Archive for 2017
Sports – March 29th, 2017
The Salem Baseball Tigers home opener on Tuesday was postponed by wet grounds and no makeup date has been set. The Tigers are scheduled to be at Potosi Thursday at 4:30 to face the Trojans.
The Salem Tennis Tigers defeated Richland Monday in their season opening match, 9-0. The JV won as well, 5 matches to 2. The Tennis Team will be back in action on Thursday at home against Willow Springs at 4:00.
Matt Adams for the Cardinals hit a three-run homer in the 4th inning and Lucas Duda of the New York Mets also hit a three-run homer in the 4th inning and that is all the offense there was in the game that ended 3-3 after nine innings. Adam Wainwright got the start for the Cards and went five innings giving up the three runs on four hits. The Cardinals take on Washington this afternoon.
Brandon Moss for the third straight game and also had a double to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 7-4 win over the Chicago White Sox. Nathan Karns pitched six innings and gave up a run in the win. The Royals will play the Texas Rangers this afternoon.
The St. Louis Blues will be in Arizona tonight starting at 8:30 on KSMO to face the Coyotes as they are just five points away from clinching a playoff spot. The Blues trail Nashville for the 3rd place by a point in the standings and currently sit in the 8th and final playoff spot.
Local News – March 29th, 2017
On Monday, March 20th, the Dent County Health Center Board of Trustees met at the health center. Administrator Kendra Mobray reported the “Billion Steps Challenge” is nearing completion and Dent County has reported over 65 million steps thus far. The upcoming “Walk, Waddle, or Run 5K” race will begin at 9:00 in the morning Saturday, April 1st from the SBU parking lot. Staff from the Health Center took registrations for the race at the Girl’s Night Out event. ‘Get Fit in Dent County’ placemats are complete and available at the Health Center at no cost. Placemats includes a map of available healthy resources in Dent County such as walking/hiking trails, fresh produce, physical activity, etc. Placemats were handed out at Girl’s Night Out. Influenza activity in Dent County has decreased over the last couple weeks, but they are still receiving reports of confirmed influenza. The nurses at the Health Center encourage individuals to stay home if you have a fever and would also like to remind everyone that hand washing is the most effective way to reduce the spread of illness. Mobray reviewed the Health Center’s Administrative Manual with the Board which they approved. Mobray discussed with the Board the need for an audit for the years 2015 and 2016. The board agreed to an audit by Maloney, Wright & Robbins. Mobray will keep the Board updated as to the progress of the audit. The next regular board meeting date was set for Monday, April 17 at 5:00 p.m. at the Health Center.
The Smile Mobile will be in town today through Friday. They will be parked on the east side of the Salem Community Center @The Armory parking lot. They will be seeing adult patients from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm today and Thursday and from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Friday. The Smile Mobile is known for going school to school providing dental care to children for free. In 2014, the Your Community Health Center in Rolla received the Smile Mobile from the Phelps County Regional Medical Center. They received a grant to update and remodel with the goal of not only helping the children in the surrounding communities but the adults as well. They also started a free standing dental clinic located in Rolla. The Smile Mobile and Your Community Health Center help meet the needs of the community by finding affordable ways to keep citizens healthy, as they accept Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and self pay based on income levels. They also provide services that help those needing assistants to fill out and turn in the proper paper work. If you have a dental need and would like to be seen there are still a few appointment times open this Friday in Salem. To setup an appointment for the Smile Mobile or services at their office, you can contact them at 573-426-6734. If you were unable to make an appointment but still have a dental need walk-ins may be accepted if time is available. The Smile Mobile hopes to be back in Salem this summer to help even more people in the community.
Weather – March 24th, 2017
Today..Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms after 1:00 in the afternoon, high of 72.
Tonight..Mostly cloudy and breezy with a 80% chance for showers and thunderstorms, low of 54.
Saturday..Mostly cloudy with a 80% chance for showers, high near 64.
Saturday night..Cloudy with a 30% chance for showers, low of 46.
Sunday..Mostly sunny, high of 69.
Obituaries – March 24th, 2017
Funeral services for Susan Cary Gargus of St. James, age 68, will be held Sunday at 1:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time Sunday. Interment will be in the Keysville Cemetery in Keysville, MO.
Funeral services for Clellia June Ellerman of Salem, age 82, will be held Monday at 10:30 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Memorial services for Sally Ann Elwood of Salem, age 61, will be held Saturday, April 1stfrom 11:00 to 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary.
