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The City of Salem Utility Committee will hold a meeting, called by Alderwoman Molly Zettel, today at the Salem Community Center at the Armory beginning at 1:00. The meeting will be for the following consideration: city utility overview, questions and answers on current utility policies and a discussion of possible recommendations for changes. The meeting of the Utility Committee is open to the public.

The Dent County Fire Protection District released their reports. On Sunday, July 6^th at a call came in at 5:53 am for a building fire on County Road 5170. A total of four firefighters responded, had the fire under control and/or extinguished and all units were back in service at 7:37 am. On Monday, July 7^th at 6:13 pm a call came in for smoke at the intersection of Highway 19 and 4^th Street in Salem. Upon arrival 10 firefighters found a 2003 Peterbuilt truck smoking from the wheel area and no fire was found. All units were back in service at 6:36 pm. At 6:37 that same evening, eight firefighters responded to Lough Lane for a medical assist and provided manpower. All units returned to service at 7:05 pm. On Tuesday, July 8^th at 5:36 pm a total of seven firefighters responded to East Rubinstein and Highway 19 for the cleanup of a vehicle accident. All units were back in service at 5:58 pm. Then on Saturday, July 12^th at 12:54 in the afternoon, a call came in for medical assistance and emergency medical service on County Road 3330. A total of three firefighters responded to the call and the Salem Memorial District Hospital provided mutual aid. All units returned to service at 1:19 that afternoon. That same afternoon at 1:28, three firefighters responded to County Road 3370 for a medical assist and emergency medical services. The Salem Memorial District Hospital provided mutual aid and all units were back in service at 2:33 pm. On Sunday, July 13^th a call came in at 11:08 in the morning. A total of five firefighters responded to the station on South Main Street to create a landing zone. All units were back in service at 11:49 that same morning.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is working to teach families and youth the skills needed to have a successful fishing trip through its Discover Nature – Fishing educational classes. These classes are divided into four two-hour sessions that cover topics such as how to bait hooks, use lures, cast and locate fish. You must take Lesson One before you can take the other three. Lessons are being taught at select sites state-wide. In this area, upcoming lessons will be taught today, August 2, and August 13 at Montauk State Park near Salem. The July 16 and August 13 set of classes will start at 1 p.m.; the August 2 lessons will start at 9 a.m. All classes will meet at the MDC’s Montauk Fish Hatchery Building and they are free. They are open to youths ages 7-15 who are accompanied by an adult and also for families (adults registering along with their children). Individuals age 16 and older cannot register by themselves – they must be part of a family registration. No fishing equipment is needed; MDC staff will supply the gear, instruction and bait. Participants should wear clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor and water activities. Pre-registration is required. To register or to get more information, call 417-256-7161.

The Dent County Sheriff’s office released their reports. On Friday, July 11^th at 9:43 pm, deputies responded to the 600 block of Private Lane 601 for a theft report.  Upon arrival, deputies discovered that a 37-year old male of Salem was the reported victim.  He wanted to report his neighbors had stolen some of his property.  He stated that the stolen property consisted of fence panels and some things from inside his residence.  He believed the burglary and theft had occurred while he was incarcerated at the Dent County Sheriff Office jail.  At this time the investigation is ongoing and no arrest have been made. Also on Friday, deputies responded to the 300 block of County Road 3080 for a report of burglary.  Upon arrival, deputies determined that a 54-year old male of Chesterfield was the reported victim of a burglary from his weekend home.  He stated that when he arrived that day he found that someone had stolen a king size bed and frame and a television stand from the guesthouse.  Someone had cut and removed copper water lines from the water heater and main supply lines to the guesthouse.  Inside the main house that someone cut and removed 3/4 and 1 1/4 inch copper refrigerant supply lines from several areas in the basement above the ceiling. At this time no suspect information was given and the investigation is ongoing.  On Monday, July 14^th at approximately 9:00 am, deputies responded to the 4100 block of County Road 2020 in reference to theft of timber.  Upon arrival, deputies determined that a 61-year old male of Salem was the victim of a theft of trees and property damage.  The victim stated that his neighbor had entered onto his property and cut and removed two walnut trees.  While removing the trees the fence dividing the property was damaged by the suspect(s).  At this time suspect information was given and the investigation is ongoing.  Anyone with any information regarding the theft and burglary reports, which are still under investigation, is asked to please contact the Dent County Sheriff’s office by calling 729-4242.

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