Local News – Wednesday, August 31st, 2022
Do you have your tickets yet for the upcoming Salem Area Chamber of Commerce pro rodeo, sanctioned by IPRA/MRCA and produced by Outlaw Rodeo Productions? The rodeo will be held this Labor Day weekend on Saturday, September 3rd and Sunday, September 4th beginning at 7:30 each night at The Commons on Highway 72 North. There will be a number of events held including team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc, calf roping, calf scramble, and more! Advanced tickets are available at both locations of the Bank of Salem, both locations of Town and Country Bank, Riverways Federal Credit Union, Progressive Ozark Bank and the Salem Chamber of Commerce office at 1136 South Main in the Crossroads Shopping Center. Prices are $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 5-11. If you have any questions, contact Tabatha at the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce at (573) 729-6900.
A special meeting of the City of Salem Board of Aldermen has been called by Mayor Greg Parker to be held Thursday evening at 6:00 in the City Hall Council Chambers at 202 North Washington Street. After the call to order, the board will appoint a temporary city administrator, followed by a floodplain administrator appointment and a building commissioner appointment, followed by a closed session before adjournment. The meeting, except for the closed portion, is open to the public.
Stan Stevens will talk with the Salem Memorial District Hospital new Chief Executive Officer, R. Wayne Reid this morning at 9:05 on KSMO Radio AM 1340 and 95.7 FM as well as online at ksmoradio.com. They will talk about Reid coming to Salem, his goals for the hospital, and about the hospital’s “Meet and Greet” to be held on September 7th at the SMDH Campus. The “Meet and Greet” is to introduce the Salem community to Reid as well as all the clinical providers including new effective September 1st to Salem Family Medicine Dr. James Neely. Also to be introduced will be Samantha Welch, FNP and Amber Hogan, Graduate-FNP who will begin their practice very soon. The “Meet and Greet” begins at 11:00 with the formal introductions at noon with a whole hog lunch being served until 2:00. Everyone is welcome to attend the event at the SMDH Campus on Highway 72.
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to incorporate safety into any plans to enjoy Missouri’s waterways. Missouri’s lakes and rivers can include currents, drop-offs, and floating debris, which makes swimming more challenging. Please, wear a life jacket, take a friend with you, know your swimming ability, and stay sober around water. Pay close attention to children around water. Keep in mind that exhaustion is a very real possibility if you’ve been swimming for a long period of time. Don’t make the mistake of overestimating your swimming ability. Avoid putting yourself at risk when trying to assist someone who is struggling in the water. Assist them by tossing a floatation device or extending an object to them. Keep yourself safe! If you do have to enter the water to assist them, always put on a life jacket first. If you go floating, check the weather and the river level before your trip. A lot of rain affects the speed of the current and the amount of debris in the water. Be aware of changing conditions downstream which may endanger yourself or your group. Consider each person’s level of experience and base your float plan on the person with the least experience. Pair inexperienced floaters with those who have more experience, and make sure everyone in your group knows your rescue plan. If you capsize in swift water conditions, hold onto your craft and move immediately to the upstream side to avoid being trapped between the boat and an obstacle. Float on your back, feet together and pointed downstream, and release your craft only if it improves your safety. If you need assistance or witness criminal activity on Missouri’s waterways, contact the nearest Highway Patrol troop headquarters by calling the Patrol Emergency Report Line at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. Share the waterway, use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all.
The Creative Arts Center will be holding a four-week beginners oil painting class with Tana Kettner. The class will begin on Thursday evening, September 1st from 5:30 to 7:30. The class will be held the next three Thursdays. The cost is $125 per person. During the class you will learn some basic drawing and painting skills and discover your hidden talents. You will create an original still-life oil painting from a choice of interesting fall items. All supplies will be provided. You may leave your painting on the easel between classes. The Creative Arts Center has two easy ways to sign up for events! Call or text 573-247-0651 or go online at salemcommunitybetterment.com and look under programs for the Salem Creative Arts Center.
Dr. Kyle Ouzts of the Dent County Veterinary Clinic in Salem will be hosting a live fifteen-minute radio call in show on KSMO Radio 1340 AM TODAY at 1:00 in the afternoon. Dr. Ouzts talks about pet safety and different things that effect your furry friends. So, get your questions ready and call Dr. Ouzts starting at 1:00 at 573-729-6659.