Dent County life Yesteryears Compiled from the pages of The Salem News and The Salem Post
One Year Ago-2020 • Pro-handler Kris Notter, along with dogs Rokit and Hank, took first place in separate games at the Skyhoundz Disc Dogathon World Qualifier Aug. 3, 2020. The event was held in Noblesville, Indiana, and hosted by the Indy Dog and Disc Club. • Oral Surgeon, Robert Blair DDS, joined the Your Community Health Center dental team. His addition enables the clinic to provide oral and maxillofacial surgery services to the patients of Your Community Health Center. Five Years Ago-2016 • The Salem Lady Tigers Softball Team geared up to debut a team which included six seniors who together had won 68 games and four SCA titles. • The Red Moose Winery harvested a total of 7,800 pounds of grapes at its vineyard north of Sligo. Many of the grapes were planned to make a dry Rosette wine. 10 Years Ago-2011 • The Dent County One Ton Weight Loss Challenge started as a way to get healthy and raise money for charity. • Curtis Murr and Christopher Hutto were pictured determining prize winners during the golf-ball drop fundraiser at New Harmony Christian Academy. Tim Fulton and sons dropped the golf balls from a helicopter. 20 Years Ago-2001 • Three members of the Salem National Guard unit were assigned security measures at Missouri airports. • Oak Grove Pastor John Smith announced that he would be leaving Salem for similar duties at 10-Mile Baptist Church in McLeansboro, Ill. Smith had been in Salem 16 years. 30 Years Ago-1991 • Salem Police Department started providing 24-hour dispatching for the city. During the past three years, the city’s evening and overnight dispatching was contracted out to the sheriffs’ department. 40 Years Ago-1981 • Approximately 200 people met with U.S Postal Service officials to discuss the needs of citizens and the Postal Service. The discussion included a new post office for Salem. • John and Beulah Bryson were forced to cut down the ancient red oak tree that was beside their home on MacArthur Avenue. The stump covered 155 inches in diameter with more than 100 growth rings. 50 Years Ago-1971 • Trisha Delmont was crowned football homecoming queen prior to the Tigers’ football game with West Plains. • There was a record number of entries; 894 buying tags-and record earnings of $1,138.75 during the annual Rose Holland Trout Derby. 60 Years Ago-1961 • Guests arriving at the Salem Rotary Club Hawaiian Luau party were put in the proper mood for the tropical island party with an outrigger canoe trip across the lake at the home of Dr. and Mrs. B.J Bass. Across the lake, the guests were met by Dr. and Mrs. Bass and presented with a lei. • A 91-yard touchdown run by Bob Jenkins in the third quarter at Willow Springs gave the Tigers a 6-0 victory, their second of the year and a 2-1 SCA record.
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HEROES Marathon certified by USATF By Marilyn Sweitzer Special to The Salem News The Honoring our Heroes Marathon took a big step forward this summer. The marathon and half marathon courses officially completed certification by the USA Track and Field organization July 14. Now, athletes hoping to qualify to run the Boston Marathon can use their Heroes Marathon finish time as a qualifying event. This year’s Honoring our Heroes Marathon event (including full, half, relay, 10K and 5K) will be held on Nov. 20. Almost $80,000 have been raised to benefit local veteran’s causes since Heroes Marathon began five years ago. “Certifying our course is an exciting new development for us,” stated Honoring our Heroes Marathon event Race Director Shawn Bolerjack. “This certification is what many in the running community were waiting for. We’d like to thank the event’s founder, Bob Gravley, for making this possible. This will also help draw experienced racers from all over to the Salem and Rolla area.” Melissa Martinez has run the 26.2 miles from Salem to Rolla every year since Heroes Marathon began, and says, “I’m really excited that Heroes Marathon is now USATF certified! I would have qualified for Boston with my Heroes Marathon finish time a few years ago.” Course certification involved two bike riders covering each inch of the course and verifying it against GPS coordinates. They spent a full day in the Salem/Rolla area, then submitted the documents required to the USATF organization. The Heroes Marathon Board received confirmation July 14 and the course certifications are good for 10 years. Every year the Heroes Marathon event strives to improve: in 2020, Big River Race Management timed the Heroes Marathon events. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Big River. They time huge events such as the Go! St. Louis Marathon and assist with larger marathons, such as the New York City Marathon, and they bring a high level of professionalism and technical support to Heroes
Photo courtesy of Marilyn Sweitzer Staff from Big River Timing on Rolla’s Acorn Trail as they certify the HEROES Marathon Course. Marathon,”continued Bolerjack. “We are excited to welcome so many outstanding runners to our area this fall. This event is special in so many ways and we’ll be celebrating every runner in this year’s event and the personal stories, challenges, and achievements that they bring with them while we honor our heroes.” To register to volunteer, sponsor, or run/walk on Nov. 20, visit www.heroesmarathon.com.
