Your World Today – Friday, April 8, 2016
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NEWS: Friday, April 8, 2016
The Dent County Commissioners held their regular meeting Thursday morning in the Dent County Courthouse. In the road report, District I Commissioner Dennis Purcell said that materials would be added to and grading done on Dent County Road 6280, while grading only would be done on county roads 5510, 6240, 6245, 6370 and 6420. He added that brush cutter #8 was being serviced. District II Commissioner Gary Larson said that grading would be done on Dent County Road 2320. He went on to say that a grader and backhoe were on county road 5310 repairing the washed out part of the road due Huzzah Creek flooding. Larson said that the oversized screens for river rock at the Road and Bridge Department would be used for the repairs, which would save the county several dollars and that the only extra costs would be for fuel. He also stated that materials would be added to county road 2330. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles said that Sheriff Rick Stallings had contacted him about his department’s need for additional storage. Skiles discussed the issue with Ted Cunningham and the possibility of using some space in the third floor conference room. The Commissioners voted 3 – 0 to construct a 6’ X 12’ storage area in the conference room. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley reported that she balanced with the treasurer on all accounts for March and that bills were being paid. She stated that she was pleased with the 21.55% turnout for the April municipal elections, which was the highest municipal election turnout in six years. Curley noted that the turnout varied by precinct depending on what issues were on the ballot. Skiles noted that there will be no Commissioners meeting on Monday as they will be attending the Missouri Association of Counties meeting. Representatives of the VFW, American Legion, and Military Officers Association were in to discuss the Purple Heart signage. Those attending included Eric Surles, Dave Pace, John Rostrum and Dennis Charland. The Commissioners noted that they had approved the designation back in 2014 and had never received the details about acquiring the signs. Dave Pace will get the contact information to the Commissioners. Skiles noted that once the signs arrive the county will have to establish a contract with MoDOT for the locations, etc. Charland provided information about the Veteran’s Affairs Day coming up April 29th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at the VFW post on Highway 32 West. The event will provide veterans an opportunity to make contact with representatives from the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as other resources. Representatives from Congressman Jason Smith’s office and Senators Claire McCaskill’s and Roy Blunt’s offices will also be on hand. Since there will be no meeting on Monday the next meeting of the Dent County Commissioners will be Thursday morning, April 14th at 9:00 in the Courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
The Dent County Sheriff’s Office released reports involving a traffic stop, an arrest and a report of mailboxes damaged. On Sunday, March 27th deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 1800 block of Highway 19 North. As a result of the traffic stop, 26-year old Levi Cardwell of Salem was arrested for driving while revoked. During a consent search of the vehicle, deputies located drug paraphernalia that field tested positive for methamphetamine. Cardwell was incarcerated in the Dent County Jail pending a warrant application. On Thursday, March 31st after an investigation was performed, Denise Davis was arrested and placed in the Dent County Jail and a probable cause statement was produced alleging financial exploitation of the elderly and fraudulent use of a credit and/or debit device. A warrant was issued for Davis for the charges and bond was set at $50,000 cash only. On Saturday, April 2nd, deputies responded to the 2800 block of Highway W for a report of numerous mailboxes that had been damaged. Numerous mailboxes were also damaged on county road 4210. No information was available and any information regarding this incident should be reported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office by calling 729-3241.
SPORTS [TOP]
The Mountain Grove Panthers hit two home runs, one of them a grand slam, and beat Salem, 9-8 Thursday. Jon Arzt hit a dramatic 7th inning two-run homer that temporarily tied the game only to have Mountain Grove score the game winning run on an error in the 9th inning Salem is now 5-4 on the year and 1-1 in the SCA Conference.
The St. Louis Cardinals will be at Atlanta for a three-game weekend series starting tonight with a game at 6:35. You can hear the pre-game show on KSMO Radio at 5:40.
The Kansas City Royals, after having two days off, will host Minnesota this weekend. Game time tonight is set for 7:05.
The Salem Tiger Tennis Team captured first place in the Salem Invitational Tournament Wednesday by beating Mountain Grove. Yesterday, the Salem Tennis Team defeated Mountain View-Liberty 9-0 taking them to 5-0 on the season. Salem will play at Rolla on Monday April 11 at 4 pm
Vladimir Tarasenko scored his second goal of the game at 3:37 of overtime, and the St. Louis Blues cooled off the Chicago Blackhawks with a 2-1 victory Thursday night in a possible playoff preview. Blues play the Capitals Saturday at 7.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Randy Dennis Pyeatt of Salem, age 54, will be held today at 2:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 12:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Deaf Ministry at the First Baptist Church.
Memorial services for Melvin “Mel” Andrew Russell of Davisville, age 68, will be held Saturday at 11:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Homes in Steelville. Visitation will be at 11:00. Memorials may be given to the Davisville American Legion Post.
Funeral services for Robert J. Cavender, age 64, will be held Saturday at 1:00 at the Gladden Baptist Church in Gladden. Visitation will be from 10:00 in the morning until service time at the church. There will be no interment. All arrangements are under the direction of the Dent County Memorial Chapel.
Funeral services for Phyllis Irene Kellison of Edgar Springs, age 87, will be held Saturday at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 12:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Roseberry Cemetery in Phelps County. Memorials may be made to Project Win.
Funeral services for Lucy Asher of St. James, age 95, will be Monday at 11:00 at the St. James Chapel of James and Gahr Mortuary. Visitation will be Sunday at the Chapel from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Interment will be in the St. James Cemetery.
Memorial services for Brian Keith Beck of Salem, age 49, will be Wednesday at 3:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 at the Chapel. There will be no interment. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
WEATHER [TOP]
FREEZE WARNING FROM 3:00 TO 9:00 SATURDAY MORNING!
Today..Mostly sunny and breezy, high of 58.
Tonight..Mostly clear and breezy in the evening with patchy frost possibly developing after 1:00 in the morning, low near 30.
Saturday..Mostly sunny, high of 55.
Saturday night..Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance for rain, low of 41.
Sunday..Cloudy with a 40% chance for showers, high around 70.
Sunday night..Cloudy with a 70% chance for showers and thunderstorms, low of 50
