Your World Today – Thursday, February 4, 2016

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NEWS: Thursday, February 4, 2016

Former Dent County Commissioner, current Region 3 vice-president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and Dent County resident Bobby Simpson announced Tuesday he will file for the position of 143rd District State Representative. The 59-year old Simpson will run as a Republican. The district includes all or portions of Dent, Shannon, Reynolds and Oregon counties. A lifelong cattle producer, Simpson has also served as president of the Dent County Cattlemen and Dent County Farm Bureau, served nine years on the Green Forest R-II School board as well as 14 years as a Dent County commissioner.  Simpson helped defeat the Natural Stream Act in 1990, working with Dent County Farm Bureau. As Dent County commissioner he also led the charge to keep a United Nation’s program known as the Man in Biosphere from being implemented in the Ozarks region in the 1990s by testifying at a congressional hearing that eventually led to the federal government withdrawing the program. Simpson is a gun owner, member of the National Rifle Association and a committee member of the Friends of the NRA chapter who says he will fight to keep our constitutional rights as guaranteed by the United States and Missouri constitutions. With all the regulatory programs that are coming down from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Simpson believed he could no longer sit around and not do something to keep special interest groups and politicians from taking over our rights as property owners. His only promise is to work hard, represent the values of people and never compromise on our liberty, freedom and rights guaranteed by the constitutions of the United States and Missouri. The first day a candidate can file is February 23rd. The primary election is scheduled for August 2nd, while the general election is set for November 8th.

A death investigation by the Salem Police Department in the 800 block of Hawkins Street resulted in the discovery of a large amount of heroin after consent to search the home led to the subsequent arrest of 25-year old Cortni Clark of Salem last Friday. The search stemmed from an investigation at the home after 52-year old William Guy Phillips, Jr. was transported from her front porch with CPR being administered by the Salem Ambulance. Phillips was later pronounced dead at the Salem Memorial District Hospital by Dr. Ralph Ford at 4:37 according to Dent County Coroner Gina White's incident report. During the search, it was reported that officers found more than 100 pill capsules containing a powdery substance that field-tested positive for heroin as well as several used syringes. Clark is charged with one count of felony possession of a controlled substance (heroin) with a cash only bond of $10,000. The autopsy results from the Boone County Medical Examiners Office in Columbia, Missouri from pathologist Deiter Duff, M.D., are pending at this time.

The Salem Police Department released reports involving a traffic violation, a shoplifter and a stolen vehicle. On Monday morning, January 25th at 11:11, an officer located a 25-year old female of Salem in the 800 block of East Ellis who had an active arrest warrant from the city of Salem. She was taken into custody on the warrant and incarcerated pending a court appearance. Later that night at 11:14, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the detention of a 33-year old Bunker male for driving while revoked. He was issued a summons to appear in court and released. On Wednesday morning, January 27th at 9:39, an officer was detailed to Wal-Mart reference a shoplifter. That investigation led to the arrest of a 30-year old Salem female for stealing merchandise valued at $53.27. She was issued a summons to appear in court and released. That same afternoon at 12:30, the Salem Police Department was advised of a report of a vehicle that was stolen from Branson, possibly coming to this area. At about 1:00 that afternoon, an officer located the vehicle, a white 1992 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer at Cedar Grove Cemetery. The driver of the vehicle, a 34-year old Branson female, was taken into custody for vehicle theft and was found to be in possession of a controlled substance.  She was incarcerated pending the application for a warrant for possession of a controlled substance and was held for the Branson Police Department for the investigation of motor vehicle theft.  Please contact the Salem Police Department at (573) 729-4242 if you have any information regarding any ongoing investigation.

The Salem Area Arts Council is hosting another workshop teaching the art of creating stained glass in the North Room of the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center (ONCRC) this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Learn this age-old art form, stained glass, in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere with a maximum of eight students. This gives participants the chance to be creative in a new way with plenty of one-on-one time, making a sun catcher to take home. The traditional techniques associated with stained glass work will be taught by artist Amber Pryor. All materials will be provided. This activity is suitable for ages 12 and up, and no previous artistic background or experience is required. This workshop is not recommended for women who are pregnant or individuals with breathing problems. Reservations can be made by contacting the Salem Area Arts Council at 573-247-0279 and paying the $25 fee to reserve your spot.

SPORTS   [TOP]

The Salem Lady Basketball Tigers will be at Cabool for SCA play tonight starting at 6:00. There will not be a JV game so the varsity game will begin at 6:00. Salem enters the game with a 16-3 record and they are 4-0 in the SCA.

The St. Louis Blues will kick off a three game home stand as they will host the San Jose Sharks tonight at 7:00. The pre-game show will begin at 6:30 on KSMO Radio. The Blues are in 3rd place in the Central Division.

A Men’s and Women’s Adult Basketball League at the Salem High School for men and women who are 18 years of age and older and no longer in high school, will start on February 28th. Registration is going on now until February 16th at the City Administrative Offices at 400 North Iron Street from 8:00 in the morning to 5:00 in the afternoon. 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, contact Tye Lydon at the City Administrative Offices at 729-6290 or e-mail him at salemparks@salemmo.com.

Stefan Moody had 23 points and hit two free throws to put Mississippi ahead by a point with 13.4 seconds left in a late-game rally that led to a 76-73 victory over Missouri on Wednesday night. Missouri will play Alabama on Saturday at 2 p.m.

OBITUARIES     [TOP]

 Funeral services for Lucille Pearl Lane of St. James, age 87, will be held at 11:00 this morning at the Rolla First Assembly of God Church. Interment will be in the Hudgens Cemetery in Rolla. Memorials may be made to the Amazing Moms at the Rolla First Assembly of God Church. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary in Rolla.

WEATHER    [TOP]

Today..Sunny, high near 43.
Tonight..Mostly clear, low around 25.
Friday..Mostly sunny, high of 52.
Friday night..Mostly cloudy, low near 29.
Saturday..Mostly cloudy, high of 53.
Saturday night..Partly cloudy, low of 29.