News – Tuesday, January 7th 2025
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks blood drive originally scheduled to be at the First Baptist Church in Salem today, has been moved to the Salem Memorial Hospital, 35629 Highway 72, Salem. Located in the bloodmobile in the hospital parking lot. Hours will be from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. To help avoid wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged. Donors can schedule an appointment at www.cbco.org/donate-blood or by calling 417-227-5006.
The Dent County Sheriff’s Department wants to inform our community about a recent scam that has come to their attention. They have received reports of a caller claiming to be associated with the Dent County Sheriff’s Office, stating that there is a warrant out for your arrest. This scammer is using advanced AI technology to generate a voice that mimics our Sheriff, making the call seem legitimate. Please remember that NO ONE from the Dent County Sheriff’s Office will ever call you regarding a warrant. Also, they will NEVER call you and ask you to make payments using gift cards. If you receive a call like this, do not engage with the caller and do not send any payments. Instead, hang up and report the incident to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office or the Salem Police Department. The sheriff’s department number is 573-729-3241 and the Salem Police Department’s number is 573-729-6550. Be aware, and stay safe and vigilant in the new year.
A “Moose’in Around” Kids Paint Party wll be held Friday evening, January 10th from 5:30 to 7:00 with Danielle Norris at the Creative Arts Center. Come and paint a cute moose for some winter time fun! The cost of the class is $20 for adults and $10 for children and all supplies are included. There must be six people sign up to hold the class and it will be limited at 25. All ages are allowed with a guardian present. Also on Monday, January 13th you can attend a Beginner Friendly Crochet Beanie workshop to be held in the evening from, 5:30 to 8:00 with Gail Phelan at the Creative Arts Center. Be sure to bring your favorite hooks and scissors. All other supplies will be provided. You should already be comfortable crocheting chains and single crochet. They will make a basic beanie, talk about how to read a pattern, learn how to crochet in the round and how to customize size. The cost of the program is $30. All ages are welcome as long as they know basic crochet. There must be at least two people sign up to hold the class and it will be limited to six. To sign up for either class, go to the SACBA website, click on “Programs” link and then on the Creative Arts Center.
On Friday, January 3rd, Governor Mike Parson filled a vacancy in the Crawford County Clerk’s Office. Kimberly Gibbs of Steelville was appointed as the Crawford County Clerk. Ms. Gibbs currently serves as a substitute teacher for the Steelville R-3 School District and previously served as a full-time teacher for the district. She further serves as a Crawford County Farm Bureau board member and as vice chair of the Crawford County University Extension. Ms. Gibbs holds a Bachelor of Science in education from Missouri State University.