Local News – Thursday, May 31st, 2018

Everyone is invited out to the 3rd Annual “Kickoff to Summer” event this Saturday from 11:00 in the morning until 10:00 at night at the Salem City Park sponsored by the City of Salem and Council for a Healthy Dent County. This day will be jam packed with attractions including a dunk tank, face painting, and food trucks that will open at 11:00. Live music will be provided by Jake Conway and Heath Gaddy starting at 1:00 in the pool parking lot. If you have not been to the Salem City Park in over a year, you may be amazed at the changes that have been made. The kickoff will include a review of those improvements made to the park and the re-dedication of the Alice Lou Craig Municipal Swimming Pool beginning at about 11:45. There will be no admission costs to enter the pool on Saturday. Families are encouraged to attend and enjoy Billie’s Playground, the new splash pad, tennis court, skate park and basketball court. To end the night, the movie “Rio” will be the feature presentation starting at 8:30 at the pool and this is free! Cash is suggested to purchase your food during the event from the food trucks. Remember, parking is not going to be held at the pool parking lot. Those attending can park at the T-Ball fields, at the Salem Community Center@The Armory, the west parking lot behind the batting cages and on Park Street. Parking can also be done on the parking lot across the street from the Armory. Come and enjoy a fun-filled day with your family this Saturday in our beautiful, updated Salem City Park. If you need ADA access to the event, e-mail Tye Lydon at salemparks@salemmo.com or call 729-6290 to make arrangements.

The Dent County Health Center Board of Trustees met Monday, May 21st. Administrator Kendra Mobray reported that a proposed ordinance for joining the St. Louis County’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program was provided to Dent County Presiding Commissioner. Mobray said she is on the agenda for the Commissioner’s Meeting on Monday, June 4th to discuss the proposal. Mobray reported three new computers and a phlebotomy chair have been purchased with Missouri Foundation for Health funds and the remaining funds will be used for new waiting room toys. She also said outpatient lab services were provided to 28 clients in April. Mobray stated “Ready in 3” training was completed by all employees and the staff provided the “Ready in 3″ education at a US Foods event on April 28th. They are looking for additional opportunities to teach individuals and families how to be more prepared for a disaster. Mobray indicated lodging inspections began in May and will continue until completion. She went on to say two county residents with confirmed septic system violations have been forwarded to Andrew Curley, Prosecuting Attorney, due to non-compliance. Mobray reported that an additional $1000 was awarded to Child Care Health Consultation funding. Funds will be utilized to update training supplies and curriculum. Mobray did say that reports of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever were investigated in the month of May, along with an animal bite, one case of Legionellosis and one Salmonellosis. The next regular board of trustees meeting date was then set for Monday June 18th at 5:00 before the meeting was adjourned.

The Dent County Sheriff’s office has released some reports. On Sunday, May 20th, deputies responded to the 19000 block of Highway 32 East for a report of trespassing. After an investigation, a 49-year old Salem woman and a 25-year old Rolla woman were charged with trespassing and issued summons. On Monday, May 21st, deputies received a report of a stolen firearm from County Road 6240. The gun is described as a Marlin 30-30 with a stock. This report is still under investigation. Later that same day, deputies responded to the 43000 block of Highway 72 for a report of property damage. This was discovered that two windows were broken at the residence. This report is currently under investigation. On Thursday, May 24th, deputies traveled to a residence on County Road 6400 to make contact with a female with a warrant. The 40-year old Salem woman was arrested and taken to the Dent County Jail. On Friday, May 25th, deputies conducted a traffic stop on South Main Street in Salem. The driver, a 47-year old Salem woman, was arrested for driving while being intoxicated. She was fingerprinted, issued a summons, and released. On Saturday, May 26th, deputies responded to the 25000 block of Route C for a report of a burglary. It was reported that a chainsaw and hedge trimmer were stolen out of the garage. The chainsaw was a Stihl model MS180 with a 16” bar. This report is still under investigation. Later that same day, deputies received a report of a stolen firearm from the 5000 block of Route N. It is described as a black Smith and Wesson M&P shield with dark grey fingernail polish in the engravings. If anyone has any information about an ongoing investigation, please call the Dent County Sheriff’s Office at 729-3241.