Your World Today – Friday, March 18th, 2016
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NEWS: Friday, March 18, 2016
The Dent County Commissioners met for their regular meeting Thursday morning in the Dent County Courthouse. Rita and Charles DeVore were in to discuss where Dent County Road 5180 ends. There remains a difference of opinion on the issue, but at this time the County’s position is that the north end of the contested 330’ is the end of county road 5180, not at a gate prior to the end of the road. Jeff Norris was in to request grading on Dent County Road 4215 as it has become terribly wash boarded due to log truck traffic. In the road report, District One Commissioner Dennis Purcell said grading would be done on Dent County Roads 5590 and 4210, while brush would be cut on county road 2460. He went on to say a crew was patching chip and seal in various locations, with particular attention to county roads 4180 and 4110. District Two Commissioner Gary Larson said materials would be added to and grading would be done on Dent County Roads 3180 and 2083, while grading only would be done on county roads 4380 and 2090. Larson pointed out that all three Commissioners would be attending the South Central County Commissioners meeting in Houston on Friday. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles said Monday he attended the SACBA Board meeting where he learned that SACBA’s Trivia Night Fundraiser will be April 8th at The Community Center @ The Armory and Sherri Lea can be contacted for more information at (573) 729-8163. Skiles went on to say that the Farmers Market will open May 7th, the Feels Like Home Tour will be May 10th and that SACBA approved a letter of support for The Community Foundation of the Ozarks Economic Development Grant Application. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley indicated that she was really pleased with the 44.75% voter turnout on Tuesday, however voters with inaccurate voter registration cards created a huge problem with her office receiving over 400 calls on Tuesday from election judges. Curley went on to encourage voters that register online or by other means to make sure that they receive their verification from her office within seven business days. She added the Courthouse will be open from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon April 2nd for absentee voting. Commissioner Skiles pointed out that bills were being reviewed and approved. The next meeting of the Commissioners will be Monday morning at 9:00 in the Courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
The Salem Police Department has released some reports. On March 4th at approximately 2:37 in the afternoon, an officer was sent to Casey's General Store in reference to the theft of a wallet. The investigation of the report revealed a 32-year old female of Salem took a wallet containing $338.00 that the owner had laid on the counter. Video surveillance from the store assisted officers in apprehending the suspect who was issued a summons to appear in court and was released. That same evening at approximately 6:30, an officer was detailed to the area of Franklin and Water to check the well being of a male that was leaning over a rail. That investigation revealed a 34-year old male of Salem was intoxicated and in possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia. The suspect was taken into custody for possession of heroin and paraphernalia and was incarcerated pending the application for warrants. On Monday, March 7th at approximately 3:04 in the afternoon, an officer was dispatched to Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifter. The investigation of the report revealed a 34-year old male of Cuba took merchandise valued at $12.83 and fled the store. The suspect who was identified with assistance from surveillance video has not yet been located. That same afternoon at approximately 4:56, an officer was sent to Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifter. That investigation led to the arrest of a 26-year old male of Salem for stealing merchandise. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and was released. Also on Monday afternoon, March 7th at approximately 4:58, an officer located a 31-year old male of Salem, Missouri near Missouri Highway 19 and Center who had an active arrest warrant from Dent County. The suspect was taken into custody on the warrant and incarcerated pending a court appearance. Then that Monday night at approximately 11:44, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 35-year old male of Salem for possession of a synthetic narcotic with intent to distribute, driving while intoxicated and driving while having their license revoked. The suspect was incarcerated pending the application for warrants. If you have any information on any ongoing investigation, contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242.
Ameren Missouri filed for a lower natural gas rate with the Missouri Public Service Commission Thursday which means residential customers would pay the lowest Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA) rates in 16 years. The market-driven proposal calls for a PGA rate of $0.4722 per 100 cubic-feet (Ccf) of natural gas, down by 5.6 percent from the current rate of $0.50/Ccf. If approved by the PSC, the new PGA rate would take effect April 1st of this year. Compared to the rates enacted in October 2015, the proposed PGA would save an average residential customer in the Rolla system, which includes Rolla, Salem and Owensville, would save approximately $1.25 per month. PGA rates have been dropping for the last few years to reflect the wholesale natural gas price decreases caused by growing supplies generated by shale production. Ameren Missouri customers would continue to benefit from the trend under the company's PGA rate proposal. The PGA reflects the wholesale cost of natural gas, the cost of transporting gas to the company’s system plus an adjustment to compensate for varying actual costs in previous periods. Wholesale gas prices aren’t regulated, and price changes are the result of market conditions of supply and demand. Wholesale costs consequently change daily, while the PGA rate is held stable over a period of months.
SPORTS [TOP]
Jeremy Hazelbaker hit a three-run homer, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a 5-1 deficit and the Card lost to Detroit, 5-4. The Red Birds will play Detroit again today. The Cards will face the Boston Red Sox tomorrow (Lost 3-1 on Saturday) and the Miami Marlins on Sunday with both games beginning at 11:45 on KSMO Radio.
The Kansas City Royals scored four runs with two outs in the fifth inning that proved to be the difference as they beat the LA Dodgers, 5-1. Kendrys Morales had a two-run homer in the fifth inning. The Royals will face the LA Angels of Anaheim and Texas in split squad action today.
The St. Louis Blues will be at Vancouver Saturday night looking to break a two-game losing streak. Game time is set for 9:00 with the pre-games show at 8:30 on KSMO.
St. Louis Cardinal Pocket Schedules for 2016 are available in numerous places in town including the Common Grounds Bistro, Bank of Salem, Napa Auto Parts Store, Town and Country Bank, Country Mart, K & H Auto Supply, Progressive Ozark Bank, Salem Community Center @ the Armory, Farm Bureau Insurance, Riverways Federal Credit Union and the KSMO studios. Pick up your schedule today!
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Lanny May of Bunker, age 32, will be held Monday afternoon at 1:00 at the Bunker High School Gym. Visitation will be held Monday morning from 10:00 until service time at the high school gym. Interment will be in the Corridon-Reynolds Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of the McSpadden Funeral Home in Bunker. Memorials may be made to the Ohlman Missionary Baptists Church Youth Group.
Graveside services for Marcella M. Harrison of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of St. James, age 99, will be held Saturday at 11:00 at the High Gate Baptist Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James.
Funeral services for Jack E. Turnbough of Davisville, age 69, will be held Monday at 11:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 to 6:00. Interment will be in the Czar Cemetery.
Funeral services for Reverend Bud Sanders of Steelville, age 90, will be held Tuesday morning at 11:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 Monday. Interment will be in the Steelville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Golden Echoes of Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board at the Steelville Baptist Church.
Funeral services for Sandra Kay Powell of Salem, age 65 will be held Tuesday at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Scenic Rivers Industries-Sheltered Workshop.
Funeral services for Alice May Hagan of Salem, age 78, will be held Friday morning at 11:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 Thursday. Interment will be in the New Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Corinth Baptist Church.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of rain, high around 52.
Tonight..Cloudy with a 60% chance for rain, possibly mixing with snow, low of 34.
Saturday..Cloudy with a 30% chance for rain or snow early, then mostly cloudy, high of 49.
Saturday night..Mostly cloudy with a low of 29.
Sunday..Partly sunny, high of 46.
