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On the Cover: Education is highlighted by this year’s Gateway to the Ozark Riverways. This year’s edition was designed by Shirley Layton of Salem Publishing Company. The 2013 edition is published by Salem Publishing Company, Copyright 2013; The Salem News, P.O. Box 798, Salem, MO; (573) 729-4126.
Education is one of many aspects that make for great quality of life We have been publishing these Gateway to the Ozark Riverways editions for about 15 years now, and not a year goes by that I don’t read through these pages and become amazed by what a wonderful community I live in. True enough, we can stand improvement. But when it comes to education, health care, natural resources, recreation, the business climate and a few other things that go into making quality of life, we have it pretty good for a community of about 15,000 people in the Missouri Ozarks. If you live here, be thankful. If you are visiting, thanks. If you are looking for a place to live or start (or grow) a business, give us a hard look. As we researched and talked to educators for the information you will find about education here in our part of the Ozarks, we were impressed with their pride and willingness to work hard
for our youth. Educators often face frustrations with new government regulations, unfunded mandates Donald and the Dodd constant Publisher fluctuation of measuring sticks used to determine if they are doing a good job or not. The best measure of a school’s success or failure is rarely used, and that measure is to look at the graduates a year, two years, five or 10 years and 25 years down the road. Did Salem and Dent County schools prepare them to be a success in life? You can’t test for that when they are in the sixth grade, and there isn’t a multiplechoice question that would give us a glimpse into little
Johnny’s future. I know we need to measure our educational system. Tests are good for that, I guess. In many ways our schools are doing well, especially when you compare them to other schools the same size in the same type of communities with similar budgets. In fact, my guess is that under those criteria, Salem and Dent County excel. Toss in the educational opportunities afforded us by Southwest Baptist University’s Gott Center for Christian Higher Education, a bevy of technical training choices in nearby communities, and . . . well, you can read a lot more about all that in the pages of this year’s Gateway to the Ozark Riverways. Besides education, you can read about law enforcement, the library and lots of other services. You can read about business and government and all the things there are to see in or near Dent County.
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EDUCATING SALEM AND DENT COUNTY
Quality education a plus from preschool to college By Allyssa Dudley Staff Writer allyssa@thesalemnewsonline.com
Photo by Allyssa Dudley Salem R-80 Superintendent Steve Carvajal discusses building and renovation plans that were made possible with the recent passage of a bond issue. He is talking with R-80 district staff member Carolyn Boyle. The issue, called Project KIDS, is for $4.5 million.
Rural communities are often known for close-knit people, agriculture and livestock, natural resources and beauty. Not often are they recognized for their educational opportunities. To say the least, Dent County is different. From elementary education to college, students young and old alike have the chance to learn in Salem and the surrounding area. Students can start out at a Title I pre-school at Northwood R-IV or Dent-Phelps R-III. Thanks to the April 2 passage of the Project K.I.D.S. bond issue, Salem R-80 also has plans to implement a Title I pre-school as well. R-80 Superintendent Steve Carvajal believes that these programs are important to allow incoming kindergarteners to have a strong foundation and keep up with educational expectations. North Wood R-IV uses their Title I pre-school as an opportunity to encourage parental involvement, too. When Dent County students are ready to leave behind nap time and head off to their first day of school, they can attend one of five local elementary schools. Salem R-80, Oak Hill R-I, Green Forest R-II, DentPhelps R-III, and North Wood R-IV each serve different districts and have unique programs that benefit the area. Salem R-80, the largest district, has students start at William Lynch Elementary. According to principal Kriste Crocker, William Lynch’s im-
plementation of a school-wide positive behavior support program has allowed her students to maintain an environment that facilitates literacy and guided instruction. North Wood and Dent-Phelps have been accredited with distinction, and Green Forest offers advanced mathematics courses. The rural schools attempt to tailor their educational opportunities to meet the needs of their unique areas. According to R-III superintendent Vicky Brooker, the school has support systems in place for struggling students; individual plans developed for all students at risk of academic failure; tutoring available after school for all interested students; mentoring program for certified teachers; strong community support and friendly atmosphere. “While still providing (education in a) desirable rural setting, the R-III school district is just a short drive from larger communities such as Rolla and Fort Leonard Wood,” said Brooker. After completing the eighth grade, most rural school students go to Salem R-80. To help ease this transition, rural students have the option to play football and participate in track and field with Salem R-80 students. Junior high counselors also organize visits to the junior high school at Salem R-80, said junior high principal Bobbie Jo Lewis. During these trips kids have lunch with former rural school students, and meet their new teachers by sitting in on classes. See Education Page 5C
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EDUCATION/Message center at R-80 promotes community involvement From Page 4C Once a part of the Salem R80 school system, students are attending a school that has been accredited with distinction. Thanks to the community’s support in the passage of Project K.I.D.S., the junior high and high school are scheduled to undergo major renovations. Schools will have new computer labs, a new expanded library, additional classrooms, and advanced security features, according to district information. The school district is especially proud of its ACT incentive program, according to Carvajal. The program helps students reach their potential on the essential college test through workshops and tutelage, according to Principal John Smith. The high school also utilizes the MO Options Program, which enables students who meet certain criteria the opportunity to graduate high school upon completing a computer-based program and passing the GED. “We are six for six with students completing this program, and they are now well on their way,” said Smith. Salem R-80 also encourages a high level of community involvement, according to Carvajal. One program that does this is the message center. This program has been met with a large response, according to the superintendent. “Other schools are even looking at copying it,” he said. The message center allows businesses to support and sponsor students to get them recognition, and it also provides a funding opportunity so that every student can take the ACT test one time free. The school is able to recognize students of the month, athletes of the week, FFA students of the week, birthdays, extra-curricular successes and achievements thanks to the program. For the 2013-2014 school year, the school is offering elementary Spanish I and II for college credit through Southwest Baptist University and anatomy and physiology through Drury
University. In total, 33 credits are offered through dual enrollment classes. The Salem R-80 school district’s preparation has many students well on their way to attending college. Some students choose to stay close to home, says Philip Giacomelli, marketing director and adjunct professor for SBU’s Salem campus. SBU offers nine bachelors and associates degrees. According to Giacomelli, elementary education is the most sought degree, followed by general studies. Students also frequently seek nursing pre-requisites. SBU has up-to-date labs for their nursing and physical therapy students to facilitate hands on learning. They also offer dual enrollment and distance learning, which allow them to have a diverse population and serve students in a variety of age groups. “The main draw, though, is that it is very affordable. Students also really take pride in
Photo by Brenda Jessen Southwest Baptist University’s Gott Center for Higher Education offers 10 degree programs, including Bachelor degrees in Business Administration, Elementary Education, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice and Health Sciences. Associate degree programs are available in General Studies, Business, Health Sciences, Emergency Medical Technology Basic or Paramedical. Anatomy and Psychology Instructor Terry Callahan, (center), assists pre-nursing students Allen Young and Lisa Robnett during cat dissection to help students learn about muscles. our Christian learning environment,” said Giacomelli. The university tries to keep that pride in the community as well. They were awarded business of the year by the Salem
Area Chamber of Commerce in 2012, and participated in the Relay for Life, where SBU won the award for “best lap.” “We’re very involved, because the community is why we’re
here,” he said. The community is served by a variety of different schools, each with their own strengths, but all with a common purpose in mind; educate Dent County.
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EDUCATION SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY Southwest Baptist University’s Salem Campus, housed in the Gott Center for Christian Higher Education, continues to grow since its inception in the fall of 1986. The opportunities initially offered to the Salem community revealed a need for local higher education options, and a new facility was built in 2001 to accommodate a student body that now averages over 225 students per semester. The Gott Center is one of three extension campuses of Southwest Baptist University’s main campus in Bolivar. Additional satellite campuses are located in Springfield and Mountain View. The Salem campus is a 16,500 square foot, state-of-the art facility located at the corner of Grand and Franklin streets in the heart of Dent County. In addition to classrooms that are equipped with the latest teaching technology, the building also houses a library, curriculum lab, computer lab, science lab, health sciences facility, distance learning center (ITV rooms), student support and meeting areas, and administrative and faculty offices. Students are given full re-
search access through the onsite Wisdom Library, which is directly connected to SBU Bolivar’s library as well as national library databases. Additionally, students may purchase books, school supplies, SBU gear, and more through a Christian bookstore on campus. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, SBU Salem now offers 10 degree programs, including Bachelor degrees in Business Administration, Elementary Education, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice and Health Sciences. Associate degree programs are available in General Studies, Business, Health Sciences, Emergency Medical Technology Basic or Paramedical. Students may enroll to receive pre-requisite credit for many of the nursing programs in the area or may choose to further their education with any of three Masters options, including Master of Science in Education, Master of Education Instructional Technology Leadership, or Master of Science in Educational Administration. See SBU Page 7C
There have been lots of positives regarding my first year on the job My first year as superintendent in the Salem R-80 School District has been a whirlwind. I underestimated how difficult it would be to move across the state with four young children. It was pretty hectic at first, but our children love Salem. I feel I have gotten off to a very positive start in the district. Change is not always easy, and for many people, familiarity provides comfort, but I believe that the staff knows me much better now and realizes I am going to do what is best for children in all avenues. After all, that is why we are here. With the support of the school board, we have made some very positive changes to the school district. We have been in a constant state of improvement to our facilities. From fixing roofs, HVAC units, fixing bleachers, landscaping, painting, transitioning from propane to natural gas, updating more technology through smart boards and computers, enhancing security, and running a bond issue, it has been very busy around the district.
We were informed earlier in the year our Government End of Course scores were the 17th highest in Steve Carvajal the state, Salem R-80 which is an Superintendent incredible accomplishment. Congratulations to both the students and their teachers. We were also recognized by MASA for being accredited with distinction again. One of the things that has been added to the district is a message center highlighting student achievement. Local businesses are able to purchase sponsorships to be displayed on the message center, and the money generated funds for our ACT incentive program. The incentive program allows every senior to take the ACT test one time, free of charge. It has been met with great positive response. Our students are taking advantage of this oppor-
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tunity and the scores have been impressive as well. We also have started what we call a Jeans Scholarship. Faculty can wear jeans on Friday if they pay a dollar. That money will provide three senior Salem R-80 students with a $1,000 scholarship. It is a wonderful way for the staff to give back to our graduating seniors. Probably the biggest hit with our younger students is the new playground equipment at our upper elementary. This was definitely the highlight of the year for these students. Since the building was opened, students have never had any playground equipment other than swing sets. Thanks to the Cox donation, the playground became a reality. The Upper Elementary student body went so far as to write thank you notes to the board of education and me for the new addition. The neat thing about this is that it has gotten them all some much-needed exercise during both recess and gym class, but they certainly don’t look at it that way. LOL. The main focal point for me right now is the budget. With insurance increases, state and federal cuts in a number of different areas, and district maintenance concerns, it is an ongoing process to create a balanced budget and still be able to provide for our students the facilities and resources they need to be successful.
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Five school districts dot the Dent County landscape, including the city and four rural school districts. Oak Hill R-I, Green Forest R-II, Dent-Phelps R-III and North Wood R-IV provide public education needs for kindergarten through eighth grade in their respective rural districts. Salem R-80 provides education from kindergarten through high school. SALEM R-80 Salem R-80 received its fifth Distinction in Performance award for academic achievement during the 2011-2012 school year. The first award was given for the 2005-2006 year, and the district has earned the honor the last four years in a row. Distinction in Performance is one of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s most prestigious awards in the field of education. The award is based on the district’s performance relative to state assessment results and additional requirements such as attendance rate and graduation rate to determine accreditation
The Salem R-80 School District serves students within a 20-mile area east of Salem. The district has four building configurations and has implemented the Professional Learning Community model. Early dismissal every Monday gives faculty members time to meet in different teams, such as Response to Intervention or Data Teams, to discuss data and make instructional decisions based on analysis of the data. William Lynch Elementary, Salem Upper Elementary, and Salem Junior High have also implemented Positive Behavior Support. William Lynch Elementary School, located on Main Street in downtown Salem, serves kindergarten through second grade students. Salem Upper Elementary, 1601 S. Doss Road, serves grades three through six. Salem Junior High, 1400 Tiger Pride Drive, houses grades seven through nine. Students from the four rural schools come to Salem Junior High as ninth graders after completion of their eighth grade year, then on to grades 10-12 at the high school. See Schools Page 8C
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Schools From Page 9C The technology of SMART Boards are maintained in the classrooms for the integration of technology within the teachers daily lessons. Staff will receive professional development for creating lessons to integrate technology into lesson plans. The district wrote and received a grant from DESE for an afternoon fruit and vegetable snack. This has been an overwhelming favorite time of the day for the students. This year the district added a fee-based preschool, which has the capacity of 10 students each day. These students have learned many objectives this year. The district offers opportunities for those who like to play sports. Oak Hill has basketball for grades fifth through eighth, including boys and girls teams; seventh and eighth grade girls volleyball, and seventh and eighth grade boys and girls softball. The seventh and eighth grade students also participate in the rural track meet. The district has a parent group that raises funds to supply the school with items that are needed. Some of the things
that PTC has purchased for the district is a laminator and chairs for classrooms. The PTC also sponsors Family Fun Nights throughout the year. This is an inexpensive, fun night for students and their parents. The staff is dedicated and committed to providing a quality education for the students at Oak Hill R-I School. Oak Hill is located five miles south of Salem on Highway 19. GREEN FOREST R-II Green Forest R-II School District is located in the southwest corner of Dent County, 10 miles from Salem. The school is situated between Salem and Montauk State Park on F highway. Green Forest is a K-8 district with an average enrollment of 200 students a year. Green Forest currently holds the highest accreditation the state of Missouri issues to public schools, because of high performance on the state MAP test. This award is called, Accredited with Distinction in Performance. The school has received this accreditation nine years since its inception, and currently has received this high honor seven years in a row.
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The Green Forest School District was organized in 1960. There have been many renovations to the building over the years, with additions that include more classrooms and a gymnasium. The latest renovation to the school was in 1997 with a junior high wing and a state of the art science lab addition. The tax levy currently stands at the state minimum of $2.75, while offering a quality education that is second to none. Patrons of the Green Forest R-II School are supportive of the district and realize the value of school, home, and community working together for the success of every child. For more information about the Green Forest RII School District contact the school office at 7293902. DENT-PHELPS R-III Dent-Phelps R-III School District is located nine miles north of Salem. The district resides in a predominantly rural area and is located in both Dent and Phelps counties. Serving preschool through eighth grade students, the district currently has an enrollment of slightly less than 300 students. Students graduating from R-III are eligible to attend Salem, Licking, or Rolla high schools. Dent-Phelps offers strong academic performance across all grade levels. The school received the Distinction in Performance for High Achievement award six years in a row. R-III was given the highest rating possible
Photo by Dave Dittman A budding fisherman gets a helping hand opening day at Montauk. through the Missouri School Improvement Process of Fully Accredited. The district exceeds all standards for the No Child Left behind in reading and math. Students take MAP tests in third through eighth grade in Communication Arts, fifth and eighth grade science. The testing average currently meets state expectations. The district meets the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requirements for proficiency in reading by third grade; and compares favorably in academic standings (as measured by GPA) in high school; also meets statewide requirement for attendance. The school offers small class size (average 15 students a class); students are given more individualized attention; curriculum and instruction are
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tailored to the needs of individual students; few discipline problems throughout the various grade levels. Clubs and activities include basketball, volleyball, softball, flag football, archery, cheerleading, bowling, band club, Quiz Bowl, chess club, AR Reading, Science Fair, art show, Gifted Program, tutoring program, Parents as Teachers, and a Veterans Day celebration. The school district continues to hold at the minimum legal levy of $2.75 per $100 assessed valuation. Dent-Phelps is an Accelerated School. An Accelerated School is a school that commits itself to both a philosophy and a process for change. In carrying out these changes, members of the Accelerated Schools community—the principal, teachers, staff, parents, students, and local community members—work together to make the school the best that it can be so that all children will have the opportunity to be successful, productive members of society. By making changes in curriculum, instruction, and school organization, the Accelerated Schools community transforms the school into a place where all students, especially those at-risk of failing, excel at high levels regardless of their background. For more information on the school call 729-4680. See Schools Page 11C
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Schools From Page 10C NORTH WOOD R-IV North Wood R-IV Elementary is located north of Salem on Highway 19. The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enrollment is 220 in preschool through kindergarten. The onsite daycare currently has eight children attending full-time and part-time. The district is staffed by 100 percent highly qualified teachers, as required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In addition to classrooms, facilities include the Davida Welch Early Childhood Center, library/computer lab, and the Ruble Memorial Gymnasium. Most classrooms are equipped with Smartboards and document cameras. Hallways and buses are equipped with security cameras. The district participates in The eMints Validation Project. A grant through this project provides seventh and eighth grade students with laptop computers, and provides teachers with professional development to enable them to extend student learning through technology. The school houses two computer labs. The school is a school-wide Title I school, including preschool. The school holds four Title I family nights each year. Fine arts programs include art, band and choir. Student clubs, such as yearbook and quiz bowl are popular. Extracurricular activities include cheerleading, archery, basketball and volleyball. North Wood seventh and eighth graders participate in the football and track coop with Salem R-80. Softball games among the rural schools are a part of
the physical education program. Academic excellence is a priority at North Wood. Teachers are provided access to professional development opportunities through many venues, including the local RPDC in Rolla. North Wood teachers have been working collaboratively with teachers from other local school districts in efforts to align curriculum and begin the transition from Grade Level Expectations to Common Core State Standards. The district also works with the University of Missouri Extension to provide students with nutrition and healthy-living information. The Dent County Health Center provides an optional abstinence education program to sixth grade students. North Wood has been accredited with distinction for seven out of the past nine years. The district also utilizes the Response to Intervention program to provide interventions for those students who may struggle academically. North Wood was awarded the 2012-13 Distinction in Performance award by MASA. The districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PTO is a very active organization that has brought many technological upgrades to fruition for the school. PTO also finances all educational field trips, including Accelerated Reader field trips. The patron volunteer program provides opportunity for patrons to help support the educational process at North Wood. North Wood students and staff practice the Positive Behavior Supports expectations: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe.
