Local News – Monday, February, 12th, 2018
The Salem Memorial District Hospital is requesting bids from qualified contractors for the removal and replacement of exterior concrete walks and curbs. Plans, specifications and bid documents are available from Hospital Administrative Office. A Mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk will be held at 9:00 in the morning this Wednesday, February 14th in the Physician Library. The successful bidder shall comply with applicable State provisions about the payment of prevailing wages on public works projects. For more information, call 729-6626 and ask for the administration office.
The Bonebrake Center of Nature and History has been chosen to participate in an ENDOWMENT match opportunity from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) in Springfield, MO. The CFO has over 650 affiliated agencies in Missouri, and only ten were selected to participate. The Board of Trustees of the Bonebrake-McMurtrey Foundation is elated to have this opportunity to raise money for the perpetual endowment fund. In past years’ fundraising with the Give Ozarks Day campaign coordinated by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, the Bonebrake Center has been able to repaint and repair the exterior of the house, put a new roof on the cabin, and, this year, renovate the bathroom. Generous donations from members of the Dent County area and beyond made these projects possible. However, there will be NO Give Ozarks Day this year, but the CFO has chosen the Bonebrake Center to receive $5,000 for the endowment fund if the Board of Trustees can raise $10,000. The hard part is that there is only one month in which to do this–February 2018. The $10,000 must be raised by February 28, 2018 in order to qualify for the additional $5,000 match. Executive Director Libby Sanders noted that since the inception of their organization in 1988, they have been committed to building the endowment fund. They are determined to see the Bonebrake Center of Nature and History continue to thrive, and even in the leanest of times, the endowment funds have never been touched. All memorials (unless otherwise specified by the donor) are invested in an endowment account, and 10% of any income of $500 or more also deposited into an endowment account, so the endowment continues to grow yearly. The ultimate goal is to have a large enough endowment fund that the basic operating expenses of the Bonebrake Center are covered by income generated through interest and leveraged grants, with fundraising only for special needs. If you, as a business, individual, or agency, can help the Bonebrake Center toward that goal, please contact the Bonebrake Center (601 North Hickory Street, Salem, MO 65560, 573-729-3400, or e-mail them at bonebrakecenter@embarqmail.com) or any member of the Board of Trustees immediately. Members of the Board are Carilee Ball, Jamin Bray, Mike Godi, Bonnie Gray, David Massengale, Austin Mitchell, Nancy Moenster, Libby Sanders, Jason Stotler and Stephanie Strader. This opportunity is one that shouldn’t be missed! If you have questions or need more information, contact Libby Sanders at 573-247-0279.
A REMINDER: All interested drivers for the DAV/VFW Veteran’s Van will need to attend the driver orientation that will be held tomorrow afternoon, February 13th from 5:00 to 6:00 at the American Legion Post. If you would like to become a driver, need more information on the driver orientation or have any questions, please contact Richard LaBrash at 729-1394.
An accident happened in Phelps County Sunday morning at 10:00 on private property adjacent to Phelps County Road 2080 about four miles north of Rolla. According to the highway patrol report, a 2011 Polaris Ranger RZR driven northbound by 40-year old Jerry Birdsong of Rolla, was power sliding in a circular motion on his Polaris when the RZR hit a patch of thawed turf, overturning the Polaris. Birdsong and a passenger on the Polaris, 53-year old Cindy Freeman of Rolla, each suffered moderate injuries and were taken by the St. James Ambulance to the Phelps County Regional Medical Center. Neither person was wearing safety gear at the time of the accident. The Polaris had little damage and was left at the scene.