Local News – Monday, September 17th, 2018
The City of Salem Board of Aldermen would like to announce the appointment of Mark Nash as Salem’s next Public Works Director. Nash was appointed and approved by a unanimous vote of the Board of Aldermen at its Regular Meeting held Monday, September 10th in Closed Session. He started his new duties Thursday, September 13th, with his office located in the City Administrative Offices at 400 N. Iron St. He may also be contacted by calling 729-4811.
An accident occurred Saturday afternoon at 12:10 on Highway 68 about one mile south of Route NN. According to the highway patrol report, a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven northbound by 48-year old David E. Scott of Salem, traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned, ejecting the driver. Scott suffered serious injuries and was transported to University Medical Center in Columbia by Arch Air Medical. The Harley sustained moderate damage and was towed from the scene by a private party. Scott was wearing his safety equipment at the time of the accident. The highway patrol was assisted by the St. James Fire Department and St. James Ambulance District.
An accident happened in Phelps County Sunday afternoon at 12:50 on Highway 63 at Phelps County Road 6230, about three miles south of Edgar Springs. According to the highway patrol report, a 2003 Dodge Durango driven westbound by 51-year old Denise Walker of Edgar Springs, was turning left onto Phelps County Road 6230 from Highway 63 when she turned into the path of southbound 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 driven by 44-year old Kenneth McNail of Lesterville. Walker suffered serious injuries and was airlifted by Air Ambulance to the University Hospital in Columbia. Kenneth McNail suffered moderate injuries while his children: 18-year old Blake McNail and 12-year old Abigail McNail suffered minor injuries. They were all taken by the Phelps County Ambulance to the Phelps County Regional Medical Center. Everyone involved in the accident was wearing a seat restraint when the accident happened. The Dodge Durango and Dodge Ram were both totaled in the accident and removed from the scene by Lucas Garage.
The Salem Memorial District Hospital Board of Directors regular meeting will be held Tuesday evening, September 18th, at 6:00. After approval of the minutes of the tax rate hearing and the minutes of the August 21st meetings Administrator Kasey Lucas will give a summary of operations and statistics for the month of August, Debbie Hines will present the Chief Nursing Officer report, and Chris Strickland will give a report on the hospital foundation and auxiliary, along with a report on marketing and community perception discussion. Old business to be discussed includes strategic planning meeting, mammography services, and annual Bylaw Review. New business is expected to include review of purchases. The board may then go into closed session. The regular meeting of the Salem Memorial District Hospital is open to the public.
Come to the Bonebrake Center of Nature and History this Tuesday night to experience views of the solar system and the galaxy. The event will run from 7:00 to about 8:30 at night and members of the Dent County Astronomers will be on site using powerful telescopes, including the Bonebrake Center’s kid/adult-friendly telescopes. Dress for the weather (bug spray or a jacket may be in order) and come enjoy the views and experience a tour of the sky. This program is appropriate for the whole family and will be mostly outdoors. There will be access to the house and light snacks. The suggested donation is $1.00 per person or $5.00 for the whole family, but no one will be turned away. Registration is not required, but feel free to leave a message at the Bonebrake Center at 729-3400.