Rose Holland annual Trout Derby set for this weekend See Ad Page 6B By Sara Jones Special to The Salem News The 58th annual Rose Holland Trout Derby is planned for Oct. 1-3 at Montauk State Park. Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association. In 2020 the Derby raised $11,900 and sold over 1,220 tags. This year’s goal has been set for $13,000. Activities planned for the upcoming event, in addition to the derby, include the Cruisein car show, a bike trail ride, live entertainment, trout bingo, prizes and the return of the popular night hike. Hosted by the Current River Cruisers Club, the cruise-in will be held Friday, from 4-9 p.m. Trout Bingo will be held Friday at 6 p.m. at the Campground amphitheater. Heart-healthy activities will be held Saturday including: biking, 1:30- 3 p.m. and a
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night hike at 8 p.m. Events are guided and will meet at the Naturalist office. Returning to the stage for their second year is Suga Rose Saturday in front of the lodge, from 1-4 p.m. “We are thankful for the forecast, as all of this year’s activities are outside, due to COVID,” Darlene Griffith of the Montauk Lodge said. Attendees are asked to social distance, and observe CDC guidelines. Awards will be given out at noon Sunday, including attendance prizes. Derby fishing hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Registration for the derby will be held 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Cost for derby registration is $2. This annual event is sponsored by the anglers and friends of Montauk State Park and coordinated with the Department of Natural Resources. Derby namesake, Roosevelt “Rose” Holland,
started his career at Montauk State Park in 1938, a quarter of a century before the first trout derby was held in his honor Oct 3, 1964. Now nearly 60 years later, anglers from near and far still flock to Montauk for fishing and fun in Holland’s name. Holland was born in the vicinity of Montauk Sept, 10, 1903. He was the second independent trout hatchery manager at Montauk, staying for 24 years. Holland died of a heart attack in his home, across the road from the hatchery Jan. 29, 1963. Holland became an integral part of Montauk, according to park officials. His knowledge of rainbow trout, a non-native species to Missouri, and his stories about the history of Montauk were a frequent draw for anglers. Holland recalled some of the cold, early season weekends, when only 20 anglers could be seen, and almost no women anglers attended, a stark contrast to today’s turnouts. For more information about the derby, contact the lodge at 573-548-2434.
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Jose Olin has been in the United States for about five years, most of that time being in Salem. Working in several restaurants since his teens, he and girlfriend Londyn Cook recently opened El Toro Mexican Food. The truck was purchased in November 2020. The duo did a trial run of the food truck at the 2021 4-H/FFA Expo in July, and it was a hit. “We sold out multiple times at the Expo. I expected it to be really busy but it was popular, really fast,” shared Cook as she looked back on the last few weeks since the truck’s opening. Currently the truck is open at 210 North Main Street (near the intersection of Fourth Street and Highway 19), on most Wednesdays and Fridays. The truck receives multiple patrons, many whom visit once or twice per week. Usually there are lunch and dinner hours, giving time for them to restock and prepare more food for the next rush. Menu items include quesadillas, tacos, tortas, Mexican street corn, taco salad and smothered fries. Steak and pork carnitas, chicken and more are cooked to order by Jose in the truck. Londyn assists with prep and takes orders from customers. Plans for specials and additional menu items are in the works, including time for special events in the area. Cook and Olin plan to stay open every month of the year, adding seasonal items such as traditional Mexican soups and more. Olin has always wanted a restaurant,
and El Toro is making that dream possible, said Cook. Growing up in Vera Cruz, Mexico, he began learning cooking techniques from his brother in his teens. The couple share children, Jameson, 1; and Lucas, 4. In addition they are both employees at I Can Too Learning Center,
Jose Olin prepares a steak quesadilla in the El Toro Mexican Food truck.
