Your World Today – Thursday, May 12, 2016
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NEWS: Thursday, May 12, 2016
LOCAL NEWS:
Earl Forrest of Salem, who killed Harriett Smith and Michael Wells in a drug dispute and then deputy JoAnn Barnes in a subsequent shootout back in 2002, was put to death Wednesday evening in Bonne Terre in what could be Missouri's last execution for some time. Earlier Wednesday, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon denied clemency for Forrest saying that his decision upholds the decision handed down by the jury that was upheld by state and federal courts. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court denied an attempt to stay the execution based that the death penalty is unconstitutional.
The City of Salem and Healthy Dent County presents 2016 Kickoff to Summer! Join us Saturday, May 14th from 1:00 until 7:00 PM at the City Park for a day of fun. Throughout the day there will be tug of war, hula-hoop contests, sack races, and water balloon batting practice. We will also have bouncy houses and a dunk tank ALL DAY! The dunk tank will be filled with some of your favorite local people! The concession stand will be open selling smoked pulled pork, baked chips, and a drink. After a fun filled day, join us at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory at 8:00 for a movie night! The feature film will be The Sandlot. Doors will open at 7:30 and you will need to bring your own chairs or blanket to sit on. Popcorn and Lemonade will be sold throughout the duration of the movie. If you have any questions, please call 729-8163.
If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1916, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. To qualify, farms must meet the following guidelines. The same family must have owned the farm for 100 consecutive years. The line of ownership from the original settler or buyer may be through children, grandchildren, siblings, and nephews or nieces, including through marriage or adoption. The farm must be at least 40 acres of the original land acquisition and make a financial contribution to the overall farm income. In 2008, the Missouri Farm Bureau joined MU Extension and the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources as a program sponsor. Applicants certified as owners of a 2016 Missouri Century Farm in Dent County will be recognized by the Dent County Extension Center. Applicants are presented with a sign and a certificate. Since Missouri began the program in 1976, more than 8,000 century farms have been recognized. If the application is received between May 1 and May 16, the cost is $75. Applications must be postmarked by May 16, 2016, to be considered. For application forms and information, call Extension Publications toll-free at 1-800-292-0969, call the Dent County Extension Office at 729-3196, or visit the program website at http://extension.missouri.edu/centuryfarm.
The Missouri Department of Conservation in cooperation with the James Foundation will offer free fishing and other fun activities for kids ages 15 years and younger on Saturday, May 14th, at Maramec Spring Park, located on Highway 8 about six miles east of St. James. Maramec Spring Park is owned and operated by The James Foundation. The park will open at 5:30 a.m. with fishing from 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. There will be free parking for cars with kids ages 15 and under. Kids who want to fish must pick up a free fishing tag at the Mill Field Shelter, located next to the fishing area. Tag pickup will be available the Friday, May 13th and all day Saturday on May 14th. The entire upper half of the spring branch will be reserved for kids ages 15 years and younger. Rainbow trout will be stocked throughout the day. Volunteers and MDC staff will be on hand to assist kids with fishing. Fishing demonstrations and advice will also be available along the stream. A limited number of loaner fishing poles will be available so kids are encouraged to bring their own poles and equipment. A casting contest with prizes will be held at 11 a.m. Free hotdogs and soda will be provided courtesy of Phelps County Bank, St. James Sports Club, and the St. James Chamber of Commerce. Drawings for other prizes will be held throughout the day and will include fishing rod and reels, fishing equipment, and more. Exhibits, games, and activities will be offered from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. around the registration tent, including fish-print t-shirts, critter stamping, a scavenger hunt, free tree seedling, first-fish photographs, fish cleaning and cooking, and more. For more information, call the Maramec Hatchery at 573-265-7801.
SPORTS [TOP]
The Salem Baseball Tigers are scheduled to face the Rolla Bulldogs at Rolla this afternoon at 4:30. Salem enters the game with an 11-10 record. You can hear the game on KSMO Radio and online at ksmoradio.com. The game will be recorded for Fidelity Local 6.
After a first round bye on Monday, Salem Tennis defeated Houston 5-0 to advance to the District Championship against Willow Springs. Willow defeated Mountain Grove 5-4 to advance.
Robby Fabbri, Paul Stastny and Troy Brouwer each scored a goal and had two assists, and the St. Louis Blues dominated the Dallas Stars to advance to their first Western Conference finals since 2001 with a 6-1 victory in Game 7 of their series Wednesday night. David Backes and Patrik Berglund also had goals for the Blues, who won their third road game in this series. Vladimir Tarasenko added an empty-netter with 4:40 left. The Blues, in the playoffs for the 40th time and still in search of their first Stanley Cup, will have home-ice advantage in the Western Conference finals against Nashville or San Jose starting Sunday night at 7:00.
Jaime Garcia allowed just four hits in seven innings to lead the St. Louis Cardinals past the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Wednesday night.The Cardinals scored four times in the second inning against Matt Shoemaker (1-5) to jump out to an early lead and never trailed. Stephen Piscotty, Yadier Molina and Randal Grichuk had two hits apiece to lead the offense. The Cardinals play the Angels tonight at 9:05. You can hear the game on KSMO Radio.
Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer in yet another big first inning against Michael Pineda, and the slumping Kansas City Royals rebounded to beat the New York Yankees 7-3 Wednesday night. Kendrys Morales added a solo homer in the seventh inning as the Royals won for just the fourth time in their past 15 games. Yordano Ventura (3-2) gave up three runs and six hits in six innings. The Royals and Yankees play again tonight.
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. Signups are also underway for the Salem Senior Games for those who are age 55 and above. 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. Signups for both programs will end this Friday, May 13th!
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Graveside services for infant, Dakota Michael Givens of Salem, will be held Friday at 11:00 at the Gladden Empire Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of the Dent County James and Gahr Chapel in Salem.
Funeral services for Jack W. Greig of St. James, age 78, will be held Friday at 11:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James. Visitation will be today from 5:00 to 7:00. Interment will be in the Adams Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Adams Cemetery.
Funeral services for Margaret Albertine Herin of Wildwood, age 90, will be held Saturday at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Dry Fork Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Dry Fork Cemetery.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Cloudy early with a 20% chance for rain, then partly sunny, high of 73.
Tonight..Mostly clear, low of 48.
Friday..Mostly sunny, high of 77.
Friday night..Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance for showers and thunderstorms, low of 46.
Saturday..Mostly sunny, high around 65.
Saturday night..Partly cloudy, low of 43.