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OTHER EDUCATION
• Drury University’s site in Licking is a branch of Drury’s main facility in Springfield. Evening classes began at this location in the spring of 2006 and are held in Licking High School’s science building. Courses in a variety of subjects are offered each semester and include classes in art, biology, communication, criminology, education, English, general studies, history, leadership, psychology and sociology. Each class meets one evening a week and is scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday. Two sessions of classes, at 5:20-7:50 p.m. and 8:00-10:30 p.m., are held each night. Select weekend mini-courses are also offered each term. Many students are non-traditional and are returning to school after a long hiatus. Others are recent high school graduates. An ACT or SAT is not required, but students must have a high school diploma or GED. Drury in Licking also offers local area high school juniors and seniors the option of enrolling for college credit at a reduced tuition rate. Nichole Honeycutt, Coordinator of Cabool and Licking centers, is available at the Licking Junior High on Tues-
days from 3:30 p.m.-7 p.m. to provide academic advising, financial aid information and answer questions about Drury University. For more information call (417) 962-5314 or email nhoneycutt@drury.edu. Financial aid assistance is available for students who meet qualification requirements. • Rolla Technical Institute/ Rolla Technical Center in Rolla provides career and technical education to adults and high school students from Dent and surrounding counties. RTI/RTC has more than 900 students enrolled in daytime programs in a variety of skilled training areas. Approximately 200 of these students are adults enrolled in trade, technical, and health care programs. Additionally, RTI/RTC offers community and continuing education classes in the evening that serve an additional 600 adult students annually. Daytime programming includes a wide variety of skilled trade and technical areas such as Automotive Technology, Collision Repair, Construction Trades, Drafting, Design Academy, Fire & Rescue, HVACR, Information Technology, Masonry, and Wood Manufacturing. Also offered during the
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day are several healthcare programs such as the Health Science Academy, Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology, and Paramedic. Evening classes offered through the Community and Continuing Education program include topics such as EMT, various computer applications, and recreational classes such as cake decorating and photography. RTI/LRTC offers placement assistance and financial aid to adults who qualify. Many forms of financial aid are accepted, including the A+ scholarship and Trade Readjustment Act (TRA) funding. Potential students are welcome to visit the campus, tour their program areas of interest, and even visit with the instructors. For more information, visit www.rolla.k12.mo.us/ schools/rtirtc or call 573458-0150 and ask for Libby Oldham, Counselor. • Texas County Technical College, located at 6915 S. Hwy. 63 in Houston, offers associate degrees for Medical Administrative Assistant and Accelerated LPN to RN programs, certificate program including the Practical Nursing Program. For information call (417) 967-5466 or 1-800-835-1130. Or visit the web site at www.texascountytech.edu. Questions may be directed to info@texascounty.edu. Financial aid is available for
Photo by Rick Shults Eagle at Montauk. those who qualify. • Missouri S&T was originally a University of Missouri offspring called the University Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy. It was founded in 1870 as the first technological learning institution west of the Mississippi River. It is located on a 284-acre campus in Rolla, a community of nearly 20,000. In 1964, the School of Mines, although always a part of the University of Missouri system, changed its name to University of Missouri at Rolla. The curriculum was expanded to include most of the science and engineering disciplines, as well as social sciences, humanities
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and liberal arts such as psychology and history. In 1968, the campus name was slightly altered to the University of Missouri–Rolla, thus conforming to the naming scheme of the other three campuses. Business and management programs were gradually added in the following years. On January 1, 2008, UMR became known as Missouri University of Science and Technology or Missouri S&T for short. Missouri S&T has more than 7,600 students, (more than 5,800 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate) from 49 states and 50 countries. It offers more than 65 degree programs in engineering, science, computing and technology, business management systems, the humanities and liberal arts. S&T offers 15 accredited undergraduate engineering programs, which is more than MIT, Purdue, Illinois and Michigan and three times the average number found at U.S. universities. S&T has 25 research centers and institutes. The first time pre-med placement rate over the past 10 years for S&T graduates is 75 percent. The national average is 44 percent. • Many courses are offered by college and university branch campuses at the Army’s Fort Leonard Wood and in Rolla. Branch campuses are operated by Drury University, Park College, Webster University, Central Texas College, East Central Community College and Columbia College.
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SERVICES LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Salem Police Department, Dent County Sheriff ’s Office and State Highway Patrol handle law enforcement in Dent County. The county has emergency 911 services for those with 729 and 739 telephone prefixes. The Salem Police Department handles law enforcement inside the city of Salem limits. The police department also assists city emergency crews on nights and weekends when city administrative offices are closed. Police, sheriff and highway patrol officers work with each other and provide assistance to each other when needed. • Dent County’s sheriff ’s office has 11 full-time and three part-time officers, four fulltime and two part-time dispatchers and two full-time jailers. The sheriff ’s office has put in place a K-9 unit. Jeremy Steelman is the K-9 officer with Luke. The sheriff ’s office works criminal cases and investigations in rural Dent County, as well as serving civil and criminal papers mandated by the judicial system. The sheriff ’s department also serves court orders regarding mental examinations and garnishments and assists the highway patrol and other departments in investigations. The department furnishes bailiffs to the court to serve the court as security. The office dispatches information to fire departments and the conservation department, handles all 911 emergency calls and operates the Dent County jail. It also maintains records of registered sex offenders in the county, conceal carrying weapon applications, accurate records for the highway patrol for federal and state grant monies that might become available.
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• Salem Police Department investigates accidents in the city limits. Those in the county are investigated by the highway patrol. The police department has 12 full-time certified officers, one reserve officer and five full-time dispatchers, according to police chief Keith Steelman. The police department also has a Special Emergency Response Team to handle emergency situations and a K-9 officer, Joe Chase, with Adam. The department has a foot patrol and handles the DARE programs at the Salem Upper Elementary and junior high schools. Officers also fingerprint children for identification purposes and give bicycle safety tips. Salem police attend high school sporting events, school functions, provide funeral escorts, and give tours and classes. Officers also testify in court. • The state highway patrol enforces traffic laws, promotes public safety, and assists motorists and the police and sheriff ’s department. The highway patrol’s main
Salem Police Department is located on Jackson Street. office is in Rolla, but there is a zone office at the state highway maintenance department on Rt. F in southwest Dent County. There are five troopers assigned to Dent County.
EMERGENCIES: 911 (for those with 729 and 739 prefix) Salem Police Department: 729-4242 Dent County Sheriff ’s Office: 729-3241 Highway patrol, zone office: 729-4966 for non-emergency needs and (573) 368-2345 for emergency needs
They are sergeant Ron Copeland, corporal Kyle Wilmont and troopers Tyler Stewart, Jeff Leathers and Greg Moravec. Troopers are also assigned
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SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL Salem Memorial District Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital facility with 25 acute care beds and an 18-bed Long Term Care facility. Since 1970, SMDH has served residents of the City of Salem and Dent County, portions of Shannon, Crawford and Iron counties. SMDH is located just outside the city limits on Highway 72. Services offered at SMDH include: • 24-Hour emergency department that includes two trauma rooms and six treatment rooms staffed with specially trained physicians, registered nurses, paramedics and EMTs. Nurses have training in advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, neonatal resuscitation, trauma and pediatric care. Our paramedics have training in advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, neonatal resuscitation programs and pre-hospital trauma life support. EMTs are certified in basic life support and prehospital trauma life support. • 24-hour ambulance service staffed with advance life support ambulances. • Acute care services provided include medical/surgical inpatient, observation, and
SMDH: 729-6626 Ambulance services: 911 swing-bed. Patient ages range from pediatric to geriatric. • Surgical services offers both inpatient and outpatient surgical care. The surgery department provides the following services to the community and surrounding areas: general surgery, endoscopic procedures, laparoscopic surgery, ear, nose and throat, ophthalmic, and podiatry. • Radiology services include digital equipment with x-ray, CAT scans, bone mineral density, ultrasound, echocardiograms, and nuclear medicine testing. A picture archive communication system is available for digital images and faster communication with physicians. • Laboratory services are available 24-hours a day. 95 percent of all laboratory tests are performed at SMDH. • Cardio-pulmonary services include pulmonary function testing, electrocardiograms, holter monitors, stress tests and cardiac event monitors. • Rehabilitation department offers a variety of therapies. Physical therapy, occupational
Salem Memorial District Hospital is located on Hwy. 72. therapy and speech language therapy are provided to address specific needs associated with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, developmental childhood disorders, orthopedic injuries and traumatic brain injuries. • The Long Term Care Center is Medicaid approved and
state licensed, providing care for 18 residents. A variety of activities throughout are offered each month for residents and families. • Home health services are coordinated with a patient’s personal physician. Services include skilled nursing serv-
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ices, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology and home health aide services for personal care. • Dialysis services for patients with end-stage renal disease has been offered since 1974. The service is offered three days each week. • There are three family medicine rural health clinics. SMDH Family Medicine is a family medicine rural health clinic located on the hospital campus in Physician’s Office Building III. Ryan Pharr, D.O., and Kim Kemnitzer, nurse practitioner, offer a full range of medical care for the newborn to the elderly. Pharr also provides in-patient hospital care. SMDH Family Health Care is a family medicine rural health clinic located on the hospital campus in Physician’s Office Building II. Yvonne Prince, M.D., and Elizabeth Vasquez, physician assistant, offer medical care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly. Prince also provides in-patient hospital care. SMDH Center for Family Health is a family medicine rural health clinic located on the hospital campus in Physician’s Office Building I. Vicky Gulley, D.O., and Craig Tatom, nurse practitioner, offer a full range of medical care for the newborn to the elderly. Gulley also provides in-patient hospital care.
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SOUTHEAST MISSOURI BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is located on Grand Street. Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, Inc. is a not-forprofit human services corporation that provides integrated dual-diagnoses mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment services. The agency is certified by the Department of Mental Health, Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse and the Division of Comprehensive Psychiatric Services. Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health has been accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities, International for Integrated Alcohol and Other Drug & Mental Health Services at all of its locations. The agency is a Regional Support Center for the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse for Prevention Education. For more than 35 years the agency has been helping people change their lives and restore their family relationships. SEMO-BH seeks to partner with the communities it serves to help those having behavioral healthcare concerns, such as mental illnesses and/or alcohol and drug problems. Whether it is through prevention edu-
cation, diagnostic services and treatment, community support, or other services, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health strives to positively impact the health and well-being of every life it touches. Accessing services is convenient with outpatient offices in Farmington, Salem, Poplar Bluff, Potosi, Steelville, Rolla, Van Buren, Piedmont, Houston, Ironton, Dexter, Doniphan, Owensville and Park Hills. SEMO-BH operates three crisis/stabilization sites: the Salem Center, at 402 North Grand in Salem; the Aquinas Center, at 5536 State Highway 32 in Farmington; and the New Era Center, at 3150 Warrior Lane in Poplar Bluff. These centers provide intensive services for individuals with acute addiction to alcohol or drugs and who may have a mental illness. Each center is especially sensitive to those with special needs and does not discriminate in the delivery of services. All services and programs provided have the primary goal of improving overall quality of life for the individuals for whom they are de-
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SOIL AND WATER DISTRICT The Dent County Soil and Water Conservation District, located at 1012 East Scenic Rivers Blvd., has been helping landowners since 1961. The district was established to administer cost share funds for conservation practices that improve both soil and water. Approximately 12 conservation programs are available to all Dent County landowners who meet cost share qualifications. Funds are distributed at 75 percent of state-wide average cost. Landowners and those leasing land are encouraged to visit the office and put their names on the cost share waiting list, and to regularly check with the office for future planning and funds available. Landowners are encouraged to attend a certified grazing school. The district will place approximately $450,000 in Dent County this year.
Cost share programs are funded through the Parks and Soil Tax at 1/10 of one cent. Programs include: • rotational grazing systems • wells, tanks, pipe, trenching, cross fencing • grass and legume establishment seedings • lime management practice • fertilizer management practice • pest management practice • steam bank stabilization • fencing livestock out of the woodlands • creek crossings and other programs. Dent County Soil & Water Conservation District is also home for federal programs with National Resource Conservation Service. Please contact the office at (573) 729-4442 for information.
“Welcome to Salem, may you find Salem a warm and friendly place. If you are visiting, please come again.” Gary Brown, Mayor
Board of Aldermen East Ward: West Ward: Haydn Powell Kenneth Nash Ryan Whitaker Philip Giacomelli City Admin. Clayton E. Lucas II Directory Animal Control 500 N. Jackson, 729-4242 Chamber of Commerce 409 N. Main, 729-6900 Chief of Police 500 N. Jackson, 729-6550 City Administrator 400 N. Iron, 729-4811 Clerk’s Office 400 N. Iron, 729-5211 Director of Engineering 400 N. Iron, 729-4811
Economic Development 400 N. Iron, 729-2428 Electric Department 1201 S. Wines, 729-4612 Mayor’s Office 400 N. Iron, 729-4811 Park & Recreation Director 1200 W. Rolla Rd., 729-6290 Police Department 500 N. Jackson, 729-4242 Street Department 401 E. Truman, 729-5900 Swimming Pool 1100 W. Rolla Rd., 729-6228 Utility Office 400 N. Iron, 729-4117 Waste Treatment Plant Hwy. 19 N., 729-6308 Water/Sewer Department 1201 S. Wines, 729-3061
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DENT COUNTY HEALTH CENTER The Dent County Health Center offers a wide variety of programs for all ages. Clinic hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, opening at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. Services include routine immunizations, Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program, temporary Medicaid cards for pregnant women, car-seat education, Environmental Health programs including food service and lodging inspections, com-
municable disease investigation and follow-up and daycare consultation and education. Birth and death certificates, tetanus immunization and TB testing are done for a fee. Hepatitis A & B immunizations for adults are available for a fee. For more information about available programs or services call the Health Center at 729-3106 or write Dent County Health Center, 601 South MacArthur Avenue, Salem, MO 65560.
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FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION
The Family Support Division serves many people in Dent County. Various programs are administered based on specific policies set forth by federal and state governments. Several of the programs offered by FSD include: •Temporary Assistance for Needy Families •food stamps •medical assistance for families/medical assistance for children •medical assistance for pregnant women
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• Salem Memorial District Hospital Long-term Care, Highway 72, 729-6626, ext. 3330 • Dent County Residential Care, 22151 Hwy. 32, Boss, (573) 626-4611 in Boss. • Salem Memorial District Hospital Home Health Agency provides home health (skilled care service), registered nurses, physical, occupational and speech therapy as well as home health aides for personal care. Patient and caregiver education is provided working with patient’s physicians.
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UTILITY SERVICES Electric City of Salem residential and business customers use a newly formed municipal cooperative, Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission. Some businesses or industries in Salem are on a demand meter. For areas outside Salem, electrical services are provided by Intercounty Electric Cooperative, headquartered in Licking. More information may be obtained by contacting the utility office at the Salem City Hall at 729-4117 or Intercounty, 1 (866) 621-3679. Water and sewer service Within the City of Salem, water service is provided by city utilities. Residential sewer charges are based on the average water
usage for the first three months of the year. Water needs outside the city limits are met by private wells, cisterns and the Dent County Public Water Supply District No. 1. Well drilling companies exist in the area for drilling new wells or servicing existing wells and pumps. Dent County Public Water Supply District serves an area to the east and southeast of Salem. Information about these services may be obtained by contacting the district office representative at 247-2052. Gas Natural and propane gas are available in and around Salem. Natural gas lines became operational in 1997. For information call AmerenUE toll free at 1 (800) 552-7583. Propane also is available lo-
cally from companies including Chilton Oil Company 729-6671; Ferrellgas, 1-800-458-9419; and Titan Propane, 729-4722. Telephone Fidelity provides phone service to customers living within the city limits of Salem, along with cable TV and high-speed cable modem internet services. For information call 729-4507. CenturyLink provides local telephone service in all of Dent County, including some fiber optics and DSL service. Information on new service and changes of existing service for residence single and two-line customers can be obtained by calling 1 (800) 788-3500. Internet Internet services are available to Salem and Dent County residents from many sources.
DENT COUNTY EXTENSION As part of the University of Missouri system, the Dent County University of Missouri Extension office is a local link between the resources of the University of Missouri and people throughout the state. Through University of Missouri Extension, citizens engage in educational programs designed to meet clearly defined needs. Many materials and educational programs are available at no cost. University of Missouri Extension offers assistance to citizens from all walks of life. Some of the services offered are: • administering the county 4-H program. • informational guide sheets on everything from gardening
to starting a small business. • proctoring correspondence courses through the University of Missouri. • assistance in community development. • nutrition education for schools. • advice and assistance on farming, livestock production and land management. • Short courses and educational programs on various topics of interest. • soil testing. • pesticide certification. The Dent County University of Missouri Extension is governed by the Dent County Extension Council, made up of elected and appointed citizens. The Extension Council plans and oversees local Extension
activities and operations of the local Extension Center. Extension specialists and educational program associates working in the county help citizens identify issues that affect their lives and their community. To find out what is available through University of Missouri Extension contact the Dent County Extension office at 112 East Fifth St., Suite 4 (second floor of the Judicial Building), call 7293196 or visit their website at extension.missouri.edu/dent/.