Graveside services for Vernon Earl Ray Sr. of Salem, age 70, will be held Saturday, April 1st at 1:00 at the Patterson Cemetery and a Celebration of Life at 3:00 at the Wilson Family Center in Salem.
Local News – March 24th, 2017
The Dent County Commissioners met for their regular meeting Thursday morning in the Dent County Courthouse. Dent County Treasurer Denita Williams presented the CART sales tax receipt for March in the amount of $51,738.43. According to Williams, the CART receipts are up year-to-date by $5,384.33, which is a 3.39% increase. Williams went on to say that the amount of CART taxes for March of 2016 was $52,091.79. Guthrie Skaggs was in to discuss planned driveway improvements at his home on Dent County Road 5013. In the road report, District One Commissioner Dennis Purcell said that grading would be done on Dent County roads 5480, 5440, 6410, 6303 and 6350, while materials would be hauled to county roads 5460, 6435 and 6400. He went on to say that a man was stockpiling three-eighths inch chips for Durapatcher use and brush was being cut on county road 5680. Purcell added that he attended a Tourism Committee meeting Monday where two applications and one reimbursement request were approved. District Two Commissioner Gary Larson said that grading would be done on Dent County Roads 2010, 3250, 3190, 5320 and 5325, while materials would be added to county roads 4480, 3250 and 3190. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles reported he attended the GRO Steering Committee meeting Tuesday evening. He said that the group had various projects planned including some downtown landscaping and also the possibility of street lighting upgrades. Skiles said the Internship Program has ten students enrolled for the 1 to 2 hour experience this year. He noted that for next year around 50 students are interested and have signed up. Skiles said that any business with an interest in participating in the program should contact Principal Marty Anderson at the High School or City Administrator Ray Walden. He added that Sherman Odom attended the GRO meeting and explained he has developed a small business incubator with 10 office spaces for rent in the Crossroads Shopping Center. The spaces will provide a desk, high-speed internet as well as file cabinets and should be of benefit for small scale entrepreneurs needing an operational base. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley reported that absentee voting was continuing in her office. The next meeting of the Dent County Commission will be Monday morning in the Courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
The deck replacement of the bridge over Crooked Creek south of Cherryville on Highway 19 is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 27th. The bridge and road will be closed until early June. Signs will placed that will guide motorists along a detour through the area. MoDOT appreciates the patience of motorists while the work takes place. For more information about this project or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/central.
The Salem Police Department released reports involving assault, shoplifting, property damage and theft. On Tuesday, March 14th at 1:51 in the afternoon, an officer was detailed to the Salem High School in reference to an assault. The report revealed a 14-year old male juvenile of Salem had assaulted a 14- year old male juvenile also of Salem. He was detained for assault and released to a parent. The report will be forwarded to the juvenile office. That same afternoon at 3:21, an officer was contacted by a Casey’s General Store employee in reference to shoplifting. The report led to the arrest of a 35-year old Salem male for stealing merchandise valued at $6.79. He was issued a summons to appear in court and released. That night at 7:18, an officer was sent to the Mobil Convenience Store located on Highway 19 in reference to a shoplifter. The report led to the arrest of a 35-year old male of Salem for stealing merchandise valued at $1.59. He was issued a summons to appear in court and released. On Wednesday, March 15th at 1:12 in the afternoon, an officer was detailed to the Salem High School in reference to property damage. The report revealed an 18-year old male of Salem had slammed a door knocking a hole in the wall while in the office for a conduct issue. The valued of the damage is estimated at approximately $200. He was taken into custody for property damage, issued a summons to appear in court and released. That same afternoon at 1:18, an officer was sent to Classic Joyride on Craig Drive in reference to a theft. The report revealed that someone unknown stole a U-haul two wheel car dolly valued $1,500. Please contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242 if you have any information regarding any investigation ongoing.
The Dent County Extension Council will be conducting a meeting on Monday, March 27th at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory, 1200 West Rolla Road beginning at 5:30 pm. They will be discussing the quorum as well as other topics.
Your World Today
Your World Today Thursday, March 9, 2017
NEWS
It is that time of year to spring forward as we move into Daylight Savings Time this weekend, thus gaining more daylight hours. You can either set your clock ahead one hour Saturday night before you go to bed or Sunday morning when you get up. Daily Savings Time will actually begin at 2:00 in the morning Sunday morning.
