Local News – Friday, November 19th, 2021
The “Honoring Our Heroes Marathon” Pasta Dinner special speakers are being livestreamed this evening by KSMO Media on the Facebook Live@heroesmarathon at 5:30 from the Salem Community Center@the Armory. The first quest speaker for the evening is Mark Howard, a football coach and teacher at Salem High School. Howard completed an Ironman last month and a year ago finished his first marathon at Heroes Marathon. Next is David Dawsey who is an ambassador for Mission 22. Dawsey has served over 15 years in the United States Army and a deployment in Afghanistan. He is currently a staff sergeant with the 14th Military Police Brigade. Dawsey has completed the Heroes Marathon three times while carrying the American Flag. The last speaker will be Representative Bill Hardwick of Missouri for part of Pulaski County and Fort Leonard Wood. Hardwick has an extensive military background and currently serves in the Missouri Army National Guard as a Lieutenant Colonel. This is the 6th annual Honoring Our Heroes Marathon. The marathon takes place Saturday morning at the Dent County Commons starting at 7:00 and finishes at the Rolla Lions Club Park.
The Dent County Toy Drive & Salvation Army Angel Tree Sign Ups are happening on Tuesday November 30th and Thursday December 2nd at the Salem Community Center at the Armory located at 1200 west Rolla Road in Salem. Sign up time is from 3:30 to 5:30. Parents or Guardians of Dent County children must bring proof of child’s age, proof of residency – utility bill, birth certificate, and report card. The child must live with the adult that signs up. Masks are required at time of registration and no children are allowed at the time of the signups.
The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Parade of Lights will be held December 4th at 5:30 PM using the normal parade route which is Franklin and Grand, to MacArthur heading north to 4th Street, then downtown to the courthouse square. The theme of the parade is “A Storybook Christmas.” Grand Marshall this year is Jann Craig, and Sinks Pharmacy is our parade winner’s sponsor. They will be providing the commercial and non-commercial first place awards as well as horsemanship prize money. To get an entry for, stop by the chamber office in the Crossroads Shopping Center 1136 South Main Street, call 729-6900 or e-mail chamber@salemmo.com. Your lineup position will be assigned after your entry form has been submitted.
An accident occurred Thursday afternoon at 2:00 in Crawford County on Highway 8 about two miles east of Steelville. According to the highway patrol report, a 1984 Chevrolet C10 driven by 30-year-old Robert Wilkins of Steelville, was travelling eastbound and failed to negotiate a curve, attempting to avoid a vehicle that was entering traffic. The Chevrolet traveled off the roadway and struck an embankment. Wilkins suffered minor injuries and is seeking treatment on his own. He was wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident. The Chevrolet sustained extensive damage and was removed from the scene by Miles and Sons Towing.
Open enrollment for Medicare Part D continues and will last through December 7th. This is the time to review your current medication plan to make sure you are on the most cost-efficient plan. Prescription plans can change, and co-pays can increase. The Community Options & Services team at Aging Best is well versed in Medicare. Aging Best is unbiased and does not work for or represent any insurance company. Their goal is to find the best possible plan for you. Aging Best’s specialists are available to answer any questions you may have. In addition to assistance with Medicare Part D, they can assess eligibility for other money saving programs. Call 1-800-369-5211 to schedule an appointment with a specialist.