Your World Today-Monday, August 8th, 2016
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NEWS: Monday, August 8, 2016
LOCAL NEWS:
An accident occurred at 9:38 Friday night in Dent County at the intersection of Dent County Roads 4210 and 4110. According to the highway patrol report, a 1994 Chevrolet Truck driven by 20-year-old Reno W. Medley of Salem, failed to stop at the intersection, drove off the road and struck a tree. According to the report, Medley was not wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident. He sustained minor injuries and was transported to Salem Memorial District Hospital. The Chevrolet sustained moderate damage and was removed from the scene by a friend.
The City of Salem Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct a meeting and workshop, called by Chairman Jerry Craig, tonight at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory beginning at 7:00 PM. At the meeting, the Commission will address a request to operate a steel fabrication business out a detached garage at 1203 Jennifer Blvd, owned by Austin Shelton. They will approve the public hearing minutes from June 6th, as well as minutes from their regular meeting on June 6th and 27th. Immediately following the closing of the meeting will be a workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to continue working on mapping and marking classifications, to review overall planning and zoning processes and to discuss concerns of any planning & zoning commission members. The public meeting and workshop are open to the public.
An accident occurred at 5:00 Friday afternoon in Texas County on Highway 137 one-half mile south of Licking. According to the highway patrol report, a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix, drive by 54-year old Cheryl J. Webster of Licking, traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a culvert. The report stated that Webster was wearing a safety restraint, sustained minor injury, and refused treatment at the scene. The Pontiac sustained minor damage and was driven from scene by the owner.
An accident occurred at 2:45 Friday afternoon in Texas County on Kimble Road four miles north of Licking. According to the highway patrol report, a 2006 Ford Escape, driven by 30-year old Jessica M. Love of Licking, swerved to miss an animal in the roadway, lost control and overturned. According to the report, Love was wearing a safety restraint, sustained moderate injuries, and was transported by ambulance to Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla. The Ford sustained extensive damage and was removed from the scene by Jay’s Automotive.
An accident occurred Friday morning at 11:11 in Crawford County on Highway 19 five miles north of Cuba. According to the highway patrol report, a 2004 Honda Civic, driven by 45-year old Heidi M. Acuff of St. James, traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a utility pole and a tree. Acuff sustained minor injuries and was transported by North Crawford Ambulance to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan. The report stated that she was wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident. The Honda sustained extensive damage and was removed from the scene by Miles Towing.
The Salem R-80 School District will continue to conduct pre-registrations before school starts for the 2016/2017 school year. Registration for the Salem Middle School will be held in the Middle School Cafeteria from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM starting with new students today. Registration for 8th grade students will be held on Tuesday, August 9th; 7th grade registration will be held on Wednesday, August 10th and those starting in the 6th grade, registration will be held on Thursday, August 11th. On Friday, August 12th any new or returning students unable to attend on their assigned day may register. For more information about registration at the Salem Middle School call 729-4261. At the Salem R-80 High School, incoming sophomores can register today in the High School Gym Lobby from 1:00 to 7:00 PM. Registration for 10th graders will be held on Monday, August 8th and freshmen may register on Tuesday, August 9th. A parent or guardian needs to be with the student at the time of registration in order to complete all district required forms. For more information about registration at the Salem R-80 High School, call 729-6641.
This Friday evening, Bill and Judi Aaron, the campground concessionaires at Loggers Lake campground, will be hosting an “Astronomy Education Event” with local astronomer Joseph Schuster. The Aarons are very excited about hosting this event with Mr. Schuster and will be waving the $2.00 Day-Use-Fee from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm for the folks attending this FREE event. The public is encouraged to bring along their telescopes and binoculars. As it turns out, August 11th and 12th will be the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower. It is said the Perseid Meteor Shower is one of the best meteor showers to observe. At its peak this meteor shower has been known to produce as many as 60 meteors per hour. Mr. Schuster will also point out the Moon, Jupiter and other stars and constellations with his telescope. There will also be a “waxing gibbous moon” (half-moon or first quarter moon) on August 11th and the moon will set shortly after midnight, leaving a fairly dark sky for late night viewing of the meteor shower. This event will take place from 8:00 to 9:30 pm. Saturday, August 13th will be the backup date should the weather not cooperate on Friday. If you want to camp out at Loggers Lake, you can reserve a campsite through Recreation.Gov. There are also a few camp sites that can be used on a First-come First-serve” basis. For more information about the Mark Twain National Forest or the Salem Ranger District in particular, you can contact us at 729-6656 or look us up on the internet at www.fs.usda.gov/mtnf.
SPORTS [TOP]
A Blue/White Football Scrimmage will be held tonight at 6:00 at the Salem High School Football Field. Don’t forget to bring your bottled water and Gatorade as an admission to the scrimmage.
Mike Foltynewicz worked six strong innings, Nick Markakis and Erick Aybar had two RBIs apiece and the Atlanta Braves kept the St. Louis Cardinals down at home with a 6-3 victory on Sunday. The Cardinals are just 26-32 at home after going 55-26 last season, but have been good on the road at 32-21. The Cardinals start a three-game set with the Reds tonight at 7:15. You can hear the game on KSMO Radio.
Ventura (7-9), who was 0-5 in seven starts since a June 17 victory over the Detroit Tigers, limited the Blue Jays to one run and five singles in 6 2/3 innings, walking four and striking out four. Yordano Ventura pitched effectively into the seventh inning, Kendrys Morales hit a grand slam, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 Sunday. The Royals have today off. They start a three-game set with the Chicago White Sox Tuesday night.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for 84 year-old Lucille Scherill Stammers of St. James will be Thursday at 2:00 at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary. Visitation will be from 11:00 until time of services. Memorials are suggested to the St. James Athletic Department.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly cloudy with a high of 85 and a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Tonight..Mostly cloudy with a low of 68.
Tuesday..Partly sunny with a high near 90.
Tuesday night..Partly cloudy with a low around 71. Wednesday..Partly sunny with a 30% chance of showers and a high of 91.