An accident happened Monday in Crawford County on Highway 8 about two miles east of Steelville at 3:15 in the afternoon. According to the highway patrol, a 2012 Ford Fusion driven eastbound by 56-year old Janis Cox of Steelville, was making a right turn into a driveway when the Fusion was struck from behind by a 2005 Saturn View driven by 17-year old Kyle Weidman of Steelville. Cox suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan. Weidman suffered serious injuries and was transported to Mercy Creve Coeur by air ambulance. Everyone involved in the accident was wearing a seat restraint. The Ford was totaled and removed by owner. The Saturn was also towed and removed by Miles and Sons towing.
An accident occurred at 3:57 in the afternoon on Thursday, March 2nd on Highway 32 in Salem. According to the Salem Police report, a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 driven by Robert Atkinson of Salem was westbound on Highway 32 in the inner lane approaching Route J on a red traffic light. The Dodge failed to stop at the red light and made contact with a 2017 Chevy Malibu driven by Lydia Whitaker of Salem that was southbound on Route J, crossing highway 32 on a green light. Due to the impact, the Chevy Malibu was spun around and made contact with a 2016 Nissan driven by Robin Shults of Salem that was behind the Chevy Malibu on Route J crossing Highway 32 with a green light. Atkinson stated his brakes failed and that he pushed the pedal to the floor and was unable to stop. Atkinson and an occupant suffered minor injuries and were transported by private transportation to the Salem Memorial District Hospital for treatment. Shults suffered probable injuries and wished to seek her own medical treatment. The Dodge sustained moderate damage while the Chevy Malibu and the Nissan sustained extensive damage.
An accident occurred at 9:47 in the morning on Monday, March 6th on Highway 32 in Salem. According to the Salem Police report, a 2013 Ford Fusion driven by Helen Stanfast of Salem was westbound on Highway 32 in the outer lane approaching Park Street. At that time, a 2006 Pontiac G-6 driven by Nichole Judd of Salem was southbound on Park and was stopped at the stop sign at Highway 32. The Pontiac started to make a right turn onto Highway 32 and contact was made with the Ford. Judd stated that the Ford right turn signal was on. Judd suffered probable minor injuries and wished to seek her own transportation by private means and went to the Salem Memorial District Hospital for treatment. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage.
The Missouri Department of Transportation is holding an online public meeting to share information about an upcoming project on a section of Route 68 from Interstate 44 to the east junction of Missouri Route 8 within the city of St. James. The project, which is a cost-sharing partnership between MoDOT and the city of St. James, will include a surface treatment that will extend the life of the pavement. The project also includes various Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements to sidewalks and curb ramps along the section of Route 68 in St. James. Work will begin as early as May 2017 and will be completed by October of 2017. Traffic will be maintained on the route during the majority of construction. One-lane closures will be required periodically during the project. An online comment form is also available on the project website for anyone who would like to provide feedback. The public comment period runs through Monday, March 20. If you would like more information about the project, please contact Transportation Project Manager Danica Stovall-Taylor at (573) 526-8099.
SPORTS [TOP]
Kevin Puryear made a 3-pointer with three seconds remaining in overtime to give Missouri a dramatic 86-83 victory over Auburn in the Southeastern Conference tournament Wednesday night. Puryear scored 30 points for 14th-seeded Missouri (8-23). Cullen VanLeer scored 16 points, including some clutch 3-pointers. Jordan Geist had 14 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Missouri will play Ole Miss tonight at 8:00 on KSMO.
The Red Bird bats continued to be hot as they banged out 14 hits and beat the Washington Nationals, 9-3 Wednesday. Randal Grichuk, Dexter Fowler, Aledmys Diaz and Harrison Bader each had two hits in the game including a homer for Bader. St. Louis is now 9-3 in the spring. Michael Wacha got the win going three innings allowing only two hits. The Cardinals will face Houston today.
The Kansas City Royals will be off again today after having yesterday off. They will next play Friday against Oakland.
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Funeral services for Sharon Rae Parker of Bunker, age 73, will be held this morning at 11:00 at the Crossville Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Crossville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Sharon Parker family.
A Memorial service for Mary Lou Cotner of Salem, age 89, will be held Friday morning at 11:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held from 9:00 in the morning until service time Friday. Memorials may be made to the Salem Public Library.
