Local News – Wednesday, November 7th, 2018
A General Election was held Tuesday in Dent County with 6,101 registered voters casting their ballot which is over 61%. Unopposed candidates are not being shown in these unofficial results. An * indicates winner.
Dent County Prosecuting Attorney:
Andrew M. Curley* 4,161 votes
Williams Camm Seay 1,772 votes
Associate Circuit Judge:
Nathan T. Kelsaw* 3,487 votes
Brandi L. Baird 2,497 votes
Circuit Judge Circuit 42 – Division 1
Megan Seay* 12,382 votes
Sid Pearson 4,147 votes
(4 of 5 counties reported)
Also being voted into office unopposed were Presiding Commissioner – Darrell Skiles, County Clerk – Angie Curley, Circuit Court Clerk – Becky Swiney, Recorder of Deeds – Cindy Ard, County Treasurer – Denita Williams, County Collector –
Shannon Vankirk, Public Administrator – Sherida Cook and 143rd State Representative – Jeffrey Pogue. The vote totals for 16th District State Senator and US Representative for the 8th District will be in Thursday’s YWT.
The Salem Board of Aldermen held its regular meeting Monday night at the City Hall Council Chambers. At the meeting, the board approved the bid from Quality Machine and Fabrication in Salem to custom build a stainless steel sewer machine tank that will weigh in at about 1,000 pounds. The cost came in at $6,400. After the consent agenda was approved, Public Works Director Mark Nash asked the aldermen if they had any questions about the report he submitted. They had none. City Administrator Ray Walden introduced the new Economic Development Director for the City of Salem, Sally Burbridge. She began her duties on Monday. Walden said the city offices would be closed on November 12th for Veteran’s Day. Walden said he received a report from a citizen that there was water still in the pool. He asked Park and Recreation Board President Stan Podorski to explain why. Podorski said this was part of the suggested winterization by West Port Pools who renovated the pool. He said the pipes have all been blown out and winterized, and the water is left in the pool to benefit the new pool liner. Podorski also said the splash pad has also been fully winterized. The board approved Resolution #4-2018 authorizing the filing of an
application with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Small Community Engineering Assistance Program under the Missouri Clean Water Act. This is a necessary step in the cities attempt to get a $500,000 grant for the Waste Water Treatment Facility. The board approved Bill #3404 amending the ordinance pertaining to the unlawful use of
bows and arrows for the archery program at Indian Trails Archery and at the Salem R-80 Schools. The board also approved Bill #3405 that authorized the mayor to sign and execute a supplement to task order #3 pertaining to the agreement between the City of Salem and the C.M. Archer Group. PC dated February 21st, 2017 for the design and construction engineering services associated with the Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvements. This was needed to get the proper documentation for the DNR grant application. The board also approved the recommendation of Steven Patterson to the Library Board to replace Elizabeth Condray who resigned on October 18th. The meeting was then adjourned.
The Salem Police Department has released reports for October 27th through the 30th. Saturday morning, the 27th, at approximately 6:52 an officer was contacted in reference to theft of electricity. Investigation of the report revealed two females ages 31 and 42 as well as two males ages 35 and 41 all of Salem had an illegal electric hook up at a residence where
they were staying and were stealing electric from the City. Further investigation led to the arrest of the suspects who were all issued summonses to appear in court and released. Later that day at approximately 2:45 an officer was contacted at the Salem Police Department in reference to a theft from a residence in the 400 block of East Ninth Street. Investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown took a moving dolly valued $300.00 from the porch of a residence. The report is under investigation. Early Monday morning, the 29th, at approximately 12:19 an officer transported a 23 year-old male of Salem to the Center for Cognitive Disorders in Osage Beach, Missouri due to a mental commitment order. Finally on Tuesday afternoon, the 30th, at approximately 12:32 an officer was dispatched to Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifter. Investigation of the report led to the arrest of an 18 year-old female of Centerville, Missouri for stealing merchandise valued $59.09. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. Please contact the Salem Police Department at (573) 729-4242 if you have any information regarding any ongoing investigation.