Your World Today – Monday, February 1, 2016
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NEWS: Monday, February 1, 2016
The Salem Initiative held a follow up meeting Saturday to their first meeting back in the fall at the SBU Campus to give an update on the progress. Jennifer Tune Fenwick networked with the group from New York about the initiative in that they now have their mission statement, articles of incorporation and their bylaws are almost completed. The initiative will then apply for the 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit status to go after funding for those types of grants or awards which could take up to six months. In the meantime, if people want to contribute tax deductible donations, they could make them through the Dent County Foundation of the Ozarks. Group presentations were made on keeping residents in Dent County, education, commercial and industrial development, arts and creative, tourism and also communications that includes improving Internet speeds in Salem and Dent County. All but the Strategy group has met at least once and some groups have met twice, and all have made some progress in collecting information in moving forward. Most of the groups have another meeting scheduled by or in March and if anyone is interested in the initiative or in joining any of the specific groups, please e-mail them info@thesalemintitive.com.
An accident happened in Dent County of Route H about two miles west of Salem Friday night at 9:00. According to the highway patrol report, 50-year old Brent Light of Salem was driving a 1994 Ford Explorer eastbound when he drove off the right side of the roadway, struck a driveway embankment and overturned. Light suffered only minor injuries and was taken to the Salem Memorial District Hospital by the Salem Ambulance. He was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. Th Missouri State Highway Patrol was assisted by the Dent County Sheriff’s Department, the Salem Police Department and the Dent County Fire Protection District. The Ford Explorer was totaled and removed from the scene by Whitaker’s Towing.
An accident occurred at 10:30 Friday morning in Phelps County on Highway 63 about two miles south of Rolla. According to the highway patrol report, a 1999 Nissan Altima driven by 25-year old Junita Martin of Rolla, was traveling northbound on Highway 63. The Nissan traveled off the right side of the roadway. Martin then overcorrected and then traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. Martin suffered serious injuries and was transported to the Phelps County Regional Medial Center by the Phelps County ambulance. She was then air lifted to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Martin was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Nissan Altima was totaled and removed from the scene by Ron Dishman’s.
An accident occurred at 12:06 on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 20th on Highway 32 in Salem. According to the Salem Police report, a 2007 Ford F-150 4X4 driven by Justin Hanger of Salem was northbound in the Napa Auto Parts parking lot, lost control due to the ice and slush and made contact with the sidewalk and the outer wall structure of Napa Auto Parts building. No injuries were reported. The Ford F-150 sustained minor damage while the building structure sustained moderate damage.
The City of Salem Board of Alderman will conduct a meeting tonight at the City Hall Council Chambers beginning at 7:00 PM. During the hearing of persons, Fred Whitaker is requesting the blocking of 4th Street from Highway 19 to Jackson Street from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, June 11th for Moonlight Madness, Ms. Goldie Spahn on behalf of the Relay for Life Committee is requesting the use of Pavilion #1 at the Salem City Park for the annual Relay for Life event on August 20th from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and includes the pavilion and the road around the pavilion as well as the closing of the pool, due to parking issues. Also during the hearing of persons, Becky Heathman, from SACBA, wants to discuss establishing a committee for the possible renovations to the Old City Hall. Alderwoman Molly Zettel, the Chairman of the Utility Committee, will report on their meeting held prior to the Board meeting. City Administrator Ray Walden will update the Board on projects, issues and items concerning the City of Salem including Healthy Dent County financial reports and those will be followed by a report from Mayor J.J. Tune. During the introduction and reading of bills and resolutions, Bill #3310, an ordinance need to meet the new Senate Bill 104, which was passed by the 98th General Assembly regarding revisions to state election law regarding certain candidate notifications, qualifications and delinquencies will be presented for the Board’s approval. Then in new and miscellaneous business, the term of Mrs. Rose Kinerk, a member of the Board of Commissioner for the Housing Authority expires February 15th. The Street Department will then present a bill for the Board’s approval of over $3,000 to pay Capital Quarries for rock used in the replacement of 2” water lines to 6” water lines. The bills will be presented for $3,201.87. The Board will then vote to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing real estate. The meeting of the City of Salem Board of Alderman is open to the public.
The Salem Police Department released reports involving theft, shoplifting, a domestic disturbance and theft of fuel. On Thursday, January 21st at 5:15 PM, an officer was detailed to a residence in the 200 block of West Independence Drive in reference to a theft. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown took a wrought iron chair valued at $50.00 from the back porch of a residence. On Friday afternoon, January 22nd at 5:38, an officer was dispatched to Wal-Mart in reference to shoplifting. That investigation led to the detention of two female's ages 25 and 26 from Rolla, for stealing merchandise from the store. Both suspects were issued summonses to appear in court and released. Then at 9:28 that night, an officer responded to a residence in the 800 block of East Hawkins in reference to a domestic disturbance. The investigation of the report revealed a 23-year old Salem male had assaulted a 25-year old Salem female. Further investigation led to the arrest of the suspect who was incarcerated pending the application for warrants. Anyone with any information regarding the theft is asked to call the Salem Police Department at 729-4242.
SPORTS [TOP]
Jakob Happel scored 12 points including four huge free throws down the stretch and pulled down 10 rebounds as Salem beat Bakersfield in the 3rd place game at Mountain Grove Saturday, 49-44. Salem is 9-9 on the year and 1-0 in the SCA and they will face the Mountain Grove Panthers tomorrow night in Mountain Grove.
The Salem Lady Tigers will be in Houston for a huge SCA contest tonight starting at 6:00 with the JV game with the varsity game to follow. Salem is 15-3 on the year and both Salem and Houston are 3-0 in the SCA.
Malik Newman scored 19 points as Mississippi State built a big first-half lead and cruised to a 76-62 win over Missouri Saturday night. Namon Wright led the Tigers (8-13, 1-7) with 16 points. The Tigers will face Old Miss Wednesday night starting at 7:30 on KSMO Radio.
The Salem Youth Basketball League is accepting signups now until February 12th from 8:00 to 5:00 at the City Administrative Offices at 400 North Iron Street. The Youth basketball League is open to boys and girls in 1st through the 6th grades. The cost is $20 per player. New Salem Parks and Recreation Director Tye Lydon is emphasizing good sportsmanship and the development of skills in this non-competitive, recreational basketball league. The league is for children of all skill levels. All games will be played at the Salem High School on Saturdays starting February 27th and lasting until March 19th. Lydon is also inviting men and women who are 18 years of age and older and no longer in high school to participate in a Men’s and Women’s Adult Basketball League at the Salem High School that will start on February 28th. That registration is also going on now until February 15th at the City Administrative Offices from 8:00 to 5:00. The fee for a team of up to 12 players is $300 if signed up by February 15th and $325 if signing up late. If you need more information about either league, contact Lydon at the City Administrative Offices at 729-6290 or e-mail him at salemparks@salemmo.com.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
None at this time.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly sunny, high of 54.
Tonight..Cloudy with a 40% chance for rain, low of 42.
Tuesday..Cloudy with a 60% chance for showers before noon, then windy in the afternoon, high of 62.
Tuesday night..Mostly cloudy, low of 29.
