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An accident occurred in Dent County Wednesday evening at approximately 6:25 on Dent County Road 2500 west of county road 2540. According to the Highway Patrol report an eastbound 2001 Harley Davidson Heritage, which was driven by a 60-year-old male from Bay St. Louis, Mississippi who lost control causing the Harley to overturn ejecting the man. He suffered serious injuries and was flown by Air Evac 13 to University Hospital in Columbia. The report stated that the driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The Harley Davidson was removed from the scene by American Muffler.
The Dent County Commission met Thursday morning for its regularly scheduled meeting. After corrections, commissioners approved the previous meeting minutes. Under road reports, District One Commissioner Keith Green reported that crew members would be patching chipseal on county roads 4110, 4180, and 4120. District Two Commissioner Jimmy Williams reported crew members would be grading and hauling rock on county roads 4060, 3310, and 4437. Crew members will also be cutting brush on county roads 3235, 3280, 3233, and 3260. Presiding Commissioner Gary Larson reported the commissioners will be conducting a closed session Monday afternoon with Travis Elliot, legal counsel with the Missouri Association of Counties. Commissioners will be meeting with Jeff Chronister, an insurance representative of Ollis, Akers, and Arney, who will be offering updates on insurance for the county and its claims. County Collector Denita Williams reported on Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funds received. PILT is federal funds provided to local governments from the Department of Interior to offset property tax losses due to nontaxable federal lands within the county. These funds are received annually in June and can be utilized for any governmental purposes, including emergency response, public schools, and roads, among others. The amount received this year is $227,766, which is an increase from last year of $41,634 or approximately 22%. County Clerk Angie Curley reported that July 8th is the deadline to register to vote in the Aug. 4th Primary Election. Excused absentee voting will continue until Aug. 3rd. No excuse absentee voting will begin on July 21st. The next regular meeting of the County Commission will be 9:00 in the morning on Monday at the Dent County Courthouse. These meetings are open to the public.
A competitive 3v3 basketball tournament, part of the “We’ve got your Back, Zack” fundraiser, will be held this Saturday at the Salem Community Center @ The Armory with the men’s bracket starting at 10:00 in the morning and the women’s tournament beginning at 2:00 in the afternoon. The cost is $60 per team. Registration forms are available at the Salem Community Center @ The Armory or call Henry at 573-247-1301 or 573-729-8163. You can also e-mail henry@salemcommunitycenter.org. All proceeds raised will help Zach Moser and his family with treatment expenses, travel and daily living costs. Your help with this community effort is greatly appreciated.
The St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks will have to wait until the afternoon of July 23rd to finish up their four game series as last night’s game was rained out. Tonight the Marlins are coming to Busch Stadium to start a three game series with the Red Birds, weather permitting. First pitch will be at 7:15 and KSMO Radio, 1340 AM & 95.7 FM, will begin their live coverage with the pregame show at 6:20. Game two will be tomorrow evening with KSMO’s live coverage beginning at 6:15, and then game three is Sunday afternoon with KSMO’s live coverage beginning at 12:20.
Funeral Services for Wayne Hackman of Licking, age 79, will be today at 11:00 at the First Baptist Church in Licking. Visitation was Thursday from 4:00 until 7:00 at the Fox Funeral Home in Licking. Burial will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Fort Leonard Wood.
Funeral Services for Barbara Ann McCarter of Salem, age 73, will be held at 1:00 this afternoon in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held from 11:00 this morning until service time in the chapel. Burial to follow in the Green Forest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Funeral Services for Carole Jean Bailey of Licking, age 82, will be Saturday at 11:30 at the Boone Creek Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 until 11:30. Burial will be at the Boone Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fox Funeral Home of Licking.
Funeral services for James “Jim” Harold Barksdale, age 91, of Steelville will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 in the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Interment will be in the Steelville Cemetery. Visitation will be held at noon until service time at the funeral home.
A Celebration of Life Service with Military Honors for Dale Edward Donovan of Salem, age 84, will be held at 2:00 Saturday afternoon in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held from 1:00 until service time Saturday in the chapel.
Funeral Services for Ivan “Dale” Brooks of Salem, age 80, will be Sunday at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will start at 11:00. Burial with Full Military Honors will be in the North Lawn Cemetery.
Celebration of Life Service for Jerry Lee Cramer of Salem, age 82, will be Sunday at 6:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be from 4:00 until service time.
A Celebration of Life Mass for Ernest “Ernie” William Skiles, JR, age 68, of Steelville, will be held Monday morning at 10:00 in the St. Michaels Catholic Church in Steelville. Visitation will begin at 9:30 in the morning and last until service time at the church. All arrangements are under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville.
Funeral Services for Doyne A. Johnson of Ozark, Missouri, age 93, will be Wednesday at 2:00 at the Adams Funeral Home in Nixa, Missouri. Visitation will start at 1:00. Burial will be at the Chestnutridge Cemetery. During Doyne’s ministry he pastored at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Bunker First Baptist Church, and Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
A Celebration of Life service for Kelly Ray Frederick will be held from 1:00 until 3:00 Saturday, July 25th, at the Stone Creek Grill located at 206 Sheridan Rd, in Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096. Memorial Contributions may be made to Save-A-Pet Inc and mailed to 31664 N. Fairfield Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030. Local arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary of Salem.
