Archive for 2018
Sports – Tuesday, August 7th, 2018
The Salem Running Club, Healthy Dent County and the Salem Memorial District Hospital have teamed up for another 5K Fun Run/Walk this Saturday. You can run, walk, skip or hop and strollers are welcome. Just meet at the Salem Community Center@The Armory Saturday morning at 8:00. The course will be laid out prior to your arrival with signs posted. This is a free event and it is open to everyone!
Javy Guerra got Yadier Molina to hit into a double play to end the Miami Marlins’ 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. The Cardinals will face the Miami Marlins again tonight at 5:15 on KSMO Radio.
Javier Baez went deep, Cole Hamels pitched six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night. The Royals tangle with the Cubs again tonight at Kaufmann Stadium.
Weather – Tuesday, August 7th, 2018
Today..Cloudy with a 60% chance for showers and thunderstorms, high of 88.
Tonight..Cloudy with a 60% chance of showers & thunderstorms, low of 66.
Wednesday..Partly sunny with a 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms, high of 86.
Wednesday night..Cloudy with a 30% chance for showers, low around 65.
Local News – Monday, August 6th, 2018
The City of Salem Board of Aldermen will hold their regular meeting this evening at 7:00 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Bids are to reviewed for the following: a new Kubota Excavator for the Cemetery, the replacement of a 5.4 litre engine and the rebuilding of the transmission in a 2006 F-250, a commercial zero turn mower for the water and sewer department, two new police vehicles, a Kubota zero turn mower for the Parks Department, a rotating beacon for the airport, and diagnostic scanning tools for the maintenance department. After the consent agenda has been reviewed and approved, the board will hear from Jarred Brown, Code Enforcement Officer, about nuisance procedures followed by the reports of City Administrator Ray Walden and Mayor Brad Nash. There will be the introduction and reading of Resolution No. 3-2018, that would adopt the Dent County Multi-Jurisdiction Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan; Bill #3395 that would create an ordinance vacating an undeveloped portion of South Oak Street to the City of Salem, and Bill #3396 that would create an ordinance to allow the re-subdivision of 402, 404, 500, and 502 North Water Street. The board will then set the dates for their September meetings before going into closed session to discuss personnel. The regular meeting of the City of Salem Board of Aldermen is open to the public.
The Salem Police Department has released the following reports for Friday, July 27th. At approximately 1:51 that morning, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 37-year-old female of Licking for driving while having her license suspended. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. That same evening at approximately 7:26, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1000 block of East Center Street in reference to two unresponsive adults. The investigation of the report revealed that a 26-year-old female and a 28-year-old male, both of Salem, were found in the residence apparently intoxicated and passed out. Further investigation revealed the female was supposed to be caring for two young juveniles who were also at the residence and unattended. The female was taken into custody for endangering the welfare of a child and assaulting a law enforcement officer. The suspect was incarcerated pending the application of a warrant. Please contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242 if you have information regarding an ongoing investigation.
The Missouri Department of Transportation has reported that Route PP in Reynolds and Dent Counties will be closed as MODOT work crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located from Highway 72 to end of state maintenance. Weather permitting, this work will take place on Tuesday from 7:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon.
The Salem High School Student Council will be holding their 1st Annual Beginner Boot Camp on August 10th this year for incoming freshmen. It will be held from 12:00-4:00 at the high school. There is no cost and lunch will be included. The Boot Camp is designed to spark the student’s school spirit through popular chants, team building activities, and information about different clubs and activities throughout the school. Interested students can sign up to attend the Boot Camp during registration at the high school. There is a form they will need to fill out with basic information such as allergies, parent contact, etc.
Sports – Monday, August 6th, 2018
Jack Flaherty cruised through six innings, Matt Carpenter hit another homer and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Flaherty, now 5-6 on the year allowed three hits with seven strikeouts and one walk. Carpenter hit a solo home run in the fifth and Jedd Gyorko singled to drive in a run later that inning to give the Cardinals a 2-0 lead. Bud Norris retired the side in order with two strikeouts in the ninth for his 21st save. St. Louis took the final two games of the three-game series against Pittsburgh to move past the Pirates into third alone in the National League Central. This is the third straight series win for St. Louis. The Cardinals will start a three game series tonight against Miami beginning at 5:15 on KSMO Radio.
The St. Louis Cardinals announced they have claimed Tyson Ross off waivers from the San Diego Padres, and he will join the team in Miami. Ross was 6-9 with a 4.45 ERA and 107 strikeouts in 22 starts for the Padres.
Rookie Jake Cave hit his first career grand slam and closer Fernando Rodney survived a chaotic ninth inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Sunday. Royals’ starter Danny Duffy (7-10) was roughed him up for six runs in six innings. Lucas Duda and Witt Merrifield each homered for the Royals who open a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs in Kansas City.
