Your World Today – Tuesday, December 8, 2015

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NEWS: Tuesday, December 8, 2015

The Dent County Commissioners met for their regular meeting Monday morning in the Dent County Courthouse. In the road report, District I Commissioner Dennis Purcell said grading would be done on Dent County Roads 5400, 6310, 6350 and 6480, while materials are still being hauled to county road 5600, commonly called the Turtle loop, as part of the Title II Project.  District II Commissioner Gary Larson said that grading would be done on Dent County Roads 2360, 2335, 5225, 3283 and 3270.  He went on to say that two men would be cutting brush on Dent County Roads 2240, 2530, and 2555.  Larson added that a man was going to Springfield to get another load of oil for the Dura-Patcher.  Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles reported that last Thursday afternoon he and Commissioner Purcell attended the Meramec Watershed Meeting at Meramec Caverns in Stanton. The series of meetings continues to look at agriculture and tourism activities along the watershed and how they affect water quality. Skiles said that information provided indicated that neither one is causing any real problems or concerns for the watershed. A cattle producer from the Pacific area, who farms along both sides of the Meramec, spoke and indicated that in his estimation the river quality was as good as it’s ever been and his operation has been in the family for generations. Commissioner Purcell noted that even though no red flags have went up to date relative to the Meramec Watershed the Commissioners and citizens need to be vigilant and stay attentive to DNR as to its motives and the final outcome of the meetings.  Skiles added that he would be attending the Meramec Community Enhancement Committee meeting Tuesday afternoon in St. James. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley reported that her office is continuing to work on the 2016 budget and that a few departments have turned theirs in. She reminded voters to make sure they have their voter registration cards and that the information is accurate. If voters have any questions they should call her office at 729-4144. Curley noted that the last day to register for the March 15th Presidential Preference Primary Election is February 17th. She also noted that filings for the April Municipal Election will begin on Tuesday December 15th. At the December 3rd meeting of the commissioners, they voted 3-0 to advertise for bids on a used 1997 or newer pup trailer for the Road and Bridge Department. Bids will be due and opened on December 17th at 10:00 a.m. Bids can be sent to the Dent County Clerk, 400 N. Main Street, Salem and should be marked “sealed bid” on the envelope. The next meeting of the Commissioners will be Thursday morning at 9:00 and the meeting is open to the public.

On November 30th, Dent County Sheriff’s Department deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Wal-Mart parking lot. As a result of the stop, Travis Ivicsics and Melissa Young were arrested for outstanding warrants. Both are being held on bond. On Friday, December 4th, a "knock and talk" was conducted in the 700 block of South Warfel. During a consent search of the residence, Heroin and drug paraphernalia was located. As a result of the items found, Eric Light and Lindsey Dodson both of Salem were arrested.  Both Light and Dodson are currently being held in the Dent County Jail on a $7,000 cash only bond each.

The Salem Police Department released reports involving shoplifters, a traffic violation and theft. On Friday, November 27th at 12:42 in the morning, a vehicle was stopped for a warrant investigation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 43-year old Salem female on an active arrest warrant from Dent County. She was incarcerated pending a court appearance. Later that day at 12:27, an officer was detailed to Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifter.  That investigation led to the arrest of a 19-year old Salem male for stealing merchandise valued at $57.51. He was issued a summons to appear in court and was released. On Saturday, November 28th at 2:52 in the afternoon, an officer was sent to Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifter.  The investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 25-year old Salem female for stealing merchandise valued at $48.39. She was issued a summons to appear in court and released. At 9:13 that night, an officer located a 39-year old Salem male in the 1200 block of Highway 32 East who had an active arrest warrant from Webster County. He was taken into custody on the warrant and was incarcerated pending extradition. On Sunday, November 29th 5:31 in the morning, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 26-year old Salem female for the possession of methamphetamine. She was incarcerated pending the application of a warrant. Anyone with any information regarding the theft report is asked to call the Salem Police Department at 729-4242.

SPORTS   [TOP]

The Salem Boys Basketball Tigers will host the West Plains Zizzers tonight starting with the JV game at 6:00 followed by the varsity game at about 7:15. You can hear the game on KSMO, online at ksmoradio.com, and recorded for Fidelity Local 6. Salem is 2-0 on the year.

The Lady Tigers faced off against the Mountain Grove Lady Panthers in the first round of the Cabool Tournament on Monday night. A big 21-4 first quarter from Salem set the tone early on as the Lady Tigers continued to stretch their lead for the eventual 65-22 victory. Three Lady Tigers were in double figures: Katri Hatridge with 14 points followed by Payton Curley with 12 and Baylee Bilyeu with 10. Salem will play tonight at 6:00.

The St. Louis Blues will host the Arizona Coyotes tonight at Scottrade Center. The game starts at 7:00, but will be played back on delayed basis after Salem Basketball at about 9:15. The Blues have lost two straight.

Joakim Soria is heading back to Kansas City and Chris Young is staying there after agreeing to deals with the Royals. Soria's deal is reportedly for three years and $25 million, while Young's is for two years. Both agreements are pending physicals.

OBITUARIES     [TOP]

 

Funeral services for Lois Marie Bates of Salem, age 80, will be held today at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Scenic Rivers Sheltered Workshop.

Funeral services for Margaret “Rachel” Moreland of Vienna, age 95, will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00 at the Vienna United Methodist Church in Vienna. Visitation will be held at the church Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00. Interment will be in the James Community Cemetery in Vienna. Memorials may be made to the “Make a Wish” Foundation in honor of Taylor Moreland. All arrangements are under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary of Rolla.

Funeral services for Richard Dale “Rick” Shaw of Salem, age 77, will be held Friday at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Interment will be in the North Lawn Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Private funeral services for James K. Powell of Rolla, age 96, will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Disabled Veterans Association. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary of Rolla.

WEATHER    [TOP]

Today..Mostly sunny, high of 61.
Tonight..Partly cloudy, low around 40.
Wednesday..Mostly sunny, high of 58.
Wednesday night..Partly cloudy, low of 42.
Thursday..Mostly sunny, high of 63.
Thursday night..Partly cloudy, low of 44.
Friday..Partly sunny, high of 65.