Funeral services for Harvey Ryno of Licking, age 85, will be held Friday morning at 11:00 at the Fox Funeral Home in Licking. Visitation will be held tonight from 6:00 to 8:00.
Funeral services for William “Bill” Lee Setzer of Dillard, age 82, will be held Friday at 11:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Visitation will be today from 4:00 to 8:00. Interment will be in the Sellers Cemetery in Davisville.
Funeral services for Montie Ray Asher of Bixby, age 78, will be held Friday at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Viburnum. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Trolinger Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Trolinger Cemetery.
Funeral services for Albion Seth “Al” Hayman of Salem, age 95, will be held Saturday at 9:30 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 to 7:30 with a Masonic service at 7:30. Interment will be in the Dry Fork Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
Funeral services for John Lee Bell of Steelville, age 79, will be Saturday morning at 10:30 at the Wilson Mortuary Viburnum Chapel. Visitation will be from 9:30 Saturday morning until time of service. Interment will be in the Czar Cemetery.
Memorial services for Charlotte Diane Boulware of Salem, age 78, will be held Saturday at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held Saturday from noon until 1:00. Memorials may be made to the Dent County Animal Welfare Society or Project WIN.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly sunny early with a 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms after 2:00, high of 74.
Tonight..Cloudy with a 70% chance for showers before midnight, then clearing low near 35.
Friday..Mostly sunny, high around 50.
Friday night..Cloudy with a 40% chance for snow after midnight, low of 26.
Saturday..Cloudy with a 90% chance for snow, high of 34.
Your World Today – ?
Your World Today Monday, March 6, 2017
NEWS
The Cosmopolitan Club’s Annual Miss Salem Contest and Variety Show was held Saturday night at the Salem City Hall Auditorium. The Miss Salem title this year went to Baylee Bilyeu with the first runner up going to Hayden Leach. The second runner-up was awarded to Makinna Shalbot and the Miss Personality Award was presented to McKensi Moshier. The Cosmopolitan Club wants to thanks all the girls who participated in the contest and all the acts that were part of the show.
The City of Salem Board of Alderman will conduct their regular meeting this evening at the City Hall Council Chambers located 202 North Washington beginning at 7:00 pm. At a previous meeting in unfinished business, the Board approved a $100 fee if alcohol is to be used during an event at the Salem City Hall Auditorium and the Salem Community Center@The Armory as there were some questions concerning the rental regulations for the buildings. The Salem Community Center @The Armory, who has their own lease agreement, has now been removed form Bill #3320, which includes the fees and regulations concerning the rental of the Old City Hall Building and Auditorium. The bill will be presented to the Board for their approval as this also amends several previous codes. City Administrator Ray Walden will update the Board on various current and future projects followed by a report by Mayor Brad Nash. During the introduction and reading of bills and resolutions, Bill #3326 is an ordinance authorizing filing of applications with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission (MJMEUC) on behalf of the City of Salem, a member of MJMEUC. In new and miscellaneous business, several years ago the Board voted that the City Clerk could approve liquor licenses without having to go to the Board for approval. City Clerk Mary Happel has found a couple of places in the Code Book that states that the Board must approve these licenses. She is asking for direction from the Board as to how they would like this matter handled in the future and an ordinance would be required to change the Code Book. The meeting of the City of Salem Board of Alderman is open the public.
Missouri landowners and renters can learn about the state’s fencing and boundary laws at sessions offered by University of Missouri Extension. Under a new state law that went into effect last October, livestock owners would not be liable for damage caused by livestock unless found negligent in fencing practices. MU Extension agricultural business specialist Joe Koenen will teach a class on fencing law 6:30 to 9:00 PM tomorrow. in Steelville at the Steelville Telephone Exchange at 61 East Highway 8th. Missouri’s fencing laws are complex, according to Koenen who says Missouri is unique because they have a general fence law and 19 counties have a local fence law. Koenen says it is important for each property owners and renters to understand the unique standards of each. Koenen and other MU Extension specialists will offer insight into fence maintenance for row crop and livestock owners, renters and small-acreage owners to understand their legal and financial responsibilities. The Skype sessions offer participants time for an interactive question-and-answer period. To register for the class or for more information, contact Joe Koenen at 660-947-2705 or koenenj@missouri.edu.
