Local News – Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Salem and Dent County Economic Development Director Sally Burbridge reported on the “Welcome Home” program at the Salem Board of Alderman meeting last week and at the Dent County Commission meeting Monday. She reported the paperwork is now signed on the first three rounds and the paperwork is ready to be signed for Round 4. There are still two rounds to go and Burbridge indicated they have qualified a Veteran for Round 5, but still need applicants who fit the “Low-Income” category, the “Very Low-Income” category and the “Special Needs” category for that round. Round 6 is still fully open and Burbridge said that round will need five applicants to fill the final five slots. They will need a Veteran, two “Low-Income” applicants, one “Very Low Income” applicant and one “Special Needs” applicant. Applicants who need to fit the “Very Low Income” criteria can be a couple who make up to $25,200 annually or even a family of four that makes up to $31,450 annually with a number of family income levels available. Applicants who need to fit the “Low Income” criteria could be a couple who make up to $40,250 annually or a family of four earning $50,300 annually with again a number of other family income levels available. If you are a Veteran, you do NOT need to be the owner of the home that needs repair, just reside there. For more information on meeting the criteria of any of the four categories, feel free to contact Burbridge at 729-2428 and she can provide you with the answers to your questions.
The Dent County Health Center is offering a drive-through COVID and Flu Clinic Thursday afternoon from 1:00 until 6:00 at the Dent County Fire Station at #2 South Main Street. They will be offering the COVID Omicron Boosters, Novavax first doses, the high dose flu vaccine and a limited supply of free regular flu vaccines. The vaccinations will be administered by the Dent County Health Center. The drive-through is open and available to everyone.
It’s that time of year. Farmers across the state have started harvesting their crops or cutting hay and will be doing so for the next several weeks. This means drivers will see farm machinery traveling Missouri’s roads, especially in rural areas. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds all drivers to share the road and obey all traffic laws. Farmers and motorists alike are encouraged to be safe, courteous drivers. In 2021, there were 203 Missouri traffic crashes involving farm equipment. In those crashes, seven people were killed and 60 were injured. Whether you’re driving a vehicle or operating farm machinery, you must pay attention to the roadway, other drivers, and traffic signs. Distracted drivers are dangerous drivers. Please remain vigilant! Drivers need to stay alert for slow moving farm equipment. When you drive up behind a tractor or other farm machinery, please slow down and be patient. Wait to pass until you have a clear view of the road ahead and there is no oncoming traffic. Never pass on a hill or curve. Collisions commonly occur when a motorist tries to pass a left-turning farm vehicle. A tractor that appears to be pulling to the right side of the road to let motorists pass, may be preparing to make a wide left turn. Watch the farmer’s hand and light signals closely. It’s important that you pay close attention to farm equipment entering and leaving the highway from side roads and driveways. Special attention must be paid when traveling at dawn or dusk when the sun makes it difficult for drivers to see. Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility.
The Salem Nutrition Center needs volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels. If you have time, you can help make a difference in the lives of seniors who rely on these much needed meals. Please consider helping the seniors of Dent County! Call Jody Schaefer, the lead Senior Center Administrator with Aging Best at 729-2373 with any questions or concerns!
The Dent County Prosecutor’s Office wants to remind all deer and turkey hunters this season whether you are using a traditional paper permit or the MO hunting app, after harvesting a deer or turkey, you must notch your permit IMMEDIATELY and tele-check your harvest. To notch a paper permit, tear a small notch in the month and day of harvest on the permit, and if you are notching a permit using the MO Hunting app, simply select the permit you wish to use from the list in the app, and follow the short prompts on the screen. Once you notch your permit, you may transport your deer or turkey within Missouri. Carcass movement regulations do apply in CWD management Zone counties. Also, as long as you stay with your harvested game, you don’t need to tag it. But if you leave your deer or turkey, you must attach a tag. If you have a paper permit, you can simply attach your notched permit to the deer or turkey. The prosecutor’s office recommends sealing the permit in a zip-top bag and attaching the bag with a string, wire, or tape. If you are using the MO Hunting app, you must attach a label with your full name, address, permit number, and date of harvest to the deer or turkey. Don’t forget, all hunters must Telecheck your deer or turkey by 10:00 the evening on the day of harvest, before processing your game, or before you leave the state, whichever comes first. After you have telechecked your deer or turkey, it may be processed, stored, or transported by anyone as long as it is labeled with your full name, address, date taken, and Telecheck confirmation number.