Local News – Friday, February 1st, 2019
The Dent County Commissioners met Thursday morning at the Dent County Courthouse. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles was not able to attend the meeting. First District Commissioner Dennis Purcell was appointed by Dent County Clerk Angie Curley as the acting Presiding Commissioner. In the road report, Purcell stated that some limbs were cut on Dent County Road 5520 and some shop maintenance was being performed. District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson said crews were putting up some signs that went down with the winds and were checking for other downed signs. Larson also said workers were checking for clogged culvert pipes. Curley then reminded those that that are not registered to vote that they must do so by March 6th to vote in the April 2nd Municipal Election. She is also working on the financial statement for 2019. Dent County Assessor Tina Whitaker was in attendance to discuss her map maintenance agreement and contract with landmark Surveying Company. The annual contract for 2019 is for $575 per month. The next meeting of the Dent County Commissioners will be Monday morning at 9:00 at the courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
Need a break today? Why don’t you stop by the Salem Community Center@The Armory for “Dog Days” and meet with some adorable puppies. Healthy Dent County is partnering with Dent County Animal Welfare Society (DCAWS) to bring you this event from 10:00 in the morning until 2:00 in the afternoon. All the puppies at the event are up for adoption at DCAWS. You can also bring in food or blankets for the animals and be entered in a drawing to win a $50 gift card. For additional information, please call 729-8163.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering grants to assist high school fishing clubs in providing quality fishing programs for their members. Grants up to $500 are available to clubs that participate in approved conservation activities, such as kids fishing clinics, fish habitat improvement projects, Stream Team cleanup, special fishing events, and others. MDC Fisheries Programs Specialist Andrew Branson said they hope this grant will help develop young men and women with an appreciation for the outdoors and conservation, along with sharing their passion for fishing with others. Branson said the money the club receives can be used to help with travel, equipment, and other needs that the club may have, but clubs cannot use the grant money to pay wages for coaches or advisors. For more information about the grant or the application process, contact Andrew Branson at 573-522-4115 ext. 3501 or at e-mail him at Andrew.Branson@mdc.mo.gov.