An accident occurred on Tuesday, February 28 at 12:00 noon on Babb Lane in Salem. According to the Salem Police report, a 1999 Ford F-150 driven by Doyle Riley of Salem was traveling north on Babb Lane approaching Highway 32 and was stopped at a posted stop sign. A 2000 Chevy Cavalier driven by Crystal James of St. James was traveling East on highway 32. The Ford failed to yield to the Chevy while pulling onto highway 32. The Ford made contact with the Chevy causing the Chevy to travel north down a ditch and onto the Country Mart parking lot. A passenger in the Ford and a passenger in the Chevy were transported to the Salem Memorial District Hospital for treatment of their injuries. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
SPORTS [TOP]
Harrison Bader went 3-4 and drove in four runs to lead the Cardinals over the NY Mets Sunday in a slugfest, 14-11. Greg Garcia also had three hits and scored three times against New York for the Cardinals who battled Saturday to a 1-1 tie Saturday against Washington, tying the game on a 9th inning home run by Patrick Wisdom. The Card will play Minnesota today.
St. Louis Cardinal Pocket schedules are now available in Salem at the KSMO studios front room and at sponsor locations.
The Royals scored single runs in the 7th, 8th and 9th innings to come back and beat the San Francisco Giants Sunday, 4-3. Raul Mondesi had two hits for KC including a key RBI double. The Royals will host Arizona today.
Paul Stastny scored his first goal against his former team, Jake Allen stopped 27 shots and the St. Louis Blues ended a five-game skid by beating the Colorado Avalanche 3-0 on Sunday night, moving into the second wild-card spot. Patrik Berglund and Kyle Brodziak also scored for the Blues who will be at Minnesota Tuesday night starting at 6:30 to face the Wild.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Beverly Jane Thompson of Salem, age 77, will be this morning at 11:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and/or the Arthritis Foundation.
Private services for Richard Mannis of Salem, age 65, will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 today at the James and Gahr Mortuary Salem Chapel. Memorials may be made to Mid-America Transplant.
Funeral services for Dorothy M. Lowe of Salem, age 77, will be held Tuesday at 2:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be from 11:00 until time of service. Interment will be in the Gladden Empire Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Salem Faith Mission.
Funeral services for William Eugene “Bill” Shelton of Salem, age 88, will be Wednesday morning at 11:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Chapel in Salem. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Interment will be in the Dry Fork Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Love Pack Back Pack Program.
A Memorial service for Mary Lou Cotner of Salem, age 89, will be held Friday morning at 11:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held from 9:00 until service time Friday morning. Memorials may be made to the Salem Public Library.
Funeral services for John Lee Bell of Steelville, age 79, will be Saturday morning at 10:30 at the Wilson Mortuary Viburnum Chapel. Visitation will be from 9:30 Saturday morning until time of service. Interment will be in the Czar Cemetery.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Cloudy with a 40% chance of showers in the afternoon, high around 67.
Tonight..Cloudy and windy with an 80% chance for showers and thunderstorms, low near 42.
Tuesday..Cloudy early with a 40% chance for showers before 9:00, then becoming sunny and breezy, high of 62.
Tuesday night..Clear, low of 34.
Wednesday..Sunny, high of 66.
Sports – March 24th, 2017
Jon Arzt pitched a complete game as the Salem Tigers won the makeup game against Cuba yesterday at the Houston Tournament, 4-2. In the second game, Salem scored 11 runs in the 3rd inning en route to a 13-1 win over the Licking Wildcats. Salem is 3-0 in the tournament and will face Houston today at 2:00 in a game moved up in attempt to beat the rain.
Magnus Paajarvi scored a pair of goals to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 4-1 victory Thursday night over the Vancouver Canucks. The victory was the fourth in a row and ninth in 10 games for the Blues who held onto third place in the Central Division. Goalie Jake Allen got the win, his seventh in his last eight games. He allowed a total of 10 goals in those eight games. Kyle Brodziak and Alex Pietrangelo also scored for the Blues who will play the Calgary Flames this Saturday at 5:30 on KSMO.
The St. Louis Cardinals scored runs in the 6th and 7th innings to break open a 3-3 tie and went on to beat the Miami Marlins by the score of 5-3. Adam Wainwright went four innings and gave up three runs although only one was earned. Kolten Wong drove in two runs for the Cardinals while Patrick Wisdom went 2-2 and had an RBI. St. Louis will face Miami this Saturday and Sunday at 11:45 on KSMO Radio.