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MEDIA Salem is home to a weekly newspaper, The Salem News, and its website, the salemnewsonline.com. Salem Publishing also publishes The Extra, which goes to non-subscribers of The Salem News. The Salem News is published every Tuesday. It is a source for advertising as well as a
source for a weekly calendar and news. The website is updated daily on weekdays including death notices, weather and major news stories. Fidelity Communications (television cable, local telephone and internet services) and KSMO AM 1340 are also part of the media in Dent County.
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FIRE DISTRICTS Dent County has two taxsupported fire districts, the Dent County Fire Protection District and the Timber Fire District. There are also three rural volunteer departments, Montauk, Jadwin and Lenox. The three rural districts are membership-based departments. They receive no tax monies, but depend on memberships for revenue. Each department has a fire station to store trucks and other fire-fighting equipment and is led by a board of directors. • The Dent County Fire Protection District covers about 127 square miles of property in the city limits of Salem and approximately seven miles outside the city limits to the south, north, east and west of Salem. The fire district is centered in the city of Salem on Highway 19. The main source of revenue is a tax levy. The district has nine trucks. These include a ladder truck with a ladder that can go 65 feet into the air, two engines, two tankers, three brush fire trucks and a cascade truck. The district has 22 firefighters. The fire chief is Brad Nash, the only paid full-time firefighter. Volunteer firefighters
are reimbursed for gasoline and miscellaneous expenses. The fire district also responds to vehicle accidents and ambulance assists in the area. The ISO rating is six in the city limits and seven outside the city. The board of directors meets 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the fire station. • The Jadwin department serves Jadwin, Akers Ferry, Gladden, Darien and some of the area near the Green Forest R-II School. Jack Ficker is the acting fire chief, Josh Akers is the lieutenant. The department has six trucks in service, including two tankers and two brush trucks. The five-bay fire station is located at the intersection of Rts. K and ZZ in southern Dent County. The department has 12-15 firefighters. There is a radio repeater at the fire station. The department also has two CPR and first aid instructors. Mary Ficker is a certified licensed EMT. There are six firefighter-first responders. • The Lenox Rural Fire Department was formed in 1984 as a necessity to protect northwest Dent County. It is estab-
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32, north to Rt. CC and as far east as Rt. F, and west to the Dent-Texas county line. Its station is located on Highway 119. The chief is Greg Mendenhall. The department has five trucks, two tankers, two brush trucks and a pumper. The department has a 2,500-gallon tanker truck from the Department of Conservation. There are 12 firefighters. The fire rating is a Class 9 rating. The department has a helicopter-landing pad at the fire station for day and nighttime use. • The Timber Community Fire Protection District serves southern Dent County and northern Shannon County. Voters approved it as a fire district in April 2001 with a tax-supported base. It covers 136 square miles and covers Highway 19 from the Gladden Junction to Round Spring and all connecting side roads. It runs to the Dent County border on the east side and to Akers Ferry on the west. The district has added a 2,000 gallon 2003 International Tanker truck through a FEMA grant. A Thermal Image Camera has also been added. Five trucks, one truck engine, two attached tankers and two brush trucks. The department has a Class 9 ISO rating. Todd Hamilton is the fire chief. There are 11 volunteer firefighters and medical personnel. Anyone interested in becoming a fire fighter or medical personal should call Hamilton at (573) 858-3011. The Timber department has one station along Highway 19 near the Dent-Shannon County line and a second station a half mile north of the Highway 19-A junction.
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ENRICHMENT SERVICES
Enrichment Services of Dent County, Inc. provides rehabilitative services to individuals with developmental disabilities or functional impairments. Located at 1900 S. Main Street (Highway 19), Enrichment Services of Dent County, Inc., established in August 1985, is a nonprofit agency. Services provided are designed to meet the identified needs of those served. Enrichment Services offers many programs to provide these services tailored to fit the various needs of individuals living in this area. One of the many programs available through Enrichment Services is the Dent County Adult Day Care program onsite. Supervised by Daphne Owen, the ADC program provides transportation, healthy meals, medical monitoring, crafts, games, and field trips as well as local entertainment. The ADC is a setting to meet the social and recreational needs for the individual and
their families. Enrichment Services also offers home care, respite and personal assistance through their In-Home Health Care program. Individuals with special needs are assessed through the Department of Health and Senior Services. Supervised by Tosha Hobson, the trained InHome Health aide provides these services in the homes of disabled and medically fragile clients. Funded through the Department of Mental Health, supervised by Lori Wofford and Dana Whitaker, the Community Integration, Personal Assistance, and Individualized Supported Living programs allow individuals with developmental disabilities an opportunity to live and participate in their communities through volunteerism, paying jobs and in-home supports. For more information call Benita Watson, administrator, at 729-7279.
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SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Salem Public Library, located at the corner of Second and Jackson streets, has been serving the community for over 80 years. Eight Internet accessible computers are available for the public. In addition, there are three online library catalogs, one Internet computer that has adaptive hardware and software, and one Early Literacy Station. The library was first established around 1930 as a project of the Salem Fortnightly Club. In May of 1936, the trustees of the Salem Episcopal Church donated the original building to be used as a library. In the beginning, books for the library were mostly those on loan from the state library. In 1937 the library had only about 2,000 books. Among the first additions to the building were a reading room and a furnace. In 1964, a second expansion project was completed adding a stack room, office and new metal book-
shelves. In 1993, the library financed a public meeting room, new stack room, new handicapped-accessible restrooms and a new staff workroom through a matching LSCA grant. The library purchased an automation system with two public access computers (automated card catalogs) in 1996 to facilitate circulation. The automation system was updated in 2001, 2006, and again in 2012. The new system includes a library web page and online catalog. In 2012 the library added e-books to their collection. The purchase of a new facility came in 2012. The library will move to its new location as soon as renovations are complete. Salem Public Library and Enrichment Services of Dent County Inc. are participating in Books on the Run, a cooperative program that provides home delivery and pickup service for library books, videos, and audio materials.
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Salem Public Library is located at the corner of Second and Jackson Streets. The library currently has an adult program entitled Book Talk during which interested patrons get together and discuss pre-selected books. For the younger children preschool story hours are scheduled the first Thursday of the
month at 10:30 a.m. Summer reading programs are planned each year for kindergarten through fifth grade. Schedules are available at the circulation desk with dates, times, and program themes for both adult and children’s programs. Story
hour is provided for the William Lynch School each month at the library with volunteers reading to the children. For more information about the library call 7294331.
The Salem Senior Center at 604 North McGrath Lane is more than just a nutrition center for Dent County seniors. They offer several social and educational programs and volunteer opportunities. Center administrator, Cynthia Blankenship, says the center is offering senior related educational presentations and health screenings; informational and referral services; and some
recreational activities. These are available, free of charge, to persons 60 years of age and spouses regardless of age. Meal participation has a suggested minimum contribution amount but is available and welcome regardless of income level. Staff includes head cook Debbie Howell, relief cook/driver/janitorial Jeri Dahm and Sheila Westerman, relief cook/janitorial. The center offers a variety of
entertainment and live music the evenings of the fourth Monday night each month. Free bingo (with small prizes) is played every Monday and Wednesday afternoon. Birthday and anniversary celebrations with live music are held during the meal service on the second Thursday each month. Card games are on Thursdays, Chat & Craft on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Wii bowling is on the alternating Tuesdays, and every Friday is offered for participants. Other activities and services include grief and loss support groups, trivia brunch, blood pressure and sugar check throughout the month. Ongoing silent auctions and quilt raffles are a popular fundraiser with most items being donated. Foot Care Clinics are also held on the first Tuesday each month and appointments can be made by contacting the center at 729-2373. Additional seasonal activities such as theme lunches and special educational programs are scheduled throughout the year. See Center Page 23C
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KEY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS No time for apathy during these trying times; many ways to be involved “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” ~William Shakespeare Now is not the time for apathy; now is the time to get involved. Here in the Meramec Region, the Meramec Regional Planning Commission is fortunate and thankful that so many folks in our region are willing to be involved and share their opinions and ideas. MRPC, formed in 1969, is a voluntary council of local governments serving eight counties and 32 cities. The very fact that, for the past 44 years, local elected officials have come together nearly every month to work together for a common good demonstrates a great sense of involvement and responsibility on the part of the local elected officials serving our re-
gion. Salem and Dent County can be proud of their local leaders and volunteers. Currently, Salem Mayor Gary Brown serves as chairman of Bonnie Prigge MRPC, and Exec. Director Dent Coun- MRPC ty Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles chairs MRPC’s External Relations Committee. Both represent the city and county on a variety of other boards related to MRPC. The involvement doesn’t stop there. Marcus Maggard represents tourism on the MRPC board while Earl Brown represents people with disabilities, and Bryon Craig is the county’s new at-large commissioner.
And there is representation from Dent County on the Transportation Advisory Committee, the loan board, the solid waste board, the homeland security board, and the list goes on. Advocacy is a large part of MRPC’s mission, and advocacy must occur for the balance of MRPC’s mission of “cleaner, healthier and safer communities and greater socioeconomic and cultural wealth through economic and community development” to be accomplished. Mayor Brown just traveled to Washington, D.C., to visit with our local Congressional delegation on federal issues of importance to our region. Mayor Brown, commissioner Skiles and Maggard were among those who traveled to the State Capitol to share MRPC’s state priorities. We must let our state and federal leaders
ceived from businesses and organizations along with funds raised by volunteers. The center programs are advised by a nine-member board. Members include president William Benton, vice-president Wayne Williams, secretary Robert Edwards, treasurer Gail Gravely and members, June Coryell, Joan Flatt, Kathy Purcell, Don Seelke and Jo Winslow. These hard-working volunteers help advise the dayto-day operations, raise funds and help with public relations. Bob and Linda Westerhold serve as volunteer meal deliv-
ery drivers. The program is administered by CMAAA, it’s private, nonprofit corporation, serving the elderly in a 19-county area. Its mission is to help older persons live as independently as possible through the sponsorship of community programs and services. CMAAA sponsors more than 35 local centers with at least one in each of the 19 counties. For more information about programs and services or the offer your volunteer time, call the center at 729-2525.
Center From Page 22C Averages of 60-70 meals each day are prepared and served at the center. Purchased prepared frozen meals are delivered to approximately 120 homebound Dent County residents once a week. Some receive one meal a day and some two meals a day. For those who live outside the local delivery area, but are within Dent County, frozen meals are available and can be picked up by family members or friends. The frozen containers can be reheated in a microwave or conventional oven. A participant can donate any amount they wish, but the center suggests a minimum of $3.50 donation per meal. No one is refused a meal for lack of funds. In addition to the financial support, the center can always use volunteer time and talents. Opportunities include delivering meals to the homebound, dining room host/hostess, entertaining and serving on the local board/council. A majority of the center’s funding comes from the Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging, which includes the Older American’s Act funds, state funds and Dent County Senior Services funds. Other funds are re-
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know how proposed legislation impacts our cities, counties and residents. We also have the responsibility to offer up ideas and solutions for things that need improving. When it comes to determining our own destiny, planning is a useful tool and helps ensure that what we are advocating is for the greater common good. We always hold Salem-Dent County’s strategic planning efforts as a model for other local governments. Right now, MRPC staff has the pleasure of assisting with an update of the strategic plan. This is third strategic plan for Salem and Dent County with the first two efforts initiated by the Salem Area Community Betterment Association. A strategic plan is really a prioritized “to-do” list, and the Salem-Dent County community is all about getting the job done. Developing a strategic plan is an important process that requires a great deal of local involvement to be successful and achievable. When this effort is done,
the community will have a plan that includes local ideas and action plans “owned” by many; and those folks will come together to see their ideas through to completion. Salem and Dent County will be an even better place because of this local effort. Simplifying the words of Shakespeare, we are, to a large degree, in charge of our own destiny. To ensure that the results meet our expectation and that they benefit the largest number of people possible, we must be involved, whether it’s participating in a planning process, helping with a local fund-raiser, volunteering at school, sharing our ideas with our local elected officials and legislators, writing our local Congressperson, serving in office or just making sure we vote in every election. And we must be able to compromise and find the common ground. Now is not a time for apathy. It’s most definitely a time for involvement. Our success as an organization, community, state and nation depends on it.
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ontauk State Park is located about 21 miles southwest of Salem off Highway 119. It offers great trout fishing. Montauk also offers camping facilities, a lodge and cabins. The park contains 2,126 acres. Montauk is one of the three Missouri state parks noted for fine trout fishing. March 1-Oct. 31 is the official trout fishing season. A winter catch and release trout fishing season is held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays from the second Friday in November to the second Monday in February. The lodge is open for limited hours on weekends during November, December, January, and February with cabins and hotel rooms available. The Current River has its origins from the Montauk springs found in the park, near Dent County Road 6660. An estimated 43 million gallons of water flow daily into the Current River from Montauk Springs and other springs located within the park boundaries. Camping & Picnicking The park has 156 campsites, with 125 featuring electrical hookups. While some campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, other campsites may be reserved year round. A coin-operated laundry, modern restrooms, hot showers, dumping station and wood lot are found in the camping area. A daily camping fee is
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charged and will be collected by a park employee. Campground loop 1 (basic sites) and loops 2, 3 and 4 (electric sites) are open year-round, with water hydrants in all loops. The campground showerhouses and coin-operated laundries are open seven days a week from Feb. 25 through Oct. 31. Campground guests may purchase firewood from the campground wood lot. From Feb. 25 through October, the woodlot is open Sunday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There are picnic tables and two open shelters located in the day use area. The shelters may be reserved by contacting the park office. There are picnic tables and two open shelters located in the day use area. The shelters may be reserved by contacting the park office.
Trout Hatcheries The Missouri Department of Conservation sponsors tours of the hatcheries. Regularly scheduled hatchery tours are available on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Meet at the hatchery office at 1 p.m. Tours for special groups and school groups can be arranged in advance for any time of the year by calling the hatchery office
at (573)548-2585 or by emailing the Montauk Hatchery Manager at tom.whelan@mdc.mo.gov.
Montauk Mill The mill at Montauk State Park is over 100 years old. This historic building was a vital part of the Montauk Community into the 1920s. Built in 1896, the “Old Mill” had elaborate milling machinery, much of it is still located in the mill. Free guided tours of the mill are given seasonally. Hours vary, depending on demand and scheduled group tours. New schedules are posted each week showing times and dates for available public tours.
Nature Trails Several species of native Missouri wildflowers can be viewed around the park and along the Current River in the spring and summer. Park naturalists furnish wildflower workshops, stream walks, hikes and other programs for all ages. Evening programs are at an outdoor amphitheater located in the campground. Several other special events including free fishing days for kids and adults, music, crafts, Bald Eagle viewing, and trout derbies are scheduled throughout the year. Most of the park is a pine, oak, and hickory forest, with oak being the dominant species on ridge tops.
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Sycamore, cottonwood, and birch trees are common in the low-lying areas. Most of the rock outcrops are dolomite in the valley, and sandstone on the ridgetops.
Accommodations The park also features the Dorman L. Steelman Lodge, which was named for a the late Dent County native who was a State Representative in the 1960’s and longtime circuit court judge and an avid angler himself. Montauk offers 30 cabins for daily rental. Some cabins accommodate four people, others six. A motel with 18 rooms also is located in the park. Motel rooms and cabins may be reserved by calling the concessionaire at (573) 548-2434. A general store selling camping supplies, souvenirs, and fishing equipment is located at the lodge, as well as a full service restaurant. A meeting room is also available for groups and seminars. Private campgrounds and cabins
The cabins, dining lodge, motel, store and snack bar are operated by Forever Resorts LLC and General Manager John Johnston. The park store operates out of the Dorman L. Steelman Lodge. The store features a complete line of fishing supplies including hand-tied flies made by local craftsmen. A large variety of souvenirs and gifts, groceries, milk, bread, charcoal, camping supplies and other essentials will help make your stay in the park more comfortable.
Park Hours
The park grounds are open yearround. Winter hours (Off-Season) are from November through February, and the park office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the exception of holidays. Summer hours (On-Season) are from March through October, and the park office is open Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CONTACTS •Montauk State Park Website: mostateparks.com/montauk.htm Write to: 345 County Road 6670, Salem, MO 65560-9758 Phone: Park Office (573) 548-2201 •Lodging & Motel Reservations, Montauk Resort Website: montauklodge.com; Phone: (573) 548-2434 Camping Reservations: (877) 422-6766
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J U LY July 7, “Live Hummingbird Banding Demonstration” AU G U S T Aug. 3, “Summer’s End Children’s Free Fishing Day” Aug. 4, “Live Hummingbird Banding Demonstration” Aug. 10, “Kids Trout Tournament” SEPTEMBER Sept. 8, “Live Hummingbird Banding Demonstration” Sept. 14-15, “Missouri Trout Fisherman’s Assoc. Tournament” O C TO B E R Oct. 5-6, “50th Annual Rose Holland Trout Derby” Oct. 26, “A Haunting in The Mill” NOVEMBER Nov. 8, “Catch and Release Trout Season Opens” Nov. 21, “Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet” Hatchery Tours are available on Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday at 1 pm at the Montauk Fish Hatchery Headquarters from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, check bulletin boards throughout the park for details on all our events.
