Your World Today- Friday, June 19, 2015
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NEWS: Friday, June 18th, 2015
The Dent County Commission met for their regular meeting at the Dent County Courthouse Thursday morning. In the road report, District 1 Commissioner Dennis Purcell said a tire would be changed on the repair truck and pup trailer, a new output hose would be put on the Dura-Patcher, a new switch would be put on the Air Compressor on the pup trailer, and workers would be welding a brush cutter mower deck. Purcell went on to report that he attended a Dent County Tourism Tax Committee meeting Monday where they tabled the reimbursement of one submission and approved a proposal from the Dent County Extension for the 4-H and FFA Expo. On Tuesday, Purcell attended the South Central Missouri Community Action Agency meeting in Winona. He said their mission is to assist low-income residents to help them become self-sufficient. He said that in Dent County, there are 68 children 3-4 years of age attending Headstart and 16 more attending Early Headstart from newborns to 36 months of age that are funded through the SCMCAA. Then on Wednesday, Purcell attended the Meramec Regional Development Corporation meeting at the MRPC. Purcell said their mission is to partner with local banks to service loans that will create jobs including SBA loans and Revolving Fund Loans. Purcell said they have money available for projects throughout the Meramec region. District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson said workers would be out checking for downed road signs, clogged culverts and checking the general condition of county gravel roads with this rain. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles stated he attended an Ozarks Rivers Solid Waste Management District Board meeting Tuesday and said applications for waste reduction grants for 2016 were discussed. Formal applications will be out next month, but if someone has a question about recycling they need answered, please call Jill or Tammy at 573-265-2993. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley reported phone bids were taken for 1,000 gallons of unleaded fuel for the Road and Bridge Department and the low bid was Phil-Mart in Salem at $2.43 per gallon. Commissioner Larson reported that he and Mike Smith from the Department of Conservation would soon be traveling the white rock roads the county provides the rock for to determine how much gravel will be needed. The rock used is paid for by the Department of Conservation. Special Investigator Deputy Dwayne Becker said the state of Missouri has approved the continuation of the Cyber Crimes grant for Dent County for $45,361.96. This is the same amount the county has received every year since 2009. Then at 10:00, the commission went into closed to discuss litigation. The next meeting of the Dent County Commission will be Monday morning at 9:00 at the courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
City Administrator Ray Walden has announced that Parks and Recreation Director Greg Nash submitted his resignation that will become effective June 26th. According to his letter of resignation, Nash has been in that position for the City of Salem for over 15 years. Nash was offered a job to return to work at Key Sport Shop in Rolla in the Team Sales Department that he said he simply could not pass up. Walden noted Nash’s assistance with the recent Park and Recreation Sales tax promotion was very important and our park programs and facilities have expanded greatly under his management. Walden went on to note that staffing plans are being reviewed and announcements will be made as deemed appropriate by the city. Walden acknowledged Nash’s contribution to the Salem community and wish him the best in his new endeavor.
SPORTS [TOP]
Tommy Milone pitched seven strong innings, and Eduardo Nunez drove in a couple runs in the Minnesota Twins' 3-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Carlos Martinez (7-3) took the loss after having won four straight decisions. He allowed two runs -- one earned -- on five hits and three walks in 6 2/3 innings with six strikeouts. The Cards and Twins play today at noon on KSMO Radio.
Alcides Escobar drove in four runs as the Kansas City Royals continued to pound Milwaukee pitching in Wednesday's 10-2 rout of the Brewers. The Royals have now put up 25 runs in taking the first three meetings of this four-game, home-and-home set. Lorenzo Cain, Kendrys Morales and Omar Infante all had two hits and an RBI, and Escobar also collected two hits to help give Ned Yost his 410th win as Kansas City's skipper, tying Hall of Famer Whitey Herzog for the most in franchise history. The Royals will host Milwaukee tonight at 7:10.
There will be a Girls Basketball Camp from June 22nd through the 24th at the Salem Upper Elementary Gym. Girls in Grades 5 through 8 will meet from 9:00 to 11 in the morning, while girls in grades 9 through 12 will meet from 11:00 in the morning until 1:00 in the afternoon. The price of the camp is $20 and all girls can sign up on the first day, June 22nd, at the Salem Upper Elementary Gym.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Memorial service for Dennis Lesley Schafer, age 61, was held this morning at 11:00 at the Dent County Memorial Chapel. Interment will be in the Green Forest Cemetery.
Funeral services for Dee Ann Patton of Salem, age 58, was held today at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Interment will be in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mildred Mounce of St. James, age 90, was held today at 2:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James. nterment will be in the Adams Cemetery.
Funeral services for Juanita A. Grogan of St. James, age 81, will be held Saturday at 11:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be tonight from 6:00 to 8:00. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Funeral services for Bessie Caroline Grissom of St. Peters, age 94, will be held Saturday at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Interment will be in the New Hope Cemetery.
Funeral services for Debbie Lynn Dabbs Law Jones of Steelville, age 49, will be held Saturday at 1:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time.
Visitation for Larry Monroe Fuller of Salem, age 70, will be Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. There will be no service or interment. Memorials may be made to the Fuller Family for medical expenses or Project Win.
Funeral services for Catherine Stokes of Salem, age 81, will be held Monday at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Graveside services for Mildred "Tootsie" Stricklin of Steelville, age 92, will be held Tuesday at 12:00 noon at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Leadington, Missouri. Visitation will be from Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Leadington.
WEATHER [TOP]
FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING!!
Today..Mostly cloudy with a 100% chance for showers and thunderstorms, high of 75.
Tonight ..A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, low of 67. Saturday..Mostly sunny, hot and humid, high of 87 with a heat index of 96.
Saturday night..Clear, low of 71.
Father’s Day Sunday..Partly sunny, hot and humid, high of 91 and heat index of 102.
