Your World Today – Tuesday, August 16, 2016
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NEWS: Tuesday, August 16, 2016
LOCAL NEWS:
The Dent County Commission met Monday morning for their regular meeting at the courthouse. In the road report, both districts reported they received as much as three inches of rain in some areas but have had no reports of extensive damage. Both district commissioners said crews would be out checking roads and cleaning out culverts. District 1 Commissioner Dennis Purcell said materials were being added and brush was being cut on Dent County Road 5520. He also said a culvert was going to be installed today on county road 6400. He stated he would be attending a South Central Missouri Community Action Agency meeting today. District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson said materials would be added to Dent County Road 4030 with some back grading being done. He also said brush would be cut on county road 3220. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles said the county received a letter from J. Kent Lowery, the attorney for the Prosecuting Attorney and Circuit Attorney Retirement System, and from the calculations of the actuaries, the fund did not perform as expected through June 2015. That means the contribution the county must put in the fund this year goes from $7,792 per year up to $11,628 per year which is a 50% increase over the previous year. This increase goes into effect this September. Skiles reported Prosecuting Attorneys do not contribute any of their own money in this fund as it is totally paid by the county. He also said the only way to stop this waste of taxpayer funds is when people start complaining to their legislators. He said at the MRPC meeting last Thursday, they expressed their concern over the prosecuting attorney’s salaries and retirement, and they agreed to add this to the top of their list of state priorities to be brought to the legislature. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley said she would be attending the South Central County Clerks meeting in Wright County on Friday. The next meeting of the Dent County Commissioners will be Thursday morning at 9:00 at the courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
The Salem Memorial District Hospital Board of Directors will conduct a public tax meeting today beginning at 5:45 in the hospital library. Following the tax meeting will be the regular monthly meeting starting at 6:00 pm. After a review of the minutes from the July 19th meeting, Chief Financial Officer Monica Gargus will update the Board with the summary of operations and statistics reports for July followed by Chief Nursing Officer Mary Lou Brooks report. Hospital Administrator Kasey Lucas will then update the Board with an auxiliary report and an update on legislative issues. In old business, the Board will have a 2016 strategic planning update; they will address the Community Health Needs Assessment, the Ozark Independent Health Alliance (OIHA), a patient grievance policy and the Shepherds Nook Food Pantry. In new business, the Board will address purchases made for the hospital; they will have an annual bylaw review and also discuss a 2018 finance committee appointment. The Board may vote to go into closed session. The public tax meeting and the regular monthly meeting of the Salem Memorial District Hospital Board of Directors is open to the public.
The City of Salem Board of Alderman will conduct a meeting tonight at the City Hall Council Chambers beginning at 7:00 PM. In bids, the city requested proposals for the clean-up of property located at 816 East Hunt Street. Two bids were received for that proposal and will be presented to the Board. The city had also requested bids for two police vehicles. A total of two bids were turned in and will be presented for the Board’s attention. City of Salem Mayor Brad Nash will then call for a public hearing in order to open discussion on the setting of a property tax rate for 2016 for discussion only. After approval of past agendas, City of Salem Administrator Ray Walden will report on the planning & zoning meeting held August 8th involving a request to operate a steel fabrication business out of a detached garage at 1203 Jennifer Blvd by Austin Shelton. Stan Podorski, President of the Park & Recreation Board, will report on their meeting held August 11th. Administrator Walden will address various items concerning the City of Salem and a purchase exception, followed by a report by Mayor Nash. During the introduction and reading of bills and resolutions, Bill #3315, an ordinance required to set the City’s property tax rate for the year 2016 will be presented. Walden will present a bill to the board for approval from Capital Quarries for rock for redoing the parking lots for $3,699.46. The money will come out of the Special Street fund. The Salem Police Department will request approval to apply for a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG). Salem Police Chief Steelman will explain to the Board the grant process. The meeting of the Salem Board of Alderman is open to the public.
An accident occurred at 3:25 Sunday afternoon in Crawford County on Highway 19 about two and a half miles south of Steelville. According to the highway patrol report, a 2006 Chevrolet Impala driven by 18-year old Andrea Sanders of Steelville was traveling northbound on highway 19. The accident occurred was the Chevrolet Impala was rounding a curve and Sanders crossed the centerline. The Chevrolet Impala was then traveling on the right side of the roadway and collided with an embankment before returning to the roadway and coming to a stop. Sanders suffered minor injuries and was transported by the Steelville ambulance to Phelps County Regional Medical Center. She was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Chevrolet Impala sustained minor damage and was removed by Miles.
SPORTS [TOP]
The 30th Annual Ozarks Pigskin Preview is now available in Salem at the Bank of Salem, State Farm Insurance and at the KSMO Studios. Salem’s own Eli Floyd is among the outstanding players hi-lighted on the cover. The Pigskin Preview is free and you can learn about all the teams in the SCA as well as other southwest Missouri High Schools as four college programs.
The Cards had Monday off and will travel to Houston to face the Astros tonight starting at 6:15 on KSMO Radio.
Ian Kennedy pitched effectively into the seventh inning to win for the first since June 26 as the Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Monday night. Kennedy ended an eight-start winless streak, allowing one run on five hits and a walk in 6 2/3 innings. Three relievers finished, with Kelvin Herrera pitching the ninth for his fifth save. The Royals play the Tigers tonight at 6:10.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Raymond Dale Rowe of Edgar Springs will be today at 1:00 at the Rolla Chapel of the James and Gahr Mortuary. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 until the 1:00 service time.
Graveside services for Vernis I. Williams of Newburg, age 91, will be Friday at 3:00 at the Green Forest Cemetery in Salem. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary in Rolla.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Cloudy with a chance for isolated showers, high of 81.
Tonight..Partly cloudy, low near 65.
Wednesday..Partly cloudy, high around 86.
Wednesday night..Partly cloudy, low of 67.
Thursday..Mostly sunny, high near 85.
Thursday night..Partly cloudy, low of 66.
