Your World Today - February 29, 2012

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Thursday, March 1st is the deadline for public comments on Mark Twain National Forest’s proposal to change the management for two Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger District areas. The first proposal is to change the management emphasis for 389 acres known as “Epple tract” from general forest to semi-primitive, non-motorized area. This tract is located on Mark Twain National Forest’s Cedar Creek Ranger District. The second proposal is to change 1, 280 acres area known as “Western Star Flatwoods” to a special area other than wilderness. This change is proposed because Missouri’s Natural Areas Committee August 2011 designated Western Star Flatwoods a State Natural Area. Missouri's natural areas represent some of the best, and last examples of the state’s original natural landscape. This area is located on Mark Twain National Forest’s Rolla Ranger District. If you have questions or need more information about the proposals, call Laura Watts at 573-341-7471.

The Salem Police Department released their reports from the week of February 13th. On Wednesday, February 15th at 7:32 pm, an officer was detailed to a residence in the 500 block of South Tower in reference to a check on the well being of children. The investigation of the report revealed that a 28-year old Salem male had been using marijuana in a residence with children. Further investigation led to the arrest of the suspect for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was issued summons to appear in court and was released. On Thursday, February 16th at 3:32 in the afternoon, an officer was dispatched to the Salem High School in reference to a suspicious vehicle. That investigation led to a traffic stop on the vehicle.  Further investigation led to the arrest of the driver for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and was released. On Monday, February 20th at 12:03 in the early morning, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 31-year old Salem male for possession of drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct and forgery. He was issued a summons to appear in court and was released. That same morning at 1:15, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. That investigation led to the arrest of a 25-year old female passenger for disorderly conduct. She was issued a summons to appear in court and was released. Then at 2:00 that same morning, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. That investigation led to the arrest of a 43-year old Salem male on active warrants from Henderson County, Illinois and one from Sumner County, Kansas. He was incarcerated pending extradition. Later that morning at 10:20, a K-9 sweep of the parking lot of the Salem High School led to the arrest of an 18-year old Salem male for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was issued a summons to appear in court and was released. That afternoon at 3:43, an officer was contacted at the station in reference to a forgery. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown opened an account with a business in another person’s name charging $229.44 in services. Finally that night at 11:10 pm, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation.  The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 30-year old male and a 31-year old male both of Salem for disorderly conduct and for open beer containers.  Both were issued summons to appear in court and were released. Anyone with any information regarding the forgery report, which is still under investigation, is asked to call the Salem Police Department at 729-4242.

The United States Attorney’s Office announced that two Phelps County women have been sentenced and one man has entered a guilty plea to methamphetamine conspiracy charges for activities that took place between May 20, 2008 through early May 2011 in Phelps County. Douglas J. Rolufs, 46-years old of Rolla, pled guilty.  Charlotte H. Gray, 54-years old, and Victoria G. Litchford, 38-years old, also of Rolla, each previously pled guilty and were sentenced earlier this year to 57 and 76 months in prison respectively.  All defendants appeared before United States District Judge Carol E. Jackson. Sentencing for Douglas Rolufs is scheduled for May 31, 2012. The Phelps County Sheriff’s Department and the South Central Drug Task Force investigated this case.  Assistant United States Attorney Jeannette Graviss is handling the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Dent County Assessor Brenda Bell wants to remind everyone that your Dent County Assessment forms are due by March 1st. Forms for business and individuals need to be filled out, signed and returned by March 1st or you may be fined $25 a late filing fee. If you need to get a new form, please stop by the Dent County Courthouse and pick one up. If you have any questions about the form, please call the Dent County Assessor’s Office at 729-6010.

Sports [TOP]

The Salem Lady Tigers 7th Grade Traveling Team coached by Brad Pryor and Sean Curley took 2nd Place at the Show Me State Games by winning 5 out of 6 games. Players consist of: Camryn Pryor, Payton Curley, Cheyenne Sercl, Kaleigh Nash, Allie Fleener, Kari Hatridge, Baylee Bilyeu and Alexis Goff. The Lady Tigers started their streak with a win over the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs by the score of 47-26 with Baylee Bilyeu scoring 16 points; and their second win saw them defeat Macon Trax, 43-21 with Kaleigh Nash tallying 13 of those points. The third win for the Lady Tigers came over Hoops Express by the score of 37-11 with Payton Curley and Kaleigh Nash each scoring 8 points in the win. The fourth Tigers victory came against the Mid-MO Shooters by a score of 54-17 as Camryn Pryor scored a total of 15 points. The Salem Lady Tigers then edged the Renegades by a score of 33-29 with Baylee Bilyeu finishing with 12 points. In the Championship game, the MO Lady Sting defeated the Lady Tigers, 39-11 with Payton Curley netting seven points during the game. Congratulations to the Salem Lady Tigers 7th Grade Traveling Team for taking 2nd Place at the Show Me State Games.

The 8th ranked Missouri Tiger basketball team will be hosting Iowa State tonight in their final home game of the year. Missouri is 25-4 on the year and you’ll be able to hear the game, starting with the pre-game show, at 6:30 on KSMO Radio.

The St. Louis Blues will be in Edmondton tonight to face the Oilers at 9:00. The Blues are 39-17-7 on the year and are two points behind Detroit for the lead in the Central Division. You’ll be able to hear the game on KSMO.

Obituaries   [TOP]

Funeral services for Tove L. Hughley of Salem, age 86, will be held this morning at 10:00 at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Rolla. Interment will be in the Boss Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Riverways Pregnancy Center of Salem or the Phelps County Regional Homecare of Rolla. All arrangements are under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in Salem.

Memorial services for Vivian S. Standley of St. James, age 83, will be held Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Christ Community Church in St. James. Arrangements are under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James.

Funeral services for Alva Ray Johnston of Salem, age 76, will be held Saturday at 12:00 (noon) at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 10:00 until service time. Interment will be in the New Harmony Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family of Alva Johnston.

Weather [TOP]

Today..Sunny, high of 65.
Tonight..Clear, low of 37.
Thursday..Sunny, high of 67.
Thursday night.. Partly cloudy, low of 47.
Friday..Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, high of 60.
Friday night..Partly cloudy, low of 33.