn more about MO Job Center Programs and Services!