Archive for 2018

ATTENTION: All interested drivers for the DAV Veteran’s Van will need to attend a driver orientation that will be held Tuesday afternoon, February 13th from 5:00 to 6:00 at the American Legion Post. If you would like to become a driver, need more information on the driver orientation or have any questions, please contact Richard LaBrash at 729-1394.

Native trees, shrubs, and woody vines can help improve wildlife habitat and soil and water conservation while also improving the appearance and value of your private property. The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) George O. White State Nursery near Licking offers Missouri residents a variety of native seedlings for reforestation, windbreaks, erosion control, wildlife food and cover, and other purposes. The State Nursery provides mainly one-year-old bare-root seedlings that vary greatly depending on the species. Seedlings varieties include pine, pecan, oak, dogwood, cottonwood, sweetgum, cypress, birch, hickory, willow, persimmon, pawpaw, deciduous holly, redbud, wild plum, ninebark, witch hazel, serviceberry, mulberry, elderberry, and many others. Seedlings are available in quantity bundles of 10, 25 or 100 per species. Prices for seedling quantities range from $6-32 per bundle. You can receive a 15-percent discount up to $20 off seedling orders with a Heritage Card. Orders can be placed now until April 15, 2018. Orders can be placed now by fax, Internet or mail. Onceyou submit an order, you should receive a billing card within about two weeks. If you DO NOT receive a billing card, call the nursery at 573-674-3229. Orders will be shipped or can be picked up at the State Nursery starting this month through May. Quantities are limited so order early. Find images and information on available items as well as and ordering information in the Department’s 2017-2018 Seedling Order Form catalogue. The catalogue is available at MDC regional offices and nature centers, online at mdc.mo.gov or by calling the State Nursery at 573-674-3229.

Salem Junior Brock Thompson’s pencil drawing of the Dent County Courthouse and was named the 2018 Senate Show Exhibition winner by Senator Dan Brown! The Senate Exhibit showcases fine art work done in the all 34 senate districts. Brock’s artwork will be on display for one year in the Senate hallway, which connects the senate parking lot to the Capitol ground floor entrance. Congratulations Brock!

The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Missouri Department of Transportation invite Missouri public, private, and home-schooled students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade to help fight litter in a creative and fun way by participating in the 2018 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter-Free” trash-can-decorating contest. The contest encourages school classes and school groups to join in the fight against litter by decorating and displaying a large trash can with the “No MOre Trash!” logo and a litter-prevention message using a variety of creative media. Schools may submit one entry in each competition category: K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. Entries are judged based on creativity, adherence to contest rules, and effective use of theme and logo. First-place winners from each competition category will receive $200 awarded to the sponsoring schools. All first-place winners are then eligible for a grand prize of a trophy and $600 awarded to the sponsoring school. There is no entry fee for the contest. Participating school groups must submit a completed entry form online with no more than three photos to nomoretrash.org by Friday, March 16. Contest rules, entry forms, logo, and past contest entries and winners can also be found at nomoretrash.org. There is no entry fee for the contest

The Salem Area Arts Council is hosting a stained glass workshop series beginning Thursday, February 8th from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. and continuing on the second Thursday of each month for the next several months at the Creative Arts Center in Salem behind the ONCRC at 202 South Main in Salem. These workshops are especially designed for individuals wanting to create a stained glass piece that will take several sessions to complete, although individuals only wanting to do a small project that can be completed in one night may also come. Led by artist and art teacher Amber Pryor, all materials are provided to make your project to take home. There is a maximum enrollment of 8, so register early. The cost is $25 per session and reservations can be made by calling 247-0279 and arranging to pay your fee to hold your spot. This is NOT appropriate for young children or women who are pregnant.

The Salem High School had 20 students who were named to the SCA All-Conference Honor Band. They are Emma Schott, Desirae Scott, Jainey Pettus, Faith Jasper, Laura Benowitz, Emily Cunningham, Shawnna Conner, Martin Jones, Jacob Stacy, Marina Mitani, Christopher McSwain, John Stark, Chrissie Warner, Chuck Van Dien, Gillian Johnson, Jon Gallagher, Collin Hinderliter, Kira Lacy, Austin Merritt and Hayden Gotchal. Congratulations to all the band members!

