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An accident occurred Sunday morning at 12:56 in Dent County on Highway 32, about eight miles east of Licking. According to the highway patrol report, a 2011 Ford Focus, driven by 74-year old Paul Davis of Willow Springs, traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck an embankment. Davis suffered moderate injuries and was transported by the Texas County Ambulance to Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston. The Ford sustained total damage and was towed by Jaus of Houston. Davis was not wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident.

The Dent County Fire Protection District Toy Drive and the Salvation Army Angel Tree signups will be held TODAY and Thursday, November 29th from 3:00 to 6:00 in the afternoon at the Dent County Fire Station. Requirements are that children must be between the ages of newborn to 12 years, they must live with the parent/guardian who is signing the child up, and must reside in Dent County. Parents need to bring proof that they meet these requirements. This can be a print out from Division of Family Services. If financial aid is not received, parents can bring a letter from the school the child attends stating that the children live with that parent and the grade they are in. In addition, proof of residency can be presented in the form of a utility bill, a voter registration card or something similar. People can donate gently used toys in very good condition or brand new toys. They can be dropped off during normal business hours at the Dent County Fire Station or the front office of the KSMO Studios. Monetary donations may also be accepted at both locations. If you are unable to drop off toys, volunteers can pick them up if necessary provided enough notice is given. Parents or guardians may pickup the toys and the Angel Tree donations on Monday, December 19th beginning from 9:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon Dent County Fire Station. For more information about the toy drive, contact Dianne Godi at (573) 247-2216 or Sara Myers at (573) 453-6551. If you need more information about the Salvation Army Angel Tree that will be at Wal-Mart this year, call 729-8163.

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested a near-record 199,427 deer during the November portion of fall firearms deer season, November 10th through the 20th. Of the 199,427 deer harvested, 102,930 were antlered bucks, 19,924 were button bucks, and 76,573 were does. Top harvest counties were Franklin with 4,021 deer checked, Howell with 3,858, and Callaway with 3,695. Dent County accounted for 1,378 antlered bucks, 330 button bucks and 1,181 does for a total of 2,889 total deer harvested. Last year hunters checked 192,797 deer during the 2017 November portion of firearms deer season. The recent-record season was 2012 with 204,668 deer harvested. For current ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season, county, and type of deer, and harvest summary from past years visit the MDC website. MDC reported eight firearms-related hunting incidents during the November portion of firearms deer season of which three involved fatalities — two of which occurred incidental to hunting while at hunting camps and one self-inflicted incident while in the field. Of the five non-fatal incidents, four were self-inflicted and the fifth occurred when the shooter struck a victim while swinging on game. Deer hunting in Missouri continues with archery deer hunting season through January 15th, 2019. Lastly, the alternative methods portion will run December 22nd through January 1st, 2019.

Dent County Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Curley has released information on the following cases ruled on in court on November 19th by Judge Kelly Parker. Julia Henson pled guilty to possession of heroin and suboxone. With no prior criminal history, Henson received a suspended sentence with 5 years probation involving drug treatment, among numerous other terms of probation. Austin Carter pled guilty to the possession of methamphetamine and received 7 years suspended imposition of sentence with 5 years probation and parole as requested by the State. Shawn Smith pled guilty to three counts of distribution of a controlled substance. Smith was sentenced to 15 years in the Division of Corrections under Section 559.115 as recommended by the sentencing assessment report and by the State. Leonard Eplin pled guilty to distribution, unlawful possession of a firearm, and possession of a controlled substance in a county jail. Eplin was sentenced to 12 years in the Department of Corrections due to prior felony criminal history as requested by the State.

