Local News – Monday, April 25th, 2022
Former Salem High School Volleyball Coach Stephanie Bates has been inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Bates was a combined 625-199-73 coaching volleyball at Salem, Glendale and Springfield Catholic high schools. In 11 seasons at Salem, three of her teams reached the Final Four. The 1996 Salem Varsity Volleyball team won the Class 3 state championship, finishing 37-2. She was an assistant on the 1993 team that placed third, and her 1995 team was a state runner-up. Salem also won seven South Central Association championships, and Bates was the conference Coach of the Year five times. A Salem High School All-State player, she starred at Drury University, earning Honorable Mention NAIA All-American honors in 1990. Congratulations Stephanie on your induction!!!
In closed session at the Salem R-80 Board meeting Tuesday, the board approved adding a special education position at the upper elementary school. They also approved extra-duty contracts for Robyn Taylor for the high school yearbook; Amy Halinar for the upper elementary yearbook; Tania Wood for the middle school yearbook; Mary Beth Patrick for the William Lynch yearbook, Alec Conner for high school STUCO, Elaine Russell in music, Charles Mosley for band, Chris Jessen as an assistant in band; Susan Sheeley and Sarah Sanders as quiz bowl sponsors; Shannon Phelps for upper elementary music, Herman Blau for federal programs; Alicia Gallagher for color guard; Clay Moody as athletic director, and Joni Bobbitt as the 504 coordinator. The board hired Derek Freeman as the cross-country coach; Neal Myers as the assistant football and assistant track coach; Bryson Barnes as an assistant baseball coach; Chris Kamprath as an assistant baseball coach; Jordan McLaurin as the assistant girls’ basketball and assistant track coach; Cody Woody as the head girls’ basketball and middle school girls’ basketball coach, and Shelby Botkin as a volunteer assistant volleyball coach. The closed session and regular meeting were then adjourned.
An accident happened Thursday night at 11:15 in Phelps County on Highway 63 about five miles south of Rolla. The report from the highway patrol states that a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis being driven by 19-year-old Joel Neudeck of Edgar Springs, had broken down in the southbound lane of the roadway. Right after the breakdown, a 2014 Ram 1500 being driven by 22-year-old Dalton Harmon of Rolla, was traveling south and struck the Mercury from behind. Neudeck was transported to Phelps Health in Rolla for treatment of serious injuries. Harmon suffered minor injuries and was taken by a private vehicle to Phelps Health. Both vehicles were totaled. The Mercury was towed from the scene by Tunes Towing and the Dodge was removed by D&D Recovery. The report went on to state that neither driver was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident.
A one vehicle accident happened Thursday night just before 11:15 in Crawford County on Highway AA, six mile south of Steelville. According to the highway patrol report a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 being driven south by 18-year Nathan Helms of Steelville, failed to negotiate a curve. The Chevy traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. A passenger in the vehicle, 20-year-old William Coleman, also of Steelville, suffered moderate injuries and flown by Air Evac to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Neither the driver nor occupant were wearing safety restraints at the time of the accident. The Silverado sustained extensive damage and was removed from the scene by Miles and Sons Towing. Helms was arrested by the highway patrol for a felony DWI involving an injury in a crash, careless and imprudent driving, having no insurance, and operating a vehicle without a valid license. He was taken to the Crawford County jail where he was later released.
An accident occurred Friday evening around 6:43 in Phelps County on Phelps County Road 3450 about eight miles east of Rolla. According to the highway patrol report, a 1983 Honda 3-wheeler driven by a 17-year-old juvenile male from St. James, was travelling westbound and travelled off the right side of the roadway. The 3-wheeler overturned landing on top of the driver. The juvenile suffered minor injuries and was transported by EMS to Phelps Health. He was not wearing safety equipment at the time of the accident. The Honda sustained minor damage and was towed by Spurgeon’s Towing.
A Toothbrush Rug Class with Tana Kettner will be held Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 @ the Creative Arts Center. This class is for older children and adults. The class will teach you how to make a rug that’s the size and colors you want. You’re welcome to bring your own fabric. The process involves ripping fabric, cutting small notches, and using a handmade needle like a toothbrush to make crochet-type knots. Rugs made with this technique look similar to braided rugs. All the supplies for the class are provided and the cost is $25. For more information or to register, call 247-0651 or you can e-mail salemartscouncil@outlook.com.