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zark National Scenic Riverways was created by an Act of Congress on August 24, 1964 and protects 134 miles of two of Missouri’s most treasured spring-fed streams, the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers. Flowing through the southern Missouri counties of Dent, Texas, Shannon, and Carter, the rivers slice
through 80,790 acres of the park. In establishing the park, Congress stated the park’s purpose is conserving and interpreting unique scenic and other natural values and objects of historic interest, including preservation of portions of the Current River and the Jacks Fork River in Missouri as free-flowing streams, preservation of springs
RULES AND REGULATIONS Superintendent Reed Detring, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, welcomes visitors to the park. Certain rules are in place to protect the resources and the visitors. The complete rules are called the Superintendent’s Compendium and are found at www.nps.gov/ozar. Park rangers will enforce regulations concerning drugs, public intoxication, minors with alcohol and disorderly conduct. All sizes of beer kegs and all types of “beer bongs” or other volume drinking devices are banned, including “jello shots” or similar containers containing a mixture of alcohol and gelatin. Ozark National Scenic Riverways is a unit of the National Park Service, and high standards of behavior are expected. Please maintain a respectable noise level. Loud stereo systems, air horns, and other noise-making devices intrude on other visitors’ experiences and can affect the wildlife within an area. Rangers enforce the NPS noise regulations with audio decibel readers. Jumping from cliffs is a serious safety issue, impacts the vegetation growing on the cliffs, and harasses other visitors in narrow channels. Remember that an ambulance may take an hour or more to reach remote areas if you are injured. An average of one person each year is killed or paralyzed from bluff jumping on the river. Just don’t do it! Park and state regulations prohibit polystyrene food and beverage coolers. Commonly called “Styrofoam” coolers, they frequently end up as trash in the river, polluting the streams and causing water creatures potential harm. Foam bait containers designed for bait are permitted. Glass bottles are prohibited on the river due to safety issues for both humans people and animals. If camping, please get your firewood in the park. We currently have an aggressive bug insect pest that is harming tress in neighboring counties, please help protect our forests by not moving firewood around.
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and caves, management of wildlife, and provisions for use and enjoyment of the outdoor recreation resources. The Current River The most spring-fed of all the Ozark rivers, the Current River is one of the most popular float streams in Missouri. Most day floats average no more than 10 miles. The Jacks Fork River The smaller Jacks Fork is a tributary of the Current River. The first 27 miles is marked by deep valleys and steep, rocky canyons. Because of the shallow nature of the Jacks Fork, the majority of floats begin near Alley Spring. However, spring rains will occasionally allow floating as far upstream as The Prongs, some of the most beautiful scenery in Missouri. On The Riverbanks Although floating tends to be the main recreational focus at Ozark National Scenic Riverways, other activities along the riverbanks offer educational and enrichment opportunities seldom experienced in everyday life. Information Centers, exhibits, springs, historic sites, hiking, camping, fishing, and bird watching are just a few of the things to see and experience throughout the park. Campfire pro-
grams may be held most Friday and Saturday evenings during the summer at Alley Spring and Big Spring Campgrounds. These fun and entertaining ranger programs are enjoyable for the whole family. You don’t have to be camping to attend. See the park’s website for a current schedule of activities. Perhaps the most amazing features found within the confines of Ozark National Scenic Riverways are the size and volume of the springs that feed the cool, clear waters of the Jacks Fork and Current Rivers. The park is home to some of the largest freshwater first magnitude springs (over 64 million gallons of water daily flow) in the country. The two largest and most notable are Big Spring (286 million gallons daily) and Alley Spring (81 million gallons daily). Operating Hours, Seasons Ozark National Scenic Riverways is open year around. Numerous visitor contact stations are located throughout the park where Park Rangers can provide the visiting public with information on what to do and see in the area. The information center and park headquarters in Van Buren is open year round. The Alley Mill, School and Store are open in the summer.
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Accessibility Most developed areas have restroom facilities which are wheelchair accessible. Accessible camping sites are available at Big Spring, Alley Spring, Round Spring and Pulltite Campgrounds. An accessible trail and picnic site have been developed at Big Spring and Round Spring. For more information on accessible facilities, call or write the park, or visit its website at www.nps.gov/ozar. Fees Camping fees for non-electric sites are $14 per night. Round, Alley and Big Spring Campgrounds have electric sites that are $17. Group campsites sites are $100. Reservations may be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Holders of the America the Beautiful Senior or Access Passes receive half price off on camping. These passes can be issued to citizens age 62 and over (Senior - $10) or citizens of all ages who have a life limiting impairment (Access - Free) at Alley Spring General Store and Van Buren visitor contact stations. CONTACTS ONSR website: www.nps.gov/ozar or call 573-323-4236, ext 0.
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SACBA The Salem Area Community Betterment Association has been serving Salem and Dent County since 1994. It is a [501©3] not-for-profit organization working to enhance the quality of life for people residing in Salem and Dent County. The organization has an open membership and is managed by a board of directors with four officers. The board is made up of 14 adults and two youth. In addition, there are ex-officio members representing the city, county, R-80 school, Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, Dent County Health Center and an organizational chairperson. The organization’s focus over the past 18 years has been to identify community needs. This has been done using several assessment processes. The information gathered is then used to develop a community plan, which is used as a guideline to encourage various organizations and business entrepreneurs to satisfy identified needs. SACBA takes the lead in some identified projects and acts as a support organization with others. A few continuing projects being operated by SACBA are the Teachers’ Closet, Farmers’ Market, Salem Area Arts Council, The Volunteer Center and the Ozark Natural and Cul-
tural Resource Center. SACBA operates the Farmer’s Market (247-3974) in the pavilion located directed behind the Visitors Center beginning the first Saturday in May until the last Saturday in September. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday and 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The Teachers Closet and the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center 729-0029 are also operated by SACBA in conjunction with partners. SACBA also partners with The Spring Creek Garden Club and the City of Salem in community beautification projects. In addition to these, the organization has been involved in encouraging and developing a number of projects, which now operate independently. In order to recognize volunteers in the community who give faithfully of their service, SACBA annually hosts a Gift of Time Awards Banquet. This year SACBA sponsors the seventh annual Trivia Night fundraiser. Persons interested in performing volunteer service are encouraged to stop by the Volunteer Center located in the Visitors Center at 200 S. Main Street or phone 729-6983 for more information.
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SALEM FITNESS CENTER The Salem Fitness Center is a non profit organization, administered through Healthy Dent County. Located in the Salem Community Center @ the Armory, it offers many services and classes at reasonable membership dues. The fitness center’s goal is to help change behavior, improve quality of life, and affect change in the health of the community. Enrollment is open to adults age 18 and older. This allows access to the entire facility.
To keep costs low, Salem Fitness Center is staffed primarily by volunteers. They are trained in CPR and in the use of the equipment. It is a clean, safe, professional environment with early morning, evening and weekend hours. The Salem Fitness Center offers: • A fully equipped exercise facility with high quality professional equipment • Cardio equipment such as
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treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary and recumbent bikes, rowing machine and a Stairmaster • Strength equipment for upper and lower body development; • Initial orientation on the proper use of the exercise equipment; • Late afternoon and evening cardio classes that include Bounce, Cardio Blast and Zumba, the immensely popular Latin dance-based fitness class; • Sweet and Low a popular class consisting of low impact aerobics, resistance training and stretching offered three mornings a week • Slow Motion – held two mornings a week, is a class for people with arthritis and limited mobility that features chair exercises and light weights • Private counseling and training sessions with a Certified Personal Trainer • Current newsletters, flyers and educational material to inform, educate and advise the membership of the benefits of adapting a healthy and active lifestyle. Susie Cahill is Program Director, class instructor and personal trainer. For more information, email info@salemfitnesscenter.org, go to website salemfitnesscenter .org or call 739 1127.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Look at all we’ve got right here in our backyard The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce has been around for 83 years. During this period the organization has advertised and promoted local business, shared information with the local community, assisted the city and county in marketing the area to visitors, provided information to new businesses/new residents and continues to encourage tourism. Tourism is big business and does positively impact the economic bottom-line of businesses and communities. I looked up the word in Webster’s Online Dictionary. It defined tourism (noun) as travel for recreational or leisure purposes. Further details from this site defined tourism “as the temporary, short-term movement of people to a destination outside the places where they normally live and work” (1976). Then I looked for synonyms used in place of tourism and they included sightseeing; visiting the attractions; going to places of interest; and see-
ing the sights, to name a few. Recently the 2013 Salem Visitor’s Guide was updated. Thanks to Dent County Tourism Genie Tax dollars Zakrzewski at work Chamber this guide Director is distributed throughout the state of Missouri. Why? Because we want to attract visitors to our community. We want folks to come, stay, play, shop and eat. The front cover of the guide depicts two people in a canoe, a man fishing and the tag line There’s More To Do Here. Naturally. If you look inside the guide you will notice many more reasons why we emphasize the great outdoors that Salem and Dent County offer. Our tourists/visitors continue
to be attracted by our natural scenery. This guide provides over 160 listings of area businesses for tourists to shop, camp, eat, stay, tour/visit and recreate in our Ozark region. It may be hard to argue that Montauk State Park and the Ozark National Scenic Riverways lure many of our visitors to come to and through Salem. They come to discover and enjoy fishing, canoeing, camping, hiking, hunting, horseback riding and historic sites to name a few activities. Visitors also come to visit family and old friends, look for antiques and unique collectibles, explore cemetery information, experience The Rally in the 100 Acre Wood and take pleasure in our change of seasons. If you thrive on outdoor recreational activities, then the Salem area is the place for you. Check out what we offer at www.salemmo.com. You don’t have to be from out of town to discover what is located in your own backyard.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/ VISITORS CENTER The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center is located at 200 South Main Street on Highway 19. Co-located in the center are the chamber and the Salem Area Community Betterment Association. Tourism information available there includes area information and events, scenic driving tours, maps and brochures on local attractions. Volunteers are provided by SACBA to assist tourists with travel information. The center’s hours are generally 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The chamber of commerce mission is to support an atmosphere that enables the local businesses to grow and prosper. The chamber works to accomplish its purpose by providing members with exposure, networking and promotional opportunities. Invest in your local
businesses and shop locally every chance you get. The chamber also advertises and promotes tourism for the Salem area. Annual events of the chamber, along with membership meetings and networking opportunities include: • Rally America 100 Acre Wood, last weekend in February • Business Expo, first Sat-
urday in April • Fourth of July Parade, July 4 • Chamber golf tournament, late spring • Awards dinner, early November • Christmas Parade of Lights, first Saturday in December For more information on the chamber go to www. salemo.com and www.face book. com/salemareachamber or call 729-6900.
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SALEM TCRC The Salem TCRC based in the Salem Community Center @ the Armory is a communitybased educational center offering a variety of educational programs and technology related services. The Salem TCRC is located at 1200 W. Rolla Road and is administered by the Healthy Dent County Board of Directors. Funding for the Salem TCRC’s operations come from a combination of participant fees and community donations. Programs and services are offered to the public based on community needs and available resources. Organizations and individuals wanting to support educational opportunities in the community are encouraged to contact the Salem TCRC. Among the services are: •Non-Credit Educational
Programs and Related Service •computer training (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) •continuing education •exam proctoring •Meeting Facility • meeting room rental (available with or without technology) •Computer and A/V Equipment •public Internet and e-mail access (includes available WiFi Internet) •videoconferencing •DVD/CD transfer and reproduction •Video editing and production •Office functions include scanning, laminating, faxing, copying and book binding. For more information contact Salem TCRC Executive Director Sherry Lea at 7298163.
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MRPC It is through Meramec Regional Planning Commission that cities and counties-as well as the private sector-come together to build strong economies and communities. Regional planning commissions are an extension of local governments because regional planning commissions-also known as councils of governments-are simply the cities and counties within a given region. It is for this reason that the state and federal governments turn to regional planning commissions to more effectively and efficiently deliver services. There are only 19 regional planning commissions in the state compared to 114 counties and several hundred cities. Contrary
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to perception, RPCs are not a part of state government or federal government. RPCs came about in Missouri after the state legislature, in 1965, passed a law allowing for their creation. Today, this legislation can be found in Chapter 251 of the Missouri Revised Statutes. It is through MRPC that 31 cities and eight counties — Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski and Washington — unite for the benefit and betterment of the region, and that’s actually MRPC’s reason for being. The cities and counties have become a team to better serve the 182,000 people that call the region home. MRPC is a nationally recognized and highly respected regional planning organization, which serves as a model for rural regional planning. Based in St. James, MRPC brings public
and private interests together to discuss issues related to transportation, solid waste, emergency management, homeland security, economic development, housing, rental assistance and business loans. Board and staff then look for solutions to solve the problems facing the region. Staff also provide grant writing and administration, serve as a resource, and provide research on a variety of topics. Sometimes, board members find that they are their own greatest resource as the 39 local governments represent a wealth of experience and can share ideas. MRPC is governed by a 52member board and has a staff of 26, all located at 4 Industrial Drive in St. James. The board, meeting monthly, sets the priorities and directs staff to find solutions to address the needs in the region.
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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Tourism continues to have big impact on Dent County economy
Photo by Dwayne McClellan Having a good time on the giant slide during the 2012 Dent County Fall Festival were Charles Head and Tucker Stringer, left, and Mickey Stringer and Paradyce Stringer. Carnival rides and a demolition derby highlighted the festival held at The Commons.
DENT COUNTY COMMONS The Dent County Commons is home to the Dent County Fall Festival and many other outdoor events. The 74-acre, multimillion dollar facility features the multipurpose building, livestock barns, a modern lighted arena for rodeos and equine events, a motor sports area, a large fully equipped midway for circuses and carnivals, a secluded pavilion for reunions and other private gatherings, an outdoor stage and a full featured RV Park. Carnivals and other events, such as a demolition derby, tractor pulls and horse shows are normally planned for the Fall Festival. The Dent County Commons is also used for Fourth of July fireworks, cir-
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cuses, mini-car races, carnivals, horse shows and other community activities. The multipurpose building can be rented for large meetings, reunions and receptions. The Commons is located on Highway 72, one mile northwest of the Hwy 72/32 Junction. The entrance to The Commons is on Dent County Road
2300. For more information please call (573) 247-2606 or visit www.DentCountyCommons.com/. The Dent County Fall Festival website is located at dentcountyfallfestival.com/. The Dent County Fall Festival committee can be reached by phone at (573) 247-3005.
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Our area’s natural beauty, community spirit, and relatively low cost of living make Salem and Dent County attractive to raise a family, retire and operate a business. The www.salemmo.com website serves as an effective means to share information about our community and available incentives for businesses. Tourism continues to comprise an important part of our economy. According to the State of Missouri, total expenditures in 17 tourismrelated businesses in Dent County for fiscal year 2012 were $13.2 million, an increase of almost 5 percent over FY 2011. The state also reports the tourism industry supported 364 jobs in Dent County in 2012.
A county lodging tax provides much of the funds for marketing our area. A variety of media are used to market the Ray Walden area inEconomic Dev. cluding Director print and City of Salem electronic. You can take one of the three auto tours designed by the tourism committee, find where to dine or shop in one of the local shopping guides or get information about our great natural resources. See Tourism Page 30C
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TOWN & COUNTRY BANK Town & Country Bank is a Salem-owned bank with a charter that dates back to 1894. In the 119 years since the bank first opened its doors, Town & Country has grown to be one of the largest community banks in South Central Missouri with more than $500 million in assets. Town & Country Bank’s headquarters is located at 1009 E. Scenic Rivers Blvd. in Salem, and the Salem branch is at 400 W. Scenic Rivers Blvd. The bank employs 52 employees in Salem and more than 150 employees among its
11 branches including two banks in Rolla, two banks in Ava, and banks in Licking, St. James, Mountain Grove, Bourbon and Pevely, Missouri. Each location offers a wide range of checking account options, online banking and bill pay, mobile banking, investment and insurance services, and lending
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one of the oldest banks in southern Missouri. The bank was established October 10, 1883 by local businessmen. Today, over 129 years later, the bank is still owned and operated by descendants of these founding fathers. The Bank of Salem has kept its tradition of offering old-fashioned, personal service while keeping up with the latest products and services in the financial industry. The main facility is located at Fourth & Main streets in the heart of downtown Salem. The drive-in branch is located at the junction of Highways 1932-72. Both Salem locations are full-service banks, offering loans, deposit accounts, ATM’s, safe deposit boxes and more. The bank also has a state of the art website offering internet banking, online bill-pay, mobile banking, and e-statements. The Bank of Salem has total assets in excess of $80 million. James L. Coffman is Chairman of the Board, Sanborn N. Ball is Vice Chairman, and Scott D. Ball is President and CEO. For more information, phone the main bank at 7293137, the drive-in branch at 729-3306, or visit their website at www.the bankofsalem.com.