The Salem Board of Aldermen met Monday evening at 7:00 in the city hall council chambers. After the consent agenda, the board heard from Parks and Recreation Director Tye Lydon who reported on the Park Board Meeting of November 8th. City Administrator Ray Walden then reported that media was presented information pertaining to snow routes in the City. He said that the City makes every effort to work with vehicle owners when they have left vehicles in the snow routes. Walden also noted that the City Offices would be closed November 22nd and 23rd for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Resolution #5-2018, a resolution providing for the Municipal Election for one west ward Alderman and one east ward Alderman for the City of Salem on April 2nd, 2019, was introduced and read. The Resolution passed 4-0. Resolution #6-2018, a resolution approving the sale of surplus city inventory and personal property deemed obsolete and unusable by the City using Purple Wave as the sale convenience was introduced and read, and was approved 4-0. In new and miscellaneous business, the board voted 4-0 to keep the salaries of newly elected officials the same at $400.00 a month after the municipal election. The meeting was then adjourned.

The Dent County Sheriffs department has released some reports. On Friday October 26th, deputies conducted a traffic stop near the 3000 block of North Highway 19. The driver, a 45 year-old Rolla man, was arrested for driving while suspended. He was taken to the Dent County Jail, fingerprinted, issued summons and released. Later that day, deputies responded to the 3000 block of Highway 32 West for a report of an abandoned four-wheeler. During the course of the investigation the four-wheeler was discovered to be stolen from Houston Missouri. The vehicle was returned to the owner. On Friday November 2nd, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Tower Street. During the course of the traffic stop, a 34 year-old Salem man was arrested for failure to register as a sex offender. He was taken to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office. On Sunday November 4th, deputies responded to the area of Highway H and Highway C for a report of a domestic disturbance. During the course of the investigation, a 41 year-old Salem man was arrested for domestic assault in the 4th degree. He was taken to the Dent County Jail, issued a summons and released. On Monday November 5h, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway P. During the course of the traffic stop, a 53 year-old Salem man was arrested for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while revoked or suspended, hindering prosecution of a felony and possession of a controlled substance. The man was taken to the Dent County Sheriff’s Department and incarcerated. Then on Thursday November 8th, deputies conducted a traffic stop near the 100 block of County Road 6690. During the course of the traffic stop, a 32 year-old male was arrested for a warrant through probation and parole. The man was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office and incarcerated. On Friday November 9th, deputies conducted a traffic stop near the 1000 block of County Road 5070. During the course of the traffic stop, a 32 year- old Salem man was arrested for driving while revoked/suspended 2nd or subsequent offense. The man was transported to the Dent County jail, issued summons and released. And finally on Monday November 12th, deputies traveled to the 500 block of East Roosevelt Street for a warrant check. During the course of the investigation, a 37 year-old Salem man was arrested on Dent County warrants. The man was transported to the Dent County Jail and incarcerated.

The Salvation Army Angel Tree signups for the Angel Tree will be November 26th and November 29th from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at the Dent County Fire Station. The Angel Tree is for children 12-years and under and you must bring proof of number of children in your household. The Angel Tree pickup will be Monday, December 19th beginning just before 9:00 am at the Dent County Fire Station. For any question about the Salvation Army Angel Tree call 729-8163.

According to a release form the Dent County Prosecutors office, Judge Kelly Parker presided over the sentencing hearing in Crawford County Thursday of Blake Harrison. Harrison previously had pled guilty to statutory rape in the First degree. Prosecutor Andrew Curley sought 18 years in the Department of Corrections due to the nature of the offense and the age of the victim which was four at the time of the incident. Defense Counsel Chad Picker requested probation as opposed to incarceration due to the defendant’s age at time of offense, which was 17-years of age, as well as at sentencing. At the conclusion of the hearing, the defendant was ordered to serve 15 years in the Department of Corrections and will likely serve at least 74% of his sentence before eligible for parole release.