Londyn Cook and Jose Olin stand next to the El Toro truck at a recent opening in Salem.
alongside Cook’s mother, Nancy Major. The popularity of food trucks has grown nationwide in recent years. “I think they are more popular everywhere, as some people don’t want the hassle or going in a restaurant to sit and order. This is a quick alternative,” said Cook. Food trucks are inspected by the county health department each year, just as other restaurants. Keep up with openings and other specials via Facebook: El Toro Mexican Food Truck The finished products – steak quesadilla with a side of Featured next week: Iced Out guacamole. Items of traditional Mexican fare are made Shaved Ice to order.
Dent County life Yesteryears Compiled from the pages of The Salem News and The Salem Post
One Year Ago-2020 • David Gidcumb retired from New Harmony Church after 31 years of service. • Riverways Federal Credit Union held a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 30 to launch construction of its new Salem location, located off Highway 32 just west of Walmart. Five Years Ago-2016 • The Salem License Office was given an overall rating of excellent by Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway, the only such facility to obtain the honor of those audited. The Salem office was under the management of Contract Agent Tammy Richardson. • The 12th Tiger Club sponsored United We Stand night at Salem High School prior to a home football game to honor first responders. The event attracted law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical personnel. It also happened to be Pink Out Night to raise cancer awareness. 10 Years Ago-2011 • The 48th annual Rose Holland Trout Derby at Montauk State Park raised $10,065.96 for the American Heart Association. • Dustin Sercl was named 2011 Volleyball Netcoming King at Salem High School. 20 Years Ago-2001 • Otto Shaw celebrated his 105th birthday at Salem Care Center. Mayor Gary Brown presented him with the keys to the city. Also helping him celebrate were sons Bob Shaw, Richard Shaw and Charlie Shaw and Salem Police Chief Clifford Jadwin. • June Moyer, 87, was awarded the American Legion Auxiliary District 10 Community Service Volunteer Woman of the Year. 30 Years Ago-1991 • One of the United States’ most technologically advanced lead recycling facilities was dedicated by the Doe Run Company in ceremonies held at the Buick facility near Boss. Jim Moenster was awarded a plaque for his contributions in developing the lead recycling center. • The city of Salem purchased 125 acres adjacent to the Masters Industrial Park to expand the park. 40 Years Ago-1981 • Ken Kneitz and Jack Roulston were named cochairmen of the annual Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll fundraiser. • The annual Rose Holland Trout Derby raised $2,842. 50 Years Ago-1971 • Paul Black purchased the Texaco station on Main Street across from the William Lynch Grade School. It was known as Paul’s Texaco Service Station. • City Water and Sewer Department Supt. Ray Lunsford reported to the city council that the new sewage filtration plant was in excellent working condition. 60 Years Ago-1961 • Two projects at Montauk State Park – a new low-water bridge estimated to cost $10,000 and enlarged campgrounds to cost $7,500 – were among the winter work plans by the State Park Board. • Salem FFA members attending the National Convention in Kansas City were Noel Bell, Johnny Green, Mike Brugger, Charles Green and Chapter President Steve Raulston. Accompanying them was Chapter Advisor B. Oscar Brown.
