Your World Today – Friday, June 17, 2016
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NEWS: Friday, June 17, 2016
LOCAL NEWS:
An accident occurred at 10:30 AM Sunday in Dent County on highway 19, seven miles south of Salem. According to the highway patrol report, a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by 20-year old Sarah Chase of Salem was traveling southbound when she traveled off the right side of the roadway, overcorrected and overturned. Chase suffered minor injuries and was transported by private vehicle to Salem Memorial District Hospital. She was wearing a safety device at the time of the accident. The car was totaled and towed by Whitakers Towing.
An accident occurred at 7:35 Wednesday night in Dent County on Route E about ten miles northeast of Montauk State Park. According to the highway patrol report, a 2004 Yamaha driven by 50-year old Clinton Massey of Salem was traveling westbound and struck a dog. Massey suffered minor injuries and was transported by private conveyance to the Salem Memorial Hospital. He was wearing a safety device at the time of the accident. The Yamaha sustained moderate damage and was towed by Whitaker’s Towing.
An accident occurred at 3:00 PM Friday in Crawford County on highway ZZ, about 3 miles west of Cuba. According to the highway patrol report, a 1994 GMC Sonoma driven by 27-year old Jason Taber of St. James was traveling eastbound when he struck 46-year old Kenneth Collins of Florida from behind. Collins stopped to make a left turn, and Taber failed to stop, hitting him from behind. Both cars were totaled. Taber’s car was towed by Miles and Son towing, and Collin's car was removed by private party. Collins was wearing a safety device at the time of the accident, but neither Taber nor his passenger, 56-year old Ronald Taber, was properly restrained. Taber’s passenger suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Mercy Creve Couer by Air-Evac Services.
The Dent County Commission met Thursday morning for their regular meeting. In the road report, District 1 Commissioner Dennis Purcell stated grading would be done on Dent County Roads 5460 and 6580, while materials will be added to county road 4080. He said two dump trucks and pup trailers were still hauling three loads of chips per day to stockpile them for the county chip and seal projects coming up in July. Purcell reported on the South Central Missouri Community Action Agency meeting he attended Tuesday in Winona. He said there are still summer jobs available at the Current River State Park, but income guidelines may limit those who qualify or are interested and they can go online to summerjobs.mo.gov to find out more. Purcell said 45 homes participated in the weatherization program over the last 12 months starting July 1st and the average cost of those who used the program came to $3,167. He went on to say the SCMCAA is looking at building a new facility in Poplar Bluff. District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson said grading would be done on Dent County Road 2050 while chip and seal repair is being done on county road 2240. Larson went on to report that a dump truck and pup trailer from his district are also hauling chips for the upcoming chip and seal projects next month. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles said he attended the Economic Development Grant Steering Committee lunch yesterday at His Place and heard Josh Borstein from Jump Start from Cleveland, Ohio go over a number of economic factors our community is facing from income levels to age and more. Borstein said there have been 279 online responses to their survey which he told the group was outstanding, the most they have had from any community. If you haven’t yet filled out the survey, you can access it at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Salem-VOC. The last day to submit the survey will be this Saturday, June 18th. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley said absentee voting will be held for the August Primary beginning June 21st. Remember, you must have a valid reason to vote absentee and since this is a Primary, you must select a party you want to vote for. She said that the last day to register to vote in the Primary would be July 6th. David McDonald and Cliff McDonald with the Jadwin Fire Department came in to discuss with the commission a concern they had when ambulances are dispatched in their service area that they are not being included. This had led to delays in preparing landing zones or their assistance when needed. Commissioner Skiles had Justin Roderman come to the meeting to address this issue and after a discussion between the three, it was agreed the fire department would be dispatched every time an ambulance is sent to a scene. The next meeting of the commissioners will be Monday morning at 9:00 and the meeting is open to the public.
The Dent County Museum at 400 North Pershing will be open this Saturday form 11:00 - 3:00 for public viewing. They will have cookies and lemonade for our visitors. The museum will not be open on Sunday, June 19th.
If you are a livestock producer who wishes to use feed grade antibiotics after January 1st of 2017, you will be required to have a Veterinary Feed Directive from your veterinarian. There will be two informational programs held on Thursday, June 23rd that will cover the new regulations and help you prepare for the changes ahead. The programs are presented by Dr. Craig Payne, the University of Missouri Extension Veterinarian. The first program will be held in Pulaski County at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center at 107 Ichord Drive in Waynesville starting at 3:00. To reserve your spot for that program, please contact the Pulaski County MU Extension Office at 573-774-6177. The second program will be at the Phelps County Courthouse at 200 North Main Street in Rolla at 6:30. You can reserve your seat for that program by calling MU Livestock Extension Specialist Ted Cunningham at the Dent County Extension office at 729-3196. Any questions you may have about the Veterinary Feed Directive for Livestock Antibiotics or the programs on June 23rd, please contact Ted Cunningham at 729-3196.
The "Farm to Table" Camp sponsored by Healthy Dent County and the University of Missouri Extension in Dent County has been changed from a week long camp to being held only on Friday, June 24th from 8:00 in the morning until 3:30 in the afternoon at the Salem Community Garden. The camp is for boys and girls in the 5th, 6th and 7th grades. The cost for the one day camp will be $20 and you must register by Wednesday, June 22nd. To register or to get more information, call Ben Latimer at 729-3196 or stop by the extension office in the Judicial Building on 5th Street.
SPORTS [TOP]
The Cardinals had the day off Thursday and they will host the Texas Rangers and in a three game set starting tonight at Busch Stadium with a 6:20 pre-game show on KSMO Radio.
Victor Martinez matched a career-best with three home runs, the Tigers pounded six as a team and Detroit sailed to a 10-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night to open their four-game series. Justin Verlander (7-5) allowed four runs on eight hits over seven innings, continuing his mastery of the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals play the Tigers tonight at 7:15.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for John “Joe” Bruno of Salem, age 77, will be held this morning at 10:00 at the Sacred Hearth Catholic Church. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Dent County of Salem. Interment will be in the Victor Cemetery.
Funeral services for Derin D. Lewis of Rolla, age 50, will be held today at 2:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Rolla. Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Flat Grove Cemtery. Memorials are suggested to the Derin Lewis family for funeral expenses.
A Celebration of Life for John Lewis Wyss of St. James, age 96, will be held today at 3:00 and will 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 tonight 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..Mostly sunny, high of 90 with a heat index of 95.
Tonight..Clear and cooler, low of 64.
Saturday..Mostly sunny, high of 87,
Saturday night..Mostly clear, low near 65.
Sunday..Mostly sunny, high around 90.