With the holiday season upon us, people will see the familiar red kettles of the local Dent County Service Unit of the Salvation Army. The famous red kettles will be located at Country Mart, Dollar General and Wal-Mart starting this Wednesday before Thanksgiving, then every Friday and Saturday until Christmas Eve. People will also find numerous counter kettles that are located at various locations throughout the community. The kettles are the primary way that funds are raised to continue to meeting the needs of the less fortunate in our community. Volunteer bell ringers are needed each year to help raise funds. To volunteer to ring the bell at the red kettle, please call Susie at 729-6771 or 247-7099 or The Salvation Army office at 729-8163. The Salvation Army will continue its dedication to doing the most good not only during the holiday season, but year round. Dent County Service Unit Chairman, Stan Podorski thanks all those who ring the bell for their time this holiday season, and praises everyone for their contributions over the years to help those less fortunate in Dent County. The work done by the Salvation Army could not be accomplished without the generosity of the citizens of Dent County. This year’s goal is $30,000 which will be used throughout the year for those in need. In addition to the red kettles, the Salvation Army is again partnering with Wal-Mart to host the Angel Tree. Dent County residents can adopt an angel off the tree and purchase Christmas gifts for the angel. Angel Tree applications will be taken during the annual Dent County Fire District Toy Drive sign ups on Monday, November 26 and Thursday, November 29 from 3:00-6:00 in the afternoon each day.

Schools, churches, local governments or charitable organizations contemplating a community project that needs funding can apply for a grant from the Meramec Regional Community Foundation (MRCF). For the last seven years, MRCF has awarded grants to further local projects through its community grant program. An estimated six grants of $250 each will be available to nonprofit, 501(c)3 organizations, schools, faith-based organizations and governmental entities looking to address local needs that will enhance the quality of life within the community. 2012 marked the inaugural year for the grant program, and in the last seven years $9,900 in grant funds have been awarded to 40 community projects throughout the region. The grants are made possible through the Meramec Regional Community Foundation Community Grant-making Fund, which was created by a $30,000 donation from Meramec Regional Planning Commission. A portion of the fund’s earnings are distributed each year through grants. Awardees in 2018 included the Crawford County University Extension, CASA of South Central Missouri, Dent County Community Foundation, Art Works on Main Gallery in Owensville, the Ya Yas of Belle and the Caledonia Community Foundation. Applications for the 2019 grant round will be accepted online only until 5 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2019. Online applications may be found and submitted at https://www.formstack.com/forms/CFO-mrcfgrantapp. Organizations and governmental entities must be based in the Meramec Region – Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski and Washington counties – to qualify.

The Salem Board of Aldermen will be meeting Monday night at 7:00 in the city hall council chambers. After the consent agenda, the board will hear from Parks and Recreation Director Tye Lydon reporting on the Park Board Meeting of November 8th, hear from City Administrator Ray Walden and Mayor Brad Nash. Resolution #5-2018, a resolution providing for the Municipal Election for one west ward Alderman and one east ward Alderman for the City of Salem on April 2nd, 2019, will be introduced and read. Resolution #5-6-2018, a resolution approving the sale of surplus city inventory and personal property deemed obsolete and unusable by the City using Purple Wave as the sale convenience. In new and miscellaneous business, the board will set newly elected officials salaries that will be effective after the municipal election. The meeting will then adjourn. The Board of Aldermen meeting is open to the public.

