Local News – Monday, July 8th, 2019
A two vehicle accident happened Friday evening at 6:30 in Phelps County on Route V about two miles north of Rolla that resulted in three people suffering injuries. According to the report released from the highway patrol, a 2008 Chevrolet 2500 HD, driven by 53-year old Richard Voyles of Rolla, was southbound on Route V and traveled into the oncoming lane striking a 2007 Mazda 6 traveling northbound, driven by 19-year old Scott Hill of St. James. Voyles sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Phelps Health by the Phelps Health Ambulance. It was unknown if he was wearing a seat restarint when the accident occurred. Two passengers in the Hill vehicle were also injured. Suffering serious injuries was 19-year old Dakota Mathenia of St. James who was flown to University Hospital in Columbia by Phelps Health Air Ambulance for treatment. She was not wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The other passenger, one-year old Laikin Hill of St. James, was transported by the Phelps Health Ambulance to Phelps Health for treatment. She was in a child safety seat. Scott Hill did not injured in the accident. Both vehicles were totaled in the accident and removed from the scene by Ron Dishman’s Towing of Rolla.
A one vehicle accident Friday morning at 8:30 in Maries County that left a person from St. James with minor injuries. According to the highway patrol report, a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro being driven by 22-year old Lindsay Seams, of St. James, was eastbound at the intersection of Route H and Route C when she failed to stop at a stop sign, traveled across and off the roadway striking a sign and some trees. Seams was transported by a private vehicle to Phelps Health in Rolla for treatment of her injuries. The Camaro was totaled and removed from the scene by Spurgeon’s Towing. Seams was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident.
An accident occurred on Saturday evening at 10:10 in Phelps County on Highway 68 about three and a half miles south of St. James. According to the highway patrol report, a 2007 Harley Davidson driven by 50-year old Michael Cornelius from Perryville was traveling northbound when he traveled off the right side of the roadway and and the motorcycle started to slide. Cornelius suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Phelps Health by the St. James Ambulance. The Harley Davidson motorcycle sustained moderate damage and was towed from the scene by Spurgeon’s Towing of St. James.
The Dent County Fire Protection District Board of Directors Meeting took place at 6:00 Tuesday evening, July 2nd. After the call to order, a motion was made and carried to approve the consent agenda and minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed and approved as presented. Bills were heard and approved with an ending balance of $204,112.87 as of the end of June. The budget was reviewed and approved. The calendar review made note of the 4th of July parade. In the monthly reimbursement report, the department received a total of 17 calls for the month of June, bringing the total calls year to date to 150. In old business, Chief Nash stated that the department upgrade project was waiting on USDA, Engineers, and Lawyers final approval and confirmation of insurance to get started. As soon as the approval comes in the roof project will be the first to be started. Chief Nash also stated that the pump motor on Tanker 84 needs repaired or replaced. A replacement motor would cost $3500.00 and the system is old. The board asked Chief Nash to get pricing for new verses repair and report to the board so as to get this taken care of as soon as possible. Nash also reported that a vacancy for an officer has become available for the department. Applications have been given out and after being received back will be reviewed and interviewed for the position. The date for the next meeting was set for August 6th at 6 p.m. at the fire station.
On Tuesday, July 9th, the University Extension will join with Country Mart in Salem to empower 16 low-income residents of Salem with the shopping skills needed to stretch their food dollars and serve healthy, affordable meals to their families. Local families will learn to compare unit prices, purchase fruits and vegetables on a budget, read food labels and pick out whole grains. Nutrition and Health Specialist Rachel Buenemann MS, RD, LD will lead the tours for local adults and families. During the one and a half hour tour, participants are empowered with four key food skills, receive a booklet with recipes and shopping tips, a reusable grocery bag and $10 worth of healthy groceries. The sessions will be from 10:00 until noon and from 1:00 until 3:00 in the afternoon. To register for the Cooking Matters at the Store Day or for more information call 573-458-6260.
The Bonebrake Discovery Camp will be held Wednesday, July 10th through Friday, July 12th at the Bonebrake Center of Nature and History from 9:00 in the morning until 3:30 in the afternoon. This camp is for children from the ages of about seven to twelve and will provide an enthusiastic experience of the outdoors coupled with art and cultural programs. All the activities are designed to nourish, enrich and strengthen a growing child. The cost is $75 for the three day session and enrollment is limited! Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Call 729-34000 for more information or e-mail bonebrakecenter@embarqmail.com.