Archive for 2018

The Dent County Commissioners met Thursday morning at the Dent County Courthouse. In the road report, District 1 Commissioner Dennis Purcell indicated materials would be added and grading done on Dent County Road 5390 while only grading would be done on county roads 2480 and 4210. Purcell went on to report that dirt from the excavating for the new jail/justice center was being spread out at the Road and Bridge Department. Purcell thought that most of the excavation work would be completed by the middle of next week. District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson said materials would be added and grading done on Dent County Roads 5330 and 5335 while only grading was going to be done on county roads 2200 and 2370. Larson went on to report brush was going to be cut on county roads 3333 and 3335. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles said he attended the MRPC Annual Awards Dinner and Banquet at Hermann Thursday night. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley said she met with Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft Wednesday about the election at her office. She wanted to remind everyone to make sure that your voter information is correct. If you have moved, call her officer at 729-4144 or drop by the Dent County Courthouse. She says absentee voting will continue until November 5th at the courthouse. On Monday, November 5th, her office will be open until 5:00. Her office will also be open Saturday, November 3rd from 8:00 in the morning until noon for absentee voting. She said the last day to mail out a ballot would be Wednesday, October 31st and her office will be open Halloween until 5:00. Curley said sample ballots are available in her office and she also has the fair ballot language explanations for the amendments and propositions for those who want them. Susie Mackey with the Dent County Service Unit of the Salvation Army attended the meeting to find bellringers for the upcoming holiday season. The next meeting of the Dent County Commission will be Monday morning at the courthouse and the meeting will be open to the public.

Come to the Missouri Mines State Historic Site from 5:00 to 8:00 this Saturday for an autumn evening of family fun and education. Sponsored by Missouri State Parks and The Doe Run Company, this event is free to the public. The 14th Annual Fall Rocks event is designed specifically for elementary aged kids, but the whole family can learn about geology, mineral resources and mining by participating in fun, hands-on games and activities. Many activities will be offered, including hard hat decorating, cookie mining, rock and mineral identification games, a mineral resources challenge and bicycle safety training. Admission to the site’s museum will be free, and refreshments will be offered. Missouri Mines State Historic Site preserves and interprets the important buildings and structural elements of the former St. Joe Mineral Corporation’s largest mine-mill complex. The site’s museum features restored underground mining equipment, a large display of mineral specimens, exhibits on mining history and a short video on lead mining and the milling process. The historic site is located south of St. Louis, on the south side of Highway 32 at the Flat River Drive overpass in Park Hills. For more information about the event, call the site at 573-431-6226. For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Get your tickets now for the Healthy Dent County “Old Hollywood Casino Night” that will be held Saturday, November 3rd at the Salem Community Center@The Armory. This is a fundraiser for Healthy Dent County and the cost is $50 per person or $85 per couple. This Casino Night will feature game tables much like the ones you will find in a real casino, as well as professional dealers to run the games. The ticket you purchase will include $10,000 of “gaming” money that you will be able to gamble with that evening and then be eligible for some outstanding prizes at the end of the night. If you wear “Old Hollywood” attire to the event, you will be given an additional $1,000 in “gaming” money upon your arrival. The doors will open at 6:00 on November 3rd with the casino activities beginning at 6:30 with Craps, Blackjack and Roulette being available for those in attendance. At 9:30, the games will end and prizes will be awarded. Numerous prizes will be given away including a week vacation to the Lodges at Timber Ridge in Branson in May, a 55” LCD Television; a 12-foot kayak; 10-speed bicycle; 2 tickets to the December 13th Justin Timberlake Concert in St. Louis, St. Louis Blues Hockey Tickets, Mizzou Basketball Tickets and much, much more! Tickets for the “Old Hollywood Casino Night” fundraiser are available now at the Salem Community Center@The Armory at 1200 West Rolla Road or call 729-8163 for more information about the “Old Hollywood Casino Night” fundraiser sponsored by Healthy Dent County and KSMO Radio.

The Salem Police Department has released reports for October 11th through the 13th. On Friday evening, October 11th at approximately 6:57, an officer was dispatched to Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifter. The investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 36-year old male of Salem for stealing merchandise valued at $78.53. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. The next morning at about 9:26, an officer located a 35- year old male of Salem near 1105 South Main who had an active arrest warrant from the City of Salem. The suspect was taken into custody on the warrant and incarcerated pending a court appearance. Then Saturday morning the 13th near 12:24, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 31-year old male of Salem on three active arrest warrants from the State of Missouri, and a 25-year old female of Salem for possession of a controlled substance and endangering the welfare of a child. The male suspect was incarcerated pending a court appearance. The female suspect was incarcerated pending the application of warrants. That same night at about 9:03, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of an 18-year old male of Salem on an active arrest warrant from the City of Salem. The suspect was taken into custody on the warrant and later released with a new date to appear in court after posting bond. Please contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242 if you have any information regarding any ongoing investigation.

Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Salem present “The Wonder of Christmas Morning” parade of lights Saturday December 1st. Entry Forms are currently available at the Salem Chamber of Commerce office and must be returned no later than November 26th. Entry forms can be dropped off at the Chamber office at 200 South Main Street, faxed to 573-729-6741 or emailed to chamber@salemmo.com.