The Salem Memorial District Hospital regular board meeting was held Tuesday evening in the Hospital Library. Hospital Administrator Kasey Lucas introduced Ashley Sullins, the Director of Home Health who gave her report for the time period of April through September. She said she has two full-time RN’s and a full time LPN in her department. In the surveys received, Home Health graded out with an 87% in overall rating of care, 83% in the likelihood of being recommended, received an 86% rating in the care of patients and 94.4% in the timeliness of admissions. Home Health had income for the April through September period of $386,791 and showed an excess of revenues over expenses of $129,785. Sullins showed the star ratings and patient satisfaction for all the home health agencies in the surrounding area and only SMDH and Home Health of the Ozarks received the top score of 5. In the summary of operations for the month of October, the hospital had 119 inpatient admissions with 356 inpatient census days. Patients per day in Acute Care came in at 11.5 in October. The hospital showed a gain from operations of $173,542 and revenues over expenses after taxes of $174,841. Cash decreased for the month by $228,880, and the days in net account receivables rose to 61 from 59 days last month. It was noted that accounts receivable rose during the month as the billing process was three weeks behind at the beginning of the month, but the coders have caught up and are just three days out. During the month, there were 808 emergency room visits to go with 245 ambulance runs with 173 patients being assessed, 27 surgery cases, 2,053 outpatient registrations, 341 home health visits, 11,597 lab tests, 1,366 radiological procedures and 790 rehab treatments. Chief of Nursing Debbie Hines gave the updated report on the Quality Improvement Program where the hospital is focusing on two areas: Transitions of Care and Patient Safety. The Hospital Auxiliary met and had eight members present where they discussed fundraisers for the 2019 season. Their next meeting will be December 4th at JB Malones at noon and it is “Bring a Friend” Day. The Hospital Foundation will begin selling table sponsorships for the “Dancing with the Salem Stars” at $300 per table. Hospital COO Chris Strickland said he would begin sending out mailers and e-mails to sponsors for the golf tournament to be held in June. The next meeting of the Foundation Board will be November 28th. Strickland went on to report that in October a total of 30 free mammograms were completed and a total of over 180 have been done since September 1st. He said the hospital will be heavily involved in the Honoring Our Heroes Marathon this Saturday, is working on Project Rise with Healthy Dent County, handed out candy on Halloween, and had a very good visit with the PCRMC Dent Clinic personnel showing them the services available at SMDH. The board approved the medical staff recommendation for active staff privileges for Hatem Hamed, MD, and approved the purchase of a new Video Tower Machine from Olympus Corp of America for the Surgery Department for $66,207. The board was made aware that the Long-Term Care State Survey plan of correction had been submitted and approved, and the next Board of Directors meeting would be held December 11th at noon. They also said election filing for District 6 will be held from December 11th to January 15th. This is the position currently held by George Gruendel. The board then went into closed session.

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 99,567 deer during the opening weekend of the November portion of the fall firearms deer season. Of the 99,567 deer harvested, 55,887 were antlered bucks, 9,573 were button bucks, and 34,107 were does. Top harvest counties for opening weekend were Franklin with 2,057 deer checked, Callaway with 1,971, and Benton County with 1,875. Dent County had 764 antlered bucks checked, 163 button bucks and 602 does for a total of 1,529 deer harvested. Last year, statewide, hunters checked a total 94,886 deer during the opening weekend of the 2017 November portion of firearms deer season. The November portion of fall firearms deer seasons continues through November 20th. Archery deer season opens again November 21st through January 15th, 2019. The late youth portion runs November 23rd through the 25th. The alternative methods portion runs December 22nd through January 1st, 2019.

The Salem Public Library “Food for Fines” Food Drive continues through this Saturday, November 17th. Patrons have the opportunity to wipe out library fines and hunger simultaneously! The Library will collect nonperishable food items such as can goods or packaged food products. The library will forgive $1 in fines for each item donated up to a total of $5. The food collected will be given to St. Vincent de Paul through Sacred Heart Catholic Church for distribution. Again, the food will be collected and fines forgiven only through this Saturday, November 17th.

You can learn how to crochet this Friday night at the Creative Arts Center from 6:30 to 8:30 with Kathy O’Dell. The cost is $25 per person which covers all the materials and you can make your reservations at the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center or reserve your spot by calling 247-0279.

