Archive for 2018

The Livestock Shows at the 4-H and FFA Expo culminated in the Cattle Show Friday afternoon and evening. Champion Hereford Heifer went to Ray Cunningham and Kenadee Barnitz won Reserve Champion. Bryce Mobray’s Angus Heifer was selected as Overall Grand Champion Heifer, while Ray Cunningham’s Hereford was Overall Reserve Grand Champion Female. Ray Cunningham exhibited the Champion Hereford Bull, while Texas Nall showed the Reserve Champion. In the Commercial Heifer division Brady Schafer showed the Champion and Kadden Garrison exhibited the Reserve Champion. The Market Steer show saw Judge Blake McDonald select class winners exhibited by Nick Holliday, Isabella Black, Logan Fleener, Ray Cunningham, Kenadee Barnitz, and Brett Fore. The Championship went to Kenadee Barnitz’ 1375 pound steer with Ray Cunningham’s 1300 pound steer being selected as Reserve Champion. Brett Fore’s steer was average daily gain Champion with an ADG of 5.34 pounds and Jordan Shults’ steer won Reserve Champion with a daily gain of 4.72 pounds. Fourteen Juniors, 5 Intermediates and 7 Seniors competed in the Beef Showmanship competition. In the Junior Division Ray Cunningham won the award, while the Junior Division winner was Kaden Garrison and the Senior Division was won by Kenadee Barnitz.

The Salem Police Department has released the following reports. On Sunday afternoon, July 15th at approximately 4:01, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 600 block of Highway 19 North in reference to a theft from a vehicle. The investigation of the report revealed a person or persons unknown took a Jensen CD player valued at $100.00 from the dash of a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The report is under investigation. That night at approximately 10:09, 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 for driving while being intoxicated. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. The next day at approximately 1:57 in the afternoon, an officer was contacted at the Salem Police Department in reference to a fraudulent charge on an account. That investigation revealed a person or persons unknown stole a debit card from a vehicle and used it to fraudulently withdraw $130.00 from a bank account. The report is under investigation. On Tuesday, July 17th at approximately 8:47 at night, an officer transported a 38-year old female of Salem from the Phelps County Jail to Dent County Jail due to an active arrest warrant from the City of Salem. Please contact the Salem Police Department at (573) 729-4242 if you have any information regarding an ongoing investigation.

The Missouri State Fair competition schedule is officially underway this Thursday, July 26th, beginning with the 4-H and FFA Horse Show, followed by the prestigious Society Horse Show, Tuesday, July 31st. These events are open to the public at no charge. Show classes for 4-H and FFA youth will be held July 26th through 29th, with events taking place in the Mathewson Exhibition Center, Donnelly Arena and Coliseum. Orscheln Farm and Home is the sponsor of the t-shirts worn by the youth during these shows and during the 11-day Fair.

Missouri State Law requires immunization of all school children against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella and hepatitis B (3 doses, grades 7 – 12) unless an exemption has been signed by a physician or parent and filed with the school. All students must present proof of compliance with the immunization rule by the first day of school, but are encouraged to bring records on registration day. This applies to all students, including transfer students. Starting with the 2017-2018 school year, the State of Missouri will requires all students to receive one dose of the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis) and one dose of the MCV (meningitis) vaccine before entering the 8th grade. A 2nd dose of the MCV (meningitis) vaccine is required prior to entering 12th grade. No one will start school if immunizations are not up-to-date. If you have any questions regarding immunizations, contact the school nurse.

The Bonebrake Center of Nature and History will present “Bear Necessities” on Friday, July 27th starting at 6:30 in the evening. Hosted by Janet Price, naturalist, of Moonshadow Moments, LLC, formerly of Johnson’s Shut-Ins, participants will joined our delightful “baby bear” (in pajamas, no less) as he tells us what Missouri’s black bears are really like. And, please don’t poke the bear (that is a private joke that visitors will be let in on during the program). This program is appropriate for all ages and is especially family-friendly. The cost is $1 per person or $5/family, regardless of the number, which includes a light snack. Phone reservations are requested to plan for snacks and activities. Please call the Bonebrake Center at 729-3400 for more information or register. The Bonebrake Center is located at 601 North Hickory Street and can be viewed on the website at www.bonebrake.org or on our Facebook page!