The Kansas City Royals were off yesterday and they will be back in action today as they will face the Seattle Mariners in Cactus League play.
Your World Today – Tuesday, February 28, 2017
NEWS
Tomorrow is the day many fishermen in the area wait for every year and that’s the opening of the catch and keep trout season at four parks in Missouri. Montauk State Park near Salem and Maramec Spring Park near St. James both offer trout fishing starting at 6:30. The Missouri Department of Conservation operates the trout hatcheries at the parks. To help predict angler turnout on opening day, hatchery staff rely on permit records going back more than 70 years. Montauk State Park hatchery staff expects a crowd of about 2,000 anglers while the Maramec Spring staff is planning for a crowd of about 1,000. Based on these predictions, hatchery staff will stock three trout per expected angler on opening day for a total of more than 21,000 fish averaging around a foot in length. The hatcheries will also stock a mix of “lunkers” ranging in three to 10 pounds. Trout anglers will need a daily trout tag to fish in Missouri’s trout parks. Daily trout tags can only be purchased at each of the four trout parks. Missouri residents 16 through 64 need a fishing permit in addition to the daily tag. Nonresidents 16 and older also need a fishing permit. The catch-and-keep season runs through October 31st.
Dent County Assessor Tina Whitaker wants to remind everyone to get their 2017 Assessment Form in by March 1st. This is required for individuals as well as business. Failure to submit your 2017 Assessment Form can result in a fine starting at $10 for up to $1,000 in assessed valuation topping out at $100 for an assessed valuation of $9,001 and above. This fine is levied by state law. If you have lost your form, feel you never received one or you need to fill one out for the first time, drop by the Dent County Assessor’s Office inside the Dent County Courthouse or call 729-6010.
The Dent County Commissioners met Monday morning at the courthouse for their regular meeting. In the road report, District 1 Commissioner Dennis Purcell stated grading would be done on Dent County Roads 2460, 5620, 5680 and 5700 while materials will be added and grading done on county roads 4150, 4155 and 4157. Purcell went on to report materials were being added to county roads 6660 and 6670 while brush would be cut on Dent County Road 6660. In District 2, Commissioner Gary Larson said grading would be done on Dent County Roads 3330 and 5280 while materials would be added to county road 2550. Larson stated materials would be added to county road 2150 and three drivers would be hauling brown rock. Presiding Commissioner Darrel Skiles attended the TAC meeting last week and said for consumers who question how the highways are funded they should check out the “Citizens Guide to Transportation Funding” on the MODOT.ORG website. Skiles went on to say the External Relations Committee has mailed out invitations for communities to hold the next MRPC Annual Dinner in the town or locale. Skiles reported that at the MRPC meeting, the board received a presentation by Camp Brim Shire which is a 501 C 3 corporation that serves about 4,000 disadvantaged youth per year. They strive to offer programs and facilities to foster the development, confidence, independence and growth in all children, especially those that are disadvantaged. Skiles said they badly need to raise about $50,000 to help to rebuild their new therapy pool. If you would like to donate to the camp, please call them at 573-699-4351 or go online at www.gofundme.com/campbrimshire. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley said the last day to register to vote for the April 4th election will be March 8th. If you would like a sample ballot, you can go online to the Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.mo.gov and follow the election link to the voter outreach program, or go online to Sallemmo.com and click on the Dent County Clerk’s page and follow it there. You can also stop by her office and pick up a copy. There is also information about the Dent County Jail propositions on the salemmo.com website under Dent County where you can download or read the tri-fold informational brochure. Information on the jail issue can also be found at Bank of Salem, Progressive Ozark Bank and US Bank, the Salem Community Center@The Armory and SBU in Salem. At 10:00, the county opened bids for 110 grader blades and they received two bids on time: Fabick and Dowd Supply Co. The bid from Dowd did not match the spec sheet sent out by the commissioners and the bid was awarded to Fabick for 110 blades at $79.36 per blade for a total of $8,729.55. At the last meeting, Sheriff Bob Wells indicated the Dent County Sheriff’s Department would be two new 2017 Dodge Charger Police vehicles on the state bid from Carthage Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram for the state bid of $38,115. Wells also discussed the National Child Safety Council program that he signed up for that teaches children about drug prevention, bullying, child safety and more. The next meeting of the Dent County Commission will be Thursday morning at 9:00 at the courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
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The Salem Boys Basketball Tigers will face the Jeff City Helias Crusaders tonight at 5:30. Salem is 13-13 on the year. You can hear that game on KSMO Radio and online at ksmoradio.com at 5:20 with Tiger Talk and Coach Conrad Prugh.
