Your World Today – Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016

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NEWS: Wednesday, March 23, 2016

The City of Salem Board of Alderman held their meeting Monday night at the City Hall Council Chambers. At the last meeting, the Board of Alderman had requested bids for a split load of utility poles that consisted of 19 30-foot poles and 19 40-foot poles. The Board approved the only bid that was received from Bridgewell Resources from Dirks, Arkansas for 19 30-foot poles for $3,490.30 and 19 40-foot poles for $5,966.00 for a total of $9,456.30. This was a budgeted item. In unfinished business, at the last meeting, the Board of Alderman wanted assurances from whichever company installed a faulty soft starter for well #2, that the soft starter would correct the problem with the well. Two bids were received, but Cogent was the only company that would guarantee it would work on well #2. Water and Sewer Department Superintendent Jack Emory recommended going with Cogent and the Board approved the bill for $4,119.76. Also in unfinished business, at the last Board of Alderman meeting, Sherry Lea and Kim Shelton from the Salem Community Center @ the Armory were in and had asked the City of Salem to allow alcohol at special events, using a “Picnic License.” The insurance company for the City was contacted and City Clerk Mary Happel had spoke with a representative verbally, but City Attorney William Seay felt it would be best if there was an e-mail or at least something in writing, that could be tweaked if necessary and he wished to talk with Sherry Lea and Kim Shelton and then bring the issue back before the Board at their next meeting. The Board postponed the item until their next meeting. City Administrator Ray Walden updated the Board on various meetings coming up and Mayor Tune informed the Board that the $100,000 grant from the Committee Foundation of the Ozarks, which has been applied for, was only possible because the City had not filled the Economic Developer position. During new and miscellaneous business, the Board of Alderman voted to give written notification by April 1, 2016 to Midwest Public Risk (MPR), as the Board will put out for bids for property, liability and workers comp insurance for the City of Salem. The Board approved the request from Waste Corp to hold Spring Clean-Up the weeks of May 2nd and May 9th. The Board then approved Electric Superintendent Bryon Johns request for transformers sent out for repair for the cost of $6,298.00. This is a budgeted item. The Board a portion of the utility policy to change the cut-off date from the 28th to the following month on the 6th. The Board then voted to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel, real estate and contracts.

The Dent County Sheriff’s Department released reports involving traffic stops and a burglary. On Monday, March 14th, a victim contacted the Dent County Sheriff's Office to report a burglary at a property located in the 500 block of County Road 2025. The victim said that numerous tools had been taken from the property.  The investigation is ongoing. On Wednesday, March 16th, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Highway 19 south. During the stop it was reveled that the driver had an active warrant for his arrest and 27-year old Dustin Wilken of Salem was subsequently arrested. Wilken was transported to the Dent County Jail and later posted bond. Also on March 16th, deputies conducted a traffic stop on South Macarthur near 4th Street. Deputies had recognized the passenger of the vehicle and knew she had an active warrant for her arrest and 21-year old Anna Potts of Salem was arrested. Potts was later incarcerated in the Dent County Jail pending court appearance. On Thursday, March 17th, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 32 near Gertrude Street. Deputies had recognized the driver and knew the driver had active warrants for his arrest and 24-year old Tadd Mansfield of Salem was subsequently arrested. Mansfield was incarcerated in the Dent County Jail pending court appearance. Anyone with any information regarding the burglary is asked to contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Office by calling 729-3241. 

SPORTS   [TOP]

Salem Boys Baseball Tigers lost to Mt. Grove, the #4 state ranked Class 3A school, by the score of 1-0 on Monday. Jon Arzt pitched 6 strong innings allowing just 1 run on 6 hits. Salem failed to score on 2 different occasions with the bases loaded and 1 out. Salem had 4 singles, 1 each by Cody Manthey, Jon Arzt, Eli Floyd, and Gabe Chang. Salem will play Licking tonight at 6:30 P.M.

The Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters from the Central District have selected their All-District (Region) Basketball Teams for the 2015-2016 year. Because there were only eight Class 4 teams in the region, only one All-District Team was selected with no Honorable Mention team. For the Salem Lady Basketball Tigers, making the Class 4 All-District team were Junior Payton Curley and Sophomore Baylee Bilyeu. For the Salem Boys Basketball Tigers, selected to the team were seniors Kobe Mead and Antonio Quick. Congratulations to these Tigers on their outstanding seasons!!!

Brian Elliott made 37 saves in his second straight shutout since returning from an injury and Robby Fabbri scored the lone goal midway through the third period to give the St. Louis Blues a 1-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night. St. Louis is four points ahead of third-place Chicago. The Blues will play the Canucks Friday at 7. You can hear the game on KSMO Radio.

The St. Louis Cardinals will play the Florida Marlins today at 12:05.

Chris Young threw 4 1-3 hitless innings and Salvador Perez homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 Tuesday night. The Royals play the Indians today at 3:05.

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 Lois M. Carter of Salem, age 68, will be held Thursday at 2:00 at the Salem Chapel of James and Gahr Mortuary/ Dent County Chapel. Visitation will be today form 4:00 to 7:00. Interment will be in the Jadwin Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Little Prairie Bible Camp.

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 Thursday night from 6:00 to 8:00. Interment will be in the New Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Corinth Baptist Church.

Celebration of Life service for David Lee Clark of Salem, age 66, will be held Monday at 12:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 10:00 until service time. Interment will be at a later date. Memorials may be given to the Vineyard Church in Rolla.

WEATHER    [TOP]

Today..Mostly cloudy and very breezy, high around 67 and a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Tonight..Mostly cloudy and windy, low of 41 and a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Thursday..Mostly cloudy with a high of 49.
Thursday night..Mostly clear and a low of 29.
Friday..Sunny with a high of 58.
Friday night..Partly cloudy with a low of 39.