Local News – Thursday, September 19th, 2019
The Dent County Sheriff's Office has released the following reports. On Thursday, September 12th, deputies traveled to a residence on Dent County Road 5115 in an attempt to serve an arrest warrant. During the course of the incident, a 39-year-old Salem female was arrested for an active warrant through Dent County. The female was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office where she later posted bond. The next day, Friday the 13th, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Young Street. During the course of the traffic stop, a 25-year-old Salem man was arrested for driving while having his license revoked, a 2nd or subsequent offense. The man was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office where he was fingerprinted, issued a summons and released. Also on the 13th, deputies traveled to a residence in the 100 block of Dent County Road 2410 to attempt to serve an arrest warrant. During the course of the incident, a 45-year-old Salem man was arrested for an active warrant through the Phelps County Sheriff’s Office. The man was later extradited to the Phelps County Sheriff’s Office. Please contact the Dent County Sheriff's Office with information on any ongoing investigation at 729-3241.
On Monday, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation released its 2019 list of “America’s Healthiest Schools,” made up of 355 schools spanning 23 states. Thirty-two of those schools were in Missouri, and all but one has been a participant in Missouri Foundation for Health’s Healthy Schools Healthy Communities initiative. The number of Missouri schools recognized this year is a substantial increase from the 19 that were given the distinction in 2018. The Alliance for a Healthier Generation evaluates schools based on their ability to serve healthier meals and snacks, get students moving more, offer high-quality health and physical education, and support staff wellness. All of America’s Healthiest Schools meet or exceed federal nutrition standards for meals and snacks; offer breakfast daily; incorporate physical activity before, during, or after the school day; implement district wellness policies and update progress annually; and involve parents and community members in decision-making. Missouri consistently ranks as one of the heaviest states in the country, with 35 percent of adults obese and 31 percent of children either overweight or obese. One of those schools recognized by the Alliance is the North Wood Elementary School who received a Bronze award for their efforts.
The Salem R-80 Board of Education will meet tonight at 6:00 in the district administration offices board room for their regular meeting. After approval of the agenda, the board is expected to approve all previous minutes, approve bills, along with the food service report, the attendance report as well as the substitute list. The board will also hear program evaluations including safety, transportation and extra curricular activities. Superintendent John McCulloch will then give a facilities update and discuss computer science. Following that discussion will be the various principals building reports. In new business the board is expected to approve bus routes, approve the special education compliance plan, approve the graduation date and consider the MSBA 2019B policy updates. The meeting will then adjourn and move into executive session. The meeting prior to the closed session is open to the public.
On Wednesday, September 18th, Governor Mike Parson announced eight appointments to various boards and commissions including Lance Mayfield, of Viburnum, who was appointed to the State Lottery Commission. Mr. Mayfield is the local agent for Farmers Insurance Agency in Viburnum and the owner of Ozark Country Cabins in Branson. Previously, Mr. Mayfield held the roles of Labor Mill Operator, Truck Driver, and Journeyman Ironworker with St. Joe Minerals Corporation. He is a member of the Steelville, Branson, and Table Rock Lake Chambers of Commerce. He is also a member of the Viburnum Economic Development Area Corporation, the Viburnum Lions Club, and the Lebanon Masonic Lodge of Steelville. Mr. Mayfield is a graduate of Iron County C-4 High School and attended Phoenix University.