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Anutt Community Church celebrates 40 years By Jon Logan Special to The Salem News
The church has been blessed with many wonderful pastors throughout the years. Doug Chasteen served as pastor until November 29, 1981. Brian Moyer served until December 1989. Dave Wynn was hired in December 1989 and served faithfully until his death in 2003. Terry Lea, Chad Wisdom, and Chuck Cook also have served as pastors. Doyle Wools is the current pastor, having served Anutt Community Church since 2015. Like many churches, Anutt Community Church has ebbed and flowed over the years. Many additions have been made to the building and people have come and gone. Despite the ebb and flow, the congregation has remained strong and faithful.
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nutt Community Church recently celebrated its 40th Anniversary on Aug. 22, 2021. God’s Little Acre, as it was once affectionately called, is located northwest of Salem and has become an integral part of the Anutt community. Over 65 people were present for the event. The Elmores, a musical duet from West Plains, presented a concert of gospel music and church members shared their favorite memories of the church. A history of the church was compiled and read by Jonathan Logan, grandson of John and Betty Logan who were charter members and donated the land on which the church was built. A video slideshow of photographs over the years was also shown. The service concluded with the dedication of a plaque which commemorated the anniversary. The plaque included the names of the original church trustees and was dedicated to the Logan family for the donation of the land. According to the history of the church, the church began in the spring of 1981 when several members left Anutt United Methodist Church. The first pastor was Doug Chasteen and services were held in John and Betty Logan’s rental house in Anutt. The small house was packed for the first church service with 65 people present, the pastor had to walk room-to-room so everyone could hear him. The first trustees were: Nolan Dunlap, John Logan, Virgil Schafer, Dennis Dunlap, Kermit Lonning, and Carroll Schafer. Construction began on the current church building in March 1981. Easter was fast approaching and it was the desire of the congre-
Submitted photo The Elmores, a musical duet from West Plains, presented a concert of gospel music and church members shared their favorite memories of the church. gation to hold Sunrise services in their new building. So, on Saturday, April 18, work continued, and the women brought lunch to the numerous helpers, trying to get the tar paper on the roof before it began to rain. Half of the shingles were put on that day with tar paper covering the other half and bundles of shingles holding it down. It was raining hard on Easter morning, April 19, but that certainly didn’t dampen the spirits of the 85 people present. The building was unfinished, with borrowed chairs from James and Gahr Funeral Home, and benches made from concrete blocks and boards, but spirits were high as they Praised the Lord and dodged the leaks from the unfinished roof. The building was officially finished in June 1981.
Submitted photo According to the history of the church, the church began in the spring of 1981 when several members left Anutt United Methodist Church. The first pastor was Doug Chasteen and services were held in John and Betty Logan’s rental house in Anutt. A memory wall was displayed at the anniversary event.
Weavers guild continues Ozarks tradition By Andrew Sheeley Staff Writer andrew@phelpscountyfocus.com The art of weaving remains central to the lives of many in South Central Missouri. The artisan craft creates various textiles by warping yarns or threads through a loom into select patterns. It also brings a certain enchantment and beauty to the lives of those willing to learn the intricacies reading a pattern and working a loom. Fueled by passion and fellowship, local weavers have banded together into a regional guild to keep the wisdom and artistry of weaving alive and thriving. Their efforts offer a unique insight into the charm of an
Ozark tradition and the people who’ve mastered it. “This is one of those hobbies where once you get into the weaving you’re just not bothered by other things,” says Sam Burton. “I’ve been happy to have something to do. Sometimes I won’t weave for maybe a week, but then I’ll weave every day for a week.” Now 92 years old, Burton has been weaving for 15 years. He first became interested in the craft after seeing Glenn Broombaugh working a loom during Old Iron Days at Meramec Spring Park outside St. James. The two became friends, and eventually, Burton himself began demonstrating traditional weaving at Old Iron Days.
Iced Out Shaved Ice Eldo, Julie and Blayne Canaday This story is the second in a series on food trucks operating in Dent County. Labor Day weekend of 2020 was the inaugural trip for Iced Out Shaved Ice in Salem. Purchasing from Robbie Perkins, Wentzville, the Canaday family took a note from Lulu’s Shaved Ice and Creamery, owned by Perkins, and bought one of his trailers for use in Salem and surrounding areas.
