Local News – Monday, May 13th, 2019
Brenna Heavin of Rolla, a junior at Rolla High School, will be presented with an engraved bronze medallion to recognize her selection as a Distinguished Finalist for Missouri in the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards in an all school assembly at the Rolla High School today at 1:00. Brenna has worked with her family since 2011 on “Cupcakes for Cancer,” an annual initiative that has raised more than $15,000 through cupcake sales for the “Joy of Caring Cancer Fund” to assist people with cancer in paying everyday expenses. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), represent the United States’ largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service. All middle and high schools in the U.S., along with all Girl Scout councils, county 4-H organizations, Red Cross chapters, YMCAs and affiliates of Points of Light’s HandsOn Network, were eligible to select a student or member for a local Prudential Spirit of Community Award last November. Two State Honorees—one middle and one high school student—plus a select number of Distinguished Finalists from each state and the District of Columbia were selected based on criteria such as personal initiative, effort, impact and personal growth.
An accident occurred Friday evening at 8:40 in Phelps County on Phelps County Private Drive 1096, about three tenths of a mile west of Phelps County 1090. According to the highway patrol report, a 2018 CF Moto 493 CC driven by 10-year old William Schnedler of Rolla was traveling eastbound when he lost control on the gravel roadway. Schnedler was ejected into barbed wire fence. Schnedler sustained serious injures and was transported by Phelps Air to Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. Schnedler was wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident. The Moto had no damage and was released to the owner.
An accident involving a Salem resident occurred Wednesday morning at 10:25 in Pulaski County on Interstate 44 at Waynesville. According to the highway patrol report, a 2017 Toyota Rav-4 being driven by 81-year old Lettie Trout of Waynesville, was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes and came to a stop and was attempting to make a U-turn, when it traveled into the path of a 2016 Volvo tractor unit being driven by 50-year old Jeffery Norris of Salem. Norris attempted to slow, but impacted the Toyota in the left lane. Both drivers were wearing safety restraints at the time of the accident. Trout received moderate injuries and was transported by Pulaski County Ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Lebanon. The Toyota sustained extensive damage and was towed from the scene by TC Towing. The Volvo received minor damage and was driven from the scene.
Reservations are now being accepted for the City of Salem two Pavilions that can be rented at the Salem City Park for an entire day at the office of the Salem Community Center@The Atmory. The cost of the Fireplace Pavilion on the circle drive is $45 per day and the large pavilion on the west side of the creek is $35 for the entire day. This includes electric and lights. Other pavilions at the park are free and cannot be reserved. You can also book your pool party for this summer there as well as purchase your family pass for the Alice Lou Craig Swimming Pool. For more information on reserving a pavilion, booking a pool party or purchasing a family pass for the pool, call the Salem Community Center@ The Armory at 729-8163. Reservations on the pavilions and pool parties must be paid in advance and dates are booked on a first come, first served basis.
The Salem Public Library is accepting submissions for the “A Universe of Stories” Teen Photography Contest between now and June 7th. You can visit the library at 403 N. Jackson or call 729-4331 for more information. Details about the contest are also available on the library’s Facebook page.