The Salem Police Department has submitted more reports. On Monday afternoon, January 22nd at approximately 1:17, an officer was contacted in reference to property damage. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown cut the tires on three vehicles that were parked in the 600 block of East Coffman. The report is under investigation. On Tuesday afternoon, January 23rd at approximately 1:11, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 700 block of South Macarthur in reference to a theft. That investigation revealed a person or persons unknown took the license plates valued at $27.75 from a maroon 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The report is under investigation. Later that afternoon at approximately 2:15, an officer was detailed to the Salem High School in reference to an assault. The investigation of the report revealed a 12-year old male juvenile of Salem had assaulted a 12-year old male juvenile also of Salem. The juvenile suspect was released to a parent and the report will be forwarded to the Juvenile Office. On Wednesday afternoon, January 24th at approximately 5:26, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 23-year old male of Salem for driving while having his license revoked. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. Please contact the Salem Police Department at (573) 729-4242 if you have information regarding any ongoing investigation ongoing.

The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released some reports. On January 22nd, deputies responded to a residence in the 33000 block of Highway 72 in reference to a burglary. It was discovered that a storage building had been broken into and several items, including antique and metal signs, were stolen. This report is still under investigation. On January 26th, deputies responded to the 5000 block of Highway 32 West for a burglary. It was discovered that someone had broken into a detached garage and stolen a blue stand up air compressor on wheels and a Briggs and Stratton 6500 watt generator. This report is still under investigation. On January 28th, deputies responded to the 1000 block of Route P for a report of a domestic disturbance. It was discovered that an assault had occurred and a 55-year old Salem man was arrested. He was incarcerated in the Dent County Jail and charges were sought for domestic assault. If anyone has information regarding any ongoing investigation, please call the Dent County Sheriff’s Office at 729-3241.

Forms for the 2017 U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Census of Agriculture are due February 5th. The University of Missouri Extension economists urge farmers to complete the census. It can be returned by mail or securely submitted online at agcensus.usda.gov. MU Extension economist Ryan Milhollin says federal, state and local governments as well as agribusinesses, researchers, trade associations and others use the data to serve farmers and rural communities. Milhollin says the The Census of Agriculture is the only source of uniform, comprehensive and impartial data for every county in the U.S. USDA conducts the survey every five years and the law requires a response, even if you are no longer farming. The census forms are to be returned to USDA statisticians based in Columbia. Otherwise, USDA follows up with mailed questionnaires, phone calls or visits from a USDA enumerator. Information from the Census of Agriculture shapes programs that benefit many farm groups, including MU Extension programs. It gives a picture of the economic impact of agriculture in the country. Data collected helps policymakers see emerging trends such as young and beginning farmers and ranchers; women, veteran and minority farmers and ranchers; specialty crops; and organic production. The Census data helps legislators make decisions that protect the future of agriculture. For more information, call 888-424-7828 (toll-free) or contact Robert Garino at 573-876-0950.

Owls have fascinated mankind for centuries, from the wise owl of the Greek goddess Athena to Winnie the Pooh’s friend. To learn more about these creatures of the night, join rangers from Ozark National Scenic Riverways on an Owl Prowl at 5:30 in the afternoon on Friday, February 2nd, beginning at the Alley Spring General Store. Those attending will learn fact and folklore about these little understood hunters of the night. Using recorded owl calls, rangers will try to get the owls to answer and maybe even approach close enough for a good look! The walk will be less than a mile, but please come prepared because it may be chilly! Visitors can enjoy hot drinks at the General Store before and after this free program. The Alley General Store is on the grounds near Alley Spring, located six miles west of Eminence on Highway 106. Please dress warmly and make sure all children are accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Ranger Josh Chilton at (573) 226-3945