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Operating mostly nights and weekends, the family of three offers over 40 flavors of shaved ice. Shaved ice is literally, as it sounds, shaved from a large six-pound block of ice with a machine in the trailer. It isn’t crushed or shredded, as snow cones often are. The blocks of ice are brought from Lulu’s in Wentzville, and shaved as people order from Iced Out’s trailer at events or
at the regular spot in the parking lot near Aranda’s Mexican Restaurant. Perkins and Eldo work together on home remodeling projects, and Eldo had assisted at a couple of shaved ice events with Lulu’s when the trailer became available for purchase. The Canaday family, married for about 15 years, and son Blayne, visit fairs, parades, vendor fairs, birthdays and about
“The little kids, the ones 7 to 12 especially, were just fascinated with it,” Burton says of his loom. “I liked having them help me with it. Some weavers don’t want anybody around their looms, but I would get two kids, one on each side, and let them throw the shutter back and forth to each other. They really enjoyed it.” Burton today has three looms at his Rolla home, including two Harrisville models and a Schadt. He regularly makes rugs, dish towels and table runners as a hobby. One of his scarves even previously won a Blue Ribbon at the Missouri State Fair. However, Burton says that garment is not his proudest creation.
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anything in between offering a variety of flavors, including some toppings and sugar free options. The busy season is typically between April and October, serving on average 100 or so shaved ice cups on a hot, summer night. There are three sizes available, and a mini for those who just want a taste of the delicious treat. Flavors come direct from Louisiana. Long-term plans include a storefront location and maintaining the trailer for events. When asked about the name, the two chuckled and said it came to them in a brainstorm trying to find a unique name to fit the real shaved ice. They expressed the overwhelming support of the hometown Salem crowd, often seeing repeat customers for their favor-
ite flavor. “They pull up and we start making it because they always get the same thing,” said Eldo. Follow Iced Out Shaved Ice on Facebook for opening times or to book an event.
A mountain of shaved ice waits for flavor.
Eldo Canaday puts the finishing touches on a large green apple shaved ice.
Eldo, Blayne and Julie Canaday stand near the Iced Out Shaved Ice truck in their driveway.
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Dent County life Yesteryears Compiled from the pages of The Salem News and The Salem Post
One Year Ago-2020 • The murder charge which led to Donald “Doc” Nash spending 12 years behind bars was dismissed Friday. The development ends years of habeas corpus litigation by Nash to claim his innocence and by consequence casts Judy Spencer’s 1982 murder as once again unsolved. • Salem Publishing Company staff writer Andrew Sheeley won the first-place Best Investigative Reporting Award in the 2020 Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, the organization recently announced. Five Years Ago-2016 • The Centennial Trail opened at Current River State Park to commemorate the first century of state parks in Missouri. Gov. Jay Nixon himself completed its first hike with members of the Missouri State Park Association. • The Growth in the Rural Ozarks effort announced that downtown revitalization would be a focus of community development planning in Salem. 10 Years Ago-2011 • Missouri Governor Jay Nixon presented Leon and Helen Kreisler, owners of Oak Knoll Ranch, with the Governor’s Award for Agriculture Achievement, which honors outstanding farmers, growers and processors in a variety of agricultural commodities. The award was presented to the Kreislers at their farm. • A public reception was held for new Salem city administrator Clayton Lucas. 20 Years Ago-2001 • Otto Shaw celebrated his 105th birthday at Salem Care Center. Mayor Gary Brown presented him with the keys to the city. Also helping him celebrate were sons Bob Shaw, Richard Shaw and Charlie Shaw and Salem Police Chief Clifford Jadwin. • June Moyer, 87, Salem, was awarded the American Legion Auxiliary District 10 Community Service Volunteer Woman of the Year. 30 Years Ago-1991 • One of the United States’ most technologically advanced lead recycling facilities was dedicated by the Doe Run Company in ceremonies held at the Buick facility near Boss. Jim Moenster was awarded a plaque for his contributions in developing the lead recycling center. • The city of Salem purchased 125 acres adjacent to the Masters Industrial Park to expand the park. 40 Years Ago-1981 • Ken Kneitz and Jack Raulston were named co-chairmen of the annual Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll fund-raiser. • The annual Rose Holland Trout Derby raised $2,842. 50 Years Ago-1971 • Paul Black purchased the Texaco station on Main Street across from the William Lynch Grade School. It was known as Paul’s Texaco Service Station. • City Water and Sewer Department Supt. Ray Lunsford reported to the city council that the new sewage filtration plant was in excellent working condition. 60 Years Ago-1961 • Two projects at Montauk State Park — a new low-water bridge estimated to cost $10,000 and enlarged campgrounds to cost $7,500 — are among the winter work plans by the State Park Board. • Salem FFA members attending the National Convention in Kansas City were Noel Bell, Johnny Green, Mike Brugger, Charles Green and Chapter President Steve Raulston. Accompanying them was Chapter Advisor B. Oscar Brown.
