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The Doe Run Company's Missouri-based mine rescue team recently captured the highest mine rescue honors in the nation. On August 4^th thru 7^th, Doe Run’s Maroon and Gray Teams competed in the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) 2014 Metal/Nonmetal National Mine Rescue Contest. The Maroon Team prevailed against 41 other teams from 18 states in the largest national contest to date, winning the field competition and earning the title of national champions. Doe Run’s Gray Team also participated in the field competition, finishing in sixth place. Current members of Doe Run’s Maroon Team include: Captain Steve Setzer, Andrew Hampton, Isaiah Henseler, Jarred Tackett, Richie Brewer, Denny Dickerson, Peter Rothermich, Nathan Setzer, Jake Piatt and Luke Davis. Members of the Gray Team include: Captain Wayne Marlin, Randy Hill, Charlie Walker, James Gamblin, Denny Keene, Chris Brawley, Robby Vetter and Garry Moore. During the mine rescue field competition, all teams completed a simulated mine emergency that tested how well team members adhered to mine rescue procedures and how quickly they finished specific tasks, including a written exam and successful use of first aid, gas testing and breathing apparatuses. Doe Run’s mine rescue teams undergo eight hours of rigorous training each month to practice handling mine rescue situations. The regimen increases during competition season, which sharpens skills and brings rescuers together to share best practices. Doe Run’s teams train by simulating emergency response scenarios that are often created by another Doe Run team or team alumni. Team members then collaborate and critique each other, and learn from the expertise and best practices shared by tenured team members. This thorough preparation also earned Doe Run’s Maroon Team a national mine rescue title in 2010, as well as numerous accolades at regional mine rescue competitions over the past several years.

The Dent County Sheriff’s Department released their reports. On Monday, August 18^th at 2:45 in the afternoon, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 32 East near Dry Valley Creek. During the traffic stop it was determined that the operator, Donald Slightom of Rolla, had a suspended driving status and had several active warrants and was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office and booked into the Dent County jail. On Tuesday, August 19^th a deputy was dispatched to Highway 19 South for a report of property damage. The victim stated that her ex-boyfriend, allegedly put sugar in her vehicle’s gas tank, punctured three of the tires on her van, and damaged several electrical appliances inside the residence. On Wednesday, August 20^th deputies responded to the 4000 block of Highway 19 South for a report of an attempted break-in. Upon arriving at the residence, deputies made contact with the suspect, Joshua Jackson of Salem. After speaking with the reporting party, he was taken into custody and transported away from the scene.  Jackson was issued a citation for property damage, processed, and later released. On Thursday, August 21^st at 9:30 pm, a deputy received information about a revenge plot, which was verbally declared by an inmate in the Dent County jail who had just bonded. Nolan Decker allegedly stated has was going to bond, acquire a rifle he had hidden and conduct an assault. Deputies coordinated with the Licking Police Department who arrested Mr. Decker at the deputy’s request. Decker’s bond was subsequently revoked and an additional warrant was issued for Tampering with a Judicial Official. Decker was incarcerated at the Dent County jail on a Capias bond for his original charge of possession of a controlled substance and a $50,000 cash only bond for the new charge. On Saturday, August 23^rd at 9:20 pm, the Dent County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Salem Police Department, served a search warrant on North Water Street in Salem. The search revealed methamphetamine and methamphetamine paraphernalia. At the conclusion of the investigation, Thomas Bradley Paine was incarcerated at the Dent County Sheriff’s Office jail. Paine was held on a $15,000 cash only bond for possession of a controlled substance. Anyone with any info regarding the property damage report, which is still under investigation, is asked to contact the Dent County Sheriff’s office by calling 729-4231.

The Dent County Fire Protection District Board of Directors held their monthly meeting Tuesday evening at the fire station. After approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, the Board approved bills and then reviewed financial reports. AS of August 31^st, 2014, 43.7% of the budget has been spent with 97.5 % of the budget being received. For the same time period last year, 57.4% of the budget had been spent with 93.7% having been received. In the monthly reimbursement report, a total of 24 calls came in for July. There were four structure fire calls, two brush fire calls, one car fire call, three calls for landing zones, four first responder calls, eight motor vehicle calls, one call for haz-mat, and one call for training. As of the end of July 2014, calls-to-date total 235. For the same period in 2013 there were 215 calls. In old business, the Board held a discussion on the revised reimbursement policy and asked for further revisions to be presented at the next meeting. The building use policy is in the works, but more information is needed to decide what the liabilities could be. During new business, a discussion was held on refinancing the ladder truck, which the Board decided to seek bids for the refinance. Propane bids were discussed and no bids were awarded at this time, pending further review and investigation of natural gas. The Board then set their next meeting for October 7^th beginning at 6:00 pm at the fire station and the meeting was then adjourned.

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The Salem Lady Volleyball Tigers lost to Eminence on Tuesday in two sets. The Lady Tigers lost both sets with a score of 12-25. Salem is now 0-3 on the year and they will play in the North County Tournament this weekend. 

Peter Bourjos drove in the go-ahead run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals completed a three-game sweep with a 1-0 victory over Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Starter Shelby Miller tossed seven strong innings, allowing just three hits and three walks with five strikeouts. Jon Jay and Bourjos both had two hits for the Cardinals, who won their fifth straight game. The Cardinals will be in Milwaukee tonight to start a four-game series with the Brewers. You can hear tonight’s game on KSMO starting with the pre-game at 6:35.

Alex Gordon hit a two-run homer and the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 4-1. Billy Butler also had an RBI for the AL Central-leading Royals, who increased their lead to 1 1/2 games. Jason Vargas (11-7) pitched 6 2/3 shutout innings to snap a two-start losing streak, giving up six hits and no walks while striking out five. The Royals have the day off.

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