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The banking industry in Salem has been a key part of the community for years. Banks include: PROGRESSIVE OZARK BANK Progressive Ozark Bank was founded as a mutual savings and loan in 1965 by local businessmen. It later became a federal savings bank owned by local investors. In 1991 it acquired a savings and loan in Houston. Progressive Ozark Bank, a community bank, has facilities in Hartville, Houston and Mountain Grove, with Salem being the corporate headquarters, 904 West Scenic Rivers Blvd. Presently the bank has total assets close to $110 million and operates under a state charter in the four locations. ATMs and Internet banking, along with clientfriendly extended banking hours, are available in each community. Kara Huitt is president and CEO. Dr. Clinton Jones is Chairman of the Board. For information call (573) 729-4146 or go to www. progressiveozarkbank.com. THE BANK OF SALEM The Bank of Salem is Salem’s oldest financial institution, and
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The Visitor Center at 100 S. Main represents a community effort with the Salem Area Community Betterment Association and the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. Adjacent to the Visitor Center, SACBA also operates a Farmer’s Market, Teacher’s Closet, and the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center. This complex of facilities serves as a great place to learn more about the area. Visitors become better informed about our great place to visit. Some tourists find our area to be a great place to live and call home. As economic development director for the City of Salem I work with individuals and organizations to support our local economic base, which includes commerce, employment and property values. Our natural and developed amenities make Salem a great place to live, work and play. Those interested in information about starting or growing a business in Salem should call 729-2428 or email economic@salemmo.com.
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LODGING AND CAMPGROUNDS DORMAN L. STEELMAN LODGE Located within Montauk State Park, the lodge offers a full line of fishing, tackle, groceries, souvenir and camping supplies. The lodge also has 18 motel units of which two are fully handicapped accessible, a dining room and a snack bar which specializes in hand dipped ice cream. The park offers 21 cabins with kitchens and eight cabins that are sleeping only. All motel rooms and Cabins 22-34 are equipped with TVs. Free Wi-Fi is also available at the lodge. There is a special meeting room available on the grounds. The park’s recreational opportunities include fishing, camping and hiking trails surrounding the lodging complex. The park has two K-9 friendly cabins. For information and
reservations call (573) 5482434 or 1-800-334-6946 (toll free) or www.MontaukLodge.com. HOTELS HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, Salem’s 65-room Holiday Inn Express on the south end of the Crossroads Center, opened March 19, 2004. The four-story hotel has an elevator and is handicapped accessible. Six rooms are ADA approved. Each room has WiFi Internet access and two guest access computers are available in the lobby. The facility meets a variety of requirements to be Federal Emergency Management Agency approved. The hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast with hot breakfast bar, which includes eggs, biscuits, gravy, pancakes and sausage. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool with spa. A fitness center is also available.
Banks From Page 30C US BANK US Bank is a division of US Bancorp (NYSE: USB). With assets of more than $350 billion, it is the fifth largest commercial bank in the United States. US Bank provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers and businesses. Locally, US Bank has its main office at 600 E. Scenic Rivers Blvd., and a drive-up-only lo-
cation downtown at 218 West 4th Street. Both branches of US Bank in Salem are managed by Sandi Ogle, a fifth generation Dent County resident. For more information on any of the financial products and services offered locally by US Bank, call the main branch at 7294105 or the uptown branch 729-5316. U.S. Bank can also be visited on the internet at www.usbank.com.
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The Holiday Inn Express has an 1,850 square foot meeting or dining facility that will seat 100 people, with a catering kitchen. Information and reservations: 729-4700 or 1(866) 7299598 (toll free). RANCH MOTEL AND APARTMENTS Located in Salem on Highway 72-32, one mile west of the junction of Highways 7232 and 19 is the locally owned, independent Ranch Motel and Apartments. Established in 1984, it offers 44 rooms on two floors. There are six kitchenettes available. Phone number is 573-7293157. Visit www.ranchmotelsalem.com. REED’S CABINS Reed’s Cabins are owned by Art and Kelly Fackert. There are 18 cabins available, 9300 Highway 119. Reed’s Cabins is located just inside Montauk
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State Park on Highway 119. There is an outdoor pool and groceries and supplies can be purchased on the premises. A new larger store and a top-notch fly shop with all your fly-fishing needs have been added. A pavilion with a picnic area and grills are available for group picnics. Cabins are clean and efficient for the anglers and families.
Information and reservations: (573) 548-2222 or visit www.reedscabin.com. WALNUT MOTEL There are 29 rooms available at the Walnur Motel, at the intersection of Highway 19-32. All offer cable TV, free local calls and fax services. There is an outdoor pool. Information and reservations: (573) 729-3121.
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REAL ESTATE Dent County real estate agents have seen good activity in the past year. “Sales seem to be picking up which is why I feel optimistic,” said Trudy Hale of Carl Hale Real Estate. “We’re getting better, more quality telephone calls,” said VIP Properties’ Richard Pogue. “People are asking more questions, have more requests and want you to call back.” What helps the Dent County real estate market are the many options available. A person can look at different styles of homes, farmland, pasture land, land for hunting or recreation only, small or large farms with or without running water, ponds or fencing. “We have a lot of options available to buyers,” said United Country’s Joan Sample. “We have something for just about everyone.” People looking for large quantities of quality land at reasonable prices also tend to come to Dent County, according to Moody Realty’s Darren Pryor. “People escaping from high tax states such as Illinois come here a lot. They are interested in our residential properties as well as land for hunting or recreation,” Pryor said. When people find property, they are finding prices that haven’t changed that much, according to Pogue.
Basic farmland or land in the county is running about $1,000 per acre, while improved acreage with running water, ponds, fencing and other improvements could average around $2,000 an acre, Pogue said. People are buying now due to low interest rates and the many options available, he said. Salem and Dent County continue to offer a beautiful area to live in, which is a big plus in selling homes or land. Several agents said people moving in enjoy the rural atmosphere, the lower cost of living and taxes when compared to other areas. Technology is also helping spread the word about local properties for sale to those living in St. Louis, the central part of the state or down in the Bootheel. It’s called Multi List Systems (MLS). Pogue said when local realtors in the system list property for sale, those properties are also listed with up to 6,000 other realtors in different parts of the state. Those realtors can, in turn, show local properties to their clients, receive automatic emails about the listings and all the information necessary to purchase land here. “It’s one way we can work together and provide information across the state,” Pogue said.
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Take time to visit the wonders of our part of the Ozarks As the mayor of Salem I want to welcome you to our town. Salem is my home and has been since 1946. As Aunt Bee and Clara sang on The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry (in this case Salem) “is the greatest place I know” and another line “my hometown is the only place to be.” I love my hometown. We are not perfect but we are trying to make it a better place by replacing water and sewer lines for better volume and efficiency. If you are visiting, we welcome you and wish for you a glorious and happy visit. Salem is a great center for day trips. You could travel south to Montauk State Park and look at the beginning of the Current River. Float the Current River on a day trip, then go to Round Springs and see the Current River grow from the flow of the spring. Travel on south to Alley Springs and look at the historic mill. You could go to Big Spring State Park and then to Gads
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Hill where Jesses James is said to have robbed a train. Then there is Johnson Shut-ins and Taum Sauk Moun- Gary Brown tain, the Mayor highest City of Salem point in Missouri at 1,722 feet. My wife and I have taken these trips several times. Back when our children were younger they enjoyed climbing the rocks at Elephant Rocks State Park. I don’t know if the rocks can still be climbed on, as it has been several years since that day
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trip has been taken. You could just spend a day driving the areas in Dent County. Places the Dillard’s, a bluegrass group from Dent County, put in some of their songs. The head of the Meramec from “Hey Boys” or drive down the West Plains Road and see if you see “The Biggest Whatever,” This song has names of people from our area. The thing about these day trips that is very special, is that if you take them in the spring, you can see the dogwood blooming, in the summer, the wonder of our forests, or the fall, the color of the trees. If you live here, get to know our area, look it over again, and if you are visiting, have a safe and happy trip or vacation.
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CITY GOVERNMENT The City of Salem is classified a fourth-class city due to its population of 4,950, according to the 2010 census. Salem is the county seat of Dent County and is governed by a mayor and board of aldermen. Public aldermanic meetings are held 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month in the City Hall council chamber. City voters have the opportunity to elect two of the city’s four aldermen each year. They are elected to serve two-year staggered terms. The mayor also is elected once every two years. The city also employs a city administrator, who is responsible for coordinating and supervising operations of all city departments day-to-day operations. Mayor Gary Brown Brown, 67, a home repairman, was born and raised in Salem and Dent County. He graduated from Salem High School in 1963 and attended Lamar College in Colorado for two years, where he met his wife, Alys. He served four years in the U.S. Navy. He worked at Amax Lead Company from 1970 to 1986, when the industry closed. Since then he has been self-employed. He is the son of Freda Brown Clark and the late Houston Brown. Brown and his wife, Alys, have two grown children and seven grandchildren. He is a deacon at First Baptist Church. City Administrator Clayton E. Lucas II Lucas, 34, grew up in the Cookson Hills of Northeast Oklahoma and moved to Salem in 2011 from California to take the newly created position of city administrator. Lucas earned a B.A. in Geography from California State University, Fresno, and will graduate this year from Pennsylvania State University with a master’s degree in Public Administration. Before accepting the position of city administrator in Salem, Lucas was the assistant city manager in Lindsay, Calif., and had previously served as a police sergeant in Lindsay and patrol officer in St. George, Utah. Lucas is an active member of his church and served as a Missionary for two years in Venezuela, where he became fluent in Spanish. Lucas also
enjoys the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, hiking, canoeing, and traveling as well as spending time with his wife, Lora, and four sons, Clayton III, Jonah, Willie and Henry.
Economic Development Director Ray Walden Walden’s professional background includes serving as a business development specialist with MU Extension and
serving as the first coordinator for the Salem Telecommunication Community Resource Center. Before coming to Salem in 2000, Walden held teaching and administrative positions
with Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis and computer programming and analyst positions with companies in the St. Louis area. See City Page 36C
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A year on the job, and already Salem is a place to call home After completing our first full year here my family and I are thrilled we made the decision to move from California Clayton Lucas Salem City to Salem. Salem has Administrator proven to be a safe and family oriented community that has surpassed our expectations as a place to raise our four boys. In fact, in the short time we have been here is has already become home. As a family we have enjoyed so many community activities and events throughout this past year, including the 100 Acre Wood road rally, fishing at Montauk State Park, canoeing the Current River, deer and turkey hunting, the “trunk or treat” at the
Methodist Church and the Halloween Carnival at New Harmony Church, the 4th of July Parade, the city-wide yard sale, local auctions and charity events, and, my personal favorite thing to do the first Friday of every month, fried chicken at the Catholic Church. With all that we have enjoyed we still anxiously await the 4th of July fireworks celebration, which I hear is the best anywhere around, as it was cancelled this past year due to the unusually dry conditions. In addition, we have been very pleased with Salem’s R-80 school district as our two oldest boys have had a great experience this year in school and have been very active in the City of Salem sports program, which includes flag football, basketball, soccer, and baseball. As the city administrator of Salem I have been responsible for several projects over the past year that the mayor
and board of aldermen have focused on as priorities in Salem. These projects include refurbishing a clarifier at the city’s sewer plant, replacing approximately half a mile of water and sewer lines, several storm water improvements, the purchase of additional storm sirens for increased coverage, updating the city’s strategic plan, renovating and updating the pool house and locker rooms,
From Page 34C Since moving to Salem, Walden’s educational background includes a BS in Industrial Technology from Truman State University in Kirksville, a Masters in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis, and he is currently working on a PhD in Engineering Management from the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla. Walden lives in Salem with his wife Cindy,
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It has been a busy year and as we move forward into the coming year we expect to complete many more projects. I continue to proclaim without hesitation that Salem truly is a fantastic place to live, work, and play. There truly is “more to do here, naturally.” I cannot think of a better place to raise a family and there is nowhere else my family and I would rather be.
who works as an accountant for The Doe Run Company, and daughter Rachel, who attends Salem High School. Walden’s oldest daughter Katie is studying music at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, and son Michael is an engineering student at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla. Walden’s responsibilities include working with current and potential businesses to sustain and improve the area’s economy. Available resources for economic development include: an enhanced enterprise zone, utility rate discounts and the Masters Industrial Park. Anyone wishing to contact Walden may do so at economic@salemmo.com or (573) 7292428. West Ward Alderman Philip Giacomelli West Ward alderman Philip Giacomelli lives in the City of Salem with his wife, Kristy K. (Wilson) Giacomelli and son Wilson Philip Giacomelli. Giacomelli received a Bachelor Degree in Music Education in 2006 from Missouri Baptist University, where he received two Outstanding Student of Achievement Awards; Education Division Student Leadership and from the Vocal Music Department. Giacomelli received a Master of Science in Education Instructional Technology Leadership in May of 2012 from Southwest Baptist University and graduated with Highest Honors. He is a licensed Missouri funeral director, past president of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, current President of the Senate Bill 40 Board of Directors for Dent County and was appointed to the City of Salem Budget and Finance Committee before being elected alderman. Gia-
comelli is the marketing coordinator and adjunct instructor for Southwest Baptist University’s Salem Campus, music minister at Oak Grove Baptist Church, private voice and piano instructor, and instructional technology consultant. He has also served as Dent County deputy coroner. East Ward Alderman Dr. Haydn B. Powell Jr. Dr. Haydn B. Powell, Jr., a Doctor of Chiropractic, was born and raised in Salem. He is the son of the late Dr. Haydn Powell and Beverly Powell of Salem. Dr. Powell attended Oak Hill R-I School and graduated from Salem Senior High School. He attended Palmer College, receiving his doctorate in 1973. Following an internship in Baton Rouge, La., he practiced in Mississippi until moving back to his home state in 1985. Dr. Powell serves on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Missouri Chiropractors and serves as treasurer. He also serves on the Home Owners Association Board of Directors for Tan Tar A Estates, is a member of Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and has served as Dent County coroner in the past. He maintains a full time practice in Salem. He is married to the former Rosa Gilliam of New Albany, Miss., and is the parent of two grown children and three grandchildren. They are members of First Baptist Church. East Ward Alderman Ryan Whitaker Whitaker, 60, is a lifelong resident of Salem. He is a 1970 graduate of Salem High School and attended college in Springfield for a year before returning to work in the family business, Whitaker Building Supply. See City Page 37C
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City From Page 36C He served three terms as East Ward Alderman, from 1988 to 1994. He has been married to wife, Tina, for 39 years and they have two sons, Lance, living in Washington state, Drew, who lives in Salem, and a late daughter, Jessica, two granddaughters, Mackenzie and Bayleigh and daughter-in-law, Shonda. Wife, Tina, recently was elected Dent County assessor. West Ward Alderman Kenneth Nash Nash, 74, grew up near Gladden. He is a retired City of Salem electric lineman. Nash and his wife, Joyce, have six grown children, 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is a member of the Salem Masonic Lodge #225 and past Master Mason. He is a member of Second Baptist
Church, where he serves on the finance and budget committee and is chairman of the board of trustees. City Clerk Mary Happel Happel, 54, is a native of Dent County and a 1976 graduate of Salem High School. She is the daughter of the late Glen and Wilma “Tooter” Boyle. She has been employed with the City of Salem since December of 1978. She was appointed city clerk in May of 2001 and re-appointed each year since then. Previously she served as assistant city clerk for 15 years, and she worked seven years in the city utility office. Happel and her husband, Marlin, have four sons, Nick, Salem; Nathan and wife, Rachel, Springfield; Justin and wife, Laura, Springfield; and Zach, Madrid, Spain. They have one grandson, Braydon.
Salem’s population now numbers 4,950, according to the 2010 census.
DENT COUNTY GOVERNMENT Dent County is a third-class county ruled by state statutes instead of ordinances, which are used in cities. However, in some cases, Dent County can pass ordinances and has done so for wastewater systems and speed limits. The county commission is responsible for setting policy and adopting an operating budget. The county budget is divided into road and bridge, general operating revenue, assessor’s office, 911 and several smaller miscellaneous funds. The road and bridge department takes care of the roadways, while the general revenue funds pay for the salaries of elected officials, courthouse employees and general operating expenses of the county. The assessor’s fund deals with costs associated with assessment and is partially reimbursed by the state. The commission meets 9 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at the courthouse. The county has two, halfcent sales taxes. One is for general county government, the second for law enforcement.
Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles Skiles is in his second term as presiding commissioner, having won the term in November 2006. Skiles is a lifelong resident of Dent County and a Salem High School graduate. He was a member of the Dent-Phelps R-III Board of Education for 20 years, is a member of the Missouri and Dent County Cattlemen’s associations and a former president of that organization; president of the Dent County Farm Bureau; the Mt. Hermon Cemetery Board and on the University of Missouri Wurdack Farm Advisory Board. He is also a member of Grace Community Church. Currently he is the secretary-treasurer of the Dent
County Livestock Educational Association. Skiles and his wife, Marianne, manager of the SalemLicking MFA, have three children, Gabby, Meka, and Summer. First District Commissioner Dennis Purcell Purcell is in his fifth year as a county commissioner after winning 2008 and 2012 general elections. Purcell is a life-long resident of this community. Purcell and his wife, Renee, have been married 34 years. They have one daughter, Lindsey, 19. He taught high school for two years and while doing that was a partner with his father See County Page 38C
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From Page 37C in a canoe rental business for 18 years. He has served on many local boards and one national board. He is a former president of the Oak Hill R-I Board of Education. He actively works with various youth groups and says it is important to support all youth because they are the future of our country. He is a member of the Dent County Cattlemen’s Association. Second District Commissioner Gary Larson Larson is in his second term as county commissioner. He and his family moved to Dent County in 1959 from South Dakota. He attended North Wood R-IV School for grades 1-8 then Salem R-80 for grades 9-12. After high school, Larson attended Linn Technical College and received a degree in Auto Body. Larson married Shirley Wells in 1975. They raised two daughters, Cindy and Kim. Larson worked three jobs before starting his own business, Larson Collision Center, in 1987. Gary and Shirley are members of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Curley Andrew Curley was elected Dent County prosecuting attorney in November 2012. A Salem native, Curley attended the University of Missouri, graduating from law school in 2006. Curley practiced in Sunrise Beach before coming back to Salem in 2010 to work in private practice. He is the 42nd Judicial Circuit Bar association treasurer, a member of the chamber of commerce, the downtown planning association and Spring Creek Golf Club. Curley lives in Salem with his wife, Ashlee and their dog, Calvin Klein. County Clerk Angie Curley Curley has worked in the clerk’s office for 25 years, but this is her second term as county clerk, having won the job in November 2006. She has a daughter Payton, 13. Curley is a lifelong resident of Dent County and a member of New Harmony Church. Collector Dennis Medlock Medlock is in his fourth term as county collector. Medlock, a life-long resident of Dent County, was previously a Dent County commissioner for six
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years. He is a cattle farmer with a farm in western Dent County. He and his wife, Vicki, have been married 38 years. He graduated from Salem High School and is a member of the Salem Church of Christ. Assessor Brenda Bell Bell took office Sept. 1, 1981. A graduate of Salem High School, she previously worked in the assessor’s office under the former assessor. Bell is secretary-treasurer of the South Central Treasurer’s Association. She and her husband, Martin, have two daughters, Andrea Bell and Angela Bowers (husband Justin), three granddaughters, Alyssa, Ashton and Josie Bowers. Tina Whitaker will take over the assessor’s office Sept. 1. Treasurer Denita Williams Williams, a life-long Dent County resident and a Salem High School graduate, is in her second term as treasurer after winning the position in November 2006. She and her husband, Jimmy, have been married 24 years. The Williams have two children, Amanda and Nathan. Sheriff Rick Stallings Stallings is in his second term as sheriff after first winning the four-year term in 2008. He and his wife, Sherry, have three children, Andrea, Jessica and Nate. The Stallings are members of Corinth Baptist Church. Stallings is a Salem High School graduate and a life-long Dent County resident. Circuit Clerk Ruth Ann Williams Williams, a lifelong Dent County resident, is in her fourth, four-year term as circuit clerk. Williams is a member of First Baptist Church, Beta
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Club, Salem Memorial District Hospital Auxiliary, past president for eight years of the Region VII Circuit Clerks, a member of the legislative committee for Circuit Clerks and 1997 Dent County Citizen of the Year. She and her husband, Mike, have been married 39 years. They have two children, Roxann Williams and son Matt Williams and wife JaNaya. They have two grandsons, Judson Sanders and Jett Sanders. Recorder of Deeds Cindy Ard Ard is in her second fouryear term as Recorder of Deeds. Ard is the daughter of Vinita and the late Bill Edwards. She
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is married to Tom Ard, and they have three children, Ashley, Jenna and Cody, and one grandson, Paxton. Ard has lived in Salem all her life. She is a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. She is an assistant leader of the Green Forest 4-H Club. Public Administrator Jim Kotschedoff Kotschedoff was born and raised in Salem, the son of Alfred and Opal (Stroburg) Kotschedoff. He is a graduate of Salem R-80 High School, class of 1971. He and his wife, Jo, have been married 37 years. They have three sons, Nathan, Brent and Josh, and two daughters-in-law, Kristy, and Casey and two granddaughters, Cami, and Carly. Kotschedoff worked as a salesman in and around Dent County before running for the office of public administrator. County Coroner Gina White Gina White has been a Dent County resident for 32 years. She married Dennis “Smiley” White in 1984. They have three children: Jessie, Cory, and Sammy. She began working at Salem Memorial District Hospital 29 years ago as a nurse’s aide, and eventually became a paramedic. She is in her second term as coroner. See County Page 39C
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CITY, COUNTY, AGENCIES Ambulance, 911 or 729-3241 Animal Shelter, 729-3556 City Clerk, 729-5211 City Hall, 729-4811 Code Officer, 729-4242 County Assessor, 729-6010 County Clerk, 729-4144 County Collector, 729-3911 County Comm., 729-3044 County Treas., 729-8260 Eco. Dev. Dir., 729-2428 Electric Dept., 729-4612 Emergencies, 911 Highway Dept., 729-4832 Housing Auth., 729-6453 Park Dept., 729-6290 Police Dept., 729-4242 Prosecutor, 729-3406 Public Library, 729-4331 Utility Office, 729-4117 Sheriff ’s Dept., 729-3241 Street Dept., 729-5900 HEALTH CARE, SOCIAL SERVICES Community Center, 729-6453 Division of Aging, 729-3159 Family Support Division, 729-4137 Enrichment Ser., 729-7279 Senate Bill 40 Board, 7294738 Hospital, 729-6626 Health Center, 729-3106 Senior Center, 729-2373 SMTS Bus, 729-3133 SOLVE, 729-7294 Treatment Center, 729-4103
REALTORS Carl Hale, 729-2255 Century 21, 729-6121 Moody Real Estate, 729-2955 Salem Properties, 729-9991 United Country, 729-3148 VIP Properties, 729-7622 Kinerk Realty, 729-6834
County County Surveyor Craig Ruble Ruble has been a Dent County resident since 1972. He graduated from Salem High School and was class president in 1974. He is a member and past president of the Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors, a member of the American Congress of Surveying and Mapping, the Missouri Association of County Surveyors, and First Christian Church. He has been Dent County surveyor since 1996 and believes the most important part of his job is preserving the original 1821 survey.
SCHOOLS, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES Adult Education & Literacy, 729-4224 Dent-Phelps R-III, 729-4680 Green Forest R-II, 729-3902 North Wood R-IV, 729-4607 Oak Hill R-I, 729-5618 Southwest Baptist, 729-7071 Salem Headstart, 729-6911 Ozark Hills State School 729-6488 R-80 School District Elementary School, 729-6611 Junior High, 729-4261 Upper Elementary, 729-4812 Senior High, 729-6641 Supt. Office, 729-6642 SENIOR SERVICES Dent County Residential Care, 626-4611
Complete Care, 729-8690 Salem Care Center, 729-6649 Salem Residential Care, 729-9449 Senior Center, 729-2373 Seville Nursing Center, 729-6141 SMTS bus service, 729-3133 STATE, FEDERAL (573 area code) Attorney General, 751-3321 Governor, 751-3222 Highway Patrol, 368-2345 Lt. Governor, 751-4727 Secretary of State, 751-1880 State Auditor, 751-4824 State Treasurer, 751-8533 State Rep. Jason Smith, 751-1688 See Numbers Page 40C
Tax Rates & Information 2012 County Property Tax Rates*
2012 City Rates*
Library.................................................0.2819 State.....................................................0.0300 City of Salem...................................0.6243 County Revenue ............................0.0350 City of Bunker.................................0.5764 Health Center..................................0.0932 Surcharge..........................................1.2100 Road & Bridge .................................0.2550 2012 School Levies* Hospital...............................................0.1908 R-1 .........................................................3.0548 Sheltered Workshop....................0.1500 R-2 .........................................................2.7500 Sr. Citizens Service........................0.0467 R-3 .........................................................2.7500 Dent County Fire...........................0.2274 R-4 .........................................................2.7500 Quad County Fire ..........................0.2954 R-80 ......................................................2.7500 Reynolds Co. Ambulance ...........0.1500 Rolla ......................................................3.1836 Timber County F.P.D. ...................0.2983 C-4.........................................................2.7500 Rolla Fire Department ................0.2297 Bunker R-111....................................2.7500
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* All figures are in dollars per $100 assessed evaluation.
Businesses in Salem pay a commercial surcharge of $1.21. Purchases made inside the city limits of Salem include a one and a half-cent sales tax, with one cent being a city tax and a half-cent being a county tax. Purchases outside the city limits carry a only the half-cent sales tax. Purchases made inside the city limits also include an additional half-cent sales tax for capital improvements. This tax was approved by voters in April of 2003, and went into effect in October of 2003. Information about taxes and abatements is available by contacting the Salem Economic Development office at (573) 729-2428 or the Dent County Assessor’s office at (573) 729-6010.
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ANUTT COMMUNITY Jct. Hwys. C & O, 729-2901 Chuck Cook, Pastor, 573-201-6682 ANUTT FULL GOSPEL MISSION Hwy. C, 1 1/2 miles south of Anutt Don Case, Pastor ANUTT UNITED METHODIST Anutt, 417-260-2962 Pastor Barbara Lloyd BOSS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Boss, 626-4545 Paul Davis, Pastor BUNKER ASSEMBLY OF GOD 100 N. Main St., Bunker 573-689-2335 BUNKER FIRST BAPTIST Bunker, 689-2701 BUSBY COMMUNITY Bixby Alvin Anderson, Pastor CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH Hwy. 119, Montauk, 573-247-9748 Rev. Dr. Wayne Werline, Pastor CANAAN COMMUNITY Cook Station, 729-7871 Cindy & Rickey Martin, Pastors CENTER RIDGE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 145 Hobo Rd., Davisville 573-743-6399 Harrison Brown, Pastor
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Tenth and Main, Rolla, 364-1499 Dr. Aune Strom, Rector CHRIST TEMPLE PENTECOSTAL HH Hwy. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS (Mormon) 1701 W. Franklin, 573-548-2594 Thad Wilson, Branch President CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST SALEM RESTORATION BRANCH 1770 Hwy. 19 N, 573-341-8401 Jerry Troyer, Pastor CONGREGATION OF MESSIAH’S PEACE 500 W. 1st St., Salem 573-729-5444 or 573-453-2392 Messianic Rabbi Ashelman CORINTH BAPTIST Take HH to Z, 4.2 miles down Z 729-7407 CROSSVILLE BAPTIST Hwy. 72, 5 miles w. of Bunker, 689-2389, Jerry Blaylock, Pastor DENT COUNTY HOUSE OF PRAYER Hwy. HH, 3 miles,729-6863 Everett Enloe, Pastor
CHURCHES DRY FORK BAPTIST 32 W to F, Co. Rd. 609, 729-9987 EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST Viburnum, 244-5249 Pamella Quigley, Pastor FAIRVIEW Hwy. 19, Timber THE FAITH CENTER Hwy. 68 North, 573-247-1291 Mike & Terra Chilton, Pastors FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST Seventh and State Sts, Rolla 364-2040 FIRST CHURCH OF GOD Anderson, Indiana Hwy. 19 N., 729-7970 John Kinkead, Pastor FREE HOLINESS Hwy. 32-72 East, 689-2863 Bill Beasley, Pastor GLADDEN BAPTIST Hwy. 19, 12 miles south, 729-5563 Jim Privett, Pastor GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Assemblies of God Congregation 600 S. Water St., 729-4573 D. Trent Morgan, Pastor GREELEY COMMUNITY CHURCH Hwy. PP, 4 miles NW Bunker, 689-2888 David L. Wisdom, Pastor
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HOBSON COMMUNITY Co. Rd. 3070 Clinton Massey, Pastor JADWIN CHURCH OF CHRIST Rd. 630, 3 miles past Hwy. Z 729-4320 Glen Claxton, Minister LENOX COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP Hwy. H, Lenox, MO 65462 573-435-6010, lenox@hughes.net LIBERTY BAPTIST Rt. 3, Turtle, 689-2362 Ronnie Parker, Pastor LIGHTHOUSE ASSEMBLY Hwy. 32 W., 729-6118 or 729-7601 James & Mildred Walker, Pastors LITTLE VINE UNITED BAPTIST Bunker, 573-269-4261 Denny Mathes, Pastor MACEDONIA UNITED BAPTIST Boss, 689-2307 Elder Kenneth R. Parker, Pastor MONTAUK BAPTIST Hwy. 119, on left past VV Lloyd Heavin, Pastor MT. HERMON UNITED METHODIST C.R. 2550, off Hwy. CC, 573-674-3742 Gaye Lynn Blankenship, Pastor MT. OLIVE BAPTIST Hwy. VV, 573-729-2545 MOUNT OLIVE LANDMARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST Hwy. 68 N, 729-7646 Ray Thurman, Pastor NEW HARMONY CHURCH 4 Miles on Hwy. 32 West, 729-5991 David Gidcumb, Pastor NEW HOME BAPTIST 2024 Hwy. W, 729-7079 Charley Younger, Pastor NEW HOPE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN Rev. John Smith, Minister Rd. 6200, off Hwy. K 573-453-8455 OAK GROVE BAPTIST 700 S. Missouri Ave., 729-3523 Dr. Tom Hover, Pastor OHLMAN BAPTIST Hwy. 72, 7 miles E of Bunker, 689-2707 Elder Terry Sharpe, Pastor
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN ELCA Hwy. 68 North, 729-3680 Rev. Carl R. Gauck, Pastor OZARK HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH 201 E. Roosevelt St., 573-247-7276 John Brewer, Pastor PEACE LUTHERAN Elk Prairie, 3/4 mile from Hwy. 72 Allen Borcherding, Pastor PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD 401 N. Walker St., 729-8192 Rev. & Mrs. Nick Smith, Pastors PLEASANT VALLEY BAPTIST Hwy. B, 2 miles E of Hwy. 19, 729-4009 Travis Curtis, Pastor PURE GOSPEL TABERNACLE 2648 Hwy. 19 North, 573-202-0649 Pastor Doyle Wools REVIVAL TABERNACLE W. Franklin St. 729-4618 Virgil McWhorter, Pastor ROCK SPRINGS BAPTIST Rt. 3, Licking, 573-674-3606 Rodley Lewis, Pastor ROUND POND BAPTIST CHURCH Rd. 232 off Hwy. DD Lyndell Decker, Pastor SACRED HEART CATHOLIC 101 S. MacArthur, 729-4291 Fr. Dan Hirtz ST. JUDE’S CHAPEL Hwy. 119 Montauk SALEM CHRISTIAN CHURCH 302 W. Fourth St., 729-4462 Tim Hill, Pastor SALEM CHURCH OF CHRIST Hwy. 19 South and Truman, 729-7511, Rick Pitchford, Minister SALEM FAITH ASSEMBLY Jct. Hwy. 72 & J, 729-3822, 7297970 Billy and Joan Anderson, Pastors SALEM FIRST BAPTIST MacArthur at Third St., 729-4863 SALEM FREEWILL BAPTIST 104 West Condray SALEM FULL GOSPEL Hwy. 19 North, 729-7878 Bill & Sheri Stack, Pastors See Churches Page 41C
Numbers From Page 40C State Sen. Dan Brown, 751-5713 U.S. Sen. McCaskill, (202) 224-6154 U.S. Rep. Emerson, (573) 364-2455 (202) 225-4404 OTHER USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS Chamber, 729-6900 Dent. Co Fire Dist., 729-3250 Extension Office, 729-3196 Forest Service, 729-6656 Spring Creek Golf course, 729-3080 Salem Housing Authority, 729-6453
Intercounty Electric, 674-2211 Jadwin Fire Dept., 729-5577 Lenox Fire Dept., 729-3535 License Bureau, 729-8305 Montauk Fire Dept., (emergency only) 674-4077 Post Office, 729-3442 Public Water Supply #1, 247-2052 Scenic Rivers Industries, 729-6264 Soil & Water Dist., 729-4442 Swimming pool, 729-6228 The Commons 247-2606 Fidelity Cable, 729-4507 & Repair (866) 828-1611
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TOURISM
To truly appreciate the ONSR, you need to get down to the water Welcome to the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, the very first National Park Service entity established to protect and preserve a river system in its natural state. In addition to saving the magnificent free-flowing Current and Jacks Fork rivers from being dammed, it also led to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act that protects many of our nation’s freeflowing rivers. I have completed my first year as superintendent, and I can speak from experience that this park is truly a special place and well deserving of the protection that the American people granted in 1964. In addition to getting to know the park staff and many of the local people, I
have had the opportunity to explore many of the unique park areas. The rivers are beautiful and the waWilliam N. Black ter is amazSuperintendent ingly clear. ONSR The worldclass springs, some which are first magnitude, must be seen to be appreciated. Currently, the trails and forests lack foliage, but soon will sprout into their full glory when the trees and wildflowers bloom especially after this wet winter.
