Your World Today-Tuesday, June 21st, 2016
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NEWS: Tuesday, June 21, 2016
LOCAL NEWS:
The Dent County Commissioners met Monday morning for their regular meeting. In the road report, District 1 Commissioner Dennis Purcell said grading would be done on Dent County Roads 5170 and 5610 while brush would be cut on county road 5600. He said three trucks and pup trailers would be hauling granite chips and stockpiling them at the county shed. The plan is to do chip and seal single overlay on existing selected chip and seal roads the last week of July. There are no new roads to be chip and sealed this year. In District 2, Commissioner Gary Larson indicated materials would be added and grading done on Dent County Road 5300, while grading only would be done on county road 2020. He said brush would be cut on Dent County Road 3210. Larson stated a man went to Springfield to retrieve oil for the Dura-Patcher to do chip and seal repair, and he would also have a man hauling granite chips for the chip and seal projects in July. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles said he and Commissioner Larson would be attending the Solid Waste Management District Full Council meeting this morning at 10:00 at the MRPC Building in St. James. At the last meeting, the commissioners agreed to seek bids on a used dump truck for the road and bridge department. Specs for the dump truck are available at the Dent County Clerks office and the bids are due June 30th where they will be opened at 10:00 that morning. The next meeting of the commissioners will be Thursday morning at 9:00 at the courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
Shirley Hobson will give a presentation on the Anutt Community tonight starting at 6:00 PM at the Salem Pizza Inn courtesy room. Everyone is welcome to attend. This year, presentations on different communities are being made to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Dent County Historical Society. The program tonight is free and open to the public. Dinner is on-your-own and starts at 5:00 PM. For more information on doing a program or about the historical society, contact Deloris Gray Wood, Dent County Historical Society President at 729-2545.
An incident happened at the Lake of the Ozarks Sunday evening when a 1984 Regal Majestic traveling eastbound at the 14.2 mile marker on the Osage arm driven by 33-year old Jerry McCracken of St. James, impacted a large wave causing his mother, 53-year old Sheryl McCracken to be thrown into the air, impacting the boat. McCracken suffered moderate injuries and was taken by ambulance to the Lake Regional Hospital. No one in the boat was wearing safety devices. There was no damage to the boat.
The Salem Board of Aldermen met Monday night at the city hall council chambers. At the meeting, the board discussed the one bid that was received for the city’s liability insurance package. The bid was received from the current carrier, Midwest Public Risk at a cost of $112,615.92 for property and liability and $140,706.71 for Workman's Comp. The board approved accepting the bid and applying a $20,592.00 credit for a total cost of $232,730.63. After approving the consent agenda, City Administrator Ray Walden reported on an MML conference that he attended with Mayor Nash and Alderwoman Shelton. This was a conference for newly elected officials. Mayor Nash encouraged the other aldermen to attend this very informative conference in the future. Walden reported that the Finance Committee is working on the proposed budget that will be presented for approval at a special meeting before July 1st. Walden thanked members of the community for helping with the recent Voice of the Community Survey. Salem had over 300 responses, more than any of the other cities that have received the Growth in the Ozarks Economic Grant. A Planning and Zoning committee meeting will be held on Monday, June 27th. The city offices will be closed on Monday, July 4th with the Alderman meeting being moved to Tuesday, July 5th. Attorney William Camm Seay read and the board approved Bill No. 3313 for the rezoning of David and Jo Ann Wells property located at 1102 South McArthur from Residential R-1 to Commercial C-1. The board approved trailer court license for the Layman Trailer Court located at 703 S. Pershing, and conditional approval was given to The Finest Place, contingent upon the removal of an abandoned car. The trailer court located at 701 E. Center St. is now under the ownership of Citizens Bank of Newburg and they are currently removing several mobile homes and correcting numerous violations. The Park Street Trailer Court, located at 101 N. Park St. has not submitted a renewal license at this time. Mayor Nash appointed and the board approved adding Stan Podorski, Don Smith and Beth Atkinson to the Park Board. The board then went into closed session to discuss litigation and personnel.
Route KK in Reynolds County will be reduced to one lane as the Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs this week. This section of roadway is located from Route 72 to Route TT. Weather permitting work will take place Wednesday, June 22nd and Thursday, June 23rd from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM daily.
The Salem Area Arts Council is hosting an Art Party this Thursday evening at the ONCRC from 6:00 to 9:00. They will be painting sunflowers in honor of summer. Led by Tana Kettner, high school art teacher, this event for adults does not require talent or experience, just a willingness to give it a try. There is a $25 charge which covers all the supplies and canvas. To make your reservation, call 729-0029 and pay your fee to reserve your space for the event.
SPORTS [TOP]
Brandon Moss and Jhonny Peralta homered against John Lackey, and the St. Louis Cardinals stopped a five-game slide by holding off the Chicago Cubs for a 3-2 victory on Monday night. Seung Hwan Oh got four outs and Trevor Rosenthal worked a shaky ninth for his 13th save in 15 chances. The Cardinals play the Cubs tonight at 7:05. You can hear the game on KSMO Radio starting at 6:10 with the pre-game show.
The Kansas City Royals had the day off and they will be in New York to face the Mets in a three game series. The Royals are ½ game behind Cleveland in the American League central Division Race.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Richard L. “Dick” Rogers, age 83, of Rolla, MO, will be held Friday morning at 11:00 at the Greentree Christian Church, Rolla, MO. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Fox Chapel in Licking. Richard L. “Dick” Rogers passed away June 17, 2016. All arrangements are under the direction of the Fox Funeral Home in Licking.
Funeral services for Stanley Leon Craft of St. James, age 64, will be held Friday at 12:00 at the First Pentecostal Church of Vichy. Visitation will be from 10:30 until service time. Memorials are suggested to the First Pentecostal Church of Vichy. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary of St. James.
Funeral services for Joyce H. Cornelius of Rolla, age 77, will be held Saturday at 10:30 at the James and Gahr Chapel in Rolla. Visitation will be from 10:00 until service time. Interment will be in the St. James Cemetery.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Partly sunny with a 20% chance for showers, high near 90 and a heat index of 96.
Tonight..Partly cloudy, low of 72.
Wednesday..Sunny and hot, high of 95 with a heat index of 103.
Wednesday night..Clear, low of 74.
Thursday..Sunny & hot, high of 92.
