Your World Today – Monday, July 27, 2015
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NEWS: Monday, July 27th, 2015
An accident occurred at 5:30 Thursday evening in Phelps County on County Road 2030 about four and half miles north of Rolla, that took the life of a Rolla man. According to the highway patrol report, a 2007 Isuzu I290 driven by 75-year old Charles Spencer of Rolla was traveling northbound. The Isuzu traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a fence and numerous trees before overturning and coming to rest in a field. Spencer was pronounced dead by Deputy Wofford at 6:43 at the scene. Spencer was transported to the Null and Son Funeral Home. The Isuzu was totaled and removed from the scene by Ron Dishman Towing. The Phelps County Sheriff’s Department, the Rolla Rural Fire Department and the St. James ambulance assisted the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Salem Police Department released reports involving traffic violations, theft, and damage to private property. On Saturday, July 11th at 1:05 in the early morning, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 27-year old Salem female for possession of heroin. She was released pending an application for a warrant. That same night at 8:23, an officer was detailed to the Salem City Park in reference to a theft. That investigation revealed someone unknown took a Samsung cell phone valued at $894.00 from a park table. On Sunday, July 12th at 1:10 in the early morning, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 24–year old Salem female for driving while being intoxicated. She was issued a summons to appear in court and was released. On Tuesday morning, July 14th at 10:51, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1800 block of South Oak in reference to damage to private property. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown had cut two tires valued at $350.00 on a blue Chevrolet HHR. That same afternoon at 3:19, an officer located a 38-year old female of Phelps County in the 500 block of South Henderson who had an active arrest warrant from the City of Salem. She was taken into custody and incarcerated pending a court appearance. Early that evening at 5:36, an officer located a 17-year old Salem male in the 1400 block of South Water who had an active arrest warrant from the City of Salem. He was taken into custody on the warrant and later released with a new court date after posting bond. Later on that same night at 8:46, an officer located a 44-year old Salem male in the 100 block of South Warfel who had an active arrest warrant from the City of Salem. He was taken into custody on the warrant and was released after paying all fines and costs related to the warrant. Anyone with any information regarding the theft or damage to private property reports, which are still under investigation, is asked to please call the Salem Police Department at 729-4242.
The University of Missouri Extension has introduced easy to understand beef genomics. Beef herd owners facing genetic data overload at breeding time can find help with this new website, eBEEF.org. The website has useful information that is put in terms farmers can understand in an easy to use spot on the Internet. Genomic-assisted selection is a fast growing part of beef production. Six land grant university specialists work together sorting out the most helpful items, so that cattle breeders can tell what is good, or not. On the team of land grant university specialists are Megan Rolf of Oklahoma State University, Matt Spangler of the University of Nebraska, Bob Weaber of Kansas State University, Darrh Bullock of the University of Kentucky, Alison Van Eenennaam with the University of California, Davis and our very own Jared Deck with the University of Missouri Extension. The group showed the one stop site at the Beef Improvement Federation meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi. The group uses peer reviewed scientific studies for the site, which shows more than articles and fact sheets. A FAQ (frequently asked questions) page with video and text answers provides a starting point. It describes genomics, EPDs, indexes and crossbreeding. An interactive “Ask and Expert” section gives answers about production not given in the fact sheets or FAQs. The site archives YouTube videos, meeting recordings and webinars. The website, eBEEF.org, is part of the national extension network. Extension educators use it as a teaching resource with the prime audience being farmer users. They create new genetic information as well as extend it to breeders. If you have questions or need more information, contact Extension Livestock Specialist Ted Cunningham at 729-3196.
SPORTS [TOP]
Adonis Garcia's first career home run proved to be the difference in the Atlanta Braves' 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Michael Wacha (11-4) was tagged for three runs on five hits and three walks in six innings for St. Louis. Kolten Wong had three hits for St. Louis who is 28 games over .500 and lead Pittsburgh by 6 games. The Cards play Cincinnati tonight starting at 6:20 on KSMO.
Yordano Ventura pitched seven strong innings to lead the Kansas City Royals in a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday. Ventura (5-7) gave up a run on six hits with five strikeouts for the Royals, who have won four of their last six. Omar Infante and Cheslor Cuthbert each drove in a pair of runs, while Lorenzo Cain smacked a solo homer. The Royals travel to Cleveland to face the Indians tonight.
The Kansas City Royals got star pitcher Johnny Cueto from the Cincinnati Reds in a four-player trade on Sunday. The Royals acquired the Reds ace in exchange for left-handed pitchers Brandon Finnegan, John Lamb and Cody Reed.
The St. Louis Cardinals acquired relief pitcher Steve Cishek from the Miami Marlins on Friday. Miami received right-handed minor league closer Kyle Barraclough from the Cardinals as part of the deal. To make room for Cishek on the team's 40-man roster, the Cardinals have optioned Tim Cooney back to Memphis on Saturday after getting his first major league win Friday night.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Darel Joe James, age 69, will be held this morning at 11:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James. Interment will be in the Walker Cemetery will full military honors. Memorials are suggested to the Walker Cemetery.
Funeral services for George Hanson of Salem, age 79,will be held this morning at 11:00 at the Dent County Memorial Chapel. Interment will be private.
Funeral services for R.T. (Ray) Henslee of Edgar Springs, age 94, will be at 3:00 today at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time on Monday. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery with full military honors.
Funeral services for Matthew Ray Wood of Bunker, age 35, will be held Wednesday at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be from 11:00 in the morning until service time Wednesday. Interment will be in the Weese Cemetery in Shannon County. Memorials may made to the family of Matthew Wood.
Funeral services for George Albert Talbert of St. James, age 91, will be held Thursday at 1:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James. Visitation will be from 12:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Licklider Cemetery.
Funeral services for Irene Christine Stratman of Rolla, age 80, will be held Friday at 11:00 at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rolla. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Rolla. Interment will be in the Visitation Cemetery in Vienna. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Patrick Catholic Church Parish or School.
Funeral services for David Clark Wells of Salem, age 79, will be held Saturday at 10:00 at the Dent County Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be Friday from 3:00 to 7:00. Interment will be in the North Lawn Cemetery.
WEATHER [TOP]
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1:00 TO 8:00 PM
Today..Partly cloudy, hot and humid with a slight chance of thunderstorms, high of 94 with a heat index of 105.
Tonight..Mostly clear, low of 76.
Tuesday..Partly cloudy, hot and humid with a high of 96. Heat index readings could reach 107 by the afternoon.
Tuesday night..Clear, low of 79.
Wednesday..Partly cloudy, hot and humid with a 30% chance for showers, high of 93.
