Your World Today – Monday, November 14, 2016
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NEWS: Monday, November 14, 2016
LOCAL NEWS:
An accident happened Saturday afternoon at 5:31 in Dent County on Highway 32 about ten miles east of Salem. According to the highway patrol report, a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000 GT driven westbound by 24-year old David Gipson of Salem, ran off the north side of the roadway, went down and embankment and overturned. The driver, David Gipson, suffered minor injuries and was not treated, but 51-year old Lori Gipson of Salem suffered serious injuries and transported to the Salem Memorial District Hospital by the Salem Ambulance. David Gipson was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident while Lori Gipson was not. The highway patrol was assisted by the Dent County Sheriff’s Department and the Dent County Fire Protection District. The Mitsubishi was totaled and removed from the scene by Whitaker’s Towing.
An accident occurred at 9:00 Wednesday morning in Crawford County on Highway 19 about 12 miles north of Salem. According to the highway patrol report, a 2004 Chevrolet extended cab pickup, driven by 44-year old Christina Jones of Steelville was traveling northbound on highway 19. Jones stated she may have fallen asleep and the pickup traveled off the right side of the roadway. Jones overcorrected and the pickup traveled across the roadway and into the left ditch, struck an embankment and overturned. Jones suffered serious injuries and flown to Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur by Air Evac helicopter. She was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Chevrolet pickup was totaled and removed from the scene by Whitaker Towing.
The Dent County Fire Protection District Board of Directors held their November meeting Tuesday evening at the fire station. After approval of the minutes from the precious meeting the Board reviewed and approved bills and also reviewed their budget. During a calendar review of upcoming events it was noted the Toy Drive sign up this year will be on Thursdays, December 1st and December 8th. The monthly reimbursement report showed a total of 15 calls for the month that included: two structure fire calls, one brush fire call, two landing zone calls, one first responder call, four calls for a vehicle accident, one call for a fire alarm, two calls for training and two other calls and those were one for a search & rescue and one for a house electrical issue. Year to date the total calls come to 219. There was no old or new business brought before the Board. During reports, it was reported that the brush truck is painted and is being outfitted for use. The water tank is being welded and prepared for installation. Also noted was that fact that Engine #83 is repaired and back in operation. Fire Chief Brad Nash reported on the conference he attended stating that is was very informative and over all a good conference providing many useful ideas that can be used at the department. The Board then set their next meeting for Tuesday, December 6th at the fire station beginning at 6:00 pm. The meeting was then adjourned.
Mark Stauter will give a power point presentation this Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m., at the Salem Pizza Inn courtesy room on the "Ozark Short Line" railroad at the Dent County Historical Society meeting night. The illustrated PowerPoint program will be about efforts to construct a railroad generically known as the "Ozark Short Line" between Rolla and Cabool or Willow Springs during the period of 1910-1914. The route would have gone through western Dent County (Lecoma, Anutt, and Lenox) and had several corporate lives, but ultimately the project came to naught. Stauter is a retired Missouri Science and Technology Librarian who worked in the Western Historical Collection. His colleague at Missouri S&T, Librarian John Bradbury compiled the power point presentation. The program is free and open to the public. Dinner is on-your-own and starts at 5 p.m. For more information about presenting a program for the Historical Society, contact Deloris Gray Wood, the Dent County Historical Society President at 729-2545.
SPORTS [TOP]
The Salem Football Tigers placed eight players on the All-SCA Conference teams for the 2016 season. Named to the All-SCA First team were receiver J.J. McGowan and defensive back Eli Floyd. Making the All-SCA Second Team were Quarterback Zak Eplin, defensive lineman Jon Arzt, offensive lineman Evan Howard and linebacker Taylor Shipp. Named to the All-SCA Honorable Mention Team were defensive lineman J.D. Bowling and running back Xavier Elwood. Congratulations Tigers!!!!
Sam Gagner scored twice, Nick Foligno got a goal and two assists and 13 Blue Jackets had at least a point, helping Columbus beat the St. Louis Blues 8-4 on Saturday night. Robby Fabbri scored twice and Vladimir Tarasenko and Kevin Shattenkirk also score for St. Louis. Jake Allen stopped eight of 12 shots and was pulled early in the second period. Carter Hutton finished with 14 stops. The Blues return home for a three- game home stand starting Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres at 6:30 on KSMO Radio.
Drew Lock completed 22 of 37 passes for 294 yards and two touchdowns as Missouri defeated Vanderbilt 26-17 on Saturday for Missouri's first SEC Win of the year and first since they beat South Carolina on October 3rd, 2015. J'Mon Moore caught eight passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns, and Johnathon Johnson added four catches for 73 yards. Missouri cornerback Aarion Penton returned an interception 19 yards for a TD, the second of his career. Missouri will be at Tennessee Saturday starting at 12:30 and you can hear the game on KSMO Radio.
Cairo Santos kicked a 37-yard field goal as time expired, and the Kansas City Chiefs overcame a 17-point deficit to top the Carolina Panthers 20-17 on Sunday. Eric Berry also returned a Newton interception 42 yards for a touchdown as Kansas City's defense came up with big plays when needed. Alex Smith threw for 178 yards and Spencer Ware ran for 61 yards for the Chiefs, who failed to score an offensive touchdown. The Chiefs are 7-2 on the year.
The Missouri Tigers defeated the Alabama A&M Bulldogs by the final score of 99-44 Sunday night to go to 1-0 on the year. Freshman Frankie Hughes tied a Missouri record by scoring 23 points on 9-13 shooting from the floor in his first NCAA game tying former Tiger Center Steve Stipanovich. Missouri will face Xavier Thursday at noon in the Puerto Rico Tournament from Orlando, Florida. You can hear the game on KSMO.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Eldon Abraham Barton of Cherryville, age 85, will be held this morning at 11:00 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville. Interment will be in the Smith Cemetery in Oates.
Funeral services for Robert Dale Headrick Sr. of St. James, age 49, will be held Wednesday at 12:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James. Visitation will be from 10:00 until service time.
Funeral services for William A. “Bill” Brewer of Salem, age 95, will be held Saturday, November 19th at 11:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 7:00. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post #99.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly sunny early with increasing cloudiness this afternoon, high of 64.
Tonight..Partly cloudy early, then mostly clear by morning, low of 32.
Tuesday..Mostly sunny, high of 67.
Tuesday night..Clear, low near 41.
Wednesday..Mostly sunny, high of 71.
Wednesday night.. Mostly clear, low around 50.
