Your World Today – Wednesday, March 8, 2017
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NEWS: Wednesday, March 8, 2017
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The City of Salem Board of Aldermen met Monday night at the City Hall Council Chambers. In unfinished business, the board approved Bill #3320 that sets the rental user fees for the old City Hall Auditorium as well establishing a fee for liquor, if used at the facility. The Bill also included no rental fees for city residents if the auditorium was used during regular business hours, but regular rental fees would be applicable for residents living outside the city during regular business hours. The bill also provides caterer requirements that must be met if alcohol is served by them, or requirements by the patrons if the alcohol will not served by a caterer. City Administrator Ray Walden wanted to remind everyone donations are still being accepted for the new city K-9 and for the fireworks to be held in July. To make donations you can visit www.cfozarks.com/dent. He said the 100-Acre Rally in the Woods will be held March 17th and 18th. The Parc Expose will be held in downtown Salem that Saturday morning, March 18th. Walden said 5,801 participants used the Salem Community Center@The Armory, plus he reported on the failed sound system at the city hall auditorium for the Miss Salem Contest. He said someone had spilled soda in the system. He said the city will check out repairing or replacing the system, or looking at a possible donation that was once discussed. Mayor Brad Nash reported a community group is interested in submitting the paperwork to try to include the old middle school in the National Historic Preservation Society. The board approved Bill #3326 that allows the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission to file applications and waivers on behalf of the City of Salem to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. In new business, City Clerk Mary Happel said some city ordinances still exist that require the alderman to approve the issuance of liquor licenses in the city even though this duty had been removed from their hands years ago. City Attorney William Camm Seay said he will get with Happel and correct the oversight with a new ordinance to remove the aldermen from having to get involved with this perfunctory task. The board then went into closed session.
The Salem Police Department released reports involving theft, theft of fuel, and traffic violations. On Friday, February 24th at 7:52 in the morning, an officer was detailed to Whitaker Building Supply located on Babb Lane in reference to a theft. The report revealed someone unknown stole pallets valued at $600. At 5:25 that day, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1100 block of West Franklin in reference to a theft. The report revealed someone unknown stole a gas can and circular saw valued at $42.00 from a garage. Later that night at 10:15, an officer responded to Casey's General Store located on Highway 32 East in reference to the theft of fuel. The report revealed the driver of a gold four-door sport utility vehicle pumped fuel valued at $40.50 and left without paying. On Saturday, February 25th at 2:13 in the afternoon, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The stop led to the arrest of a 26-year old male of Salem for driving while having his license suspended. He was taken into custody, issued a summons to appear in court and released. On Sunday, February 26th at 5:31 in the afternoon, an officer was sent to a residence in the 1200 block of West Center in reference to a theft. The report revealed someone unknown took three Husqvarna chainsaws valued at $1950.00 off of a flatbed truck parked at the residence. That night at 10:59, an officer transported a 38-year old Salem female to the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla in lieu of a mental commitment order. Later that same night at 11:50, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The stop led to the arrest of a 34-year old Salem male for the possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while his license revoked, failure to register a motor vehicle, failure to maintain financial responsibility and two active felony arrest warrants. Also arrested was a 31-year old Salem female for the possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. The two suspects were incarcerated pending warrant applications. Please contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242 if you have any information regarding any ongoing investigation.
SPORTS [TOP]
Three Salem Lady Tigers were named to the SCA All-Conference basketball teams Monday night. Payton Curley was named to the All-SCA 1st Team with Baylee Bilyeu being named to the All-SCA 2nd team. Kari Hatridge was selected for the Honorable Mention Team. Congratulations Lady Tigers!!!
Two Salem Boys Tigers were named to the SCA All-Conference teams on Monday. Jakob Happel was named to the All-SCA 2nd Team while Logan Woolf was selected to the Honorable Mention team. Way to go Tigers!
The Missouri Basketball Tigers will face Auburn tonight at 8:00 in the SEC Tournament. You can hear that game on KSMO Radio.
Adam Wainwright pitched three scoreless innings and Patrick Wisdom hits his 3rd spring training home run as St. Louis beat Miami, 9-2. Jhonny Peralta, Dexter Fowler and Greg Garcia each had two hits as the Cards smacked out 15 hits in the game and play Washington this afternoon. The Cards are 8-3 this spring.
Mike Moustakas and Billy Burns hit home runs for the Royals, but the Cincinnati Reds banged out 12 hits and roughed up Chris Young in his three innings of work for three runs en route to a 7-3 win over Kansas City. The Royals will be off today. The Royals are 7-5 this spring.
The St. Louis Blues were mere ticks of the clock away from their second consecutive shutout, but still held off the Minnesota Wild for a 2-1 win on Tuesday. The St. Louis Blues will host the Anaheim Ducks Friday night starting at 6:30 on KSMO Radio.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for William Eugene “Bill” Shelton of Salem, age 88, will be this morning at 11:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Chapel in Salem. Interment will be in the Dry Fork Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Love Pack Back Pack Program.
Funeral services for Sharon Rae Parker of Bunker, age 73, will be held Thursday morning at 11:00 at the Crossville Baptist Church. Visitation will be held tonight from 6:00 to 8:00. Interment will be in the Crossville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Sharon Parker family.
A Memorial service for Mary Lou Cotner of Salem, age 89, will be held Friday morning at 11:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held from 9:00 until service time Friday morning. Memorials may be made to the Salem Public Library.
Funeral services for Harvey Ryno of Licking, age 85, will be held Friday morning at 11:00 at the Fox Funeral Home in Licking. Visitation Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00.
Funeral services for William “Bill” Lee Setzer of Dillard, age 82, will be held Friday at 11:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00. Interment will be in the Sellers Cemetery in Davisville.
Funeral services for Montie Ray Asher of Bixby, age 78, will be held Friday at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Viburnum. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Trolinger Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Trolinger Cemetery.
Funeral services for Albion Seth “Al” Hayman of Salem, age 95, will be held Saturday at 9:30 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 to 7:30 with a Masonic service at 7:30. Interment will be in the Dry Fork Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
Funeral services for John Lee Bell of Steelville, age 79, will be Saturday morning at 10:30 at the Wilson Mortuary Viburnum Chapel. Visitation will be from 9:30 Saturday morning until time of service. Interment will be in the Czar Cemetery.
Memorial services for Charlotte Diane Boulware of Salem, age 78, will be held Saturday at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held Saturday from noon until 1:00. Memorials may be made to the Dent County Animal Welfare Society or Project WIN.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly sunny with a few clouds this afternoon, high of 68.
Tonight..Mostly clear, low of 43.
Thursday..Mostly sunny, high near 72.
Thursday night..Cloudy with a 50% chance for showers and thunderstorms, low of 38.
Friday..Mostly sunny, high of 53.
Friday night..Snow showers after midnight, low of 31.
