Your World Today – Friday, September 2, 2016
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NEWS: Friday, September 2, 2016
LOCAL NEWS:
The Dent County Commissioners held their meeting Thursday morning in the Dent County Courthouse. During public comments, Beth Frizzell was in representing the Dent County Tourism Commission. She said that Mike Homeyer had served the maximum of three two-year terms on the Commission and that Ed Pratt met the requirements for that position. The Commissioners approved Pratt being added to the Tourism Tax Committee by 3-0. Darrel Frits was in to request a posted speed limit on Dent County Road 5090, which is in the Southern Hills sub-division. Commissioner Purcell reviewed the procedure with Frits and supplied him the proper forms to start the process. The Salem News requested a comment on Representative Jeff Pogue’s statements in opposition to the one-tenth cent sales tax that is split between soil and water conservation and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to use for state parks that will appear on the November ballot. Commissioner Skiles said that he hopes voters will continue to support the sales tax because the benefits to agriculture and Missouri Parks far outweigh the need to oppose DNR on this issue. He continued that DNR definitely needs to be brought under control, but Missouri Legislators need to rein in DNR through other means. Commissioner Larson pointed out that currently Missouri parks are being shortchanged, so how would they be able to make up the shortfall if the tax fails? In the road report, District One Commissioner Dennis Purcell said that grading would be done on Dent County Roads 5220, 5170 and 2460, while a crew would be patching some chronic problem areas on county roads 4180 and 4110 with hot mix so the repairs are more permanent. Purcell went on to say that he wanted to encourage motorists on those roadways to exercise caution in the work areas. District Two Commissioner Gary Larson said that grading would be done on Dent County Roads 5340 and 5300, while materials would be added to county roads 6130, 2200, and 2330. He added that a man would be cutting grass from the maintenance shed out to Highway 32-72. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles encouraged residents to attend the Chamber of Commerce Rodeo this tonight and Saturday at The Commons starting at 7:30 each evening and he reminded everyone that the Courthouse will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. He added that he wanted to thank the City of Salem for checking the Courthouse exterior lighting and replacing defective bulbs. The Commissioners were approving and paying bills. Deputy Clerk Crystal Pilkington had nothing to report. The next regular meeting of the Commissioners will be Thursday, September 8th at 9:00 at the Courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
Don’t forget that if you want to compete at the 4th Annual Smokin’ Hot Veterans Rib Cook-Off to be held Saturday, September 10th at the American Legion Post located on Highway 32 West in Salem, you need to sign up by TOMORROW!!! Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. The entry fee is $25 for one slab of pork ribs and extra slabs are available for $10 each. No outside ribs are allowed. You cook the ribs and judging will start at 3:00. Dinner immediately following the judging at the American Legion Walker-Roney Post. The cost for dinner will be $10 per plate and consist of: a half slab of ribs, two side dishes, bread & dessert. There will also be a Hot Dog plate available for $5. For more information about this event including a list of rules or to sign up, call Clint Medlock at 247-4667, Ryan Parker at 729-1386 or John Young at 729-3710.
The Current River Scrappers Quilt Guild semi-annual exhibit is now open and will run through September 30th at the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center in Salem, located at 202 South Main (Highway 19). The hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The exhibit has been held since 2007, and has hosted about 100 quilts from the local quilt guild and from the community. It includes newly made and antique quilts as well as special interest displays. Several award-winning quilts from State and local fairs as well as judged quilt shows have been displayed. For more information contact Tressa Schafer by calling 729-8102.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters that dove, snipe, and rail hunting in Missouri started Thursday with teal hunting opening Saturday, September 10th and woodcock hunting opening Saturday, October 15th. Migratory-bird hunters can get detailed information on related regulations, seasons, species, permits, limits, and more from MDC's “Migratory Bird Hunting Digest 2016” available where hunting permits are sold. Buy permits online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds waterfowl hunters they have until Sunday, September 18th to apply online with MDC to hunt on 12 wetland areas intensively managed by the Department for waterfowl. The reservation system allocates half of the available hunting opportunities on these areas for Missouri residents chosen through a random drawing. The other half are for walk-in hunters who draw on-site each morning for the remaining spots, also known as the "poor line." Buy permits online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits.
SPORTS [TOP]
The Salem Football Tigers will host the Houston Tigers tonight starting at 7:00 at the Salem High School Football Field. This is the first SCA game for both schools. Salem enters the game with a 2-0 record while Houston enters the contest with an 0-2 record and have yet to score this year. You can hear the game on KSMO Radio and online at ksmoradio.com, and see it on a delayed basis on Fidelity Local 6.
The St. Louis Cardinals begin a three-game series in Cincinnati as part of their nine-game road trip. Game time is at 6:10, but because of the Salem Tiger Football game, the game will not start on KSMO until about 9:15. Saturday, the game will be at 3:10 or immediately after the Missouri Tiger Football game.
The Kansas City Royals will host the Detroit Tigers in a three game series starting tonight at Kaufmann Stadium. The Royals currently are three games behind the Tigers for the final wild card spot in the American League.
The Missouri Football Tigers under new Coach Barry Odom will open their season on the road at West Virginia Saturday morning starting at 11:00. You can hear the game on KSMO radio beginning at 11:00.
The City of Salem Youth Flag Football registrations END TODAY at the City Administration Building, located at 400 North Iron during regular business hours. All boy and girls in grades 1st through 6th can signup and the cost is $20 per child. Games will be held every Saturday starting September 24th. For more information, contact Parks & Recreation Director Tye Lydon at 729-6290.
The 12th Tiger Football Booster Club is selling Booster shirts. The shirts may be purchased at the home football games or by contacting Stephanie Floyd at 573-247-1441.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Andrea "Andy” Kronable Carrell of St. James, age 44, will be held this morning at 11:00 at the Greentree Christian Church. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 this evening at the James and Gahr Chapel in St. James. Memorials may be made to the American Liver Association.
Funeral services for Jennie Pauline Smith of Steelville, age 88, will be held today at 1:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Visitation will be held from 11:00 until service time Friday. Interment will be in the Berryman Cemetery.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly sunny, high of 77.
Tonight..Mostly clear, low near 54.
Saturday..Mostly sunny, high around 80.
Saturday night..Clear, low of 58.
Sunday..Mostly sunny, high of 84.
Sunday night..Mostly clear, low around 64.
Labor Day..Mostly sunny, high of 88 with heat index of 93.
Monday night..Mostly clear, low of 69.
