Your World Today – Friday, September 4, 2015
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NEWS: Friday, September 4, 2015
The Dent County Commissioners met Thursday morning in the Dent County Courthouse. Dent County Treasurer Denita Williams was in to request a budget adjustment to the Land Tax Sale Budget due to unexpected increased revenue and expenses. The Commissioners approved the request and set the budget adjustment hearing for September 28th at 10:00 am. In the road report, District I Commissioner Dennis Purcell said that ditch work would be done on Dent County Roads 5100 and 5105, while grading would be done on county roads 5590, 6630 and 6520. Purcell went on to say that materials would be added to county road 5080, brush would be cut on county road 6070 and a man was replacing a hydraulic hose on grader #33. District II Road Supervisor Sam Gorman filled in for Commissioner Gary Larson who had a prior commitment and was not at the meeting. Gorman said that grading would be done on Dent County Road 2530 and brush would be cut on county roads 4480 and 4330. He added that potholes in chip and seal were being repaired on county road 2240. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles reminded residents that the Courthouse would be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day and wishes everyone a safe holiday and hopes the Chamber of Commerce Rodeo has a great attendance. Skiles said that on Tuesday he attended the Meramec Community Enhancement Corporation meeting. He went on to say that he had received positive comments about the HVAC installed in the upstairs courtroom. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley said that she balanced with the Dent County Treasurer Denita Williams on all accounts and that bills were being reviewed and approved by the Commissioners. Sheriff’s department Special Investigator Wayne Becker was in to have the contract signed for the Cyber Crimes Grant. Due to the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, the next meeting of the Dent County Commission will be Thursday morning at 9:00 in the Courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
A search and rescue for 13-year old Johnathan Shay from St. James will be held Labor Day Monday, September 7th, starting at 8:00 A.M. from the command post at Scott's Lodge at the St. James City Park, in St. James. Shay has been missing since July 9th and has autism. Justice In the Name Of would like to extend an invitation to anyone to be active in helping in the search and rescue effort for Johnathan Shay. Justice In the Name Of has met with the Phelps County Sheriff and have connected with local people in the community and are working very closely with the family. They need volunteers on foot, back at the command post, plus donations of water, food, walkie talkies, and orange T-Shirts for everyone to wear. We chose the color orange because it is Johnathan Shay’s favorite color. They are asking for group leaders to step forward and a team conference call will be held before the event to go over search and rescue protocol. Those interested in Group Leadership of the search and rescue teams must make a point of contact with Justice In Name Of to establish the best tactical approach for covering locations. For more information about the search, call (202) 681-5517.
The Current River Scrappers Quilt Guild Exhibit is now open to the public from now through the 25th at the Ozark Natural & Cultural Resource Center. The center is open Monday through Saturday at 202 South Main Street. For more information, call the ONCRC at 729-0029.
The rodeo returns to Dent County this Labor Day weekend on Saturday and Sunday night at the Commons with a semi-pro rodeo that is MRCA/URA sanctioned and is produced by Outlaw Rodeo Productions. The rodeo will keep you hopping with outstanding talent in a number of events such as bareback riding, calf roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding as well as a kids boot toss and calf scramble for the young cowboys and cowgirls that are 10 years of age and under. According to Lance McCullom, the owner of Outlaw Rodeo, it will be a complete show that will feature not only incredible rodeo talent, but also music, pyrotechnics and fireworks. McCullom said he expects about 170 participants from all over the state. Tickets are available in advance at all the banks for $8.00 per adult and $4.00 per child. At the gate, the price will be $10 per adult and $5 per child. Concessions will be available and will be hosted by Trail to the Cross. The rodeo will begin at 7:30 each evening.
SPORTS [TOP]
The Salem Football Tigers will travel to Houston for SCA Conference play tonight starting at 7:00. It will be Salem’s their third straight road game. Salem enters the game with a 1-1 record while Houston is 2-0 on the young season. You can hear the game on KSMO and online at ksmoradio.com starting at 6:30 with Tiger Talk and Coach Brian McNamee. NOTE: Salem won the game, 14-7.
The Salem Lady Volleyball Tigers will participate in the North County Raider Invitational Tournament Saturday.
The Missouri Football Tigers will open their season Saturday against Southeast Missouri State with the game starting at 3:00 at Faurot Field on the University of Missouri campus. NOTE: Missouri won the game, 34-3.
The St. Louis Cardinals had the day off Thursday and they will be hosting the second place Pittsburgh Pirates tonight to start a three game series. The Pirates are six games behind St. Louis in the National League Central Division. Game time is set for 7:15. NOTE: Cards lost Friday, 9-3 and won Saturday, 4-1.
Lorenzo Cain hit a three-run homer, Paulo Orlando added a two-run shot and Kendrys Morales drove in four runs as the Kansas City Royals routed the Detroit Tigers 15-7 on Thursday night to wrap up another series win. Ben Zobrist drove in two runs for the Royals, whose 15 runs and 20 hits were their most since piling up 21 hits in a 16-8 victory at Colorado on July 3, 2011. The Royals play Chicago tonight at 7:10.
Chase Daniel threw a touchdown pass and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the St. Louis Rams 24-17 to finish unbeaten in the preseason on Thursday night. Tavon Austin had the most electrifying play of the game, reversing field on a 43-yard scamper after a short catch that set up St. Louis' first touchdown.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Sue Ann Plank of Salem, age 75, was held Friday morning at 10:00 at the Dent County Memorial Chapel. Interment was in the North Lawn Cemetery.
Funeral services for John Warren McElvy, age 71, was Friday morning at 11:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. There will be no interment.
Funeral services for Clella L. Jukanovich of Yuma, Arizona, age 80, was held Saturday at 1:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mildred I. Martin of St. Charles, Missouri, age 89, was Monday at the Salem Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary. Interment was in the North Lawn Cemetery.
Funeral services for Dennis Phillip Stephenson of Rolla, age 75, will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Rolla. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00. Interment will be in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Waynesville, with Full Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to the VFW Post 2025.
Funeral services for John J. Davis of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, age 77, will be held Wednesday at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held from noon until service time on Wednesday. Interment will be in the Boss Cemetery.
Funeral services for Marie (Barton) Brooks of Salem, age 81, will be held Thursday morning at 11:00 at the Salem Chapel of James and Gahr Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 9:00 Wednesday evening. Interment will be in the North Lawn Cemetery.
Funeral Services for Johnnie Marie Hemme, age 69, of St. James will be Thursday at 1:00. Visitation will be Thursday morning from 11:00 to service time. Interment will be in the Oak Forrest Cemetery.
Funeral services for Brian G. Roppeto of St. James, age 48, will be held Friday at 1:00 at the James and Gahr Chapel in St. James. Visitation will be from Friday morning at 11:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Goshen Cemetery in Hartsburg, MO. Memorials may be made to the St. James Animal Shelter.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly sunny, high of 88.
Tonight..Mostly clear, low of 65.
Saturday..Mostly sunny, high of 88.
Saturday night..Partly cloudy, low of 68.
Sunday..Partly sunny, high of 87.
Sunday night..Partly cloudy, low of 70.
Labor Day..Cloudy with a 50% chance for showers, high of 86.