The Cardinals won two games Monday in split squad games. They beat Boston, 7-2 and also beat Washington, 5-4. The Cards will play Atlanta this afternoon.
The Kansas City Royals beat Seattle Monday, 14-3. The Royals will face the Milwaukee Brewers today.
The Missouri Tigers will host Texas A&M this afternoon at 5:30. Missouri has a 7-21 overall and 2-14 in the SEC Conference. KSMO will NOT air the game due to the Salem Tigers district basketball game and Blues Hockey.
The Blues will host Edmonton tonight starting at 7:00. The Blues have lost three straight games and are clinging to the final wild card spot. KSMO will join the broadcast immediately after Salem Tiger Basketball.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Faith Peterman of St. James, age 80, and William “Elmer” Peterman of St. James, age 85, will be held at 11:00 Thursday morning at the Greentree Christians Church in Rolla. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00-7:30 at the church. Interment will be in the Asher Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Missouri Veteran’s Home and the St. James Caring Center. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary of St. James.
Funeral services for Thela May (Plank) Cooksey of Salem, age 86, will be held Friday morning at 11:00 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Salem. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00. Interment will be in the Cooksey Cemetery in Dent County. All the arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem.
Private services for Richard Mannis of Salem, age 65, will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary Salem Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Mid-America Transplant. All arrangements are under the direction of the jams and Gahr Mortuary of Salem.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly cloudy and breezy with a 40% chance for rain, high near 73. Tonight..Cloudy with a 80% chance for showers and thunderstorms, low around 50.
Wednesday..Mostly cloudy early, then becoming sunny, high of 55.
Wednesday night..Clear, low around 30.
Thursday..Mostly sunny, high around 56.
Monday, February 27th, 2017
An accident happened Sunday morning at 10:15 in Phelps County on Route BB about two miles south of St. James that took the lives of a husband and wife from St. James. According to the highway patrol report, a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado driven southbound by 19-year old Thomas Shipman of Ft. Knox, Kentucky, crossed the center line of the roadway. In an effort to avoid the Silverado, 85-year old William Peterman of St. James driving a 2007 GMC Sierra northbound, crossed the centerline as well but both vehicles struck head on. The wife of William Peterman, 80-year old Faith Peterman, was transported by the St. James Ambulance to the Phelps County Regional Medical Center where she was pronounced dead by Dr. Fursa at 11:10 Sunday morning. William Peterman was flown by Mercy Lifeline to the University Hospital in Columbia where he was pronounced dead at 11:57 Sunday morning by Dr. Bartels. Shipman did not report any injuries from the accident. Everyone involved in the accident was wearing seat restraints. Both vehicles were totaled and removed from the scene by Spurgeon’s Towing.
An accident happened Friday afternoon at 2:20 in Maries County on Highway 28 about two miles west of Belle. According to the highway patrol report, a 1998 Chevy Blazer driven eastbound by 27-year old Brandi Chappel of Boss, went off the right side of the roadway and struck a guardrail. Chappel and a passenger in the vehicle, 20-year old Gerald Carroll of Vienna, both suffered minor injuries and was transported to the Phelps County Regional Medical Center. Chappell and Carroll were wearing seat restraints when the accident occurred. The Chevy sustained moderate damage wand was removed from the scene by Owen’s Towing.
An accident happened Saturday morning at 11:47 on Highway 63 about 3/10ths of a miles north of Osage County Road 501. According to the highway patrol report, a 2007 Chevy Silverado driven northbound by 58-year old Patricia Lauberth of Freeburg, was slowing to make a right turn into a private drive, when the Chevy was struck from behind by a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven northbound by 45-year old Richard Martin of Rolla. Suffering minor injuries from the Jeep was 35-year old Heather Martin of St. James while Lauberth also suffered minor injuries. Both women refused treatment at the scene and would seek their own medical treatment. Everyone involved was wearing a seat restraint when the accident happened. The Grand Cherokee was totaled and left at the scene while the Chevy had minor damage was driven from the scene.