The Salem Park Board met Thursday, November 8th at the Salem Community Center@The Armory. Salem Park and Recreation Director Tye Lydon gave his report that said Flag Football had 100 kids participate with the Bank of Salem and SMDH sponsoring the shirts. Lydon said the league went pretty well but feels he will need to hire high school kids to work the 1st down chains during the games. He said the fall co-ed softball league had eight teams and said he would be hiring umpires prior to the season next year. Lydon said basketball signups are complete and there are 133 youth signed up for the program and that is more than last year. The league will start on December 1st and last until the Saturday before Christmas. He said the teams are all co-ed and there are seven teams from grades 1 and 2, five teams for grades 3 and 4 and three teams for grades 5 and 6. Lydon said he had a new program called “Start Smart Sports” and this is a child and parent program for soccer, basketball, as well as baseball and softball. This program is an instructional program where the child will get hands on and practical instruction and also be provided with some of the equipment and/or a ball with the signup fee. The board approved looking into the program further. Lydon gave an update on the pool and said it was winterized and that the concrete walks to each dugout at the fields has been completed. The board approved applying for an LWCF Grant for the soccer field in December and that is now a 50-50 grant, and he will work on getting a CDBG grant for the handicapped accessibility at the Al Brown Fields in February. Lydon presented to the Park Board the Summer Activity Report that showed all the direct income and expenses from all the summer programs at the city park. After an electrical department adjustment, the water sports (pool and splash pad) lost a total of $325. All the other programs showed a profit and Park and Rec Department made about $22,000 from all the programs. Again, this was for DIRECT PROGRAM costs only, and did not include the field preparation, maintenance, overhead and Tye’s salary. President Stan Podorski updated the board on the TAP grant and that the city has extended the grant until August of 2019. A meeting was held to discuss the sidewalk trail placement at the Salem Community Center’s entrance way and along the top of the hill rather than near the field. It will cost an additional $3,000 as Archer did not follow the Park Board’s recommendation when preparing plans for MoDOT. The board was also given an updated timeline on the bidding out and completion schedule. Podorski also presented the park board members an update on the current budget four months into the year that showed a deficit balance of $72,001 which was mostly due to a payment made on the pool and bathhouse that he was wasn’t expecting until the spring. Overall, he said the winter months sales tax will accumulate as the expenses will be minimal so the budget for the fiscal year is right on track. The meeting was then adjourned.

The Salem R-80 Board of Education will hold their regular meeting at 6:00 Thursday evening at the Salem District Administrative Offices Boardroom. At the meeting, the board will hear from Superintendent John McColloch with a report on parent teacher conferences, a construction update, long range facility plan, and National FFA presentation. The school board will review and approve all previous minutes and bills, approve the attendance report, approve the Food Service report, approve the substitute list, and approve Program Evaluations for library/media program and special education. After the Principals Building Reports, the board is expecting to approve the auditors report and set board election filing date. The meeting will adjourn and move into an executive session. The regular monthly meeting of the Salem R-80 Board of Education is open to the public

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 Salem Quiz Bowl Team started the season this past Saturday with a 1st place finish in the Houston Invitational Tournament. Salem played nine games and took wins in eight of them. Salem and Kickapoo at the end of the day each had only one defeat, but Salem took the championship on the basis of more game points earned in the tournament. Two Salem players finished in the top ten players of the tournament and received medals: senior Arley Gale took the 5th place individual medal while junior Katrina Parks took home the 8th place individual medal. Also on the Salem Quiz Bowl team were sophomore Martin Jones and freshman Nate Darby. Salem will host their annual home tournament on November 17th. The Salem Quiz Bowl Teams are coached by Susan Sheeley and Will Hubbs.

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 this 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 tonight 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 this evening starting 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.

An accident happened in Dent County at 9:40 Monday morning at the intersection of Highway 19 and Dent County Road 5080. According to the highway patrol report, a 1992 Kenworth T600A driven northbound by 74-year old Lonnie Southards of Salem, traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a road sign and overturned. Southard suffered minor injuries and as taken by a private vehicle to the Salem Memorial District Hospital. The Kenworth was totaled and removed from the scene by American Muffler and Towing. Southards was not wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident.

