Your World Today – Friday, May 13, 2016
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NEWS: Friday, May 13, 2016
LOCAL NEWS:
The Dent County Commissioners met for their regular meeting Thursday morning in the Dent County Courthouse. Dent County Treasurer Denita Williams was in to report the May sales tax receipts of $51,114.72. She stated that the year-to-date receipts are up by $13,585.16 or 4.38%. Williams also reported that the Road and Bridge Tax was $25,201.90 and that is the lowest this year for that tax. In the road report District One Commissioner Dennis Purcell reported that Montauk had 1.93 inches of rainfall Wednesday through Thursday and that the Bunker area received a similar amount. He stated that crews were checking roadways for washouts and cleaning out culverts, plus planning to patch chip and seal after the weather cleared. Purcell said that two men were performing major service on grader #26 and brush was being cut on Dent County Road 5615. Purcell reported that he had been contacted by a citizen who had received correspondence notice of mortgage credit services and it stated that if the recipient wanted to opt out they needed to call. Upon making the call to the number supplied the first question asked by the company representative was for their social security number. The resident did not supply the information and Purcell provided them the Attorney General Consumer Protection Department phone number, which is (573)751-7007. District Two Commissioner Gary Larson reported that his crews were also checking for washouts and cleaning culverts, plus stockpiling materials at the Road and Bridge Department. Larson went on to say that his crew would possibly be hauling rock to the White River Trace area as part of the contract with MDC. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles reported that all three commissioners attended the “Feels Like Home” Tour Tuesday and Wednesday he attended the Missouri County Commissioners Board meeting in Jefferson City. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley reported that the Photo ID Bill had passed the Missouri Senate by a vote of 24-8 and it will be on the November ballot for voter consideration. Justin Ward with Midwest Equipment Rental and Sales of Springfield was in to make contact with the Commissioners. At 10:00, bids were opened for Lease/Purchase financing of the new dump trucks. The US Bank bid was 1.79% with no fees, the Bank of Salem bid was 1.75% with no fees, and the Town and Country Bank bid was $2.29% with a $150 document fee. The Commissioners voted 3-0 to accept the Bank of Salem bid. At 10:30, the sole bid for a used pickup was opened. C & E Auto bid $11,995 for a 2011 Ford F150 four wheel drive. The bid was approved by the Commissioners 3-0. Beth Frizzell and Donald Dodd were in to discuss economic development. Frizzell commented there are a number of commercial properties available for sale at very attractive prices, but she needed to know who could answer tax incentive questions. Skiles called Ray Walden and he and Frizzell briefly talked and Walden is to supply her tax information. Frizzell, Dodd and the Commissioners also discussed that there are a number of committees that have responsibilities relative to economic development, but some have not been active for a decade. Skiles noted that word should be received in the next week or two about the three year Economic Development Grant application. Chief Wana Dubie was in with questions about a property dispute. Commissioner Larson will do some research on the issue. The next meeting of the Commissioners will be Monday morning at 9:00 in the Dent County Courthouse and meeting is open to the public.
An accident occurred early Thursday morning at 12:02 in Dent County on county road 2370 about nine miles west of Salem. According to the highway patrol report, a 1997 Dodge Dakota driven by 25-year old Joseph Sutton was traveling northbound. Sutton was driving too fast for conditions as the Dodge Dakota went off the left side of the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned. Sutton suffered moderate injuries and was transported by Salem EMS to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. A passenger,22-year old Kevin Coon of Salem suffered minor injuries and was transported by Salem EMS to the Salem Memorial District Hospital. The Dodge Dakota was totaled and removed from the scene by Whitaker’s Towing.
SPORTS [TOP]
The Rolla Baseball Bulldogs scored two runs in the 7th inning to tie the game, then won the game in eight inning as they rallied to beat the Salem Tigers, 9-8. Tristian O’Neal had three hits for Rolla while Nate Bray had three hits for Salem who have now lost their last four games and stand at 11-11 on the year. The Salem Baseball Tigers are seeded 6th in District play and will face the 3rd seeded Union Wildcats today at 2:00 at the Union High School. You can hear the game on KSMO and online at ksmoradio.com. If Salem wins that game, they would play Saturday at 2:00. There is a $4.00 admission for those six years of age and older.
The Salem Tiger Tennis team won back to back District Titles with a victory over Willow Springs on Wednesday. With the match tied 4-4, Jacob Stacy won a close three-set match to complete the win 5-4. Thi
Matt Holiday hit two homers and four hits while Yadier Molina and Matt Adams each had three hits as the Cardinals swept by the LA Angels by the score of 12-10. Adam Wainright got the win to go to 3-3 working five innings and giving up seven runs. Kevin Siegrist got the save coming in with the bases loaded and one out after Trevor Rosenthal walked three straight batters. The Cardinals will be in Los Angeles tonight to face the Dodgers starting at 8:15 tonight at 7:15 Saturday night on KSMO Radio.
Chase Headley, Starlin Castro and Didi Gregorius hit early home runs and the New York Yankees beat Kansas City 7-3 Thursday night, sending the World Series champion Royals to their 12th loss in 16 games. The Royals will host Atlanta to start a three game series at Kaufmann Stadium.
The St. Louis Blues will host the San Jose Sharks Sunday night at 7:00 to start the Western Conference Championship. You can hear the game on ksmoradio.com at 6:30.
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 TODAY, Friday, May 13th!
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Graveside services for infant, Cody Michael Givens of Salem, will be held this morning 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 this morning at 11:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James. 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.
Funeral services for Lawrence Franklin Studdard Sr., age 90, of Sullivan will be Tuesday at 1:00 at the Pea Ridge Pentecostal Church, Pea Ridge, Missouri. Visitation will be from 10:00 until service at the Church. All arrangements are under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly sunny, high of 77.
Tonight..Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance for showers, low of 46.
Saturday..Mostly sunny, high near 65.
Saturday night..Partly cloudy, low of 43.
Sunday..Partly sunny, high of 64.
Sunday night..Cloudy with a showers, low of 46.
Monday..Cloudy with showers likely, high around 63.