Obituaries – Monday, August 6th, 2018
Funeral services for Carolyn Jean Flett of Rolla, age 76, will be held at 11:00 Tuesday morning at the Rolla Chapel of James and Gahr Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 today. Interment will be in the North Lawn Cemetery in Salem. Memorials m ay be made to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Missouri Veteran’s Home of the St. James VFW.
Memorial services for Clyde Bennet Flatt, age 86, will be held Tuesday at Noon at Wilson Mortuary Wilson Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held today from 4:00 to 6:00 at Collier’s Funeral Home in St. Ann and on Tuesday from 11:00 until time of service at Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Interment will be in the Mt. Hermon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Funeral service for Edward A. Gill, formerly of Salem, age 99, will be Wednesday at 1:00 at James & Gahr Mortuary Chapel in Salem. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 Tuesday evening. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the Central Missouri Honor Flight and/or Salem United Methodist Church.
Funeral services for Thomas Franklin Judd, age 71, of Salem will be held Wednesday at 1:30 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. A visitation will be held prior to services at 11:30 until service time. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
Graveside services for Haroldene Adey of Nixa, age 89, will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 at Williams Cemetery, Licking. All the arrangements are under the direction of Fox Funeral Home in Licking.
A memorial service will be held for John “Jesse” Tiberghien of Edgar Springs, age 82, will be held on Wednesday evening at 6:00 at the Assembly of God (Fellowship Hall) in Edgar Springs. All the arrangements are under the direction of Fox Funeral Home in Licking.
Funeral services for Clarinda Biggs of Steelville, age 88, will be Thursday at 11:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 until 8:00 at the Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Stone Hill Cemetery, Salem. Memorials are suggested to The Gideons.
Funeral services for Anna Mae “Ann” Click of Salem, age 72, will be Thursday at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation also be Thursday from 11:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Stone Hill Cemetery.
Funeral services for Hattie M. Smith of Salem, age 94, will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Toys for Tots. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary of Salem.
Weather – Monday, August 6th, 2018
Today..Mostly sunny, hot and humid with a 20% chance for an afternoon shower, high of 93.
Tonight..Cloudy with a 30% chance for showers after midnight, low of 71.
Tuesday..Cloudy with a 60% chance for showers and thunderstorms, high of 86.
Tuesday night..Cloudy with a 50% chance for showers & thunderstorms, low of 66.
Weather – Friday, August 3rd, 2018
Today..Mostly sunny, high near 93 with heat index of 97.
Tonight.. Mostly clear, low of 65.
Saturday..Mostly sunny, high around 91.
Saturday night..Clear, low of 67.
Sunday.. Sunny, high of 92.
Sunday night.. Mostly clear, low of 69. Monday..Mostly sunny, high of 92.
Sports – Friday, August 3rd, 2018
St. Louis beat Colorado 3-2 on Thursday on Jose Martinez two run single in the bottom of the 9th. The Cardinals will be in Pittsburgh this weekend with the games tonight and Saturday night at 5:10 and Sunday’s game is at 11:40. All the games can be heard on KSMO Radio.
Kansas City lost to the Chicago White Sox, 6-4 Thursday. The Royals will travel to Minnesota for a three game set starting tonight.
Obituaries – Friday, August 3rd, 2018
Graveside services for Annalean Shaw of St. Clair, formerly of Salem, age 96, were held Saturday morning at 11:00 at the Cedar Grove Cemetery. All the arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem.
A memorial service for Ira Dave Barton of Salem, age 81, was held Saturday at 11:00 at the Salem Lutheran Church. An interment will be at a later date. All the arrangements are under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem.
Memorial services for Patricia Ann Maledy of Salem, age 92, were held Sunday at 1:00 at the Salem United Methodist Church. Visitation was held from 11:00 in the morning until service time Sunday at the Salem United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. A private interment will be held in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Salem United Methodist Church or the Love Pack Back Pack Program. All the arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary of Salem.
Funeral services for Bonnie Jeanne Driemeyer, age 93, of Steelville were held at 2:00 Sunday at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Visitation was held from 12:30 Sunday until service time. Interment was in the Roberts Cemetery in Salem.
Funeral services for Lillie Henry, age 82, of Licking, was held Sunday at 3:00 at the Fox Funeral Home in Licking. Visitation was held from 1:00 until time of service. Interment was in the Zion Cemetery in Licking.
Funeral services for Carolyn Jean Flett of Rolla, age 76, will be held at 11:00 Tuesday morning at the Rolla Chapel of James and Gahr Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 today. Interment will be in the North Lawn Cemetery in Salem. Memorials m ay be made to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Missouri Veteran’s Home of the St. James VFW.
Memorial services for Clyde Bennet Flatt, age 86, will be held Tuesday at Noon at Wilson Mortuary Wilson Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 at Collier’s Funeral Home in St. Ann and on Tuesday from 11:00 until time of service at Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Interment will be in the Mt. Hermon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and cards are available at Wilson Mortuary.
