Your World Today – Monday, May 2, 2016
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NEWS: Monday, May 2, 2016
LOCAL NEWS:
In Friday’s edition of Your World Today, a sentence was inadvertently omitted from the Dent County Commissioners story. In the story, the sentence read, “Skiles are having some budget issues and asking for a voluntary reduction in some budgets of up to 15-20 percent.” The line should have read “Skiles went on to say that Dent County is in strong financial shape while other neighboring counties are having some budget issues and asking for a voluntary reduction in some budgets of up to 15-20 percent.” We apologize for the omission.
The City of Salem Board of Alderman will conduct their meeting tonight at the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 202 North Washington beginning at 7:00. After approval of the agenda, Mayor Brad Nash will have city Clerk Mary Happel administer the Oath of Office to the re-elected West Ward Alderwoman Molly Zettel, as she was absent at the last meeting. The Board of Alderman will then conduct an organization of the Board by electing a President of the Board of Alderman. During the hearing of persons, Davis Pierce is requesting that the City of Salem collect donations (round-up) to help pay utility bills for the critically disabled citizens. In unfinished business, at the March 7, 2016 Board of Alderman meeting, Alderwoman Zettel reported that the Utility Committee recommends that instead of charging Heartland Metal $0.003/gallon to charge them $0.002/gallon for water. A public hearing was held April 18, 2016 and there was no public input. If the Board of Alderman approves this new rate, it will have to be set by Ordinance. City Administrator Ray Walden will update the Board on current and future projects and items regarding the City of Salem, followed by a report of Mayor Nash. At the last meeting, the Board approved applying for a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to develop an all-inclusive playground. The board will discuss Resolution #4-2016 which would authorize the mayor to sign the grant application. In new and miscellaneous business, Mayor Nash will appoint persons for standing committees, with the Board’s approval. The Library Board is requesting approval to appoint Ms. Melody Fortner to the Library Board to replace Mr. Joe Brand, who submitted his resignation. The Board will then vote to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing contracts. The meeting of the City of Salem Board of Alderman is open to the public.
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway has announced her office has started an audit of the Missouri Department of Revenue Contract License Office in Salem, located in Dent County. The Department of Revenue is responsible for selecting agents to operate 177 contract license offices throughout the state. These offices process transactions related to driver licenses, vehicle titles and license plates. In 2009 state law was amended to allow the Missouri State Auditor's Office to audit contract license offices. This is the first audit for the Salem License Office. Additional audits will be announced in the coming months. Last year, Auditor Galloway issued audit reports for five contract license offices located in the cities of Carthage, Kirksville, Monroe City, St. Charles and Warrenton. Individuals who would like to provide information for consideration during the audit may contact the State Auditor's Office at moaudit@auditor.mo.gov or (800) 347-8597.
The Salem Police Department released a number of reports. On Tuesday night, April 19th at 9:30, an officer was sent to Wal-Mart in reference to a lost wallet. The investigation of the report revealed the victim laid down a wallet containing $195.00 and left it by mistake. The wallet was later recovered without the money inside. At 11:30 Friday morning, April 22nd, an officer was contacted by a Rolla resident in reference to a theft involving a 23-year old male of Rolla who had fraudulently used a credit card to purchase items valued $468.76 from Wal-Mart online. The officer intercepted the male who was attempting to pick up the purchase at the Salem Wal-Mart Supercenter. The male was taken into custody for stealing and issued a summons to appear in court and was then released. The report will be forwarded to Rolla Police Department for their investigation. That same afternoon at 4:19, an officer was sent to the Southeast Behavioral Health Center located a Third and Grand in reference to a fight in progress. The investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 23-year old Salem male for fighting with other clients. He was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and issued a summons to appear in court and released. At 8:11 that night, an officer was detailed to a residence in the 700 block of West Glendale in reference to theft of a firearm. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown took a snub nose .38 caliber pistol valued $300.00 from a storage unit near Pershing and Center.
SPORTS [TOP]
The Salem Baseball Tigers dropped a 4-0 decision to Fox High School and then lost 8-0 to Northwest High School. With the losses, Salem is now 11-9 on the year.
The Salem Tennis Tigers defeated Mountain Grove 7-2 on Thursday and then beat Houston 8-1 on Friday to move to 10-0 on the season. Gabe Morton earned his 75th career win against Houston, moving him into third place in school history. Salem will finish the regular season at Richland today at 4:30 and then at home against Osage on Tuesday at 4:30
St. Louis Blues captain David Backes scored off a rebound during a power play 10:58 into overtime and St. Louis beat the Dallas Stars 4-3 in Game 2 on Sunday to get even in the second-round series. The Blues play Dallas at 8:30 Tuesday night in Game 3.
Max Scherzer pitched seven strong innings to beat his hometown team for the first time, and the Washington Nationals completed a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 6-1 victory Sunday. The Cards start a four game series with Philadelphia tonight at 6:20 on KSMO Radio.
The Royals beat Seattle Sunday, 4-1 to avoid a sweep and they will host the Washington Nationals tonight starting at 7:00.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
A Celebration of Life services for Thomas Karas will be held 6:00-8:00 Tuesday at the Dent County James and Gahr Chapel in Salem. Memorials are suggested to the Salem Eagles.
Funeral services for David C. Hodges, age 61, will be held Wednesday at 2:00 at the Dent County James and Gahr Chapel in Salem. Visitation will be from 12:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Rector Cemetery.
Funeral Services for Elmer Gorman will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday at the Dent County James and Gahr Chapel. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 until service time.
Funeral services for Carol Perdue of Salem, age 60, will be held Friday morning, May 6th at 11:00 at the Dent County James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8;00 Thursday evening. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.
A Funeral Mass will be held for Maria Crowe of Salem, age 89, Friday morning, May 6th at 8:00 in the morning. Graveside services will be held Saturday at noon at the North Lawn Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of the Dent County James and Gahr Mortuary.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance for a shower, high of 62.
Tonight..Cloudy early, then partly cloudy after midnight, low of 42.
Tuesday ..Partly cloudy, high of 68.
Tuesday night.. Mostly clear, low of 45.
Wednesday..Mostly sunny, high around 70.
