Your World Today -Tuesday, February 9, 2016
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NEWS: Tuesday, February 9, 2016
The Dent County Commissioners met Monday morning at the Dent County Courthouse for their regular meeting. In the road report, District 1 Commissioner Dennis Purcell indicted materials would be added to and grading done on Dent County Roads 5410 and 5420, while only grading would be done on county roads 6010, 6400 and 6570. Purcell added brush was going to be cut on Dent County Road 6580. He did state that he would be attending the Dent County Tourism Committee meeting on Monday, February 15th. Purcell is investigating the deterioration of the pavement on Dent County Roads 6530 from Baptist Camp to Dent County Road 6570, then west on county road 6570 to Route YY, as well as the lack of maintenance being done at the current time. According to a lease between Dent County and the National Park Service from August 22, 1991, the National Park Service is supposed to be maintaining those roads, but the NPS has not removed snow or maintained the condition of the roadway in some time. Purcell said he has called to speak with Deputy Superintendent Russ Runge at the National Park Service and left a message to get back with him on this subject. District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson said he and Road Supervisor Sam Gorman went out Sunday night to cut up a tree that fell across Dent County Road 4260, blocking the road from traffic. They were able to cut enough of the tree away to allow for people to get through. A grader will push the rest of the tree out of the way. Larson stated materials would be added and grading was going to be done on Dent County Roads 2370 and 3020, while only grading would be done on county roads 3165 and 4280. Larson reported materials would be added to Dent County Road 2380 and brush was going to be cut on county roads 2030 and 2055. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles said the commissioners would be at training this week so there would be no meeting Thursday morning, and the courthouse would be closed on Monday for President’s Day and again, there will be no commissioner meeting. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley said the last day to register to vote will be Wednesday, February 17th for the Presidential Preference Primary. She also said she would be attending a County Retirement System training Wednesday in Jefferson City on using a new portal for the retirement system. The next meeting of the Dent County Commissioners will be Thursday, February 18th at 9:00 at the courthouse.
The Dent County Sheriff’s Office released their reports. On Sunday, January 31st, deputies responded to the 2000 block of Highway 32 West for a report of a fight. After a short investigation, it was discovered that 52-year old William Green of Salem had assaulted multiple people during an argument. As a result, Green was arrested, transported to the Dent County Jail and then incarcerated pending a warrant application. On Tuesday, February 2nd, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Shawnee Mac Conservation area. During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine and some drug paraphernalia were found. As a result, 50-year old Cecil Orr and 25-year old Megan Green were arrested. Both were transported to the Dent County Jail pending warrant applications. Deputies also conducted a traffic stop on Highway 32 at Carty Street. As a result of the stop, Jeffrey Hunter of Salem was arrested for driving while having his license revoked, a 2nd offense. Hunter was released with a summons to appear in court. On Thursday, February 4th, deputies responded to the 1100 block of Highway 32 East. They made contact with Jessica Routh who had two active warrants for her arrest. Routh was arrested and transported to the Dent County Jail and later posted bond. Deputies also responded to the 100 block of North Iron. Dent County Deputies also made contact with Keith Griffin who had an active warrant for his arrest. Griffin was arrested without incident and transported to the Dent County Jail and was incarcerated. On Friday, February 5th, deputies responded to the 700 block of East Dent. Once at the residence, they made contact with Amanda Hallman who had an active warrant for her arrest. While in the residence, deputies conducted a narcotics investigation. Hallman was subsequently arrested for the warrant as well as suspected marijuana that was located in the residence. Hallman posted bond on the warrant and was issued a summons to appear in court. On Sunday, February 7th, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 19 north near 10th Street. During the stop, Elisha Wethy of Salem was arrested on an active warrant. Wethy was arrested on the warrant and subsequently failed to post bond. She was incarcerated at the Dent County Jail.
If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1916, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. To qualify, farms must meet the following guidelines. The same family must have owned the farm for 100 consecutive years. The line of ownership from the original settler or buyer may be through children, grandchildren, siblings, and nephews or nieces, including through marriage or adoption. The farm must be at least 40 acres of the original land acquisition and make a financial contribution to the overall farm income. In 2008, the Missouri Farm Bureau joined MU Extension and the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources as a program sponsor. Applicants certified as owners of a 2016 Missouri Century Farm in Dent County will be recognized by the Dent County Extension Center. Applicants are presented with a sign and a certificate. Since Missouri began the program in 1976, more than 8,000 century farms have been recognized. For applications received by May 1, a $65 fee covers the cost of a certificate, farm sign and booklet for approved applicants. If the application is received between May 1 and May 16, the cost is $75. Applications must be postmarked by May 16, 2016, to be considered. For application forms and information, call Extension Publications toll-free at 1-800-292-0969, call the Dent County Extension Office at 729-3196, or visit the program website at http://extension.missouri.edu/centuryfarm.
SPORTS [TOP]
Aurora Pfeiffer of Cuba scored 17 points and led the Lady Wildcats to a 55-42 win over the Salem Lady Tigers Monday night, ending the Salem nine-game winning streak. Payton Curley scored 20 points to lead Salem who falls to 17-4 on the year. They will host Viburnum Thursday night starting at 6:00 with the JV contest.
The Salem Boys Basketball Tigers will be in Houston tonight for SCA play. The JV game will start at 6:00 with the varsity game to follow. Salem enters the game with a 10-10 record and 2-1 in the SCA. You can hear the game on KSMO Radio and online at ksmoradio.com.
The St. Louis Blues will wrap up their three- game home stand tonight against the Winnipeg Jets. The Blues will be without defenseman Alex Pietrangelo who was placed on injured reserve after sustaining a right knee injury in the Blues’ 4-1 win against Minnesota on Saturday. You can hear the game on a delayed basis after Salem Tigers Basketball starting at about 9:00.
SMDH Family Medicine is offering FREE comprehensive sports physicals this week at Physicians Office Building 3. You can schedule an appointment by calling 729-8000 and walk-ins are also welcome. All school aged children participating in this year’s spring sports or who plan to participate in sports in the 2016-2017 school year, are welcome as the physical carries over to next year. A parent or guardian MUST be present at the time of the physical.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
None at this time
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly cloudy early with snow flurries, then clearing, breezy, high of 32.
Tonight..Partly cloudy, low near 11.
Wednesday..Mostly sunny, high near 30.
Wednesday night..Partly cloudy, low of 15.
Thursday..Mostly sunny, high of 37.
Thursday night..Partly cloudy, low around 20.
