Archive for 2018

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY YOUR WORLD TODAY!!

Today marks the 27th anniversary of the first edition of Your World Today that was published in 1991 that actually had a St. Patrick’s Day green shell. Your World Today was actually born from an idea in the late 1980’s to provide Salem with something daily to read from a conversation between Steve Smith of Smith Sign Company and KSMO”s General Manager Stan Podorski. It took over two years for the idea to become a reality with the help of businesses willing to take a chance on something new. The top story included the results for the opening day at Montauk, the alderman meeting agenda for that evening, some obituaries and sports news. Your World Today was distributed to 18 businesses that first day in Salem. Known also as the “little blue paper,” Your World Today is now available in over 40 locations in Salem, Bunker and at Echo Bluff. Two advertisers from that first edition are still advertising in YWT in the same page locations in the paper: C&E Auto and Roberts-Judson Lumber Company. In 1999, Your World Today was the first media to go online in Dent County allowing people to read the same content in the daily paper on their computers. KSMO Radio wants to thank all those advertisers over the years that have made it possible to continue provide Your World Today to the community absolutely FREE. All of us at KSMO Radio also want to thank everyone who has picked up and read Your World Today in town over the years, or who has read it online. Without you, Your World Today would not be here today!

The Dent County Commissioners met for their regular meeting Thursday morning at the courthouse. Dent County Treasurer Denita Williams brought in two quarterly transfers to be made from the Salem Senior Center Fund. The first was for the Salem Nutrition site for $13,750 and the second was for the SMTS Bus for $6,750. In the road report, District 1 Commissioner Dennis Purcell stated materials would be added and grading would be done on Dent County Road 5220, also known as the Quarry Road, and also on Dent County Road 5610. District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson said grading would be done on Dent County Roads 4430 and 5280 while materials would be added and patch grading would be done on county roads 2370 and 2380. Larson stated a pipe would be put in on county road 6160 and materials would also be added to that road, plus a pipe would be installed on Dent County Road 3370. Larson indicated materials were also going to be added to Dent County Road 5300 and brush would be cut on county road 3080. Presiding Commission Darrell Skiles reported on the Ozark Rivers Solid waste Management District Executive Board meeting Tuesday in St. James where they went over the current budget. They also discussed future funding needs for the tire collection program in the next budget year. The program is fine for this year, but it is getting harder to find uses for the tires once they are collected. Skiles stated all three commissioners attended the “Meramec Morning” at the Salem Community Center@The Armory Wednesday morning. Skiles said the MRPC staff did a fine job explaining what they do for the counties in their region and also what they can do to help businesses in the region as well. Skiles said the staff told him the meeting in Salem so far has drawn the most people. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley reported the last day to register for the April 3rd election will be Wednesday, March 7th. The next meeting of the Dent County Commissioners will be Monday morning at 9:00 and the meeting is open to the public.

The Cosmopolitan Club’s 67th Annual Miss Salem Contest and Variety Show will be held this Saturday night at 7:00 at the Salem City Hall Auditorium featuring sixteen contestants. The contestants this year include Savanna Tuttle, Kalahn Shelby, Abigail Kilman, Kirsten Golden, Alexa Hinds-Karnes, Mackenzie Whitaker, Stephanie Webber, Taylor Smith, Kenisha Steinbarger, Lauren Grogan, MaKinna Shalbot, Olivia Erway, Caitlyn Roderman, Katelyn Schwartz, Mackenzie Thompson and Faith Roberts. The Master of Ceremonies will be David Massengale, with Cosmopolitan Club President Catherine Dent narrating the show. There will be several dance numbers directed by Linda Maledy and performed by students of all ages. The variety show will also include the Upper Elementary Teachers and Friends performing a comedy skit, and a Zumba routine directed by Jackie Sisco. The cost of admission is $5.00 for anyone five years of age and older. Those under five can get in free.

The Salem Police Department has released a number of reports. On Sunday, February 18th at about 8:41 in the morning, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of South Jackson reference property damage. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown broke the back glass valued $204.00 on a gray 2008 Dodge Durango. The report is under investigation. That same afternoon at approximately 3:48, an officer was dispatched to Walmart reference a shoplifter. The investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 23-year old female of Salem for stealing merchandise. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. On Tuesday, February 20th at about 2:02 in the afternoon, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 34-year old male of Salem for driving while having his license expired. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and was released. That evening at about 8:29, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. That investigation led to the arrest of a 56-year-old female of Salem for driving while being intoxicated. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. Please contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242 if you have information regarding any ongoing investigation.

The University of Missouri Extension will host a “Freeze Branding Workshop” at the University of Missouri Wurdack Farm, near Cook Station, from 3:00 to 5:30 Friday afternoon, March 9th. This workshop is designed to provide participants with “hands-on” training required to successfully administer freeze brands to their livestock. Topics for the workshop will include all necessary steps required for properly freeze branding livestock using liquid nitrogen or dry ice, as well as information pertaining to the Missouri Brand Law. To provide hands-on instruction, participants will have the opportunity to assist in freeze branding replacement heifers at MU Wurdack Farm. The cost of the workshop is $10 per person. The class size is limited, and reservations are required by Wednesday, March 7th. For more information or to reserve a space, contact Ted Cunningham, Livestock Specialist at the Dent County MU Extension Office at 729-3196.

An accident occurred on in Phelps County on State Route CC Tuesday afternoon at 3:45. According to the highway patrol report, a 2001 International Tractor pulling a trailer driven by Scott Bunton of Rolla was eastbound when the load being pulled shifted, causing the driver to overcorrect and the front of the vehicle to strike the ground. Bunton then traveled off the right side of the roadway, striking a mail box and trashcans. Bunton was wearing a safety device and suffered minor injuries and sought his own treatment. The International Tractor sustained extensive damage and was towed by I-44 towing.