Local News – Tuesday, October 11th, 2022
Healthy Dent County is partnering with the University of Missouri Extension, the Salem Memorial District Hospital, Four Rivers Community Health Center, Community Care Centers, and the Dent County Health Center to host a Health and Wellness Expo this Thursday, October 13th from 4:30-7:30 pm. This event will be held at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory. This is a free community event to showcase local healthcare providers and professionals as well as wellness vendors. Participating exhibitors will bring knowledge and information that is of interest to everyone. Over 40 vendors will be attending the event including the Salem Memorial District Hospital, local doctors’ offices, local chiropractors, dentists, eye doctors, pharmacies, and many health and wellness providers. Each vendor will have free giveaways and door prizes. This event is for everyone of all ages. Bring a canned good or non-perishable food item to donate to receive tickets to win a gift card. You will get one ticket per item, so the more you donate, the more your chances increase to win prizes. All donations will be given to the Sacred Heart Food Pantry and Grace Harbor Shelter. For more information, call 729-8163 or e-mail jackie@salemcommunitycenter.org.
The City of Salem Board of Alderman will be holding their regular meeting this evening at 6:00 in the City Hall Council Chambers at 202 North Washington Street. After roll call, the board will hear from Steve Evrard to discuss water and water meter issues, then Lisa French has some questions for the board. In new and miscellaneous business, “Welcome Home” bids received on two properties will either be approved or rejected. The board will hear a request for the Certified Site final payment. They will also discuss LWCF Soccer Complex grant funding and hear a report on the LAGERS annual meeting. In the reading of bills and resolutions, the board will discuss Resolution 34-2022 authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement between the city and the Meramec Regional Planning Commission for membership services. The board will discuss Resolution No. 35-2022 that would authorize the mayor to enter into an agreement between Welch Construction, the City of Salem, and Dan and Barb Evans for property on Rolla Road. The board will discuss Bill #3522 that would authorize the mayor to sign change order No.1 between the city and Energy Solutions Professionals, LLC for a reduction of EMC #6; and Bill No. 3523 amending Chapter 135, Article 1 of the code of ordinances for the city pertaining to the duties and procedures for the city to purchase goods and services. Temporary City Administrator Sally Burbridge, Mayor Greg Parker, Public Works Director Mark Nash, Park and Recreation Director Melissa Dubois and the alderman will then give their reports before the board goes into closed session. The meeting this evening is open to the public.
The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released some reports from early October. On October 2nd, deputies responded to the 14000 block of South Highway 19 for a reported burglary. During the investigation, it was determined that a person or persons unknown entered a home forcibly and caused other property damage. The investigation is ongoing. That same day, a deputy conducted a traffic stop at West Highway 32 and North Highway 19. During the stop, the driver was found to have an expired driving privilege. The man was arrested and transported to the Dent County Jail, where he was processed per departmental procedure and released on traffic citations. On Monday, October 3rd, a 26-year-old Salem woman came to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office and reported a person or persons unknows had stolen a swimming pool from her address in the 1900 block of North Highway 19. The investigation is ongoing. On Wednesday, October 5th, deputies responded to the 200 block of Dent County Road 5085 on a call of a disturbance. During the investigation, a 58-year-old Salem man was arrested for Peace Disturbance, a 1st Offense, and then transported to the Dent County Jail. The suspect was processed per departmental procedure and released on a criminal citation. If anyone has any information regarding an on-going incident, please call the Dent County Sheriff’s Department at 729-3241.
The Salem Area Community Betterment Association will be holding a fund raiser this Friday night and it will be in a “Family Feud” format pitting a group of lenders against a group of real estate agents each representing a different company in the first match. The event will be held at the Salem Community Center @ The Armory at 1200 West Rolla Road. Scheduled to participate for the “Lenders” family are Josh Gordon from Town and Country Bank, Dalton Connell from US Bank, Kala Sisco from Riverways Federal Credit Union, Jason Jones from Progressive Ozark Bank, and Allie Fleener from the Bank of Salem. Those expected to make up the “Real Estate Agent” family are Aleesha Elwood from Elwood Real Estate, Becky Wilson from Century 21 South Central Realty, Megan Midyett from United County Real Estate, Michael Homeyer from VIP Properties and Amy Quick from Living the Dream. The second game will be comprised of individuals from those attending the event. Your host for the event will be Jarred Brown. Individual table seats are available for $20 each or you can buy an individual general seat for $10. You can buy your tickets at the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce or at the Salem Community Center @The Armory. Tickets for the event can also be purchased online which will include a service fee at salemcommunitybetterment.com. The doors will open at 5:30 Friday night and the game will begin at 6:30.