One thing I have learned is that the local people are very proud of their heritage and the park offers numerous opportunities to learn about Ozark culture. The park was created around three former Missouri State Parks, which visitors can still enjoy today. The red Alley Mill is an iconic historic feature and provides a great photo op. The Alley Spring geology created a perfect spot to build a mill due to the ready source of water power. In a land of springs, it is not surprising to also find a land of caves. You’ll see all kinds of nooks and crannies as you walk around Alley Spring or any of the other springs in the park. Imagine caves under your feet. See ONSR Page 42C
UPPER PARKER COMMUNITY Hwy. YY Mike Bell, Pastor VICTOR BAPTIST CHURCH Anutt, 729-6970 Bobby Mathis, Pastor WALKING FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 4 miles north on Hwy. 19, 729-2807 Dennis Bennett, Pastor
WINKLER BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. 68, 573-247-5948, 573-739-4492 Jerry Lea, Pastor WORSHIP & WORD FELLOWSHIP 12719 CR 5110, Rolla, 573-426-4852 Dr. Bill & Faye Hanshew, Pastors
Churches From Page 40C SALEM LUTHERAN 403 East Scenic Rivers Blvd. 729-5512 David L. Kettner, Pastor SALEM UNITED BAPTIST 609 E. Gibbs, 573-626-1013 Elder Heath Garrison, Pastor SALEM UNITED METHODIST 801 E. Scenic Rivers Blvd., 729-4551 Doug Walter, Pastor SECOND BAPTIST 3rd & Rhodes St., 729-3681, 247-4000 Larry Nash, Pastor SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Hwy. 19 North, 2 miles, 729-2712 John Knobloch, Pastor SHANNONDALE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Hwy. 19, 22 miles S, 858-3284 Jeff Fulk, Minister SOLID ROCK PENTECOST 1 mile out on Hwy. 68 Junior Light, Pastor SLIGO UNITED METHODIST Sligo, 244-5249 Pamella Quigley, Pastor SPOKEN WORD TABERNACLE Hwy. K & Rd. 619, 729-0027 Tim Barnes, Pastor SUGAR TREE GROVE BAPTIST P Highway, Bunker TRUE APOSTOLIC UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Hwy. 32 West Rev. Johnie Swaringam, Pastor
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DENT COUNTY COURTHOUSE By Deloris Gray Wood Special to The Salem News Dent County has had three courthouses. The first burned to the ground. To begin with, the land was set aside to form the seat of Dent County on July 4, 1851. According to Goodspeed on Dent and other counties, printed in 1889, “Joseph Milsaps (surveyor) entered two adjoining forty-acre tracts for the county. It was not until 1853 that the present site of the county seat was used.” “Salem was then begun, and a brick court-house erected a few feet to the south of the present site. It was about 24X40 feet, and with two stories,” the account reads. The courts proceeded as usu-
al until the war closed their operations in 1861, when the last term was held. The courthouse was used as military headquarters until 1864, when Price’s raid drove all the Federals to Rolla. In October, while the Federals were away, two Dent County Citizens, Simeon Richardson and James Jamison, came and burned the courthouse. Eventually, plans were made to rebuild the courthouse that is in use today. On March 30, 1870, the contract for the present courthouse was let for $14,950. Albright E. Dye with the help of others built the Dent County Courthouse in 1870. The Governor’s mansion was built the following year in 1871. George Barnett was the archi-
tect. In some of the references it says that our courthouse mirrors the Governor’s Mansion. The foundation of the courthouse is limestone. On the old north step there was a U. S. government benchmark, showing date and altitude (1,187 feet above sea level). The third floor was constructed under a 100-year lease in 1870 by the Masonic Lodge #225 of Salem. When the Masons purchased the present lodge, known as Fischer’s Opera House, the lease was surrendered to the county. The space was then used for storage. In early days, money collected by the county was stored in its own vaults and in local business vaults before the Bank of Salem was established in 1883. There was an addition built to the courthouse on the east side in 1896-97. It was to be three stories, but the architect ran out of money and it was cut off minus one story. See Courthouse Page 43C
The Dent County courthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
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From Page 41C The Civilian Conservation Corp built cabins and a lodge at Big Spring that have been serving visitors for over 80 years and provide the perfect opportunity to take yourself back in time and just relax in a beautiful setting.
In addition to protecting the natural and cultural resources, the park provides excellent recreational opportunities. You must get down to the water to really enjoy and appreciate the park. You may bring your own boats and floating devices or we have a
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number of excellent concessionaires all along the rivers where you can rent canoes, kayaks, rafts or tubes. These businesses provide drop off and pick up services that provide worry free excursions for you. The park’s neighboring communities offer lodging, gear, and camping opportunities to meet your needs. Beginning March 1, Ozark National Scenic Riverways was required by sequestration (a series of automatic, acrossthe-board permanent spending cuts) to reduce its annual budget by five percent. The park’s reduction actions were made to minimize the summer impacts to our park visitors, partners, concessioners, and the surrounding communities. The park is open along with its rivers and large campgrounds. Staff will welcome and assist visitors and continue to protect the resources entrusted in their care. We look forward to your visits. The Ozark National Scenic Riverways belongs to all Americans, so come on out. Experience and enjoy some of the best scenic beauty and outdoor recreation in the country in your national park.
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OZARK HERITAGE CENTER
Ozark Heritage Center is located on Hwy. 19 south. Residents and tourists looking for a walk down memory lane can visit the Ozark Heritage Center, located on Highway 19 South. Ken Fiebelman, owner and operator of the Ozark Heritage Center, stated that the center contains just about everything, including maps, directions and information on Missouri people and places and tourist attractions.
Not only is the center an information center, but also the genealogy headquarters for the area. Among recent additions to the center are the original early 1900s Dent County Bank counter front which was a part of the bank on Fourth Street during the turn of the century. Also featured are the old Boss and Bunker post office boxes, along with the Salem depot
Courthouse From Page 42C On Feb. 23, 1972, it was officially announced that the Dent County Courthouse had been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The certificate is displayed in the foyer of the courthouse. The Dent County Courthouse is Missouri’s oldest courthouse of the Second Empire Architectural style and the earliest surviving mansard Victorian county courthouse. The structure survives with a high degree of integrity. The Dent County Courthouse could be the single most important and prominent architectural structure in this area of the Ozarks. Circuit Judge J. Max Price officially opened the festivities for the birthday kickoff with court, March 30, 1995, exactly
125 years after the bid was let to build the present courthouse building. Former Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan was the keynote speaker celebrating the 125th birthday of the Dent County Courthouse at noon on July 4, 1995. The Dent County Courthouse Courtroom Portrait Project was taken to the Secretary of State’s office for cleaning and preservation and delivered back to the courthouse September 11, 2001, by the Secretary of State and now Governor Matt Blunt. Downstairs under the east addition is a vacated underground county jail that gives an air of mystery and suspense. The area is unheated, damp, cold, and dark.
desk. The center is also home to the Ozark Heritage Museum. The museum contains a collection of items from yesteryears, including memorabilia from old country stores and other businesses. There is also a large variety of books and pictures along with many other items of local families that show how they lived, worked and played. Other items in the museum include quilts, postcards, books, cans, signs and pictures, the original notary public stamp for Dent County, original blacksmith and bellows and a saddle belonging to Lewis Dent and family. The Ozark Heritage Center is usually open during business hours, seven days a week. However, to ensure that the center is open, call Ken Fiebelman for an appointment at 729-5707 or email at kfiebelman@embarqmail.net.
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BONEBRAKE CENTER OF NATURE AND HISTORY The Bonebrake Center of Nature and History is located at the corner of North Hickory Street and East Rolla Road. The center has established paths through natural settings of prairie and forest plantings and by ponds and a spring. It is a place for people to stroll, learn and observe nature. Located on a 12-acre tract, the Bonebrake Center came into existence in 1988 when the Bonebrake-McMurtrey Foundation was established as a private, non-profit organization with the responsibility of managing the property for use by the public. A volunteer executive director assists the board by handling the scheduling, programming and day-to-day administrative activities, and an army of other volunteers assist with projects such as tending gardens, mowing, and upkeep. The ultimate goals are to have a year-round calendar of natural, historical and cultural activities, to develop the land and trails to reflect a variety of habitats for wildlife and study and to complete the remodeling of the 1880s home for public and private activities. From its inception, the Bonebrake Center has hosted programs for adults and children
of all ages. Mother Goose visits for the preschoolers. Youth and school groups are encouraged to use the property and schedule activities, and families and adults enjoy a variety of programs covering topics such as trees, caves, springs, snakes, and bats. Walking trails are open during daylight hours at no cost. The house is open to the public during special activities and by appointment and can be rented for private use for a charge. The property was donated to the foundation by the children of Dr. Mac Bonebrake, whose family owned the property since the 1920s. Also on the property is an old log cook cabin built by the Wingfield family in Salem around the 1840s. To keep up with Bonebrake Center programs, read or listen to area media who promote events and check the activity page on the website at www.bonebrake.org. For more information, call 729-3400 and leave a message, e-mail bonebrakecenter@embarqmail.com, check our FaceBook page, or drop a line to The Bonebrake Center, 601 North Hickory Street, Salem, MO 65560.
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HISTORY: Salem was designated as the county seat of Dent County in 1851 Salem and Dent County residents are proud of their heritage. Landmarks of earlier generations can be seen throughout the community. The city celebrated its sesquicentennial 150th anniversary in 2010. Many of Dent County’s first pioneers came from Tennessee in the 1820s. They brought an Appalachian heritage. It is suspected that they settled in the Ozarks because the area was much like that of their home state, with rolling hills and clear, spring-fed rivers. Buried artifacts of Indian tribes — mostly Osage, who lived in the area before pioneers settled here — are often found in the area. The historical Trail of Tears extends through Dent County. The forced march of the Cherokee tribes is marked with signs. One of the most visible is lo-
cated north of Salem on Highway 19. These markers were placed along the trail by members of the Dent County Historical Society. In 1851, Salem was designated as the county seat of Dent County. It was named by early resident David R. Henderson after Salem, N.C. The county got its name after Lewis Dent, an early pioneer and legislator. Members of the Dent family still live and work in the county. The Civil War affected Salem and Dent County just as it did other citizens in the country. The Battle of Salem was fought before dawn Dec. 3, 1864, near the now downtown area. The town was controlled by union officers during most of the war, except for a short time in 1864 when the courthouse was burned by southern sympathizers.
The mining industry in the Salem area is a historical part of its legacy. Iron resources were developed in the 1870s, as was the railroad that linked Salem to big cities and trading routes. More than 30 iron mines were operated throughout the county. It was one of the top producers of iron ore until 1915. Much of the iron ore mining ended here years ago, but some of the nation’s largest producers of zinc, lead and lead recycling are located in neighboring counties to the east and southeast. Tourists have been coming through Salem and Dent County since the early 1930s to float the clear streams or to participate in other recreational activities that the Current and Jacks Fork rivers, Mark Twain National Forest, Ozark National Scenic Riverways and Montauk State Park provide.
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DENT COUNTY MUSEUM Dent County Museum, 400 North Pershing Avenue, preserves Salem and Dent County’s history for future generations. Built in 1895 on the then northern edge of town, the museum has beautiful, original woodwork and is furnished with period furniture and accessories throughout the 13 rooms on three floors. Particularly interesting displays include a loom, vintage clothing, children’s toys and clothing and a reproduction of the Liberty Bell. Also original to the property are several outbuildings, some housing antique equipment. Tall native oak trees surround the house, while flowers popular during the 19th century bloom in beds and pots. The Dent County Historical Society and other interested persons helped make the museum, which opened May 30, 1976, a reality. The former home of the late William P. Elmer was purchased to be converted into a museum. Elmer, an early-day lawyer, was the sole U.S. Congressman from Dent County. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Member-
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President James Coffman Jr., Secretary Ellen Brasier, Treasurer Jean Capps, and members Ken Fiebelman, Chalmer Morris and Ken Brasier. Brochures about the museum and some of the collections are available at the Visitors Center on Highway 19 South. The museum is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each Sunday from the last Sunday in May through the last Sunday in September. Other visits may be scheduled by appointment by calling Wells at 729-2703 or 729-2643, or Fiebelman at 729-5707.
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ANTIQUES/CRAFTS SALES Salem and Dent County offer many opportunities for locals and visitors to find antiques, collectibles and crafts in a wide variety of places. Everyday objects such as household items to rare treasures can be found in the area’s antique shops and flea markets. There are also numerous yard sales and auctions that happen in the Salem and Dent County area. Buying and selling used items at yard sales and/or auctions is a favorite pastime for many people in the region. Yard sales and auctions are held throughout the year, commonly in the spring. Some will
involve churches, private organizations and families. See listings of sales each week in The Salem News. A community-wide yard sale, sponsored by the city and The Salem News is held once in the spring and fall. These two yard sales are in conjunction with the spring and fall cleanup weeks. This year the community-wide yard sales will be May 4 and Oct. 5. Collectibles and household goods along with furniture and appliances, clothing and books are the most often types of items sold at local auctions and yard sales. Although many more gems may be hidden somewhere in the sales. Craft shows are also held several times each year at the City Hall. They are put on by the Dent County Arts and Craft Guild. Local crafters get together and sell their wares.
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OZARK NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTER
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The Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center located at 202 South Main Street (Highway 19) has extensive information on local and state natural resources. The center maintains an inventory of books, pamphlets and brochures showing pictures and explaining creatures and natural growth in the area. For research, outdoor exploring, or a learning experience, there is information at the center to enlighten those who have a desire to learn as much as possible about the nature around them. The center is operated by the Salem Area Community Betterment Association in cooperation with the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Mark Twain National Forest, Department of Natural Resources/State Parks (Montauk State Park), Department of Conservation, Pioneer Forest,
Doe Run Mining and also the Missouri Trappers Association. Most of these provide and maintain a display at the center. In addition to displays by various agencies, the center provides an 1,800 square foot space for short-term exhibits. Some recent exhibits have featured art works, creatively decorated Christmas trees and trains, recognition of local veterans and handcrafted quilts. An 800 square foot meeting room space is available to local organizations for a fee. Staffing is by volunteers, and the facility is open Monday through Saturday with varying hours. Some exhibits also include Sunday afternoon hours. January and February have more limited hours. The building is handicap accessible. For more information call the center at 729-0029 or go to oncr.org.
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RECREATION Salem and Dent County offer many recreational opportunities. Whether outdoors or indoors, there are options for everyone. Summer activities in the area for youth include T-ball, baseball and softball for younger ages. There is soccer in the spring, football in the fall and basketball in the winter. Adults and youth have softball and baseball leagues, and there is a co-ed softball league on Tuesday’s starting in June. For more information call Cindy Ard at 729-2198. Other summer activities can be found at Salem City Park. The park includes the Alice Lou Craig Municipal Swimming Pool, open from the end of May to the middle of August. The park also offers lighted tennis courts, a skateboard court, basketball courts, Salem Freedom Activity Center baseball and softball fields, playground equipment and picnic shelter houses. Also available for activities are the Al Brown ball fields, Spring Creek Golf Club, Salem
Public Library and the Bonebrake Center of Nature and History. Spring Creek Golf Club is open to the public and offers a picturesque, nine-hole course with grass greens and watered fairways. Lunch and beverages are available in the clubhouse. Greens fees are reasonable and memberships are available. Just five miles from the Salem Municipal Airport, Spring Creek Golf Club is a destination for golfers wanting to fly in for an enjoyable day. Bowlers, both league and individuals, can use the Salem Bowling Center. The center includes 18 regulation-size lanes, a snack bar, pool tables, dartboards, pinball machines and other activities for kids and adults. The center is located in the old Walmart building on Highway 32 East. Around the area there are the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Montauk State Park and the Current River, highlighted elsewhere in this edition. These areas provide hiking trails, fishing, and ca-
Photo by Andrew Layton Natural springs in the county were a major source of drinking water. noeing, floating and camping opportunities. Other outdoor destinations for fishing, hunting, or wildlife watching include the Mark Twain National Forest, Indian Trail Conservation Area and
Shawnee Mac Lakes. There are also many opportunities for hiking and biking, including the Old Salem Frisco Railroad Trail within the city limits. Other trails can be found at the Mark Twain Na-
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MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FOREST
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INDIAN TRAIL CONSERVATION AREA The Department of Conservation operates Indian Trail conservation area located 14 miles northeast of Salem on Highway 19. This is one of eight MDC areas in Dent County. “Indian Trail offers citizens many kinds of recreational opportunities, such as hiking, hunting target shooting, birding, camping and geocaching,” said Mike Fiaoni, Resource Forester in charge of managing Indian Trial for MDC. Geocaching is a popular outdoor recreational activity using a Global Positioning System receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers anywhere in the world. “People can hike the area viewing the wildflowers, wildlife and savannas that abound in Indian Trail.” Camping is considered primitive, with no running water or restroom facilities. The 13,503-acre property is never closed, but MDC does close some roads during the fall firearms deer season and spring turkey season so that there is more safe walking and hunting room for hunters. Small-scale controlled burning is done to enhance more of the savannas and natural plant communities of Indian Trail. Various burns are done annually at different times throughout the year. The Indian Trail area came under public ownership in the 1920s. When the MDC was founded in 1939, they took control of the property from
the state fish and game. Fiaoni says Indian Trail was one of two areas that were of importance in the re-release of the once-endangered whitetail deer back into the wild. In the 1950s a small herd of the endangered deer was found in Indian Trail, taken into captivity, re-bred and then released. Deer continue to live and thrive inside Indian Trail. Indian Trail is home to many woods and open glades and savannas. For more information, contact the Department of Conservation at 729-3182, ext. 224 or conservation. state.mo.us
With over 1.5 million acres of forests, clear Ozark streams and a variety of recreational opportunities, Mark Twain National Forest is the beginning of great outdoor experiences and memories. As part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service’s Mark Twain National Forest oversees 350 miles of perennial streams suitable for floating with canoes, kayaks, tubes or rafts. The Current and Meramec rivers, as wells Big Piney, Eleven Point, Gasconade and North Fork rivers, provide anglers with plenty of year-around bounty. The harvesting of timber and minerals, as well as tourism and recreation, provide employment for communities within the 29 counties with Forest Service property. Divided into six Administrative Districts, Cedar Creek near Fulton to the north, Cassville to the southwest and Poplar Bluff to the southeast, Mark Twain Forest provides a sampling of the different ecosystems available through Missouri. Over 300 species of wildlife and fish share a forest rich in diversity from springs, rare plants, archaeological ruins, oak savannas, glades and naturally-regenerating trout streams. As Salem is known as the Gateway to the Ozark Riverways, the Salem Ranger District, Mark Twain National For-
est, is a great place to start any adventure into the woods. You can pick up district maps for $9 so you will know when you’re on federal land and not trespassing on private property. The maps also show trails designated for hiking/bicycles and which ones are open to horses. The Salem District also administers one of two motorcycle and ATV trail systems on the forest. The 23-mile Sutton Bluff Motorcycle and ATV Trail located near the headwaters of the West Fork of the Black River ties in with existing county and Forest Service roads to form some of the best and varied riding experiences. There is a $7 daily or a $45 annual fee for trail use. The area is located just a few miles northwest of Centerville and is easily accessed from State Highway 21. Sutton Bluff Campground is a developed campground located conveniently in the middle of the trail system with flush toilets, hot showers and 35 campsites, available first come, first serve. Campsites can also be reserved through the National Recreation Reservation Service at 1-877-444-6777 or on the internet at http://www.reserveamerica.com.
