Your World Today – Friday, July 15, 2016
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NEWS: Friday, July 15, 2016
LOCAL NEWS:
The Dent County Commission met for its regular meeting Thursday morning at the Dent County Courthouse. In the road report, District 1 Commissioner Dennis Purcell reported that Saturday evening in southeastern Dent County, some areas received over 1.5 inches in ½ hour causing some road damage. Purcell said workers have already patched Dent County Road 5150 and will now do some reconstruction work and grading where areas were affected by the intense rain. Purcell went on to say grading was going to be done on Dent County Roads 5410, 6305, 6485, 6493 and 6495. He went on to say brush would be cut on county roads 5020 and 6300, and the patching of chip and seal on county road 5015 (Doss Road) is being done. Purcell urges drivers to use caution on that road that features numerous hills and curves to look for the workers patching the road. District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson said materials would be added and grading done on Dent County Road 5330, while only grading would be done on county road 3330. Larson went on to report crews would be spreading rock on county road 2200 and doing some grading there. He did say brush would be cut on Dent County Road 6510 and workers will continue to look for downed limbs and trees from the high winds Wednesday. At the last meeting, the commission received notification from the office of Prosecution Services that the full time prosecutor’s salary went from $135,053.16 per year to $136,402 per year effective July 1st. Skiles says the only way this automatic increase in salary will stop is for the state legislature to change the state statute that calls for the prosecutors salary to be directly tied to state and federal judges salary increases, but he says he has never seen anyone introduce a bill to do that. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley is asking all people who registered to vote either online or at a state agency like the Division of Motor Vehicles, to make sure they received a voter registration card after they registered. It should have arrived about seven days after you registered. If you did not receive a voter registration card, please call her office immediately so they can look into the matter. Call 729-4144 or drop by the County Clerk’s office at the courthouse. The next meeting of the Dent County Commission will be Monday at 9:00 at the courthouse.
The Salem Public Library has been in its new location almost a year now, and most of the renovations are complete. Usage has increased and patrons seem excited about the ample space and beauty of the facility. Three major projects are yet to be completed: replacement of the rest of the roof, resurfacing the parking lots and finishing the north basement, most of which they hope to complete within the next few months. There is still a 50% tax credit available until December 31st of this year for any contribution of $250 or more. The Tax credit applications are available at the circulation desk at the Salem Public Library. To find out more, call Ruth Ann at 729-5414 or 247-8600.
An accident occurred at 3:00 Wednesday afternoon in Phelps County on Route BB about two miles east of Rolla. According to the highway patrol report, a 2005 Suzuki driven by 75-year old Janet Rosson of Rolla was traveling westbound, crossed the centerline and struck a 2006 Dodge Durango driven by 75-year old James Maxwell of Rolla that was traveling eastbound. The Suzuki slid off the south side of the roadway and came to rest. The Dodge Durango slid off the right side of the roadway and came to rest. Rosson suffered minor injuries and was transported by the Phelps County ambulance to the Phelps County Regional Medical Center. Everyone involved was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Suzuki and the Dodge Durango sustained moderate damages and both were towed by Ron Dishman’s Towing.
An accident happened at 1:56 Wednesday afternoon in Franklin County on I-44 eastbound at the 239-6 mile marker. According to the highway patrol report, a 2016 Peterbilt 320 driven by 58-year old Richard Swierk of St. Peters was traveling eastbound in the right lane performing striping duties. A 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by 22-year old Bobbi Gilbert of St. James was traveling eastbound in the left lane overtaking the Peterbilt. Gilbert was inattentive to the painting carriage of the Peterbilt and struck it. The Pontiac Grand Prix then skidded off the right side of the roadway. Gilbert suffered minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington by St. Charles EMS. Everyone involved was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Pontiac Grand Prix sustained moderate damage and was towed by Vogelsangs. The Peterbilt sustained moderate damage and was driven from the scene.
Curious to know what the Salem Community Garden is all about? Stop by this Saturday morning from 10:00 – noon to tour the garden, visit with gardeners and pick up some recipes for tasty garden fresh produce! This event is FREE and open to the public. The garden is located behind the Salem United Methodist Church at the corner of Doss Road and Hwy 32. Hope to see you there!
The Spring Creek Artisans and Current River Artists of Licking will hold a special "Art Fair", Saturday at the Ozark Natural & Cultural Resource Center, 202 N. Main Street from 8:00 in the morning until and 2:00 in the afternoon. Artists will be on hand to explain numerous pieces of their work and paintings, pottery, wood carvings and more will be for sale during the fair hours. Chainsaw artist, Terry McCauly, will give live demonstrations of his carving skills. Admission to the event is free.
SPORTS [TOP]
The Cardinals will start a three game series against the Miami Marlins tonight in St. Louis starting at 6:20 on KSMO Radio. The Cardinals are in second place in the Central Division, seven games behind the Cubs. The Cards have won three of the last four games.
The Royals will begin a three game series in Detroit Friday night. The Royals are tied with the Chicago White Sox for 3rd place in the Central Division behind Cleveland, seven games out. The Royals are 3-7 in the last ten games.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Verle “Buzz” Manley, Jr. of Cherryville, age 64, will be held today at 4:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Visitation will be held from noon until 4:00 today.
Funeral services for Betty Grifiin of Steelville, age 91, will be held Saturday at 1:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time Saturday. Interment will be in the Steelville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Steelville Ambulance District.
Funeral services for Juanita Warden Nash of Salem, age 85, will be held Monday at 1:00 at the Salem Chapel of James and Gahr Mortuary. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time.
Funeral services for H. Bernice Wisdom of Licking will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday at the United Baptist Tabernacle Church in Bunker. Visitation will on Tuesday from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Church. Interment will be in the Corridon Reynolds Cemetery in Reynolds, Missouri. Memorials are suggested to Bernice Wisdoms Funeral Fund.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Cloudy with a 40% chance for showers in the morning, becoming partly sunny by the afternoon, high of 85.
Tonight..Partly cloudy with a 30% chance for showers, low near 64.
Saturday..Cloudy with a 30% chance for rain, then partly sunny, high of 83.
Saturday night..Partly cloudy with a chance for rain, low of 68.
