Local News – Friday, July 27th, 2018
The Dent County Commissioners met for their regular Thursday morning in the Dent County Courthouse. Dent County Treasurer Denita Williams was in to report that the CART Receipts for July were $61,771.21, which makes the year-to-date receipts up by $5,485.86 or 1.29%. The 2017 receipts for July were $57,834.86. In the road report District One Commissioner Dennis Purcell said that grading would be done, moisture permitting, on Dent County Roads 5360, 6590, 6470, and 6460. He went on to report that materials would be added to Dent County Road 6410, while brush was being cut on county roads 6020, 6570 and 4120. District Two Commissioner Gary Larson reported that no grading would be done in his district due to a lack of moisture and that his entire crew was working on Dent County Road 5300 to prepare for the low water crossing, plus they are installing pipes on that road and materials were being added as well. He went on to say that truck #124 was having work done on the tailgate. Larson reported that Mike’s Generator Service had been in town to check and service the generator at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles said he would be attending a Region I Homeland Security Over-site Committee meeting in St. James Thursday afternoon. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley noted that the Commissioners needed to set the date and time for the tax rate hearing. It was set for Monday, August 13th, at 10:00 am. She reminded voters that absentee voting continues in her office and that voters need to update their information if they have moved since the last election. Curley reported that bills were being approved by the Commissioners for payment and that phone bids were taken for 7,000 gallons of diesel with Phil Mart having the low bid at $2.27 per gallon. Commissioner Larson reported that phone bids were also taken for 2,000 gallons of gasoline and the lowest bid was by MFA at $2.3504 per gallon. Justin with Senator Claire McCaskills office was in for a visit. The next meeting of the Commissioners will be Monday morning in the Courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
An accident occurred Tuesday evening at 6:15 in Texas County on Highway 137 four miles south of Licking. According to the Highway Patrol Report a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 34-year old Daniel Cooper of Mountain View, struck from behind a 2000 GMC Sierra, driven by 51-year old David Walker of Licking. The collision caused both vehicles to travel off the right side of the roadway resulting in the GMC rear-ending a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse, which resulted in the Traverse rear-ending a 1999 Buick Park Avenue. Walker suffered moderate injuries and was taken by ambulance to Texas County Memorial Hospital. The report stated that Walker was wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident, however Cooper was not. The Silverado and Sierra sustained total damage and were towed by Jay’s towing. The Traverse sustained extensive damage, and the Buick sustained moderate damage. They were both left at the scene.
Extension Youth Program Assistant Linda Shelton has let KSMO know that there has been an adjustment to the Market Sale totals. Intercounty Electric and an anonymous donor floored the steer with the lowest price per pound at $2.50. That raised the sale price of the steer to $3125.00 and the sale total to $213,288.15.
Echo Bluff State Park invites the public to explore the Ozark region’s rich and colorful cultural history through family fun, traditional music and storytelling during the Hoots, Hollers, Songs and Signs concert beginning at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the park’s amphitheater. Missouri author and storyteller Rick Mansfield and his friends will use stories and traditional music to share fascinating tales about Ozark mountain folklore, traditions and legends, including accounts of traditional natural cures for all sorts of ailments. This event is free and open to the public. Echo Bluff State Park is located on Hwy 19, approximately 25 miles south of Salem, and approximately 14 miles north of Eminence. For more information about the event, contact Connie at Echo Bluff State Park by calling 573-751-1224.
The Missouri Department of Conservation is accepting online applications now through August 5th for its next class of conservation agent trainees. Just visit the mdc.mo.gov homepage and click on “Careers” and then “Job Openings” to apply or to get more information including the salary range, duties and responsibilities, degree requirements, qualifications, and special-ability requirements. Selected candidates will undergo 26 weeks of intense training in all facets of law enforcement and resource management. Those who make the grade will receive county assignments and become the face of conservation in their assigned communities by enforcing the Wildlife Code of Missouri and helping the public with issues such as nuisance wildlife and land management. For more information, contact MDC Protection Programs Supervisor Cheryl Fey at 573-522-4115, ext. 3819 or Protection Programs Specialist Travis McLain at 573-522-4115, ext. 3261.
Musicians and listeners of all ages and talents are invited to the Salem Acoustic Community Jam starting at 6:30 Saturday, July 28th at The Creative Arts Center. Bring your instruments and play along with the crew or just come to listen and pat your feet! There is no cost!