There is also a trailhead near the campground for the Karkaghne section of the Ozark Trail. The trail travels north to the Middle Fork Section of Ozark Trail on the Potosi/Fredericktown Ranger District. South from Sutton Bluff campground the trail ties into the Blair Creek section of the Ozark Trail. The Ozark Trail stretches from the St. Louis metropolitan area southwest to the Arkansas border, creating a 700 mile through-trail. Almost 550 miles of trail have been completed. Of the 350 miles in Missouri, 240 of those are in Mark Twain National Forest. Another favorite Salem area recreation spot is Loggers Lake in Shannon County, approximately seven miles southwest of Bunker, where visitors can fish, hike and camp overnight. For the most current and up to date information on openings and closures, and conditions on the forest, visitors should contact the Salem Ranger District at (573) 729-6656 and visit Mark Twain National Forest web site at http://www.fs .fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain.
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2013 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 27, Chamber Golf Tournament, Spring Creek Golf Club, Information: 7296900. May 4, Spring Kids Free Fishing Day, Montauk State Park, Information: 548-2585. May 4, Farmer’s Market Opens, Pavilion at Visitor’s Center, Information: 247-3974. May 4, Community Wide Yard Sales, City of Salem, Information: 729-4811. May TBA, Live Hummingbird Banding Demonstration, Montauk State Park, Information: 548-2201. May 9, Senior Citizens Trout Tournament, Montauk State Park, Information: 548-2434. May 10-11, Mill Celebration, Montauk State Park, Information: 548-2201. May TBA, Arts and Crafts Guild Spring Show, Salem City Hall, Information: 453-2259. May 17, Salem High School Graduation, Salem High School, Information: 729, 6641. May 25, Birds of Prey, Montauk State Park, Information: 548-2201. June 2, Salem Tiger Baseball Team, Busch Stadium, Information: 729-6642. June 8, Fly Fishing Clinic, Montauk State Park, Information: 548-2434. June TBA, Open House for Park Visitors, Montauk State Park, Information: 548-2201. June 8-9, Free Fishing Days, Montauk State Park, Information: 548-2585. June 8, It’s Okay to Get Outside, Bonebrake Center, Information: 729-3400. June 14, Flag Day/Montauk/USA, Montauk State Park, Information: 548-2201. June 15, Stream Team Clean-Up Current, Montauk State Park, Information: 5482225. June 15, Current River Cruisers Car Show, Downtown
Salem, Information: 729-7883. July 4, July 4th Parade, Parade Route, Information: 7296900. July 4, July 4th Fireworks, Dent County Commons, Information: 729-4811. July 13, It’s Okay to Get Outside, Bonebrake Center, Information: 729-3400. July TBA, Live Hummingbird Banding Demonstration, Montauk State Park, Information: 548-2201. July TBA, South Central Cattlemen’s Tour, Depart Dent County, Information: 7293196. July 31-Aug. 3, Dent Co. 4-H Fair and FFA Livestock Show, Location TBA, Information: 729-3196. Aug. 3, Summer’s End-Kid’s Fish Free, Montauk State Park, Information: 548-2585. Aug.-Sept. TBA, Live Humming Bird Banding Demo, Montauk State Park, Information: 548-2201. Aug. TBA, Dent County Fall Festival, The Commons, Information: 247-2606. Aug 10, Kids Trout Tournament, Montauk State Park, Information: 548-2585. Sept. 14-15, Missouri Trout Fisherman’s Assn. Tourney, Montauk State Park, Information: 548-2434. Sept. 21, Roots Festival, Dent County Fire Station and Ozark Natural Cultural Resource Center, Information: 729-0029. Sept. 26, Girl’s Night Out, Salem Freedom Center/TCRC, Information: 729-8163. Sept. TBA, Current River Cobra Rally, Downtown Salem, Information: 729-6900. Oct. 5, Dent County Relay for Life, Salem City Park, Information: 729-4812. Oct. 5, Community Wide Yard Sale, City of Salem, Information: 729-4811. See Calendar Page 51C
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Recreation From Page 51C Facilities: Camping is open, with 2 parking lots Activities: Squirrel hunting is rated good, bird watching, hiking HYER WOOD CONSERVATION AREA How to get there: Near Lake Spring on Highway 72, 14 miles north of Salem Description: A small 30acre area of Missouri Department of Conservation land, forest land with two springs and a small stream — Hyer Branch Facilities: None Activities: Bird watching, hiking LENOX TOWERSITE How to get there: 1 mile south of Lenox on Highway C Description: 5 acres of Missouri Department of Conservation forest land Facilities: Fire tower, 1 parking lot Activities: Bird watching, hiking MONTAUK TOWERSITE How to get there: 6 miles north of Montauk State Park off Highway 119 Description: 40 acres of Missouri Department of Conservation forest land Facilities: Fire tower
Activities: Squirrel hunting rated fair; bird watching, hiking SHORT BEND ACCESS How to get there: On Highway 19, 9 miles northeast of Salem Description: 45 acres forest, 2 acres cropland, 38 acres old field, all Missouri Department of Conservation land Facilities: 1 parking lot, stream access to Short Bend Creek Activities: Bass, sunfish fishing rated fair; Deer, turkey and small game hunting rated fair; bird watching, hiking, canoeing WHITE RIVER TRACE CONSERVATION AREA How to get there: 8 miles west of Salem on Highway H Description: Large 2,045acre Missouri Department of Conservation area, of which only 190 acres is forested; 10 ponds and 3 streams Facilities: 6 parking lots; 1 restroom Activities: Bird hunting is the specialty, with quail (regulated) and turkey rated good; dove, rabbit and squirrel rated fair; bird watching; hiking; food plots, prairie restoration and native plantings under way
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STATE PARKS ELEPHANT ROCKS STATE PARK How to get there: Highway 32 east to Highway 21; south on Highway 21 through Belleview; park 5 miles south of Belleview on Highway 21 Description: Giant boulders of 1.5 billion-year-old granite in one huge pile, the biggest being Dumbo, 27 feet tall, 35 feet long, 17 feet wide and 680 tons; 7 acre-Missouri Department of natural Resources site Facilities: 30 picnic sites, paved parking; restrooms; 1mile paved Braille Trail Activities: Sightseeing “Where did these rocks come from? During the Precambrian era, molten rock, called magma, accumulated deep below
the earth’s surface. The magma cooled, forming granite, and erosion eventually revealed the huge boulders.” JOHNSON’S SHUT-INS STATE PARK How to get there: Highway 32 East to Highway 21; travel south on Highway 21 to Graniteville; right on Route N 13 miles to park entrance (or take Highway 32 East to Highway 49; head south through Black, then north on Route N) Description: The East Fork Black River flow through a canyon-like gorge called a shutin in this 8,670-acre Missouri Department of Natural Resources park Facilities: Observation deck; 4,874-acre Goggins Mountain
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Wild Area, highest wilderness quality of all existing Missouri state park wild areas; trail head for Taum Sauk Section of the Ozark Trail; campsites (some electric); playground; picnic sites; open shelter; restrooms, hot showers; dumping station; coin-operated laundry; park store; parking lot; 2.5miles Shut-In Trail Activities: Swimming; camping, picnicing; fishing; hiking; horseback riding; bird watching “One and a half billion years ago, hot volcanic ash and gases spewed into the air, then cooled, forming igneous rock. Shallow seas covered the rock. The sea fell and the land rose. Sand and gravel cut into the erosion-resistant rock, carving potholes, chutes and gorges.” ONONDAGA CAVE STATE PARK How to get there: Take I44 east from Rolla to Exit 214 (Leasburg exit); south on Route H for 7 miles; pass through Leasburg; paved Route H ends in the park just before the visitors center Description: A special cave because of a great abundance of speleothems, or deposits, including stalactites, stalagmites, rimstone dams, flowstones and soda straws; Missouri Department of Natural Resources area See Parks Page 53C
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RECREATION NEARBY COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE How to get there: Take Highway 32 east from Salem, about 30 miles, turn north on Highway DD to entrance Description: Largest lake on Mark Twain National Forest Service Land, about 440 acres; Facilities: Boat ramps, parking, picnic areas with tables Activities: Camping, fishing for sunfish, crappie and channel catfish good; hiking; picnicing; swimming; bird watching; bicycling (no wake policy on lake) BLAIR CREEK SECTION OF OZARK TRAIL How to get there: From Salem, Highway 32-72 to Bunker; south on 72, 3 miles to Highway P (trailhead parking on south side of P just past junction) Description: On this 26.5mile section of trail, be ready for lots of climbing and switchbacks in steep areas; 6.5 miles in Mark Twain National Forest Facilities: Parking Activities: Hiking; mountain biking; bird watching DEVIL’S WELL How to get there: Highway 19 south to Route KK, near Akers Description: Unusual karst window formed when roof of huge cavern containing under-
ground lake collapsed, resulting in large sinkhole Facilities: Spiral staircase to view Activities: Viewing well (open every day) hiking; bird watching KARKAGHNE SECTION OF OZARK TRAIL How to get there: Take Highway 32 East, then south on Highway 72 toward Bunker; at junction of 72 and Highway 21, take 21 north to Centerville; north 3 miles to Forest Service sign on Forest Road 2233; go 7 miles to Forest Road 2236; 2 miles past Sutton Bluff Recreation Area, crossing a low-water bridge and climbing the hill to the trailhead parking area Description: 20-mile section of Ozark Trail follows a ridgetop along the west fork of Black River; rated moderate Facilities: Parking Activities: Hiking; mountain biking; horseback riding; bird watching LANE SPRING RECREATION AREA How to get there: Highway 63 south of Rolla 12 miles, turn west at Forest Service sign and follow road 1.5 miles Description: Mark Twain National Forest campground and picnic area adjacent to Little Piney Creek, stocked with trout
Facilities: 17 single campsites and 1 double site, all with table, tent pad, lantern post and fire ring; drinking water; vault toilets; 2 large pavilions; mowed playing field; playground; Blossom Rock Trail (1.25 miles) and Cedar Bluff Trail (1.5 miles) Activities: Fishing (trout); picnicing; hiking; bird watching; swimming; camping (open May 1-Oct. 31, nightly fees for camping) LITTLE SCOTIA RECREATION AREA How to get there: From Bunker, Highway 72 northwest for 9.5 miles, turn on Forest Road 2341 for another halfmile Description: Little Scotia Pond located on Mark Twain National Forest land Facilities: 14 campsites, each with table and fire ring; drinking water; vault toilets; 5 picnic sites, each with table and grill; Little Scotia Trail, .4-mile loop Activities: Camping; hiking; picnicing; bird watching LOGGERS LAKE RECREATION AREA How to get there: From Bunker, take Highway A west 1/2 mile, turn south on Forest Road 2221 for 6 miles, turn on Forest Road 2193 to entrance See Nearby Page 54C
miles to state park Description: 7,448 acres located on the St. Francois Mountains, one of the most rugged and scenic areas of the state; Taum Sauk Mountain the highest point in Missouri at 1,772 feet. Facilities: Taum Sauk Mountain; Mina Sauk Falls, tallest wet-weather waterfall in Missouri at 132 feet; numerous trails, including 33mile Taum Sauk Section of Ozark Trail; 12 basic camp-
sites; picnic area; drinking water; vault toilet; special-use area; some of the state’s most undisturbed natural habitat Activities: Hiking; bird watching “The glades of this park are home to many unusual desertadapted plants and animals, such as the sundrop flower and the eastern collared lizard. Prairie plants flourish. Prescribed burns are used to preserve the glades and open woodlands.”
Parks From Page 52C Facilities: Visitors center; nature programs; 317-acre Vilander Bluff Natural Area on Meramec River; picnic areas; picnic shelter; 6 miles of hiking trails; (campground closed in 2002 to upgrade and reduce flooding problems) Activities: Guided cave tours, open March through October; hiking; swimming; fishing; canoeing; bird watching “More than 5,500 caves lie beneath Missouri’s surface. Onondaga Cave first became popular during the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, when visitors came from St. Louis to Leasburg by the Frisco Railroad. The went to the cave by wagon.” TAUM SAUK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK How to get there: Take Highway 32 East to Highway 21; south on Highway 21 to Route CC; right on CC, five
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Nearby From Page 54C Description: Mark Twain National Forest area on the shore of 22-acre Loggers Lake; built by Civilian Conservation Corps in 1930s; 1-mile interpretive trail with short spur to spring that feeds lake Facilities: 14 campsites, each with table and fire ring, some lantern posts; drinking water; vault toilets; dock; 2 boat ramps; sandy beach; portion of campground on grassy knoll overlooking the lake Activities: Camping; picnicing; fishing for smallmouth bass, sunfish; hiking; swimming; boating and canoeing (electric motor only); bird watching (open April 21-Oct. 30, nightly fees charged) MILL CREEK RECREATION AREA How to get there: South on Interstate 44 from Rolla, take Newburg-Doolittle exit and travel south on Highway Y through Newburg; Turn right on Highway P, after 3 miles left on gravel County Road 7550 for 2 miles Description: Mill Creek, a Mark Twain National Forest area, is one of four publicly accessible streams in Missouri populated by wild, stream-bred rainbow trout; trout not stocked in Mill Creek for decades Facilities: Picnic sites with tables and pedestal grills; large mowed field; no overnight camping; artisan well for drinking water; toilets; parking areas; 9mile Kaintuck Trail Activities: Trout fishing (flyfishing and artificial lure only); hiking; picnicing; wading; bird watching PADDY CREEK RECREATION AREA How to get there: Highway 32 west through Licking to Highway 17; Head north, 1 mile past Roby turn northeast onto County Road 7600, then south on Forest Road 220 Description: Mark Twain National Forest area is trailhead for 17-mile Big Piney Trail through Paddy Creek Wilderness; located on Big Piney River Facilities: 21 single camping and two double sites, each with table and fire ring; vault toilets; large mowed playing field; 11 picnic sites; 1-mile Paddy Creek Trail Activities: Horseback riding; hiking; picnicing; bird watching; fishing, boating and canoeing (camping open April 1, closes Dec. 1, nightly fees)
ROBY LAKE RECREATION AREA How to get there: Take Highway 32 west through Licking to Highway 17; Head north, and 1 mile past Roby turn east on Forest Road 274 for about 1/2 mile; Description: Roby Lake is 5 acres and fishing is allowed in this Mark Twain National Forest area Facilities: 4 picnic tables, each with grill; vault toilets; undeveloped campsites; gravel boat ramp; trailhead for 17mile Big Piney Trail in Paddy Creek Wilderness (horses and foot traffic) Activities: Hiking; camping; fishing (bluegill, bass, catfish); picnicing; bird watching SLABTOWN RECREATION AREA How to get there: Take Highway 32 West to Licking; continue 4 miles, then north on Highway N for 2.5 miles; south on Highway AF for 6.5 miles Description: Mark Twain National Forest area serves as float camp for Big Piney River Facilities: 5 picnic tables, each with fire ring; vaulted toilets; non-defined camping areas; parking; 2-mile Slabtown Bluff Trail Activities: Hiking, boating and canoeing; fishing for smallmouth and sunfish; bird watching, camping SUTTON BLUFF RECREATION AREA How to get there: Take Highway 32 East, then south on Highway 72 toward Bunker; at junction of 72 and Highway 21, take 21 North to Centerville; north 3 miles to Forest Service sign on Forest Road 2233; go 7 miles to Forest Road 2236; 3 miles to campground Description: Off the West Fork of the Black River, Sutton Bluff RA is one of the Mark Twain National Forest’s off-road vehicle use areas Facilities: 35 large, mowed
Loggers Lake near Bunker. campsites, each with table, lantern post and fire ring; drinking water; flush and vault toilets; on-site host; 3 picnic sites, each with table and grill; pavilion, parking; 20.5-miles long Sutton Bluff Trail section of Ozark Trail passes west of RA; Black River Activities: ATV/motorcycle use; hiking; camping, picnicing; boating and canoeing; (open April 21-Oct. 30, nightly fees charged, off-road vehicle permits required) SPRING CREEK How to get there: West on Interstate 44 to Highway J, go south 8 miles to Spring Creek Description: One of only four publicly accessible streams in Missouri populated by wild, stream-bred rainbow trout; Mark Twain National Forest area Facilities: none Activities: Trout fishing, flyfishing and artificial lures only, daily limit 3 trout, 18 inches or longer
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