Your World Today – Wednesday, May 4th, 2016
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NEWS: Wednesday, May 4, 2016
LOCAL NEWS:
The Salem Board of Aldermen held their regular meeting Monday evening at the City Hall Council Chambers. Alderwoman Molly Zettel was ill and was not able to attend. Because of her illness, the agenda items that included her oath of office and the organization of the Board of Alderman were postponed until the next meeting. Under the hearing of persons, Davis Pierce was on the agenda to speak about creating a “round up” program to help pay utility bills for the critically disabled citizens, but he was not present at the meeting. The board also postponed any decision on the Heartland Metal Sewer Rate since Zettel was not able to attend, but City Attorney William Camm Seay said he would need to change the wording on any ordinance that came from this decision on Heartland Metal to make that rate available to any business that uses the same or greater amount of water. City Administrator Ray Walden said the students from the MS&T management class made their presentations at a dinner at the Salem Community Center at the Armory. Walden said the student’s ideas and suggestions would be shared with other committees and groups who are looking into those areas. He said there was very good turn out at the Business Expo sponsored by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, KSMO Radio and Salem Publishing Co. Walden reported there were 5,629 people who utilized the Salem Community Center in April and that the Community Foundation of the Ozarks is in the process of creating a new Fireworks Fund to collect contributions from private citizens or businesses. Walden wanted to remind everyone that this and next week is Spring Clean-Up Weeks and people may place numerous items curbside to be removed. You CANNOT throw away tires, car or outdoor batteries, liquid paint, oil or other similar synthetic products. The city wide yard sale will be this Saturday and spaces to sell your items are still available at the Salem City Administrative Building Parking Lot. Please call Karen at city hall at 729-4811 to reserve your spaces by this Friday or drop by. The spaces are reserved on a first come-first served basis. Walden said on May 10th, there will be a “Feels Like Home” Tour from the Missouri Department of Economic Development and the Missouri Community Betterment Association which is a tourism and economic development program to help Salem develop new strategies for the future. Mayor Brad Nash in his report wants to check ordinances that deal with dilapidated houses to see if the process can be sped up, especially for the cutting of tall grass. He also said the new handrails and the pavilion are now up at the City Park around the new playground equipment. Mayor Nash postponed announcing the standing committees until he has a full board. The board did approve appointing Melody Fortner to the Library Board to replace Joe Brand who recently resigned from the board. The board went into closed session with no votes taken. The meeting was then adjourned.
An accident occurred at 5:00 PM on Monday, May 2nd on Highway 32 West about 12 miles from Salem. According to the highway patrol report, a 1995 GMC Sierra driven by 35-year old Angelique Manley of Beulah began to slow in order to make a left hand turn, when a 2011 GMC Denali driven by 66-year old George Becker of Black attempted to overtake the Sierra. The Denali was then struck by the Sierra. The Denali traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck an embankment. Becker suffered minor injuries and was transported to the Salem Memorial District Hospital by the Salem EMS. A passenger in the Sierra, 43-year old Michael McNeill of Beulah suffered minor injuries and was also transported to the Salem Memorial District Hospital by the Salem EMS. Everyone involved was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The GMC Sierra sustained minor damage and was driven from the scene while the GMC Denali sustained moderate damage and was towed by Whitaker’s.
SPORTS [TOP]
The Salem Tiger Tennis team defeated Richland, 9-0 on Monday to move to 10-0 on the season. Salem lost to Osage 0-9 on Tuesday, to end the season 11-1. District play will start on Monday with Salem earning a first round bye. Salem will play the winner of Houston/Mountain View on Tuesday in Salem (Time to be Announced).
Signups for the City of Salem Baseball, Softball and T-Ball leagues are now under way at the Salem City Administrative Offices at 400 North Iron Street. The program is open to boys and girls from age 4 through 14. The cost per player is $25 and the league will begin on June 6th. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation Director Tye Lydon at 729-6290.
Aaron Nola threw seven innings and Ryan Howard homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Philadelphia has won seven of eight while St. Louis has lost five of six. The St. Louis Cardinals will play the Philadephia Phillies tonight at 7:15. You can hear the game on KSMO Radio.
Lorenzo Cain capped a three-run ninth inning with a two-out single to left, bringing home Mike Moustakas and giving the Kansas City Royals a 7-6 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. Alcides Escobar kept the line moving with a single to center, and Cain ripped a liner into the gap in left-center. Kansas City plays the Nationals today at 1:15.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for David C. Hodges, age 61, will be held today 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.
A Funeral Mass will be held for Maria Crowe of Salem, age 89, Friday morning 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.
Funeral services for Carol Perdue of Salem, age 60, will be held Friday morning 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.
Funeral services for Heidi C. Norris of Salem, age 88, will be held Friday at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held from noon until service time Friday. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Funeral service will be held for Donald Wayne Goddard of Rolla, age 72, Saturday at noon at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rolla. Visitation will be held from 10:00 Saturday morning until service time. Interment will be in the Rolla City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Redeemer Lutheran Church. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary in Rolla.
Celebration of Life service for Christopher “Chris” Scott Domeyer, age 56, will be held Saturday from 3:00 to 7:00 at the Rolla Lion’s Club Park, Pavilion 7. All arrangements are under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville.
Memorial services for Mrs. A. "Ann" Wethy Beers, of Springfield, age 77, will be held Monday at 2:00 at the Fox Chapel in Licking. Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time. All arrangements are under the direction of the Fox Funeral Home in Licking.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly sunny, high around 70.
Tonight.. Mostly clear, low of 41.
Thursday..Mostly sunny, high around 70.
Thursday night..Clear, low of 43.
Friday..Mostly sunny and warmer, high near 80.
Friday night..Clear, low of 54.
Saturday.. Mostly sunny, high of 83.
