Your World Today – Monday, June 13, 2016
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NEWS: Monday, June 13, 2016
LOCAL NEWS:
The Salem Police Department released their report for the month of May. During the month, they wrote three equipment repair orders, 22 summons to appear in court, five warning tickets, and 11 traffic tickets. The Salem Police Department investigated 16 accidents, five assaults, two reports of disorderly conduct, one report of a disorderly house, two reports of domestic assault, three reports of domestic violence, one report of driving while intoxicated, two reports of driving while having a license revoked and/or suspended, one report of endangering the welfare of a child, four reports of fraudulent use of a credit and/or debit device and two reports of a lost and/or stolen license plates. The department also investigated one report of a peace disturbance, eight reports of property damage, three reports of resisting and/or interfering with an arrest, one report of a robbery, 21 reports of stealing, one report of tampering and one report of unlawful use of a weapon. They also investigated one report of possession of amphetamine, three reports of possession of marijuana and two reports of possession of drug paraphernalia and one report of distributing/delivering/manufacturing or producing a controlled substance. The police department conducted one death investigation, received 1,122 calls for service, handled 120 walk-ins to the station, and redirected 28 calls to the animal control officer. They spent 25 hours in court testifying and four hours as court bailiff. The Salem Police Department participated in the D.E.A. Drug Take Back Program and there were 74.5 pounds of out dated narcotics collected. The Salem Police Department drove a total of 6,403 miles and arrested 21 males and 20 females during the month of May.
The City of Salem Finance Committee will hold a meeting, called by Alderman Haydn Powell on tonight at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory beginning at 6:30 PM. The purpose of the meeting will be for a financial update and proposed 2016/2017 budget. The meeting is open to the public.
Akers Ferry, located at Akers on the upper Current River, is expected to re-open in late June. Akers Ferry provides a Current River crossing on State Route K in northern Shannon County. The ferry has been out of service since mid-summer 2015. At that time, issues with the underground electrical system prompted closure of the ferry in order to replace and repair electrical wiring and components. Work on the electrical system led to the discovery of severe deterioration of the main support posts. It was determined that these posts would need to be replaced to allow safe operation of the ferry. The repairs to the electrical system have been completed. The main support posts are expected to be replaced by mid-June. In addition to work on the ferry structure, the ferry channel across the Current River needs to be cleared of gravel and debris that has accumulated during several recent floods. Due to fish spawning season, which runs through June 15, removal of gravel cannot commence until that time. Gravel removal will be completed as soon as possible after June 15. For more information, contact park headquarters at (573)323-4236
During a recent inspection of Alley Mill, the presence of powderpost beetles was discovered. In order to treat this infestation and protect the historic structure from future damage, Alley Mill will be closed to the public June 21-23 to allow for pesticide application. Alley Mill will be treated with a pesticide consisting of borate mineral salt as the active ingredient, which is commonly used to kill and prevent wood-destroying organisms such as powderpost beetles and termites. The pesticide treatment will be applied at Alley Mill in liquid form to all visible wood surfaces, and through a foam preparation that will be injected into all cracks, crevices, and wall spaces. Once dry, the chemical application is believed to be less harmful to humans than common table salt. There is also minimal risk of chemical run-off, which makes it desirable for use in the natural setting surrounding Alley Mill. Though the mill will be closed, park rangers will be available on the grounds and at the Alley General Store from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day to provide visitor information. Alley Mill is scheduled to re-open on June 24th. For more info, call park headquarters at (573) 323-4236.
The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Salem present, “Star Spangled Salute from the Ozarks”, as this years’ theme for the Independence Day parade in Salem, which will be held on Monday, July 4th beginning at 6:00 pm. Those interested in participating in the July 4th parade should fill out an entry form and return the completed form by Wednesday, June 29th. A reminder, no ATV’s are allowed. Lineup positions will be on a first come, first served basis, and will be available by July 1st. Entry forms can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce office at 200 South Main Street or email: chamber@salemmo.com or call the Chamber office at 729-6900 for more information. Fireworks will be held at the Dent County Commons at dark.
SPORTS [TOP]
The SCA Baseball selections for the 2016 season have been made and seven Salem Tigers were named to the teams. Named to the All-SCA Conference 1st Team was Jon Arzt and Cameron Howard, Named to the All-SCA Conference 2nd Team were Kory Ramsey, Eli Floyd and Nate Bray. Making the All-SCA Honorable Mention team were Cody Manthey and Dalton Cook. Salem finished 2nd in the SCA Conference behind Mountain Grove. Congratulations Tigers on an outstanding season!
Matt Holliday and Randal Grichuk homered, and the surging St. Louis Cardinals completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with an 8-3 victory Sunday. Matt Holliday and Yadier Molina each had three hits. Mike Leake reverted back to his mastery of Pittsburgh with seven effective innings for St. Louis. The Cardinals have the day off.
Yordano Ventura pitched seven sharp innings for Kansas City and the Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Sunday for their second straight win following an eight-game losing streak. Ventura (5-4) struck out a season-high 10 and walked one in his first win since May 17th against Boston. Salvador Perez had a homer for Kansas City who will host the Cleveland Indians tonight.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Virginia Ann “Ginny” Kennedy of Viburnum, age 74, will be held Tuesday morning at 11:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Viburnum Chapel. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 Tuesday morning. Interment will be in the Marcus Memorial Park Cemetery at 3:00 Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Dent County Animal Welfare Society.
Funeral services for Claudine Thelma Edwards of Salem, age 106, will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 Tuesday. Interment will be in the Miner Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Miner Cemetery.
Funeral services for Vesta Brawley of Salem, age 92, will be held Wednesday at 2:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from Noon until service time.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Partly sunny with a 40% chance for showers in the afternoon, high of 88.
Tonight..Partly cloudy early with a 20% chance for a showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy, low near 70.
Tuesday and Tuesday night..Partly cloudy with a 30% chance for showers, high near 90, low of 72.