The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Conservation Federation of Missouri thank the 4,280 Missouri deer hunters who donated 198,277 pounds of venison to the state’s Share the Harvest program this past deer season. The donated deer meat will help feed hungry Missourians all around the state. The Share the Harvest Program is coordinated by the Missouri Department of Conservation and Conservation Federation of Missouri It works when deer hunters donate their extra venison to participating meat processors throughout the state who grind the deer meat into one-pound packages. The packaged venison is then given to food banks and food pantries for distribution to Missourians in need of food assistance. The Share the Harvest coordinates the efforts of thousands of hunters, more than 100 participating meat processors, numerous local supporting organizations, and about a dozen statewide sponsors. Since the program was started in 1992, Share the Harvest has provided about 3.7 million pounds of lean, healthy venison to help feed hungry Missourians. Processing fees are covered entirely or in part by numerous local sponsors, along with statewide sponsors that include: MDC, CFM, Shelter Insurance, Bass Pro Shops, Missouri Chapter Safari Club International, Missouri Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation, Midway USA Inc., Missouri Food Banks Association, United Bowhunters of Missouri, Missouri Trappers Association, the Missouri Hunter Education Instructors Association, and the Wal-mart Foundation.
SPORTS [TOP]
The Salem Lady Basketball Tiger’s defense could not slow down Breanna Diestelkamp as she scored 31 points and added 10 rebounds to lead the 6th seeded Owensville Dutchgirls past the 3rd seeded Salem Lady Tigers Saturday at the School of the Osage gymnasium, 56-49. The Lady Tigers offense struggled shooting in the game starting out 0 for 11 from the 3-point stripe in the 1st half. Foul trouble also hampered the Lady Tigers who fell behind 21-18 at halftime and never could get a roll. Salem’s season ends with an 18-8 record.
Logan Woolf was a one-man wrecking crew in the 1st quarter netting 15 points, and with the help of Jakob Happel, those two had 32 of Salem’s first half points and the Tigers led 44-26 at halftime. But Owensville outscored Salem in 2nd half, 40-25, but it was too little too late, as Salem won 69-66 and move on to face the Jeff City Helias Crusaders Tuesday night at 5:30. Salem is 13-13 on the year. You can hear that game on KSMO Radio and online at ksmoradio.com.
The St. Louis Cardinals started their spring training games on Saturday and lost in a home run fest to the Maimi Marlins, 8-7 Saturday. On Sunday, the Cardinals had 13 hits and beat Miami, 7-4. Yadier Molina and Eric Fryer each drove in two runs for the Red Birds who will have split squad games with Boston and Washington.
The Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers Saturday in the spring training opener, 7-4, but then lost on Sunday by the score of 6-4. The Royals will be facing Seattle today.
Deandre Burnett scored 28 points, Breein Tyree added 15 and Mississippi beat Missouri 80-77 on Saturday. Frankie Hughes led Missouri with 22 points while Jordan Barnett scored 14. Missouri, who is now 7-21 on the season and 2-14 in the SEC Conference, dropped its 34th straight road game. they will host Texas A&M Tuesday afternoon at 5:30. KSMO will NOT air the game due to the Salem Tigers district basketball game and Blues Hockey.
Artem Anisimov scored with 5:20 left in the third period to lift the Chicago Blackhawks over the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Sunday night for their fourth straight win and ninth in their last ten. Magnus Paajarvi and Alex Pietrangelo scored for the St. Louis Blues, who played their first game following their bye week and lost their third straight. The Blues will host Edmonton tomorrow night. KSMO will join the broadcast immediately after Salem Tiger Basketball.
On Friday, Blues Center Patrik Berglund agreed to a 5-year, $19.25 million contract extension with the Blues. Berglund has been with the Blues since being drafted by the club in the first round (No. 25 overall) in 2006. The Vasteras, Sweden-native is one of just 16 players to appear in at least nine seasons with the Blues. He has accumulated 286 points, including 145 goals and 141 assists, in 615 regular season games. Berglund has also posted 10 goals and 12 assists in 49 career playoff appearances.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
None at this time.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly sunny through the early afternoon, then a 20% chance for rain late this afternoon, high near 60. Tonight..Cloudy with a 40% chance for showers and thunderstorms, low of 51. Tuesday..Mostly cloudy and breezy with a 40% chance for rain, high near 73. Tuesday night..Mostly cloudy with a 70% chance for showers and thunderstorms after midnight, low around 50.