Funeral service for Edward A. Gill, formerly of Salem, age 99, will be Wednesday at 1:00 at James & Gahr Mortuary Chapel in Salem. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 Tuesday evening. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the Central Missouri Honor Flight and/or Salem United Methodist Church.
Funeral services for Thomas Franklin Judd, age 71, of Salem will be held Wednesday at 1:30 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. A visitation will be held prior to services at 11:30 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
Graveside services for Haroldene Adey of Nixa, age 89, will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 at Williams Cemetery in Licking. All the arrangements are under the direction of Fox Funeral Home in Licking.
A memorial service will be held for John “Jesse” Tiberghien of Edgar Springs, age 82, will be held on Wednesday evening, August 8th at 6:00 at the Assembly of God (Fellowship Hall) in Edgar Springs. All the arrangements are under the direction of Fox Funeral Home in Licking.
Local News – Friday, August 3rd, 2018
The Dent County Commissioners met for their regular meeting Thursday morning in the Dent County Courthouse. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles was attending the CCAM Board meeting in Jefferson City. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley Appointed District One Commissioner Dennis Purcell to serve as Acting Presiding Commissioner. In the road report Purcell said that he had two men out and that grading would be done on Dent County Roads 5400 and 6410, while patch grading would be done on county road 6610. He went on to say that brush would be cut on county road 2400 and a man was using UPM to patch potholes on county road 6300, plus a man was picking up an old TV and old tires that were dumped on county road 2400. District Two Commissioner Gary Larson said that grading would be done on Dent County Roads 4300 and 2360, plus brush would be cut on county road 4430. He also reported that materials would be added to Dent County Roads 2360 and 2200 and that two hydraulic lines were being replaced on the backhoe. Larson thanked Commissioner Purcell for loaning his entire crew to District Two on Wednesday as they poured 56 yards of concrete for the low water crossing on Dent County Road 5300. He said both crews worked hard to complete the work and he really appreciated the work of the Road and Bridge Department crews. Larson said county road 5300 will remain closed to through traffic until late Wednesday or early Thursday to allow the concrete to completely set up. Curley reminded voters that absentee voting continues through Monday and that her office will be open for absentee voting Saturday from 8:00 until noon. She added that bills were being approved by the commissioners for payment. The next meeting of the Commissioners will be Monday morning in the Courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
Steve Setzer, of Dillard, Missouri, is a 2018 inductee into the Metal and Nonmetal (MNM) National Mine Rescue Hall of Fame. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) recognized Setzer’s more than 30 years of service as a skilled mine rescuer for The Doe Run Company at the hall of fame banquet on July 26 in Lexington, Kentucky. Setzer serves as an electrician at Doe Run’s Brushy Creek Mine. Serving over 30 years with Doe Run’s Maroon mine rescue team, Setzer has participated in more than 54 regional contests and 13 national contests. He led the team to two National Championship titles in 2010 and 2014 as captain. Doe Run’s mine rescue teams participate in competitions to enhance the team’s skills through realistic mine rescue challenges and prepare them to aid fellow employees during a real mine emergency. Team members participate in training for at least eight hours per month to keep their skills sharp. Since beginning his mining career with Doe Run in 1978, Setzer has held several roles on the mine rescue team, including gas man, co-captain, first aid, captain and trainer. He has been captain for Doe Run’s Maroon team for 17 years and the team trainer for seven years. In 2010, Setzer was one of the team members who evacuated employees when a truck fire broke out underground. He and the other rescuers involved received a Certificate of Honor from Washington, D.C., at the Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association annual meeting for their exceptional work during this real emergency. The MNM National Mine Rescue Hall of Fame honors exceptional individuals who stand out in the unique and challenging field of mine rescue through their accomplishments and commitments. In 2016, Denny Dickerson, who retired from Doe Run’s Buick Mine, was inducted into the National Mine Rescue Hall of Fame.
The Salem Community Garden is a place for Dent County residents to grow and harvest healthy food for their families, friends or to donate to those in need. A Summer Gardening Workshops hosted by Master Gardener Larry Galloway will take place this summer on Monday, August 6, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Come out to learn some new gardening techniques, tour the garden and visit with other gardeners! The public is invited to attend. There is no cost At this workshop, you can learn about Worm composting in the garden: Larry will build an in-garden vermicomposting system to build garden soil with compost and worms. The Salem Community Garden began in 2009, and is a cooperative effort of the University of Missouri Extension, Salem United Methodist Church, local organizations, and citizens. Donations of tools, seeds or other gardening resources are appreciated, and are tax-exempt. PLEASE REMEMBER: This is a community garden because anyone is welcome to participate and sign up for a plot, but The garden is not open for harvesting by the public. The gardeners put in hard work at their plots and their benefit is fresh healthy food. Please respect their efforts and do not pick food from the garden unless it is from a plot of your own. If you'd like to join, call the Call Dent County Extension office at 573-729-3196.