Local News – Friday, September 23rd, 2022
The Dent County Commissioners met Thursday morning in the courthouse. In the road report, District 1 Commissioner Wes Mobray said his crew was doing tire rotations and replacements on graders in preparation for the buy back. District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson said that grading would be done on Dent County Road 2440 and brush would be cut on county roads 4055, 3270, 3273, and 3275. He said grading and rolling was being done on county road 2070 in preparation for chip and seal, plus a window was being replaced in Tractor #6. Larson noted that he attended a Tourism Committee meeting where one application was submitted and six reimbursement requests were received. Five were approved, while one was awaiting more information. Larson also said the Commission needed to appoint two new members to the Tourism Committee. Mobray and Larson reported that they had taken phone bids for 7,000 gallons of diesel and the winning bid was from Phil Mart for $3.45 per gallon. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles reported that he had talked to Corky Stack and they were able to get the bids for work on the courthouse extended through October 20th. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley reminded voters that October 12th is the deadline to register to vote and absentee voting begins September 27th. The next meeting of the Commission will be Monday morning at 9:00 at the courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
Team members from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend an informational meeting to provide their input and comments and to ask questions about the park and its operations. A meeting and open house will be held at Dillard Mill State Historic Site Open House this Saturday from 1:00 until 2:00 at 142 Dillard Mill Road in Davisville. Park team members will be present to answer questions and provide information. Input from the public is important to Missouri State Parks. These informational meetings are being held virtually or in person in all state parks and historic sites to help create two-way communication with the public. The meetings will inform the public on the current status and future plans for the park or historic site and offer visitors the opportunity to comment on the facilities. For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com.
The Ozark National Scenic Riverways will celebrate and remember the Alley community of yesteryear this Sunday evening from 6:00 to 9:00. All are invited to attend this free event, which will be hosted in partnership with the Shannon County Museum Association and Ozark Riverways Foundation. Community gatherings have been a lasting tradition in the Alley community, from the early days when residents “milled around” while waiting for their grain, to summer socials and festivities that became popular with the growth of tourism. The beautiful setting and plentiful flow of the spring have made Alley a special gathering place for centuries. Bring a picnic basket and lawn chairs for a traditional “picnic on the grounds” as we celebrate the heritage of Alley Spring. Enjoy special presentations in the Alley Pavilion starting at 6:00 in the evening. A guided tour of Alley Mill and Storys Creek School will be conducted at 7:00 that night. The renowned Baker Family from Birch Tree will perform during the evening from 8:00-9:00. Alley Spring is located five miles west of Eminence, Missouri, on State Route 106. For more information, phone (573) 226-3945, or visit the park’s Facebook page or website at www.nps.gov/ozar. This event is free to the public. Ozark National Scenic Riverways preserves the free-flowing Current and Jacks Fork rivers, the surrounding resources, and the unique cultural heritage of the Ozark people.
Learn the joy of working with clay using hand building techniques and equipment with Connie Behrick at the Creative Arts Center Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00. During class you will have time to finish one greenware piece which will be bisque fired at the arts center. The cost is $40 and all supplies will be provided. The Creative Arts Center has two ways to sign up for events! Call or text 573-247-0651, or go online at salemcommunitybetterment.com and look under programs for the Creative Arts Center.