Your World Today – Thursday, September 8, 2016
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NEWS: Thursday, September 8, 2016
LOCAL NEWS:
The Dent County Fire Protection District Board of Directors held their September meeting Tuesday evening at the fire station. Bills were reviewed and approved and the Board also reviewed their calendar of upcoming events at the fire station. In the monthly reimbursement report, there were a total of 15 calls that included: two structure fires, two car fires, five calls for first responders, two calls for a vehicle accident, two calls for training and two other calls of which one was for standby for law enforcement and one for a tractor trailer that lost its load. In old business, it was reported that the brush truck was still in the shop to be painted and department personnel in the Fire 1 and 2 courses are working on missed tests and will be either retesting or taking classes to retest. During new business, it was noted that Integrity Engineer’s contract for repairs to the building and lot were presented to the Board for approval. The contract had to be in place before the grant process could be started. The Board approved to proceed with the contract and to pay for it with capital improvement funds. The Board was then informed that in applying for the USDA grant to repair the parking lot, roof and other items and to proceed with that grant, the District had been advised to set up a Not for Profit Organization. The Board decided to consult an attorney before any further action is taken and this will discussed further at the next meeting. The Board then set their next meeting for Tuesday, October 4th at the fire station beginning at 6:00 pm and the meeting was then adjourned.
Captain James W. Remillard, commanding officer of Troop I, Rolla, announces the dedication of the “Trooper Gary Snodgrass Memorial Bridge.” The memorial bridge is located approximately seven miles east of Salem, MO, and near the original crash site. The ceremony will be held this morning at the Troop I Headquarters in Rolla. This memorial bridge recognizes Trooper Gary W. Snodgrass, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty in a traffic crash on February 21, 1970. Trooper Snodgrass was the ninth member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol to make the ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of Missouri. House Bill 2335 established the “Trooper Gary Snodgrass Memorial Bridge” on Highway 32, crossing the Meramec River in Dent County. The bill was signed by Governor Jay Nixon and became effective Sunday, August 28th, 2016.
Ozark National Scenic Riverways will host a Trail Town Celebration on September 10th and 11th in partnership with the Shannon County Museum, the Eminence Chamber of Commerce and the Ozark Trail Association. Everyone is invited to help us recognize and celebrate the importance of water, hiking, and equestrian trails in our area. On Saturday, September 10, members of the Ozark Trail Association will facilitate a hike from the Ozark Trail trailhead at Owls Bend to Klepzig Mill and Rocky Falls. On Saturday evening, the Shannon County Museum and the Eminence Chamber of Commerce will host a celebration in Eminence, including live music and educational displays. On Sunday, September 11, a hike will begin at the Ozark Trail trailhead at Rocky Falls and continue to the trailhead at Peck Ranch. This program is part of a series of activities and events planned at Ozark National Scenic Riverways throughout 2016 to celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service. They invite you to find your park and discover new activities and adventures in your own backyard! For more information about the Ozark National Scenic Riverways and upcoming centennial programs, call (573) 323-4236 during business hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bill and Judi Aaron, the campground concessionaires at Loggers Lake campground, will be hosting an “Astronomy Education Event” with local astronomer Joseph Schuster. The public is encouraged to bring along their telescopes and binoculars as you will be able to see Saturn. This event will take place from 8:00 to 9:30 pm Saturday, September 10th. If you want to camp out at Loggers Lake, you can reserve a campsite through Recreation.Gov. website with as little as three days notice. There are also a few camp sites that can be used on a “First-come First-serve” basis. For more information about the Mark Twain National Forest or the Salem Ranger District in particular, you can call 729-6656 or look us up on the internet at www.fs.usda.gov/mtnf.
An accident occurred Wednesday morning at 6:25 on I-44 at the 202 mille marker in Crawford County. According to the highway patrol report, a 2005 Buick Le Sabre driven by 54-year old Terri Wilson-Sellirs of St. Louis and a 2000 Ford Ranger driven by 33-year old Steven P. Giacomelli of Cuba were traveling westbound on I-44. The accident occurred as the Ford Ranger struck the Buick Le Sabre from behind. Terri Wilson-Sellirs suffered minor injuries and was taken to the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla. A passenger in the Ford Ranger, 57-year old Willie Sellirs of St. Louis suffered minor injuries and was taken to the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla. Everyone involved was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Ford Ranger sustained moderate damage and was towed from the scene by Miles & Sons Towing of Cuba while the Buick LeSaber was totaled and removed from the scene by Christ & Sons Towing of Cuba.
SPORTS [TOP]
The Salem Lady Softball Tigers will be at Cuba today at 4:30 HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The Salem Lady Volleyball Tigers will be at Licking tonight with the JV game at 6:00 with the varsity match to follow. Salem enters the contest with a 1-4 record on the year.
Jung Ho Kang led off the eighth inning with a home run, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night to snap an eight-game losing streak. Rookie Alex Reyes (1-1) pitched 3 2/3rds innings and was the victim of the home run. The Cardinals home run game streak ended at 25 in the loss. The red Birds and Mets are tied for the second wild card spot and Cards open a four game set with Milwaukee today starting at 5:20 on KSMO Radio.
Bryon Buxton's homer in the 8th inning proved to be the difference as the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Kansas City Royals Wednesday night, 6-5 to avoid a sweep in their series in Minnesota. Kendrys Morales and Drew Butera homered for the Royals in the contest as Kansas City had a 3-1 lead in 5th inning but Danny Duffy couldn't make the lead hold up. The Royals will have the day off today.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Bradley H. Taylor, age 61, of Cuba will be Monday at 5:00 PM at Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, with full military honors. Visitation will be from 3:00-5:00 PM on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made out to the Cuba VFW post #7174
Funeral services for Sydney E. Brown, age 85, of St. James will be Saturday at 3:00 PM at the St. James Chapel of the James and Gahr Mortuary. Visitation will be at 1:00 PM on Monday until service time at the Chapel. Interment will be at the St. James Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials may be made out to the Assistance League of the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Cloudy with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 85.
Tonight..Mostly cloudy with an 80% chance for showers and thunderstorms, low 69.
Friday..Cloudy with a 70% chance for showers and thunderstorms, high of 84.
Friday night..Cloudy with an 80% chance for showers, low around 68.
