Your World Today – Monday, August 31, 2015
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NEWS: Monday, August 31, 2015
On Wednesday, August 26th, deputies with the Dent County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the 4000 block of East Highway 32 for a report of shots fired and a male observed running from the area where the shots were fired holding his leg as he ran. Upon arrival, deputies were directed to the 200 block of Dent County Road 4243. Once Deputies arrived at the incident location, contact was made with a 21-year old female. She told deputies that her grandfather had shot at her boyfriend and her boyfriend had ran away. Her grandfather was identified as 74-year old Willard A. Stotler of Salem. Deputies asked her where Stotler was located. She directed the deputies to a shop located on the north side of the property. The deputies attempted to make contact with Stotler and a short standoff occurred. After a few minutes of intense negotiations, Stotler was taken into custody after fighting with deputies and a trooper with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. A handgun was located where Stotler had been sitting when the stand off occurred. The victim was found approximately one mile from the incident location on foot with no injuries. The investigation revealed that Stotler had threatened to kill the victim and shot at the victim while he was fleeing. Stotler was transported to the Dent County Jail for processing where he was charged with three felony counts stemming from this incident. The charges are assault in the 1st degree; unlawful use of a weapon and assault in the 2nd degree on a law enforcement officer. His bond is set at $100,000 cash only. The above information is just an accusation, and is not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of any charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
An accident occurred Saturday evening at 6:35 in Phelps County on the BNSF Railroad Tracks in Arlington near crossing number 664613M. According to the Highway Patrol Report a General Electric Locomotive was eastbound on the railway when it struck 24 year-old Cory J. Smart, of O’Fallon, Missouri lying on the tracks. Smart sustained serious injuries and was transported by Lifeline to University Hospital in Columbia.
An accident occurred in Iron County on Highway 32 two miles east of Bixby at 6:55 Thursday evening. According to the highway patrol report, a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo, driven by 34 year-old Brian J. Vaillancourt of Belleview, ran off the right side of the roadway and struck two trees. Vaillancourt sustained serious injuries and was flown by Air Evac to Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur. The Isuzu was totaled and removed from the scene by Blackies Towing of Viburnum. According to the report it is unknown whether Vaillancourt was wearing a seat restraint.
An accident occurred in Iron County on Highway 32 four miles southwest of Bixby at 11:30 Friday morning. According to the highway patrol report, a 2006 Kenworth dump truck, driven by 53 year-old Garry L. Gamblin of Belleview, ran off the right side of the roadway and over-turned. Gamblin sustained serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Parkland Liberty Hospital in Farmington. According to the report, Gamblin was wearing a seat restraint. The Kenworth was totaled in the accident and removed from the scene by Abney’s Towing Service of Viburnum.
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a workshop tonight beginning at 7:00 PM at the City Hall Council Chambers at 202 North Washington. The workshop will be to examine a copy of the last printed city limits map for accuracy and make corrections as determined. At the workshop the Commission will discuss a timetable for recommendations of adoption by the City Council, a program in progress for requesting annexation and the best way to mark previously zoned areas. The Commission will then review their responsibilities and then outline future plans and agendas. The workshop of the Planning & Zoning Commission is open to the public.
SPORTS [TOP]
The Reeds Spring Wolves quarterback Nate Haddock scored his third touchdown of the game on a two-yard run in overtime to beat the Salem Football Tigers Friday night by the score of 27-21. Derek McClain scored on a 59-yard run, Zak Eplin followed with a 65-yard scamper and Aaron Hodges added a two-yard dive for Salem who came back twice in the game, but could not score in overtime. Salem falls to 1-1 on the year and they will play at Houston Friday night.
The Salem Lady Volleyball Tigers will host West Plains tonight starting at 6:00 with the JV game with the varsity match to follow. Salem is 0-2 on the year.
The Houston Softball Tournament on Saturday was postponed due to the weather and will be rescheduled at a date to be announced. The Lady Softball Tigers will host Vienna today starting at 5:00 on KSMO Radio and online at ksmoradio.com. The game will be recorded for Fidelity Channel 6. Salem is 1-1 on the year.
Matt Carpenter, Brandon Moss and Mark Reynolds all hit home runs, Yadier Molina drove in two and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 7-5 on Sunday. Jason Heyward added three hits and drove in a run for the Cardinals, who won for the seventh time in eight games. Jaime Garcia (7-4) allowed season highs in hits (10) and runs (four) but was effective enough to improve to 4-0 over his past six starts. The Cards will start a three game set with Washington tonight starting at 6:20 on KSMO or immediately following Salem Softball.
Brandon Guyer and Kevin Kiermaier homered, and four Tampa Bay pitchers held the Royals to one hit over the final five innings Sunday in the Rays' 3-2 win. Kansas City starter Danny Duffy gave up two runs while striking out six in five innings. The Royals will have the day off today.
Nick Foles got his first touchdown pass on Saturday hitting Chris Givens in stride on a 44-yard play in the second quarter for the Rams who fell to 0-3 with the loss to Indianapolis, 24-14. Foles finished 10 of 11 passing on the night.
Alex Smith was 16 of 18 for 171 yards and threw for two touchdowns in less than a half against Tennessee, in what almost certainly be his final tune-up before the regular season as Kansas City spanked the Titans Friday night by a final score of 34-10.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Gail Jean Gravley of Salem, age 76, will be Tuesday at 11:00 at the Salem United Methodist Church. Visitation will be at the Church from 10:00 until time of services. Memorials may be made to the Salem Senior Center. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary of Salem.
Visitation for Lawrence “Ray” Inman of Salem, age 73, will be held Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Dent County Memorial Chapel. There will be no service. Memorials may be made to the Dent County Animal Welfare Society.
Funeral services for Pearl H. Willis of Salem, age 93, will be held Thursday at 11:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 10:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Rector Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Rector Cemetery.
Funeral services for Sue Ann Plank of Salem, age 75, will be held Friday at 10:00 at the Dent County Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00. Interment will be in the North Lawn Cemetery.
Funeral services for Clella L. Jukanovich of Yuma, Arizona, age 80, will be held Saturday at 1:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery..
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly sunny, high of 86.
Tonight..Partly cloudy, low of 66.
Tuesday..Mostly sunny, high of 89.
Tuesday night..Partly cloudy, low of 67.
Wednesday..Partly cloudy, high of near 90.
Wednesday night..Partly cloudy, low of 67.
Thursday..Mostly sunny, high around 90.
