Your World Today – Monday, January 11, 2016

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NEWS: Monday, January 11, 2016

The Salem Police Department released their report for the month of December. During the month, they wrote three equipment repair orders, 12 summons to appear in court, 15 warning tickets, and 26 traffic tickets. The Salem Police Department investigated 12 accidents, one assault, one report of disorderly conduct, two reports of domestic assault, five reports of domestic violence, one report of driving while drugged, two reports of driving while intoxicated, and one report of a lost and/or stolen license plate. The department also investigated one report for an open container, two reports of property damage, one report of resisting and/or interfering with a felony arrest, 11 reports of stealing, one report of unlawful use of a weapon and one 96-hour commitment. They also investigated one report of distributing/delivering/manufacturing/producing/possessing a controlled substance, three reports of possession of amphetamine, one report of possession of heroin, one report of possession of marijuana and one report of possession of drug paraphernalia. The Salem Police Department conducted two death investigations, received 1,425 calls for service  during the month, handled 194 walk-ins to the station, and redirected 49 calls to the animal control officer. They spent 14 hours in court testifying, four hours as court bailiff and had a successful “Shop With A Cop” with a total of 33 children. The Salem Police Department drove a total of 8,382 miles and arrested 18 males and 7 females during the month of December.

The U.S. Forest service is extending the public scoping period for a project to conduct vegetative management activities on National Forest System lands across southern Missouri.  This proposal is based on the need to harvest the red oak group (red oak, black oak, scarlet oak and white oak) in specific areas before it dies. The legal description for the Forest Health Initiative project areas include: the Salem and Potosi Ranger Districts, the Willow Springs Ranger District the Eleven Point Ranger District and the Poplar Bluff Ranger District. Preliminary investigation via aerial detection flights and analysis of recent weather patterns indicate that areas of the Mark Twain National Forest subjected to drought events are experiencing various stages of oak decline and mortality. Benefits associated with this project include: enhanced forest health, improved wildlife habitat, reduced susceptibility to insects and disease, identification and protection of historic properties, improved scenic quality, improved safety for forest visitors and a long-term reduction of heavy fuel loads. The Forest Health Initiative project is situated solely on Federal lands administered by the Mark Twain National Forest across multiple counties in Missouri. The analysis area totals about 943,982 acres, which 566,071 acres are National Forest System lands and of these, 46,475 acres are proposed for treatment. In submitting comments, please be specific as possible to the proposals in the Scoping Report. Please submit your comments by January 19, 2016. Comments may be sent to Forest Supervisor William B. Nightingale 401 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla, MO 65401, call (573) 364-4621. If you have any questions or need additional information contact Integrated Resource Analyst-Forest Health Initiative Interdisciplinary Team Leader Mark Hamel at (573) 341-7443.

The Salem Area Arts Council will hold a workshop teaching stained glass mosaics this Saturday from 9:00 AM until noon. You must be 12 years of age or older to attend. The cost is $20, and for more information, call 729-0279.

SPORTS   [TOP]

The Salem Lady Basketball Tigers got off to a 9-0 start Friday night and never looked back as they went on to beat the Bunker Lady Eagles at the SHS Gym, 58-43. Salem was led by Payton Curley who scored 22 points, had four rebounds and had four steals. Kari Hatridge added eight more points and she pulled down six rebounds. Salem is now 10-3 on the year and the Lady Tigers will be at Mountain Grove tonight with the JV game at 6:00 with the varsity game to follow. Salem is 1-0 in the SCA.

Alex Pietrangelo tied the game in the second period and Troy Brouwer got the deciding goal in the seventh round of the shootout to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 Saturday night. Brian Elliott made 26 saves as the Blues snapped a five-game losing streak that included back-to-back overtime defeats to Ottawa and Colorado and a 4-3 shootout loss at Anaheim on Friday night. The Blues road trip was 1-0-2 and they got four of six points possible. They will be home to face the New Jersey Devils Tuesday night in a game that will be delayed on KSMO due to Salem Basketball.

Kevin Puryear's first career double-double helped Missouri earn its first Southeastern Conference victory of the season, 76-61 over Auburn Saturday night. Puryear had 14 points and 10 rebounds for Missouri who is now 8-7 overall and 1-1 in the SEC. Missouri took advantage of frequent trips to the foul line, converting on 25 of 33 free-throws. The Tigers will host Arkansas Tuesday night. That game will not be on KSMO due to Salem Basketball and Blues Hockey.

Knile Davis had a 106-yard kickoff return and the Kansas City defense forced five turnovers to cruise to their first playoff win since 1994, a 30-0 wild-card victory over the Houston Texans on Saturday. The defense took over after that, harassing Brian Hoyer into a fumble and three of his career-high four interceptions before halftime to help the Chiefs (12-5) take a 13-0 lead at halftime. Alex Smith threw a touchdown pass and Spencer Ware added a 5-yard run on the first play of the fourth quarter to make it 27-0. The victory broke a streak of eight straight playoff losses by the Chiefs and was their first postseason win since beating the Houston Oilers in Houston on January 16, 1994. The Chiefs have now won 11 straight games as they will travel to New England to face the Patriots Saturday.

OBITUARIES     [TOP]

Funeral services for Garmal Sanders of Rolla, age 94, will be held this morning at 10:00 at the St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Rolla City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Tri-County Animal Shelter or Rolla Nutrition Site for Meals on Wheels. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary in Rolla.

Graveside service and interment for Donal “Jack” Todd of Salem, age 75, will be held this morning at 11:00 at the North Lawn Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. All arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary in Salem.

Funeral services for Danny Ray Parker of Salem, age 53, will be held today at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held from 11:00 until service time on Monday. Interment will be at the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family for funeral expenses.

Memorial services for Rose Callie Gibbs of Salem, age 66, will be held Thursday at 10:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem.  There will be no interment. Visitation will be from 9:00 until service time. Memorials may be made to the Spring Creek Artisans.

Funeral services for Charlene Scafe of Rolla, age 79, will be Friday at 12:00 PM at the Rolla Chapel of James and Gahr Mortuary. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at the Chapel.

Funeral services for Elsie Mae Asher of Rolla, age 84, will be held Saturday at 12:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Interment will be it the Boss Cemetery.

WEATHER    [TOP]

Today..Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds by the afternoon, high of 41.
Tonight..Mostly cloudy, low of 25.
Tuesday..Mostly sunny and cooler, high of 32.
Tuesday night..Clear, low of 15.
Wednesday..Mostly sunny, high of 39.
Wednesday night..Partly cloudy, low of 29.