Your World Today – Tuesday, June 2, 2015
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NEWS Tuesday, June 2, 2015
The Dent County Commission met Monday morning for their regular meeting. In the road report, both Commissioner Dennis Purcell and Gary Larson said crews would be out checking roads for damages, washouts, limbs or trees down as well as cleaning out culverts. Purcell said he had a man repairing the truck bed on county truck #117 and another would be cutting brush on Dent County Road 5220. Larson said a man would be going to Springfield to get a load of oil for more chip and seal repair this week. Larson indicated that grading may occur on the white rock county roads 5225 and 6160 if they are dry enough, and brush would be cut on Dent County Roads 3220 and 3240 while the grass would be cut on Dent County Road 6150. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles reported that SEMA held their Region I Disaster Preparedness Workshop for faith based organizations Monday that the Grace Assembly and United Methodist Churches attended. Assistant Clerk Crystal Pilkington reported that Dent County Clerk Angie Curley was at an urban board meeting at the Lake of the Ozarks. The next meeting of the Dent County Commissioners will be Thursday morning at 9:00 at the Dent County Courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
The City of Salem Annual Water Quality Report has been released and there were no violations that occurred for the calendar year 2014. All levels of contaminants found were lower than required by government regulations. If you would like to see the City of Salem Annual Water Quality Report, a copy can be found at the City of Salem Administration Building at 4th and Iron Streets, at the Water Department Office or at the KSMO Radio studios.
The Salem Police Department released reports involving a traffic violation, a disturbance, theft and a shoplifter. On Tuesday, May 19th at 1:01 in the early morning, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 47-year old Salem male for driving while intoxicated. He was issued a summons to appear in court and released. That night at 7:01, an officer was detailed to a residence in the 1400 block of South Gertrude in reference to a disturbance. The investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 37-year old Salem male for disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana. He was issued summonses to appear in court and incarcerated on a 12-hour hold. Later that same night at 11:43, an officer located a 17-year old male that was a runaway from juvenile authorities in Farming, Missouri. He was located at Walmart was taken into custody for stealing and later released to a juvenile detention center. On Wednesday, May 20th at 6:16 in the morning, an officer was detailed to a residence in the 600 block of East Gibbs in reference to a theft. That investigation revealed a person or persons unknown took $80.00 from a residence. That night at 7:20, an officer located a 31-year old Salem female in the 100 block of North Water who had an active arrest warrant from Texas County. She was taken into custody on the warrant and later released with a date to appear in court after posting bond. On Thursday, May 21st at 11:27 in the morning, an officer was detailed to Walmart in reference to a shoplifter. Investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 44-year old Salem female for stealing merchandise valued $5.00. She was issued a summons to appear in court and released. Anyone with any information regarding the theft report is asked to contact the Salem Police Department by calling 729-4242.
The Salem Board of Aldermen met Monday night at the city hall council chambers for their regular meeting after holding a public hearing on water and sewer rates. City Administrator Ray Walden presented the proposed rates at the hearing. The proposed water rates for businesses (including manufacturing) and residences in the city limits include a $6.00 base with a $2.70 volume rate charge for every 1,000 gallons of water. The Heartland Metal rate would be a base of $6.00 plus a $2.00 per thousand gallons water volume charge. For businesses and residences outside the city limits that use city water, the base rate is $12.00 with a volume rate charge of $3.70 per 1,000 gallons of water. The proposed sewer rates for homes and businesses within the city limits is a $6.00 base with a $3.00 per 1,000 gallon volume charge, while business and homes outside the city limits would have a base of $12.00 with a $3.00 per 1,000 gallon volume charge. Flat use units like trailers and apartments, and hotels and motels in the city would pay a base charge of $6.00 with a $3.00 per 1,000 gallon volume charge, but no per unit or room charge. For those who are on city sewer but do not use city water, there would be a flat fee of $15.00. According to Walden, the proposed rates would provide $114,500 in revenue over the 2014 water charges and revenues for sewer charges would exceed the 2014 charges by $250,000. After the hearing, the board approved the proposed rates and they would take effect July 1st. There was some discussion that the $15.00 charge for those who are not on city water but use the city sewer was too low, but another public hearing would have to be held to change that rate. There were only eight accounts of this type according to Walden. Administrator Walden reported the city swimming pool opened on time for Memorial Day and vending machines have been delivered to the pool at no cost to the city that will generate income for the Park and Recreation Department. There were 5,396 people utilized the facility at the Salem Community Center at the Armory in May. The board will hold a Capital Improvement Committee meeting on June 8th, and the board rescheduled the June 15th meeting for June 16th at 7:00. Mayor J.J. Tune said Park Street will be a priority in getting paved in the next few weeks, while street sweeping needs to be done all over town. He mentioned that there were some complaints still on McArthur and Walden said he would check with MoDOT what can be done. The board approved to have an ordinance prepared allowing videoconferencing, mostly in an emergency situation, in accordance with Missouri law. The board then went into closed session.
SPORTS [TOP]
Mike Fiers pitched six scoreless innings and the Milwaukee Brewers blanked the St. Louis Cardinals 1-0 on Monday. Milwaukee scored in the top of the first inning and the Cardinals looked to answer in the home half, when Kolten Wong singled and Matt Holliday extended his on-base streak to 45 games with a walk, but the rally fell short. The Cardinals' best chance came in the eighth inning, when Wong and Holliday singled to put runners on the corners. But Peralta and Molina struck out to leave them stranded. Jason Heyward singled to start the ninth and Peter Bourjos drew a two-out walk, but Wong grounded out to first to end the game. The Cardinals will play Milwaukee at 6:20 tonight on KSMO.
The Kansas City Royals will start a three game series with the Cleveland Indians starting tonight at Kaufmann Stadium. The Royals have lost five of their last six games.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Memorial services for Carol Nadine Fraley of Salem, age 81, will be held Wednesday at 11:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 10:00 until service time.
Funeral services for Marjorie Chloris Ormsbee of Salem, age 85, will be held Friday at 11:00 at the New Harmony Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 until service time. Interment will be in the New Harmony Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary of Salem.
Funeral services for Arlene J. Alterauge of Salem, age 79, will be held Friday at 1:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00. Interment will be in the Green Forest Cemetery.
Funeral services for Priscilla Cunningham of West Plains, age 91, will be held Friday at 1:00 at the Clear Spring Baptist Church in Dawt, MO. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Clear Springs Baptist Cemetery in Dawt. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Partly sunny, high of 75.
Tonight..Mostly clear, low of 58.
Wednesday..Mostly sunny, high around 80.
Wednesday night..Partly cloudy, low near 60.
Thursday..Partly cloudy, high of 83.
Thursday night..Partly cloudy, low of 64.
Friday..Partly sunny, high of 84.
