Local News – Friday, November 3rd, 2023
The Dent County Commissioners met Thursday for their regular meeting at the Dent County Courthouse. In the road report, District 1 Commissioner Wes Mobray stated Dent County Road 5390 would be graded, plus grading work will be done on Dent County Road 5600. Mobray also said three trucks would be finishing up delivering the Title II Fund white rock to Dent County Road 5600 also knows as the Turtle loop. Those material costs will be paid from the Title II fund in the amount of $43,000. District 2 Commissioner Gary Polk reported grading was going to be done on county roads 3120, 3180, 3190 and 4300 while some of his men will be assisting in the delivery of rock to county road 5600. Presiding Commissioner Gary Larson said he had a bid from Victor Heating and Cooling to install a wall heater in the old Men’s bathroom at the courthouse for $685.00 that would keep the courthouse water lines from freezing. The old bathroom is not used anymore, but the water to the building comes through that area. This unit would replace a portable heater that has been used and will be more efficient. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley said she continues to work on the 2024 county budget and is copying files for the financial audit that will occur next year to get a head start on the documents they will require. The next meeting of the commission will be Monday morning at 9:00 at the courthouse and it is open to the public.
The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds people to enjoy the fall foliage through camping, hiking, driving tours, or even floating while it lasts. The recent freezing temperatures will accelerate the end of the colorful season. The department has been offering weekly online fall color updates from agency foresters all over the state at mdc.mo.gov/fallcolor. Missouri’s fall color can be enjoyed from almost anywhere. For spectacular vistas, choose routes along rivers with views of forested bluffs, and along ridges with sweeping scenes of forested landscapes. Conservation areas or Missouri state parks are wonderful places to take in the fall color, plus fall color isn’t just limited to trees. Prairies and roadsides display beautiful shades of gold, purple, olive, and auburn with autumn wildflowers, shrubs, and grasses. In cities and towns, enjoy places with mature trees such as older neighborhoods, parks, and even cemeteries. The Department of Conservavation provides its annual fall color update at mdc.mo.gov/fallcolor which will come to an end later this month.
At the Creative Arts Center this Saturday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00, you can learn the fundamentals of primitive rug hooking to make a charming Hooked Sheep Ornament. Using hand spun wool yarn and a simple hook, students will pull loops through a burlap backing to create a simple sheep. We will finish by stitching a piece of wool fabric to the back. This class if for those 10 years of age and older. There must be at least five people sign up for the class and there will be no more than 20 allowed. The cost is $20 per person and includes all your supplies. Interested can sign up under at the salemcommunitybetterment.com website and check out the “Programs” for activities held at the Creative Arts Center.
An accident occurred Tuesday morning at 2:10 in Phelps County on I-44 at the westbound 189 mile marker. According to the highway patrol report an unknown tractor trailer struck a 2014 Ford Focus traveling westbound, driven by 50-year-old Emilia Junkerman of St. James, causing the Ford to travel off the right side of the roadway. Junkerman, who was not wearing a safety device, suffered minor injuries and was transported to Phelps Health. The Ford sustained moderate damage and was removed from the scene by D & D Towing. No information was known about the tractor trailer as it left the scene.
Sign up now for the Barn Quilt Class at the Creative Arts Center with Tana Kettner & Terrie Welch on Monday, November 6th & Tuesday, November 7th from 5:30 to 8:30 each evening. Come and join them in making your own fall or winter designed Barn Quilt as a gift or for your home! In this two-day class, you will draw your own quilt block design on a sanded and primed 2’x2′ piece of plywood. You will then tape off areas to create sharp-edged lines, and paint it with chosen colors of house paint. When you finish, you can take it home to gift it or proudly display it on your barn or on/in your home! The class is for those who are 13 years of age and older and at least six people must sign up for the class to be held, but no more than 25 will be allowed to sign up. The cost is $55 which includes all you supplies. Interested persons can sign up under “Programs” at the salemcommunitybetterment.com website for activities at the Creative Arts Center.
As a quick reminder, the end of Daylight Savings Time is 2:00 this Sunday morning when the area goes back to Central Standard Time. Please remember to adjust you clocks “back” one hour Saturday night or firstb thing Sunday monring. This time change can also serve as an easy reminder to change smoke and CO alarm batteries once a year.