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ROSE HOLLAND TROUT DERBY 2021
The handicap accessible fishing hole was full before the buzzer sounded Saturday morning. Rose Holland is one of the last big camping weekends of the season at Montauk. Campers are already looking forward to opening day, March 1, 2022.
DJ Andrus, Saint Louis, reeled in a whopping lunker, 4 lbs. 7 oz.
Chad Cook, Salem, caught tagged fish 00 and won a trophy and first pick of the prizes.
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Hunter Derousee 9, DeSoto, had the heaviest stringer in the kids category.
Music by Suga Rose was just one of many events taking The car show was well-attended, including Rich Parker and Jesse Lee, both of Dallas, place over the weekend. Texas; and Jim Gash, Salem.
Custard by C-Sue Charlee Sue Jadwin Charlee Sue Jadwin is not a Salem native but her roots run deep here. Graduating from Houston High School with the Class of 2019, she is the granddaughter of longtime police chief Clifford Jadwin. A self-proclaimed “Jadwin” always has ideas and runs with them she said with a chuckle, in a recent interview in her home office – hanging in the corner is a Jadwin for Sheriff sign, an homage to her late grandpa. At 20 years of age, she has purchased a home, is working towards a teaching career, owns a marketing business, and has expanded her custard business to a multi-trailer operation in just over a year. “Salem has been so welcoming,” she shared. She purchased the custard truck in June 2020 from Hannah Kelly and her family. Kelly is the Representative for District 141, making her home in Mountain Grove.
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“Becky,” the main trailer features the main menu and a chalkboard lists specials. The trailer has received a facelift with graphics and other additions since Jadwin purchased it in 2020. about it, but I knew I ees several people for couldn’t do it then,” she busy nights and festivals shared. and events. Her busiest “A few years later, it time is May through Auwas pouring down rain, gust or September. On the and I was headed to a cow day of our interview she sale and called Hannah. was headed to an elemenFive days later I traded in tary school in Rolla for a my sports car for an F-150 staff appreciation event. and started pulling the Her Papa Clifford was a trailer,” Jadwin said with county-known fish fryer a laugh. and she acquired his fishCustard is now made frying truck and named outside Jadwin’s home in her “Hattie the Half Salem in the “machine Pint.” Hattie was Clifhouse.” ford’s mother. Hattie “Everything I have has makes the trip to smaller a name,” she laughed. events with pre-packaged The machine house was custard items. bought at an auction in Custards, concretes, Charlee Sue Jadwin, owner of Custard by C-Sue, at a reMay 2021, and built by shakes, floats, and suncent event. the Houston High School daes are the main items Building Trades class. on the menu – but other After the purchase, cusacross the state. Jadwin’s original intent specialties come up from tard was served in Salem “The whole thing is was a roadside stand, but time to time. Custard starting July 1, 2020. The kind of crazy. They (the turned it into a machine cake was a recent favorite Kelly family continued to Kelly family) tried to sell house instead. that sold out in a couple make the custard while the trailer when I was Following a seasonal of hours. Custard by C-Sue manstill in high school. My schedule, Jadwin employSee Menu Page 12B aged the trailer at events mind got to spinning
