Local News – Friday, October 11th, 2019
The Dent County Commissioners met Thursday morning for their regular meeting. Dent County Treasurer Denita Williams reported on the sales tax received this month from the state. She reported the General Revenue Fund and the law Enforcement Fund came in at $66,408.73 which is $10,274.21 more than monies received in 2018. Year-to-date, the General Revenue and the LEST funds are down $14,402 or about 1.74%. The Road and Bridge Fund came in at $31,530.92 and that is $5,209 more than in 2018. Year to date, that fund is down $1,214 of 0.32%. Both of the jail funds were up near $11,000 over last year’s October figures and $63,028.14. Year-to-date, those two funds combines in 2019 have received $1,570,757.34. Melissa Weed from US Bank brought in the lease/purchase papers for the commission to sign for the new tractor/mower. In the road report, District 1 Commissioner Dennis Purcell stated materials would be added and grading done on Dent County Road 5500 while only grading would be done on county roads 2470, 2480 and 5600. He went on to report brush would be cut Dent County Roads 2410 and 2440 while crossover pipes will be installed on Dent County Roads 5100 and 5440. Road materials will also be added to county road 5100. District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson said grading would be done on Dent County Roads 2190 and 2200 while materials would be added with some grading done on county road 4020. Larson stated signs will be put up on county roads 4010 and 4020 and brown rock would be brought in for screening at the shop. Dent County Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles said the courthouse would be closed Monday for Columbus Day and the next commissioner meeting would be on Thursday morning. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley reported that she balanced with the treasurer on all accounts for the month of September, and also balanced with the assessor and collector on all abatements, add-ons and collections for September. She will also be attending a South Central County Clerk’s meeting in West Plains Friday. The next meeting will be Thursday morning at the courthouse and the meting will be open to the public.
Tomorrow will be the “Ride for America” that will start and end at Danny Black’ s Farm on Dent County Road 5380. If you enjoying riding an ATV or UTV, you will love this scenic ride through rural Dent County that could last over 70 miles! The cost is $30 per unit and that would include a Dent County Permit. After the race, a party for those registered will be held with food and music provided. Pre-registration can be done online: www.cowtownusainc.com.
One of the most popular travel destinations in Missouri continues to be Maramec Spring Park. This beautiful 1800 acre park offers many activities for history and outdoor enthusiasts alike, regardless of the season. One of the more popular activities is the annual OLD IRON WORKS DAY’S festival. 2019 marks the 41st year for the James Foundation to hold the event at Maramec Spring Park. This year’s two day event will be held on October 12th and 13th and will feature over 100 crafters demonstrating crafts that were important to the way of life in the mid-1800s era. Visitors of the festival will learn about doll making, quilting, wood carving, how arrowheads were made and blacksmithing to name a few. Several of the demonstrations will offer participation in educational and fun craft activities for all ages. Live entertainment will be featured each day on the main stage. The always popular Ozark Spirit Cloggers will be sure to put on a high energy show in addition to lively music provided by the Ozark Rounders and The Sterlings Bluegrass Band. Daily admission is still $15 per carload or free with a Maramec Spring Park Season Pass. For more information call the James Foundation at 573-265-7124, Monday through Friday from 8:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon.