Your World Today – Friday, March 4, 2016
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NEWS: Friday, March 4, 2016
The 65th Annual Miss Salem Pageant and Variety Show, hosted by the Cosmopolitan Club, will be held 7 p.m. Saturday at City Hall Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There is an admission cost. Seven girls will vie for the title of Miss Salem. They are Abigail Kettlehake, sponsored by Dr. Cole Heisler, Advanced Chiropractic; Haley Murr, sponsored by Sonic Drive-In; Amanda Williams, sponsored by C & E Auto; Emily Brown, sponsored by R & L Motors; Abigail Schafer, sponsored by Pizza Inn; Breanna Piatt, sponsored by Dr. Yvonne Prince and Lyndsey Parker, sponsored by The Bank of Salem. Contestants answer questions on stage, and are evaluated through an interview with judges, and their stage appearance. David Massengale will return as Master of Ceremonies for the event. There will be performances by Linda Maledy’s dance groups and other skits and performances. Salem High School senior Natalie Leathers was crowned Miss Salem 2015 and will crown the 2016 winner Saturday evening. After being crowned Miss Salem, she will make several appearances throughout the year, including business openings and community events such as the Rose Holland Trout Derby, 100-Acre Wood Road Rally and the annual Rotary Pancake Breakfast. Proceeds from the annual show go to community projects sponsored by the Cosmopolitan Club.
The Dent County Commissioners met for the regular meeting Thursday morning in the Dent County Courthouse. In the road report District I Commissioner Dennis Purcell reported that materials would be added to and grading done on Dent County Road 5600 as work continues on the Title II Project with the US Forest Service. He went on to say that grading would be done on county roads 5220 and 2440, while brush would be cut on county road 2400. Purcell said that Tuesday he attended the Roads and Trails National Park Service Scoping Meeting in Van Buren. The Park Service claims that they are one third of the way through the planning process and expect the final draft to be out in 2018. Purcell noted that it is still in question whether the Park Service plans to close any roads or trails. Commissioner Skiles asked if the Park Service intent is to actually listen to input from local citizens or are the final decisions a foregone conclusion. Purcell said that he was allowed a four minute presentation during which he noted that there are enough rules and regulations on the books and that the Park Service just needs to enforce the existing ones. He added that there will eventually be a Roads and Trails Scoping meeting in Dent County and for information citizens can go to website www.parkplanning.nps/ozar to review the scoping report. District II Commissioner Gary Larson reported that grading would be done on Dent County Roads 3020 and 4290, while brush would be cut on county roads 2155, 2135, and 3120. He went on to say that truck #118 was being serviced and would be hauling materials to county road 4290. Larson added that truck #110 was at the diesel shop and that one truck broke Wednesday so now his crew is down a truck. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles reported that Thursday of last week he attended the Transportation Advisory Committee, External Relations Committee and MRPC Advisory Committee meetings in St. James. He said that the highlight of the TAC Committee meeting was that a record number of miles were driven last year resulting in increased revenue so the 325 Plan has been rescinded and some bridges will be replaced that were not originally scheduled. Skiles also reported that on Wednesday he attended the County Commissioners Board Meeting in Jefferson City for a legislative update. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley reported that she and the Treasurer balanced on all accounts for February and that bills were being approved. The next meeting of the Commissioners will be Monday at 9:00 and the meeting is open to the public.
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]
The Salem Lady Basketball Tigers fell behind 8-0 to start the game, went on a 12-0 run to start the third quarter to take a five point lead, and with the game tied at 34-34, a three-pointer by Kendal Miller of Osage proved to be the difference as the Osage Lady Indians went on to beat Salem, 42-38 in the district semi-final. Peyton Curley finished with 17 points and Baylee Bilyou had 14 more. Salem finished the year 22-5.
The Salem Boys Basketball Tigers could not keep up with the Helias Crusaders in the 3rd quarter as they were outscored, 19-3 and lost to the Crusaders by the score of 61-42 in the district semi-final. The Boys finished the season with a 16-11 record. Kobe Mead finished the game with 22 points.
The Missouri Basketball Tigers will wrap up their regular season Saturday when they host Florida. Game time is set for 6:30. You can hear the game on KSMO radio starting at 6:00. Missouri is 10-20 on the year and 3-14 in the SEC Conference.
The St. Louis Blues will be at Minnesota on Sunday night to face the Wild to finish their four game road trip. The Blues have won two straight games. You can hear the game at 6:30 on KSMO Radio.
The Cardinals beat the Miami marlins in pre-season play on Thursday, 4-3. The Red Birds will face the Miami Marlins Saturday at 12:00 and the Washington Nationals on Sunday at Noon and you can hear both games on KSMO Radio.
The Texas Rangers banged out 16 hits and beat the Kansas City Royals by the score of 10-0 Thursday in Arizona. The two teams will play again today.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Graveside services for Joyce E. Vena of St. James, age 84, will be held this 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 this morning at 11:00 at the Fox Funeral Home in Licking. Interment will be in the Watts Cemetery in Duke, MO.
Funeral services for Jessie Stricklin of Cherryville, age 79, will be held today at 1:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville.. 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 Earl Rhodes, age 85, will be held Sunday at 1:00 at the Old Union Methodist Cemetery in Marble Hill. Memorials are suggested to the Dent County Animal Shelter. All arrangements are under the direction of the Dent County Memorial Chapel.
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.
Mr. Bob Peterson, age 60, of Licking,MO passed away March 4, 2016 at Houston,MO. Visitation will be Monday, March 7th, 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Fox Funeral Home. Service will be Monday, March 7th, 1:00 P.M. at Fox Chapel. Interment in the Licking Cemetery. Arrangements under direction of Fox Funeral Home, Licking, MO
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly sunny, high near 55.
Tonight..Partly cloudy, low of 39.
Saturday..Sunny, high of 64.
Saturday night..Partly cloudy, low of 34.
Sunday..Partly sunny, high of 60.
Sunday night..Cloudy with a 30% chance for rain, low of 45.
