Local News – Thursday, September 6th, 2018
The Dent County Fire Protection District Board of Directors met Tuesday evening at the Dent County Fire House. The bills for the month of August were reviewed and approved, and the budget was reviewed that showed a General Revenue balance of $137,103.90. The monthly reimbursement report was presented with a total of 24 calls for the month of May including 5 structure fires, 2 brush fires, 11 first responder, 3 vehicle accidents, a haz-mat call for a gas leak and two trainings. There has been 211 calls year to date with the average cost per call being $115.27. In new business, the Fire Board approved Resolution 2018-02 that authorized the chairman of the board to enter into a legal service agreement with John Williams Group, LC, approved Ordinance 2018-ORD-01 that authorizes the district to assess and collect fees and charges for individuals that reside outside the district but who receives services within the district, approved Ordinance 2018-ORD-02 that allowing the district to authorize and implement fees and charges for responding to fires or emergencies outside the corporate boundaries of the district, and the board also approved Ordinance 2018-ORD-03 that allows the district to authorize and implement fees and charges for responding to hazardous substance releases. The next meeting date was set for Tuesday, October 2nd at 6:00 at the Dent County Fire House. The meeting was then adjourned.
There will be a Community Center of the Ozarks Blood Drive in Salem today from 1:00 until 6:00 at the First Baptist Church at 201 North McArthur. Supplies of type “O” positive, “O” negative and “A” positive blood are all at less than normal supply levels. To be eligible to give blood, you must weigh at least, you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and present a valid photo ID. For more information, contact Cindy Sachs at 729-4241.
The Salem Public Library will hold a program called “Dinosaurs” this morning! Preschool program of stories, songs, rhymes and crafts at the Salem Public Library building. The time of the program is 10:30 in the morning until 11:15. For more information, call 729-4331.
Need trees and shrubs for your landscape? Go native with the Missouri Department of Conservation. Native trees and shrubs can help improve wildlife habitat and soil and water conservation while also improving the appearance and value of private property. The George O. White State Forest Nursery near Licking offers a variety of low-cost native tree and shrub seedlings for reforestation, windbreaks, erosion control, wildlife food and cover, and other purposes. The Missouri Department of Conservation’s 2018-2019 Seedling Order Form provides images and information on available items, along with ordering information. Find it in the September issue of the Missouri Conservationist, at Department of Conservation regional offices and nature centers, online at mdc.mo.gov/seedlings, or by contacting the State Forest Nursery at StateForestNursery@mdc.mo.gov. or call 573-674-3229. Orders this year can be placed now through April 15th, 2019. Supplies are limited so order early. Orders will be shipped or can be picked up at the nursery near Licking from February through May. The nursery provides mainly one-year-old, bare-root seedlings with sizes varying by species. Seedlings varieties include: pine, bald cypress, cottonwood, black walnut, hickory, oak, pecan, persimmon, birch, maple, willow, sycamore, blackberry, beautyberry, buttonbush, holly, dogwood, hazelnut, redbud, ninebark, pawpaw, spicebush, elderberry, serviceberry, sumac, wild plum, witch hazel, and others. Seedlings are available in bundles of 10 or increments of 25 per species. Prices range from 22 to 90 cents per seedling. Sales tax of 6.1% will be added to orders unless your entity is tax exempt. There is an $8 handling charge for each order. Receive a 15% discount up to $20 off seedling orders with a Heritage Card, Permit Card, or Conservation ID Number.