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According to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), young hunters ages 6 to 15 years harvested 3,915 turkeys during Missouri’s 2013 youth spring turkey hunting weekend, April 6-7. The total included 2,933 adult gobblers, 72 bearded hens, and 910 juvenile gobblers. Top harvest counties were Franklin with 106 birds checked, Greene with 77 and Callaway with 76. In 2012, young hunters harvested 4,319 turkeys during the youth season with top harvest counties being Franklin with 119 turkeys checked, Osage with 93 and Callaway with 81. The 2011 total was 3,898. Youth had their first separate spring turkey hunt in 2001 with a total harvest of 2,530 birds.
Intercounty Electric held it’s annual essay contest this year for high school juniors to possible earn a trip to Washington, DC or go to Jefferson City s part of the CYCLE program. This year’s Washington, DC winners included Sarah Chase from Salem, Sydney Bunter from Licking, Taylor Strain from Rolla and Nick Burns from St. James. CYCLE winners this year included Jennifer Holmes from Salem, Alexandra Penn from Licking, Emma Adams and Clarissa Light from Rolla, and Amie Diestelkamp and Taylor Busche from St. James. The Washington, DC trip will be held in June while the CYCLE winners will go to Jefferson City in July. Congratulations to all these young people for their efforts.
Volunteers for AARP are conducting free tax filing assistance in the Salem TCRC computer lab this year. The final free tax filing assistance will be this Friday, April 12th. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers are trained in filing certain tax forms and schedules, including the Form 1040. However, the Volunteer Protection Act requires that volunteers stay in the scope of the program. If counselors feel they do not have adequate knowledge or your return is too complex, you may need to seek another qualified counselor or paid tax assistance. Items you need to bring to have your tax returns prepared include: Proof of identification – Picture ID; Social Security Cards for you, your spouse and dependents or a Social Security Number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration; Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return; Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-from all employers; Year end Social Security Statements showing total SS received and Medicare payments; Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099); A copy of last year’s federal and state returns if available; Proof of bank account routing numbers and account numbers for Direct Deposit, such as a blank check and to file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms. Appointments may be made by calling the Salem TCRC at 729-8163. The Salem TCRC is located in the Salem Community Center at 1200 West Rolla Road.
If you are looking for an easy way to access information about Missouri state parks and historic sites, the answer is in the palm of your hand. A new free mobile application for smartphones is designed to provide visitors with convenient access to detailed state park information. The app is currently available for the Apple iPhone and is coming soon for Android smartphones. The free Lite version of the Pocket Ranger™ Mobile Tour Guide enables you to find a state park by location or activity. Features such as the Trails menu in the individual park pages make it easy for hikers and bikers to view a list of available trails. The spectacular scenery at any of Missouri’s state parks and historic sites provides you with plenty of opportunities to snap a photo. With the app’s social networking feature, you can easily share these photos with family and friends and post a message to have them join in the outdoor fun. Additional features of the app include a direct link to the park’s reservation site so you can make arrangements for an overnight stay or extend your vacation. Additional features are available by upgrading to the Pro version with a portion of these profits going to Missouri State Parks. By purchasing the Pro version, you can have an even more dynamic visit by recording trails and marking waypoints during an outdoor excursion so you can go back to that favorite fishing spot time and time again. The Pocket Ranger™ Mobile Tour Guide can be downloaded from the iTunes Store and Android’s Market, or directly at StateParkApps.com. Download Official Guide for Missouri State Parks & Historic sites today.
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The Salem Tiger Tennis teams defeated Willow Springs, 8-1, on Tuesday to move to 4-1 on the season. Salem will play at Licking on Thursday.
Brian Elliott registered his second shutout in as many games, while Alexander Steen netted the game's only goal late in the second period in the surging St. Louis Blues' 1-0 triumph over the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Elliott, named the NHL's Second Star of the Week on Monday after posting a 1.45 goals against average in three St. Louis wins, wasn't tested much in a 15-save performance against an injury-riddled Nashville squad. The Blues, on the other hand, have now ripped off a season-high five consecutive victories and further enhanced their chances of securing a berth in the upcoming Western Conference playoffs. The Blues will play the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.
Lance Lynn allowed just one run in six innings to help the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. Lynn (1-0) added 10 strikeouts and allowed just four hits and one walk for St. Louis, which evened this three-game series at one game apiece. Matt Adams gave the Cardinals the lead with a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the sixth inning. The Cardinals and Reds play the finale of their series this afternoon, and you can hear it on KSMO at 12:10.
The Royals scored five runs in the first inning and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins, 7-4, in an American League Central matchup on Tuesday. Alcides Escobar, Billy Butler, Mike Moustakas, Salvador Perez, Eric Hosmer and Jeff Francoeur drove in a run apiece for the Royals, who saw Jeremy Guthrie (2-0) allow four runs on six hits over 6 2/3 innings. The Royals and Twins finish up their three-game series tonight at 7:10.
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Funeral services for Avery Oliver “Bob” Ormsbee of Salem, age 83, will be held Friday at 12:00 noon at the New Harmony Church in Salem. Visitation will be held from 10:00 in the morning until service time at the church on Friday. Interment will be in the New Harmony Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Memorials may be made to the New Harmony Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary of Salem.
Funeral services for Earlene M. Kenney of St. James, age 86, will be held Friday at 1:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Grove Dale Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mildred Dalton of Salem, age 94, will be held Friday at 1:30 at the Salem United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Friday from 10:30 in the morning until noon at the church. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Salem United Methodist Church. All arrangements are under the direction of the Dent County Memorial Chapel in Salem.
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