Your World Today – Wednesday, August 17, 2016
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NEWS: Wednesday, August 17, 2016
LOCAL NEWS:
Monday night at 8:25, an accident occurred on Highway 19 about seven miles south of Salem. According to the highway patrol report, a 1999 Ford F350 driven by Gerald Hubbard from Eminence was traveling southbound on Highway 19. The Ford F350 struck a 1997 Chevrolet 3500 and a 1996 GMC Jimmy that was parked in the roadway. The Chevrolet 3500 then struck a pedestrian, 22-year old Michael Suhling of Salem, pinning him between the Chevrolet and the GMC Jimmy. The Chevrolet was parked facing north in the southbound lane. Suhling suffered serious injuries and was transported by Air Evac Air ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Hubbard was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Chevrolet 3500 sustained moderate damage, the 1996 GMC Jimmy sustained minor damage and the 1999 Ford F350 sustained moderate damage. All vehicles were towed by Whitaker’s Towing.
The Salem Board of Aldermen held their regular meeting and tax hearing Monday night at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Brad Nash and Alderwoman Molly Zettel were not in attendance. The board heard from City Administrator Ray Walden about two bids to remove the foundation, do site cleanup and grading at the property located at 816 East Hunt Street. The board approved the low bid from Camden Excavating for $2,250. The board also approved two bids for the purchase of two new police vehicles that fit into the vehicle rotation system set up three years ago. The first bid approved was for a 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD for $27,106 from Dave Sinclair Ford in St. Louis. The second bid approved was the state bid for $25,089 for a 2016 Dodge Charger. A property tax hearing was then held with no one in attendance wanting to challenge the rate. The rate in 2015 was 63.74 cents per $100 assessed valuation, but the 2016 property tax assessed value for the city went down, so for the city to keep the same revenues as they budgeted, they were allowed by the state to raise the rate to 64.84 cents per $100 assessed valuation. The board approved Bill #3315 adopting the tax rate. City Administrator Walden reported on the Planning and Zoning Meeting held on August 8th where no action was taken on a request by Austin Shelton to operate a steel fabrication business out of a detached garage at 1203 Jennifer Blvd. The Planning and Zoning Board took no action as the business was in violation of neighborhood covenants. Stan Podorski, President of the Park and Recreation Board, reported on their meeting held on August 11th. He told the alderman he asked park board members to look at all the city parks and come to the next meeting with suggestions, comments, recommendations or criticisms of what they see and what needs to be addressed. One of those criticisms is the lack of handicapped accessibility at the parks. He also asked permission from the alderman to get bids for new roofs at the Salem City Pool House in the city park as well as the roof at the Al Brown Concession Stand. Podorski feels these capital projects should be paid for by the City of Salem Capital Improvements Sales Tax as these roofs have needed to be replaced for years and should not be deducted from the Park and Recreation Sales Tax Fund. The alderman agreed to allow bids to be received on both roofs, but did not comment on how they would be paid for. City Attorney Camm Seay received a copy of the Park Board By-Laws from 1993 and was asked by Podorski to update them and to include the legal descriptions of the responsibilities of the park board. City Administrator Walden said he, Water and Sewer Superintendent Jack Emory, representatives from Archer-Elgin Engineering and DNR will meet to discuss the voluntary compliance agreement for the Wastewater Treatment facility. Also, Walden said N.B. West Asphalting of Sullivan would start asphalting some streets and parking lots today. The board approved the bill from Capital Quarries of $3,699.46 for rock for the redoing the city parking lots on 3rd Street and approved the request from Chief Keith Steelman for the police department to apply for a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant for $10,000 that is non matching. This grant is for officer safety equipment. After a few budget adjustments were made, the meeting was adjourned.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer and turkey hunters of regulation changes that apply to hunting this fall. Crossbows have been added as a legal method during archery deer and turkey seasons and also during the fall firearms turkey season. The Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Dates are: Archery Deer and Turkey: September 15th through November 11th and November 23rd through January 15, 2017; Firearms Turkey will run October 1st thru October 31st; Firearms Deer Early Youth Portion will be October 29th and 30th; Firearms Deer November Portion is November 12th to 22nd; Firearms Deer Late Youth Portion is November 25th thru 27th; Firearms Deer Antlerless Portion will be December 2nd through December 4th; and the Firearms Deer Alternative Methods Portion: December 24th through January 3, 2017. Get more information from MDC’s “2016 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information” booklet, available where hunting permits are sold or go online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits.
Are you concerned about Identity Theft? Hosted by Chantae Alfred, Family Financial Educational Specialist with the University of Missouri Extension is conducting a class on Wednesday, August 24th from 12:00 (noon) to 1:00 pm at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory located at 1200 West Rolla Road in Salem. Bring your lunch and enjoy this short learning session. Call the Dent County Extension office at 729-3196 to sign up by August 23rd.
SPORTS [TOP]
Tommy Pham and Jedd Gyorko each homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 8-5 on Tuesday night. Seung Hwan Oh pitched a scoreless ninth. The Astros dropped their third straight, and the Cardinals won their third in a row on the day they learned outfielder Matt Holliday and reliever Seth Maness are headed for the disabled list. The Cardinals play the Astros today at 1:10. You can hear the game on KSMO Radio.
Danny Duffy allowed one run in 7 2/3 innings and the Kansas City Royals hit four homers in a 6-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Kansas City finishes up their three-game set with Detroit tonight at 6:10.
The St. Louis Cardinals announced they have placed right-handed pitcher Seth Maness (right elbow strain) on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 14, and recalled right-handed pitcher Sam Tuivailala from Memphis (AAA).
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.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Marco Derrick of Salem, age 84, will be held Friday at 11:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Memorials may be made to the American Legion for Veteran’s Christmas.
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.
A Funeral Mass for Anthony “Tony” McGuirk of Salem, age 82, will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will be in the North Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Knights of Columbus. All arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary.
Funeral services for Nadine Bell of Independence, formerly of Salem, age 84, will be held Saturday at 11:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 10:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Gladden Empire Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Rachel House in Blue Springs, Missouri.
There will be no services for Mildred Marlene Turner of Salem, age 70. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Partly cloudy, high around 86.
Tonight ..Partly cloudy, low of 67.
Thursday..Partly sunny, high near 85.
Thursday night..Partly cloudy, low of 68.
Friday..Partly sunny early, then becoming cloudy with a 50% chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms, high of 83.