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One Year Ago-2020 • A gravestone was provided for Santa Claus Mike Helm. The couple, who chose to remain anonymous, did not share their name but simply stated that the monument was being ordered. Amidst the mess of 2020, with its wildfires, viruses, elections and other headlines…this is one story with a happy ending. Someone spoke up, asked for help and the call was answered. • The Salem Tigers won their regular regular-season finale, 19-18 over SCA foe Cabool at home. Five Years Ago-2016 • Salem Memorial District Hospital’s auditor said its $1.6 million increase in cash was a big deal compared to the institution’s loss of $350,000 the previous year. Administrator Kasey Lucas said the turnaround came through advanced planning. • Diane Saller was among the artists who showed off creations at the Spring Creek Artisans annual Pumpkin Day event. 10 Years Ago-2011 • Jason Midyett, a Dent County native, was named the county’s second Department of Conservation agent. • Freda Fisher celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends at Salem Memorial District Hospital’s long-term care. 20 Years Ago-2001 • At the dedication of the Gott Center for Christian Higher Education, a plaque honoring Wayne and Betty Gott was unveiled. The building was named after the Gott family for their hard work and dedication in making the educational facility a reality. • Salem Memorial District Hospital held an open house and a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate the new dining room at the hospital’s longterm facility. 30 Years Ago-1991 • Dent County commissioners and Sheriff Clifford Jadwin met United Telephone Service officials to finalize plans for installation of the county’s new 911 system. • Youth and adults were captivated at Oak Grove Baptist Church by Strike Force. 40 Years Ago-1981 • The Salem varsity volleyball team won the SCA championship with a win over Mountain Grove. Mountain Grove won the first game 15-12. Salem, coached by Sandy Nichols, won the next two games 1510, 15-13. • Brownies from Oak Hill R-I held their Investiture Ceremony. Brownies pictured were Barbie Martin, Tabitha Bond, Pascha Boyd, Elizabeth Jones, Rebecca Clements, Hannah Love, Jennifer Cahill, Catrina Halbrook, Becky Dingess, Nickie Dotson, Melissa Owens and Angela Owens. 50 Years Ago-1971 • Members of the board of directors of the Bank of Bunker met with their newest director, Bob Rundle, of Salem. Also on the board were Roy Jones, executive director; Glen Wisdom, chairman of the board; Bernell Wisdom, president and Junior Highley, member. • Brenda, Wanda and Leon Mowery, children of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mowery of Turtle, have something in common, birthdays on Oct. 31, which is Halloween. 60 Years Ago-1961 • Martha Bryson was among the large group of window washers out in full force cleaning up after the Halloween paraders marked up store windows. • Virgil Parker was pictured after crowning the Salem Grade School King Douglas Wisdom and Queen Pamela Jenkins at the PTA Carnival.
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CITY OF PEACE GARDEN CLUB YARD OF THE MONTH The home of Keith McDonald at 403 S. MacArthur is the Salem City of Peace Garden Club selection for October. As winner, he will receive a $15 gift card to Colorspot Nursery. Keith has lived in this lovely home for 21 years, along with his wife Rita, who passed away three years ago. The yard contains mostly oak trees, and Keith added a pink dogwood and a flowering crabapple in the back yard. Keith loves mandevillas; “they bloom continually, even into the fall, and take sunlight really well.” He Azaleas in springtime. continues, “I do very little to the yard and fortunately it takes pretty good care of itself. My favorite season is spring, and I especially Photos courtesy of love the azaleas in the front yard; they have Marilyn Sweitzer been here for many years. I love my little house on MacArthur, and am proud to be a Front yard of the McDonald residence. lifelong Salem resident.”