Salem Area Chamber of Commerce members are welcome to place a promotional booth at the Heroes Marathon Pasta Party this Friday night at the Salem Community Center@The Armory, the night before the race from 4:30 until 7:30!! It will be a great opportunity to showcase your business at no cost to you. You can go to www.heroesmarathon.com/vendor and register your space. You can also call or text Marilyn Sweitzer at 247-3005 or Shawn Bolerjack at 453-8088 for more information or details. The deadline to register to have your booth at this event is this Wednesday.

MK Legal Planning is hosting a seminar at the Main Street Café in Salem this Thursday evening at 5:30. This event is free to the public and dinner will be provided at no charge. Please make your reservation by calling MK Legal Planning at (573) 578-2848 or visiting their Facebook page @MKLegalPlanning. Attendees will learn how to avoid a huge financial and emotional nightmare for their loved ones in the event of their death or incapacity. The seminar is being presented by Attorney Michele Kelsaw and accountant Larry Gray will be available to answer your questions about the best way to pass on assets to your loved ones, keeping your family out of court and conflict, what a will does & does not do, the use of trusts as planning tools, and tax issues regarding trusts and inheritance. There is no better time than RIGHT NOW to start planning.

The Salem Police department has released some reports for the first part of November. On November 1st at approximately 7:15 that evening, an officer was dispatched to Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifter. The investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 30-year-old female of Boss for stealing merchandise valued at $23.23. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and was released. On November 2nd at about 2:55 in the afternoon, an officer was contacted at the Salem Police Department in reference to an assault. The investigation of the report revealed a 36-year-old female of Salem had assaulted a 50-year-old female of Salem in the 1000 block of West Highway 32. The report is under investigation. At 11:31 the evening of November 3rd, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1000 block of West Franklin in reference to a fight in progress. That investigation led to the arrest of a 25-year-old male of Salem for disorderly conduct. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and was incarcerated on a 12-hour hold. On Sunday, November 4th near 5:35 in the evening, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1400 block of South Hickory in reference to property damage. That investigation revealed a 12-year-old male juvenile of Salem had damaged the siding on a shed by shooting a BB gun at it. Further investigation led to the detention of the juvenile who was later released to a parent. The report will be forwarded to the Juvenile Office. On Monday, November 5th at 7:24 in the morning, an officer was dispatched to Scenic Rivers Industries in reference to a stolen vehicle. Investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown took a white 1996 Ford F-150 truck valued at $3,000.00. The report is under investigation. Later that same morning at about 10:30, an officer was contacted at the Salem Police Department in reference to a stolen license plate. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown took a license plate from a white 1995 Ford F-150 truck that was parked in the 600 block of North Henderson. The report is under investigation. Also on Monday, November 5th at about 1:00 in the afternoon, an officer transported a 30-year-old female of Waynesville from Pulaski County Jail to Dent County Jail due to an active arrest warrant from the City of Salem. The suspect was incarcerated pending a court appearance. On Wednesday morning, November 7th at about 8:14, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 39-year-old female of Edgar Springs for possession of a controlled substance. The suspect was released pending an application for a criminal summons. Please contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242 if you have any information regarding any ongoing investigation.

The Salem Memorial District Hospital Board of Directors regular meeting will be held Tuesday evening, November 13th, at 6:00. The Annual Hospital Audit Report is to be reviewed followed by the approval of the minutes of the minutes of the October 16th meeting. Administrator Kasey Lucas will give a summary of operations and statistics for the month of October, Debbie Hines will present the Chief Nursing Officer report, and Chris Strickland will give a report on the hospital foundation and auxiliary, along with a report on marketing and community perception discussion. Old business to be discussed includes Long Term Care State Survey and set the December meeting date for the 11th at noon. New business is expected to include election filing for District #6 which begins December 11th and ends January 15th, 2019, and review of purchases. The board may then go into closed session. The regular meeting of the Salem Memorial District Hospital is open to the public.