Your World Today – Friday, April 7, 2017
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NEWS: Friday, April 7, 2017
LOCAL NEWS:
The Dent County Commissioners met Thursday morning at the Dent County Courthouse. James Sapaugh was in to discuss road conditions with District One Commissioner Dennis Purcell. During public comments, the Salem News reporter asked for comments relative to Tuesday’s successful vote on the jail project. Presiding Commissioner Skiles said that he sincerely appreciates the voter turnout and the community support for the proposal. County Clerk Angie Curley noted that it was one of the largest turnouts in an April municipal election. Skiles was asked what the next step is now that the project is approved. He said they would be working with the architect and would possibly bring in a construction management firm that specializes in jail projects. Skiles said this was yet to be determined. In the road report, Purcell said that grading would be done on Dent County Roads 5450, 6200 and 5615, while materials would be added to and grading done on county roads 4210, 4080, 5080, 2440 and 2470, plus brush would be cut on county road 5450. Purcell went on to say that even with the heavy rains of around two inches there was not a lot of damage in his district. He noted that there were some downed trees and that his crews had taken care of them. District Two Commissioner Gary Larson reported that there was considerable damage in his district and that the list was too long to note all of them. He said a low water crossing on Dent County Road 4060 was washed out, plus the bridge on county road 4050 was clogged from the debris from the recent tornado in the area. Larson stated materials would be added to Dent County Roads 2010, 3190 and 4060, while patch grading would be done on county roads 2020, 2010 and 3190. He also indicated the District Two crew was short three men. Larson made the point that his crew was aware that there was considerable damage and that it will be taken care of in a timely manner. In his report, Skiles again reiterated his appreciation for voter support of the jail project. He also noted that law enforcement and area fire departments should consider equipment upgrades by applying for the Missouri State Homeland Security Program Funding. Skiles said the application process is now open and closes May 12th. Dent Count Clerk Angie Curley said she and Dent County Treasurer Denita Williams balanced on all accounts for the month of March. She went on to say there was a 23% turnout in Tuesday’s election and she wanted to thank the polling sites, volunteers, janitors, election judges, her staff, etc. for the excellent work that was done. Sheriff Bob Wells was in with the Jail Report for March, which indicated that the average response time for the Sheriff’s Department was 8 minutes and 38 seconds and the average inmate count for March was 44. Wells said that during the last 90 days there had been 1,620 9-1-1 calls for services, which include ambulance calls, plus city and county calls. He also noted that since the installation of the central de-humidifier and air purifier, the humidity level had dropped about 30%. Wells wanted to make sure Dent County residents know that the letters soliciting donations to the Sheriff’s Department by the National Child Safety Council is legitimate and he plans to use the funds for drug education materials. After some discussion, the Commissioners voted 3-0 to have the Department of Health and Human Services test the air quality in the judicial building. The next meeting of the Dent County Commissioners will be Thursday, April 13th due to the Missouri Association of Counties Legislative Conference.
The Kelly Miller Circus, America’s favorite circus is coming to Salem on Monday, April 10th and performances at 4:30 & 7:30 pm. The Kelly Miller Circus, under the Big Top, features elephants, zebras, camels, clowns and circus stars from around the world. Come out to the Commons Monday at 2:00 and you can watch “Cindy” the elephant get her bath. Discount tickets are available from 9:00 am to noon on Monday at the Circus Box office or online at kellymillercircus.com.
SPORTS [TOP]
Jon Arzt homered and the Salem Tigers were given 12 walks as they beat Mountain View-Liberty Thursday, 11-1 in five innings. Salem is now 6-0 overall and 1-0 in the SCA. They will play Mountain Grove on Monday.
The Salem Tigers Tennis Team dropped the match Tuesday to Waynesville by a 6 matches to 3 margin. Then on Wednesday, the Salem Tennis Team took second in their tournament with Mountain Grove taking first place.
The City of Salem Youth Baseball/Softball sign-ups will be held Saturday from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM Saturday at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory located 1200 West Rolla Road in Salem. All boys and girls ages 4 through 14 can sign-up. The cost is $25 per child.
Kyle Schwarber's 3-run homer in the 7th inning off Brett Cecil gave the Chicago Cubs a come-from behind 6-4 win over the Cardinals Thursday and ruined a fine effort by Lance Lynn who went 5 1/3 innings giving up two runs. The Cards will host the Cincinnati Reds tonight at 6:20 and Saturday and Sunday at 1:15 each day on KSMO Radio.
Jason Castro continued his impressive debut series with the Minnesota Twins with an RBI double and two runs scored while Miguel Sano added another two hits in a 5-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday afternoon. The Royals who start the year 0-3 will be at Houston this weekend.
Patrik Berglund scored the go-ahead goal with 9:23 remaining in the third period to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night at the BB&T Center. The Blues will be at Carolina Saturday and host Colorado Sunday to end the regular season.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Gilbert (Butch) Durham of Salem, age 66, will be held this morning at 10:00 at the Salem Chapel of James and Gahr Mortuary. Interment will be in the North Lawn Cemetery.
Funeral services for Raymond Lawrence Terrill of Ozark, age 36, will be held tonight at 6:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 4:00 until service time. Memorials may be made to the Wilson Mortuary for funeral expenses.
Funeral Mass for Claudine Becker of Steelville, age 88, will be held Saturday at 10:00 at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Steelville. All arrangements are under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville.
Funeral services for Bill Pruett of Salem, age 71, will be held Saturday at 1:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 10:00 until service time with a Masonic Service at noon. Interment will be in the Mt. Hermon Cemetery.
Funeral services for Joy Marie Dingley of Cuba, age 85, will be held Saturday at 2:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Steelville Cemetery.
Funeral services for Laura Jane Studdard of Sullivan, age 81, will be held Wednesday at 1:00 at the Pea Ridge Pentecostal Church in Pea Ridge. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 until service time Wednesday. Interment will be in the Reedville Cemetery in Pea Ridge. All the arrangements are under the direcrion of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly sunny, high near 60.
Tonight..Mostly clear, low of 41.
Saturday..Mostly sunny, high of 73.
Saturday night..Partly cloudy, low near 56.
Sunday..Partly sunny, high around 76.
Sunday night..Mostly cloudy, with a chance for showers after midnight, low of 58.
Monday..A chance for showers, high of 72.
