Local News – Tuesday, December 26th, 2017
An accident happened Saturday afternoon at 12:15 in Crawford County on Highway 19 about two miles north of Steelville. According to the highway patrol report, a 2013 Ford Escape driven southbound by 33-year old Jesse Auten of Bixby, crossed over the centerline and struck a 2007 Chevy Malibu driven by northbound by 25-year old Tyler Turnbough of Cuba, virtually head-on. Auten suffered serious injuries and was flown by Arch 6 to the Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur. Turnbough also suffered serious injuries and was flown by Air Evac to the Mercy Hospital as well. Both vehicles were totaled and removed from the scene by Miles and Sons Towing. Both drivers were wearing their seat restraints at the time of the accident.
An accident occurred Saturday afternoon at 12:09 on Interstate 44 at the 147.4 mile marker in the westbound lanes. According to the highway patrol report, a 2011 KIA Sportage driven by 58-year old James Paulson of Ft. Leonard Wood, was traveling westbound when he did not slow in traffic due to a prior crash. The KIA rear ended a 2012 Acura TL driven by 63-year-old James Kistner of St. Louis, which caused the Acura to rear end a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe driven by 60-year old Donna Loper of Salem. The driver of the Kia, James Paulson suffered moderate injuries and was transported by Pulaski County Ambulance to General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital. Also suffering minor injuries in the accident was an occupant of the Acura, Donna Payne of St. Louis. She sought her own treatment. All persons involved in the accident were wearing safety restraints. The Kia sustained extensive damage and was towed by TC Towing of Waynesville. The Acura was totaled and towed by Jacks Towing of Waynesville, and the Hyundai received moderate damage and was driven from the scene.
An accident occurred in Texas County Thursday morning at 11:32 on Highway 137 near the Licking City Limits. According to the highway patrol report, a 2005 Hyundai Elantra was northbound and driven by 26-year old Angel M. Rodabaugh of Salem. The report stated that a pedestrian, 39-year old Elizabeth Edmonds of Licking, stepped into the path of the Hyundai. Edmonds suffered moderate injuries and was transported by EMS to Phelps County Regional Medical Center. There was minor damage to the Elantra.
The Dent County Health Center Board of Trustees met on Monday, December 18th. At the meeting, Administrator Kendra Mobray gave an update on recent building renovations. She said the flooring, countertops, privacy fencing, and wall mural have been completed. She also said the outpatient lab supplies have been ordered from Boyce and Bynum with lab services tentatively scheduled to begin January 2, 2018. The Health Center will offer a variety of lab tests at a discounted rate. The only cost to clients will be the cost charged by Boyce and Bynum and no lab draw fee will be collected. In order to get the lab tests, a physician’s order is required. In new business, staff from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services were in the office on December 12th and December 13th for WIC monitoring. The monitors gave positive feedback during an exit interview with Roma Jones, Joan Raulston, and Mobray as they await the final report. In aneffort to choose the next health issue for the years 2018-2021 that will pose the biggest threat to Dent County’s maternal and children’s health population, the Health Center has created an online survey open to the public. They encourage Dent County residents to answer the three simple survey questions via Facebook (on Dent County Health Center’s page), www.surveymonkey.com, or in person at the Health Center. Mobray reported influenza activity in Missouri is widespread with several cases of influenza now having been reported for Dent County since November 26th. Flu shots are still available at the Health Center. She also wants people to know that filings for the Board seat that will be expiring in April of 2018, has began and will run through January 16th, 2018. Those persons interested in filling a Board seat for this position must file in person at the County Clerk’s office at the Dent County Court House during regular office hours. It was also announced at the meeting that the Health Center, in partnership with Diaper Bank of the Ozarks, will soon begin a “Healthy Rewards” program. Each WIC client that keeps three WIC appointments will receive a free pack of diapers. Their next meeting will be held on Monday, January 18th at 5:00 and is open to the public.