Your World Today – Thursday, March 3, 2016
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NEWS: Thursday, March 3, 2016
An accident occurred at 6:00 Tuesday evening in Washington County on Highway 21 at Highway E. According to the highway patrol report, a 2002 Ford Mustang driven by 18-year old Joshua Walther of Cadet was traveling northbound and failed to stop at a red traffic signal. The front of the Ford Mustang struck the driver side of a 2004 Buick Century driven westbound by 65-year old Lillian Smith of Salem. The Buick then traveled off the right side of the roadway and down an embankment. Smith suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Washington County Memorial Hospital by the Washington County ambulance. Everyone involved was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. Both the Ford Mustang and the Buick Century were totaled and both were removed from the scene by Elliot’s Towing.
The Dent County Fire Protection District Board of Directors held their March meeting Tuesday evening at the fire station. After approval of the agenda and minutes from the February meeting, the Board reviewed and approved bills and reviewed their budget and upcoming calendar of events. The monthly reimbursement report showed a total of 20 calls for the month and they included: four calls for structure fires, one call for a flue fire, four calls for brush fires, three calls for a landing zone to be created, one call for a vehicle accident, four calls for mutual aid, one call for a fire alarm and there were two calls for training. The total calls to date for the 2016 year is 68. There was no new or old business, but during reports, Fire Chief Brad Nash reported that the Kawasaki Mule Program for fire departments is on the back burner until later this fall, as none are currently available for the Fire Program. Nash also reported that the Firefighter 1 and 2 classes are going well. Nash then wanted to discuss with the Board the floor cleaning, stripping and floor care in general. The Board asked Chief Nash to check sources for alternative means and get more information before reporting back to the Board with the information and recommendations. The Board then set their April meeting for Tuesday, April 5th at the fire station beginning at 6:00 PM and the meeting was then adjourned. That meeting will be open to the public.
Healthy Dent County will be holding a Lunch and Learn Series Cooking Demonstration at the Salem Community Center@The Armory’s kitchen will be held Wednesday, March 9th from noon until 1:00 with Ben Latimer from the University Extension. Latimer will be demonstrating, cooking and serving Tacos, Chips and Home-made Guacamole and a drink. The cost to attend is $10. There are five people currently signed up with three spots still open. Healthy Dent County does offer a discount program for those who would like to attend all the future Lunch and Learn Cooking Demonstrations at $7.00 per class. To sign up for the Lunch and Learn Demonstration or for more information, call Kelsey at 729-8163 or stop by the Salem Community Center@The Armory at 1200 West Rolla Road.
If you haven’t filed your taxes yet and need some help, volunteers from the AARP are still taking appointments at the Salem Community Center@The Armory. This free tax filing assistance will continue every Friday through April 8th. Appointments MUST be made by calling 729-8163 and they are still being taken for March 18th through April 8th. The Salem Community Center is located at 1200 West Rolla Road. Remember you will need to bring with you your pertinent tax information including Forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc, 1099-INT and 1099-DIV. A copy of last years state and federal returns would be helpful and you will need proof of bank routing numbers such as a check or deposit slip for Direct Deposit.
SPORTS [TOP]
District Basketball action continues today and tonight for the Salem Tigers. The Salem Lady Tigers will face the Osage Lady Indians at 5:30. The Lady Tigers are 22-4 on the year. The Salem Boys Basketball Tigers will play Jeff City Helias tonight at 8:30 in the district semi-final. Both games will be at the Rackers Fieldhouse on the campus of Jeff City Helias. Salem is 16-10 on the year going into the game. The price of admission is $4.00 per person per game (boys and girls) for those who are six years of age and above. All the games will be broadcast live on KSMO Radio and online at ksmoradio.com; and recorded for Fidelity Local 6.
The City of Salem Youth Soccer league signups will be held through March 7th at the Salem Administrative Office at 4th and Iron Streets for boys and girls from ages 4-12. The cost is $20 per player and the league will be held from April 2nd through May 7 at the Al Brown Fields. For more information, call Salem Parks and Recreation Director Tye Lydon at 729-6290.
The St. Louis Cardinals banged out 11 hits and beat Florida Atlantic University, 13-6 Wednesday with Trey Nielson getting credit for the win. Patrick Wisdom and Jacob Wilson hit homers for the Cardinals who will play the Miami Marlins today.
The St. Louis Cardinals announced Wednesday that they have reached agreement with second baseman Kolten Wong on a five-year contract (2016-2020) that also includes a club option for the 2021 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The left-handed hitting Wong finished third in 2014 N.L. Rookie of the Year voting and he was the Cardinals Organizational Player of the Year in 2013. In 295 career games, Wong has posted a .250 batting average with 23 home runs, 103 RBI and 38 stolen bases. Wong led the Cardinals with 25 two-out RBI last season and hit 5 of his 11 home runs with two outs.
The Texas Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals in the Spring Training opener yesterday, 6-2 scoring two runs in the 7th inning and adding three more in the 9th. Jorge Bonifacio and Parker Morin homered for Kansas City. David Huff took the loss giving up one run in one inning of work. The two teams play again today.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Graveside services for Joyce E. Vena of St. James, age 84, will be held Friday morning at 10:00 at the Mt. Olive Baptist Cemetery in Newburg. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James.
Funeral services for Champ Lane of Duke, age 63, will be held Friday at 11:00 at the Fox Funeral Home in Licking. Visitation will be tonight from 6:00 to 8:00. Interment will be in the Watts Cemetery in Duke, MO.
Funeral services for Jessie Stricklin of Cherryville, age 79, will be held Friday at 1:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Visitation will be today from 5:00 to 8:00. Interment will be in the New Home Cemetery in Cherryville. Memorials may be given to the Gibbs Care Center.
Graveside services for Joe O. Perry of Salem, age 74, will be held Saturday morning at 11:00 at the Lake Springs Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary of Salem.
Funeral services for Kenneth D. Swiney of Bunker, age 85, will be held Sunday at 2:00 at the First Baptist Church in Bunker. Visitation will be from 10:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Swiney Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem. Memorials may be made to the Swiney Cemetery or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Cloudy with a 50% chance of showers before noon, high of 52.
Tonight..Partly cloudy, low around 30.
Friday..Mostly sunny, high near 55.
Friday night..Partly cloudy, low of 39.
Saturday..Mostly sunny, high of 62.
Saturday night..Partly cloudy, low of 34.
Sunday..Partly sunny, high near 60.
