Local News – Monday, February 26th, 2018
Time is running out if you want to help the Bonebrake Center of Nature and History reach their required goal in their quest to get an endowment match. The Community Foundation of the Ozarks selected the Bonebrake-McMurtrey Foundation to participate in this program that will reward them with $5,000 for their perpetual endowment fund provided the Bonebrake-McMurtrey Foundation Board could raise $10,000 by February 28th. According to Libby Sanders, the board has been able to raise $6,000 of the $10,000 that is required, but they only have until Wednesday to raise the money needed. Sanders said she feels confident the Salem Community will come through, but knows the time is getting close. If you would like to make a contribution or donation so they can reach their goal, please contact the Bonebrake Center. You can drop by 601 North Hickory Street, call 729-3400, or e-mail them at bonebrakecenter@embarqmail.com. You can also contact any member of the Board of Trustees. 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.
Remember, the Salem Vision 2040 second meeting will be held this evening, February 26th, from 5:00 until 7:00 at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory at 1200 West Rolla Road in Salem. At this meeting, the students from the Center for Community Studies will present a variety of vision sketches based on the information gathered from the first meeting that dealt with community visioning as well as the discussion with those interested in the community that were present. These “What If” ideas are intended to create discussions and broaden the community’s awareness of potential improvements. Come and bring your friends as people of all ages are encouraged to attend and participate in the visioning process for your city.
An accident occurred on Thursday at 5:50 in the evening in Texas County on Highway 32 about 5 miles west of Licking. According to the highway patrol report, a 1998 Mitzubishi Fuso Truck driven by Ryan Nash of Salem traveled off the roadway into a ditch and overcorrected, coming to rest on its side in the roadway. The Mitzubishi sustained moderate damage and was towed by Whitaker’s of Salem. Nash suffered minor injuries and was transported to Phelps County Regional Medical Center by private vehicle. He was wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident.
Teacher candidates from the Southwest Baptist University campus at Salem recently began their student teaching this semester in area elementary, middle school and high school classrooms. Those student-teachers are: Samantha Callahan, Sara Anderson, Ashlyn Cook, Diana Welch, Meagan Stuckmyer, Megan Hammonds, Mary Ellen Arts, Kayla Hemken, Micheal Fleetwood and Chris James. The SBU Salem campus provides quality higher education close to home for residents of Dent counties and the surrounding areas. Classes are taught in the afternoon and evening, making a degree at SBU-Salem attainable for people who are in the workforce but pursuing higher education to open new employment opportunities. For more information about the SBU-Salem campus, contact Chris Welch at (573) 729-7071 or salem@SBUniv.edu.