The Spring Creek Artisans annual Pumpkin Day will be held this Saturday from 9:00 in the morning until 2:00 in the afternoon at the historic Bonebrake Center in Salem. A wide variety of handmade items, from original paintings, wood carvings and turnings, pottery, metal art, baskets, fiber art, quilts, stained glass, wire wrapped jewelry and gift cards will be on sale. Customers will also have the choice to use credit cards now for purchases. There will also be free face painting and a door prize of a pumpkin hand carved by Best of Missouri Hands artist Russ Biros. For additional information, you can contact Spring Creek Artisans President Russ Biros at 417-458-9894.

The Bonebrake Center of Nature and History is reviving its Halloween Walk this Saturday at 7:00 in the evening in front of the house at the Center. With the help of Janet Price of Moon Shadow Moments, LLC, there will be fun, interactive, and non-scary activities. It will all begin with a little foolishness and fun followed by a non-threatening guided walk through candle-lit trails as participants discover the night creatures of the Bonebrake Center. They may meet a Luna Moth, a dung beetle, an assassin bug-who knows what weird creatures they may see. This is an activity appropriate both for the young and young at heart. Visitors should dress for the weather and be prepared for a walk down the trails with guides. The cost is $1.00 per child, $3.00 per adult, or $5.00 for the whole family, which will include light refreshments. If the weather is not cooperative, the activity will be held indoors. For more information please contact the Bonebrake Center at (573) 729-3400 or e-mail at bonebrakecenter@embarqmail.com and they are on Facebook. It will be helpful to call the Bonebrake Center and leave a message as to how many to expect with your group so there are plenty of refreshments. The Bonebrake Center is located at 601 North Hickory Street, at the corner of North Hickory and East Rolla Road.

The Dent County Toy Drive is holding its first fundraiser this weekend on Saturday, the 27th. A “Quarter Mania” will take place at the Salem Community Center@ The Armory. The doors open at 5:30 and play begins at 6:00. Food and drink will be available for purchase. This event is a cross between a raffle, auction and game of bingo. Come join us for an evening of bargains, supporting local businesses and the upcoming toy drive.

The Dent County Health Center Board of Trustees met Monday, October 15th at the Health Center. Administrator Kendra Mobray presented employee health/dental/vision quotes for 2019 from four different insurance agencies. After a lengthy discussion, the board voted to accept the Healthy Choice 1000 Lifestyles Health Plan from Mike Keith Insurance, Inc. In other business, Mobray reported the outpatient lab services were provided to 36 clients in September, and that flu shot clinics were held at Oakhill R-1, Northwood R-IV, Salem R-80, the Salem Senior Center, and Dent County Commissioner’s office. Flu shots are still available at the Health Center on a walk-in basis. They will bill most insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare. Mobray reported that two cases of Erlichia Chaffeensis were reported along with two cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Also investigated was a dog bite and a cat bite in September. Roma Jones and Joan Raulston attended the WIC Conference that was held on October 3rd through the 5th while Raulston and Mobray continue to work closely with the Prevention Coalition in many prevention awareness efforts. It was also reported that all lodging inspections were completed by the September 30th deadline for licensing. It was also noted that all food establishment inspections are up to date. The next regular board meeting date was set for Monday, November 19th at 5:00 at the Health Center and the meeting is open to the public.

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources invites the public to review and offer written comments on a draft hazardous waste permit modification for the Doe Run Company’s Buick Resource Recovery Facility starting Tuesday evening, November 13th and lasting until Monday, November 26th. The department will be holding a public meeting and public hearing about the draft permit modification on Tuesday, November 13th, at the Quad County Firehouse, located at 80 Highway 49 in Viburnum. The meeting will begin at 6:00 and is an opportunity for the public to ask questions, share information and discuss issues with facility and department staff. The public hearing will follow the public meeting, beginning at 7:00. At the hearing, members of the public can have their comments about the draft permit modification entered into the official record. The department will not answer questions at the hearing but will provide responses in writing, along with any written comments submitted during the public comment period. Written comments and oral public hearing testimony are treated with equal consideration. Buick is currently operating at the site under a department-issued Missouri Hazardous Waste Management Facility Part I Permit. This permit allows Buick to store and disassemble the spent lead-acid batteries, which are classified as toxic and corrosive hazardous waste. On May 3rd, 2017, Buick submitted a permit modification request to the department, requesting to modify its Part I Permit to add a seventh cell to the landfill, increasing the overall storage capacity by approximately 146,000 cubic yards. The landfill is a phased development and currently permitted for six cells. The operational life of the entire landfill was originally planned for more than 20 years; however, current practices at the facility are rapidly using the amount of permitted storage capacity. The department previously approved temporary authorization requests for Buick to build and temporarily use Cell 7. After a thorough technical review of the permit modification request, the department prepared a draft of the proposed Part I Permit modification for the Buick facility. The draft permit modification proposes to allow Buick to continue using Cell 7 after the temporary authorization expires December 5th, 2018. Individuals requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting or hearing can make arrangements by contacting Heidi Rice at least 72 hours before the meetings at 573-526-8964 or 800-361-4827 or by e-mailing her at heidi.rice@dnr.mo.gov. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals may reach Rice through Relay Missouri at 800-735-2966.