Your World Today – Tuesday, June 14, 2016
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NEWS: Tuesday, June 14, 2016
LOCAL NEWS:
The Dent County Commissioners met Monday morning at the courthouse for their regular meeting. Dent County Treasurer Denita Williams reported that sales tax receipts in June came in at $92,626.51 which is up over last year’s figure of $88,966.56. Year-to date, the sales tax collection is up $17,245.11 over 2015 which is a 4.33% increase. She stated the Road and Bridge Sales tax received this month was $41,538.56 which brings the year-to-date total to $189,382.05. In the road report, District 1 Commissioner Dennis Purcell said grading was being done on Dent County Roads 2480, 5650, 6050, 6380 and 6410. He went on to say brush was being cut on county road 5600 and two men and two dump trucks along with pup trailers would be hauling granite chips for the upcoming county chip and seal projects. He said he would be attending a South Central Missouri Community Action Agency meeting tonight in Winona. District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson indicated grading would be done on Dent County Roads 2070 and 4380 while brush would be cut on county roads 2240 and 2300. Larson said District 2 would also be sending a man and dump truck with a pup to collect granite chips, he mentioned crews would be out checking roads to see if there was any road damage from the heavy rains Sunday night or any downed trees. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles said at the Transportation Advisory Committee meeting Thursday night, MODOT Engineer Preston Cramer said the Dry Valley Bridge east of town on Highway 32 would be replaced next year while the two small bridges on Route F from the airport to Green Forest R-2 would be replaced in 2018. He also stated road pavement improvements would be made in 2018 on Highway 32 from Salem to Licking. He went on to say the Crooked Creek Bridge on Highway 19 North in Crawford County and the Crooked Creek Bridge on Route M would both be replaced. Skiles said the External Relations Committee discussed the MRPC Annual Awards Banquet and that Josh Sirois of Salem will be receiving an Outstanding Youth Award in October at the dinner. At the MRPC meeting, Skiles said they were updated on the new federal law concerning overtime wages for salaried employees that does not include elected officials. He went on to say the MRB Corporation has a 2011 Red Chevy Impala for sale by bid with 86,000 miles on it. He said the minimum bid is $4,300 and all bids need to be submitted by noon on June 16th. For more information on the vehicle, call Linda Loughridge at 573-265-2993. The next meeting of the Dent County Commissioners will be Thursday morning at 9:00 at the courthouse and it is open to the public.
The Dent County Sheriff's Department has released a couple of reports. On Monday, June 6th, Dent County Deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Highway 32 and Route MM. As a result of the stop, Eric Holt of Salem was arrested for driving while having his license revoked. Holt was transported to the Sheriff's Office and later released on summons. On Wednesday, June 8th, deputies responded to the 1700 block of County Road 4110 for a reported burglary. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a 40” TV, numerous DVD’s and a couch were taken from the residence. The burglary is under investigation. If anyone has any information on the burglary, please contact the Dent County Sheriff's Department at 729-3241.
An accident occurred Sunday afternoon at 4:30 in Phelps County on Route B about five miles north of St. James. According to the highway patrol report, a 2005 Lincoln Town Car driven by 88-year old Douglas King of St. James was traveling southbound and struck a pedestrian, 21-year old Austin Deluca of St. James. Deluca suffered serious injury and was flown by Mercy helicopter to University Hospital in Columbia. The Lincoln Town Car sustained moderate damage and was driven from the scene.
At 1:12 Monday afternoon an accident occurred in Phelps County at the I-44 Westbound 182 mile marker. According to the highway patrol report a 1996 Ford Explorer, driven by 51 yr old Albert Wesley of Rolla, was traveling westbound, when a rear tire blew out. The vehicle traveled off the right side off the road, struck a sign and the embankment. Wesley suffered minor injuries and a passenger, 40 yr old Donna Edwards of Rolla, suffered minor injuries as well. Both were transported to Phelps County Hospital. The vehicle was totaled and towed by C & C Towing. Wesley was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident, and Edwards was not.
Warmer temperatures, moisture and weakening pavement are three factors that add up to form the perfect storm for the pavement “blow-ups” that become common across mid-Missouri over the summer months. Pavement “blow-ups” occur when the roadway surface expands at a crack or joint where moisture has seeped in. That crack weakens the pavement and the heat causes the pavement to buckle and warp. Motorists who come across a blow-up are urged to use extra caution, slow down, and call MoDOT to report the issue. Crews monitor state routes during the summer months for possible problem areas. Motorists can call MoDOT’s toll-free customer service center at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) to report pavement blow-ups.
Healthy Dent County and the Dent County Extension are offering a Farm to Table Summer Camp for children in the 5th through 7th grades. The camp will be held right here in Salem at the Salem Community Garden June 20th through the 24th from 8:30 in the morning until 3:00 each afternoon. There is a charge of $60 per child. To register for the camp or for more information about the camp, call Ben Latimer at 729-3196 or you can stop by the extension office in the Judicial Building.
SPORTS [TOP]
The St. Louis Cardinals will host the Houston Astros tonight at 7:15. The pre-game show starts at 6:20. The Cardinals have won five straight games. You can hear the game on KSMO Radio.
Whit Merrifield hit his first career homer, Edinson Volquez tossed seven innings of two-hit ball and the Kansas City Royals beat Cleveland 2-1 on Monday night to end a five-game skid against the Indians. The Royals and Indians will play again tonight.
The St. Louis Blues announced Monday that Mike Yeo will join the club as associate coach, while Rick Wilson will join the staff as an assistant coach. Ray Bennett (assistant coach), Jim Corsi (goalie coach) and Sean Ferrell (video coach) will also return. The Blues have indicated that Yeo will take over as the club’s head coach in 2017-18 following the departure of Ken Hitchcock, who is entering his final season behind the bench. Yeo was the head coach of the Minnesota Wild last year before being fired this past mid-season. Wilson, who played for the Blues from 1974-76, has been an assistant coach for the last 27 years.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Virginia Ann “Ginny” Kennedy of Viburnum, age 74, will be held this morning at 11:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Viburnum Chapel. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 this 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 today. 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.
A Celebration of Life for John Lewis Wyss of St. James, age 96, will be held Friday at 3:00 and last until sunset at the Rolla National Airport in Vichy. Memorials may be made to the Missouri Veteran’s Home in St. James or Shriner’s Hospital. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James.
Funeral services for Mr. Harrison “Pug” Edwards, of Licking, age 88, will be held Saturday at 10:00 at the Salem Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Fox Chapel in Licking. Visitation will be Saturday at the church from 9:00 until service time. All arrangements are under the direction of the Fox Funeral Home in Licking.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Partly sunny, warm and humid, high of 88 with a heat index of 94.
Tonight..Partly cloudy, low of 72.
Wednesday..Mostly sunny and very hot, high around 93 with a heat index of 101.
Wednesday night..Mostly clear, low near 70.
Thursday..Mostly sunny and hot with a heat index of 103, high of 95.