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Missouri Small Business Development Centers assist with starting, growing and succession of businesses By Travin Shelton Director of Business Growth Services Missouri SBDC The Missouri Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) help businesses in every stage. From concept to startup, growth to renewal, mature to succession. Business specialists are here to help you succeed at every stage in your business’ lifecycle. With 15 locations, plus many satellite offices, throughout the state – including one in Rolla, that covers Dent County– the SBDC is here to help entrepreneurs with every stage of their growth. Missouri SBDC business experts have deep, local roots that help small and medium-sized businesses achieve their goals in many ways: Creating marketing plans, business development and accessing funding to name a few. Business specialists use their expertise to help Missouri businesses with critical business development issues. Guidance addressing topics such as management, marketing and strategic planning is available for new and existing businesses. All one-on-one counseling is confidential. SBDCs are a unique collaboration of SBA
federal funds, state and local governments, and private sector resources. SBDCs provide a vast array of technical help to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. By supporting business growth, sustainability and enhancing the creation of new businesses entities, SBDCs foster local and regional economic development through job creation and retention. As a result of the extensive, one-toone, long-term professional business advising, low-cost training and other specialized services SBDC clients receive, the program remains one of the nation’s largest and most effective small business assistance programs in the federal government. The experts within the SBDC know that starting a business requires the entrepreneur to invest their time and hard-earned money into an endeavor that is expected to yield results. Many business owners know how to do something very well but can lack the experience in running a business. Whether you have a business idea already or just know you are destined to own your own business the Missouri SBDC is here to help you understand the steps it takes to start a business in Missouri. Our experienced business special-
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Hillbilly Shack Donna and Donnie Gray Hillbilly Shack started with a canopy on the grounds of Dent County Commons over the Fourth of July holiday in 2016. At that time, Donnie and Donna Gray were running a restaurant outside Salem, The Lumberyard. Serving catfish and fried pickles, the Grays along with several employees of the restaurant attended a couple more events and saw success. That fall the Little Red Wagon was outfitted as a food truck and hit the road to fairs in Cuba, Warsaw, Rolla and more. The Lumberyard was closed in December of 2016 as the food truck became a full-time job. As the success of the food truck continued, the Grays built the Hillbilly Shack in 2018 and later Hillbilly Shack 2, and used both at various events until 2020. A new and improved Hillbilly Shack was purchased to broaden the events the crew is able to handle. Looking forward, the shack will attend large state fairs and events that will operate for 10 times the number of people at the smaller fairs they have been serving. An application process is held by national events for vendors. You must provide credit references, photos, event
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Donna and Donnie Gray have traveled thousands of miles in the Hillbilly Shack trailer serving thousands of happy customers.
Attending events is part of the weekly life of the Gray family, from March through October.
Photos courtesy of Hillbilly Shack references and more to apply. The shack feeds around 400-600 people per day at a large event. The new trailer allows for three to six people to work comfortably. There are four main positions, including the window, order taking and delivery; topper, who tops the burgers or nachos etc.; boater, who places the item in the tray or plate; and a fryer who assists with moving items from the grill. The food truck is much more than showing up for events and serving satisfied customers. A typical week starts with an order from US Foods on Monday; order delivery on Tuesday; preparation of the trailer and food on
Wednesday – including gassing the truck, filling propane tanks, stocking the fridge and more – and heading out Thursday for weekend events that might mean cooking Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sunday is clean up time and preparing for another round of the same the following week. About 90 percent of shack items are ordered locally from US Foods, and the remainder is purchased from Country Mart when possible. The truck is delivered to the Gray’s home each week. The menu items have changed over time to include pulled pork nachos, a variety of burgers, hillbilly fries and more. The trailer and crew attend
The new trailer offers room for a crew of three to six people. about 36-39 events per year, with the busiest season being March through October. Two other crew members usually attend with Donna and Donnie. In winter months, Hillbilly Shack does more pop-up events in Salem and surrounding areas for lunchtime openings. Most events are fairs, and more recently truck and SXS (side-by-side) events in Missouri. When parking in Salem,
Hillbilly Shack is off of Highway 19 near Hubbs Tire. The owner of the lot is currently installing four, 50 amp plugs so other food trucks can use the space as well. With the long hours and happy customers, Donna and Donnie – along with family members who assist when needed – look forward to serving more people as their reach continues to grow from Missouri to other states.