Your World Today – Tuesday, March 24, 2015
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News Tuesday, March 24, 2015
At the Dent County Commissioner meeting Monday morning at the Dent County Courthouse, both commissioners gave a list of roads that needed to be graded. In District 1, Commissioner Dennis Purcell said grading would be done on Dent County Roads 2440, 5070, 5075, 5150, 5440, 5490 and 6040 while brush would be cut on county road 5360. District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson indicated that Dent County Roads 2270, 4283, 4285 and 4287 would be graded while materials would be added and grading done on county road 2240. Larson also said a man would be screening brown rock at the shed. Purcell said there was an incident with a grader over the weekend where someone tried to steal the battery from the machine. They were unsuccessful as they were scared off for whatever reason, but if the public notice anyone tampering with a county piece of equipment, please contact the sheriff’s office at 729-3241. Purcell also reported that all types of debris are blowing all over the place from several vacant old trailers off of Dent County Road 5070. Purcell said he will have to turn the matter over to the sheriff’s department, but he would hope that the owner would clean up the property on his own. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles reported that he and Commissioners Larson and Purcell attended the South Central County Commissioner Association meeting Friday in Houston that was held in conjunction with the South Central County Clerks Association meeting. Skiles said he was re-elected president of the association for two more years. He also stated that he and Commissioners Purcell and Larson made presentations to the Oak Hill R-1, Green Forest R-2 and Salem R-80 school boards last Thursday. They addressed the Rotary Club Monday on the same issue. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley presided over the County Clerks meeting in Houston as she is president of that association and reported state legislators are considering moving the state primary up to February instead of holding it in August to give them more time to raise funds after the primary. The county clerks are against this move, as it would make it very difficult for clerk’s to find judges for elections that could be held in three consecutive months, plus dealing with weather issues and more. She did say absentee voting continues for the April Municipal Election. The commissioners did indicate there would be no meeting on March 30th, as they will be attending a meeting in Plato to discuss the 2012 Secure Rural School Act, and again on April 13th. The next meeting of the Dent County Commissioners will be Thursday morning at 9:00 at the courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
The Salem Police have released a number of reports. On Thursday, March 12th at 8:47 at night, an officer responded to the 400 block of East Second in reference to an accident. The investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 23-year old Salem female for driving while intoxicated and 2nd degree assault-vehicular injury. She was incarcerated pending the application for warrants. On March 13th at 9:26 that morning, an officer was detailed to a residence in the 500 block of South Henderson in reference to a violation of an order of protection. The investigation of the report revealed that a 48-year old Salem male had possibly violated the order. Early that afternoon at 1:15, an officer was dispatched to the Mobil gas station in reference to a theft of fuel. The investigation of the report revealed the driver of a pewter Chevrolet truck pumped fuel valued $13.94 and left without paying. That evening at 6:54, an officer responded to a residence in the 500 block of South Henderson in reference to a violation of an order of protection. That investigation led to the arrest of a 48-year old male of Salem for violating the order. He was issued a summons to appear in court and released. And later that night at 9:26, an officer was detailed to a residence near Dilworth and Highway 32 in reference to an assault. The investigation of the report revealed a 36-year old Salem male had assaulted a 33-year old Salem female and flourished a handgun at the Walmart parking lot. Further investigation led to the arrest of the suspect who was incarcerated pending the application for warrants. Anyone with any information regarding the theft of fuel report is asked to call the Salem Police Department at 729-4242.
Dent County University of Missouri Extension will hold a Spring Beef and Forage Meeting on this Thursday night at the Bank of Salem Courtesy Room at 7 pm. This program will feature Will McClain, MU Extension Agronomy Specialist, who will discuss nitrogen sources for hay and pasture fertilization. Ammonium nitrate, which has been commonly used for forage nitrogen fertility, is no longer available in our area. Alternative nitrogen sources such as urea, super U, and ammonium sulfate, along with urease inhibitors that can be used to reduce nitrogen losses to volatilization will be discussed, and recommendations regarding the use of these various products will be provided. Ted Cunningham, MU Extension Livestock Specialist, will discuss best management practices for developing quality beef replacement heifers. With many producers now expanding their herds by retaining and developing heifers, producers should use management techniques that result in improved reproductive efficiency and longevity in their breeding herd. Additionally, information regarding the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer program will be provided for producers who wish to develop and market and/or purchase beef replacement heifers. There will be a $5 per person charge for this program (payable at the door), and space is limited. To attend, please RSVP by contacting the Dent County MU Extension Office at 729-3196. For more information please contact Ted Cunningham, MU Extension Livestock Specialist, at the Dent County Extension office or by email at cunninghamtc@missouri.edu.
SPORTS [TOP]
The Salem Tigers Baseball Team will open their season this afternoon at Houston when they play Mountain Grove at 4:00 in the first round of the Houston Tournament.
Monday's spring training game between St. Louis and Boston was canceled in the middle of the fifth inning because of inclement weather with the Cardinals leading 2-0.
Edinson Volquez got the start for Kansas City against San Francisco Monday and allowed four runs on seven hits and walked four in four-plus innings in an 8-3 loss. Omar Infante went 2-for-3 with two RBI for the Royals.
The St. Louis Blues will try to break their three game losing streak tonight when they play Pittsburgh. You can hear the game at 5:30 on KSMO Radio.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for George R. Nichols of Salem, age 68, will be held this morning at 11:00 at the Dent County Memorial Chapel. Interment will be in the Jadwin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Cloudy and breezy with a 40% chance for showers and thunderstorms this morning and again this afternoon, high of 65. Tonight..A 60% chance for showers and thunderstorms, low of 49. Wednesday..Cloudy with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, high of 71. Wednesday night..Cloudy with periods of showers and thunderstorms, low around 40.
