Local News – Thursday, April 11th, 2024
This Saturday at the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center on Highway 19 at the exhibit called “Crossroads: Change in Rural America,” there will be a panel presentation about the area on forestry, farming and tourism beginning at 10:00 called “In What Ways do we use our Land?” Also available for sale at the exhibit will be Salem Walking Tour Books. The exhibit is open Monday through Saturday and there is no charge to visit the exhibit. The “Crossroads” exhibit is part of the “Museum on Main Street,” a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and state humanities councils nationwide. Support for the “Museum on Main Street” exhibit has been provided by the United States Congress.
The Salem Middle School students did well in the Middle School Contest for solos and ensembles at Camdenton held last Saturday. Receiving a #1 exemplary rating for a vocal solo were 8th graders Autumn Culp, Cullen Edwards, Brooklyn Letchworth, Mayrin Ramirez-Briceno, Jane Roberts and Phoebe Taylor. Seventh graders that received a #1 rating were Kelsey Lansing and Kavan Toman; and 6th graders receiving the #1 rating were Emmerson Dillon, Morrison Gregg and Grace Taylor. Ensembles who received a #1 exemplary rating were the 6th grade girls ensemble made up of Emmerson Dillon, Grace Taylor, Emmalee Camden, Serenity Drury, Izarie Torres, Eva Schlag and Kimberly Sanchez. Two 7th grade ensembles were given a #1 rating. The girls ensemble was made up of Clara Ball, Madison Mercer and Hannah Prugh; and the boys ensemble was comprised of Chase Dahms, Caleb Ouzts and Kavan Toman. There was one 7th grade girls duet that received the #1 rating and that was Kelsey Lansing and Katlyn Mendenhall. Three 8th grade girl ensembles were honored with a #1 rating. One ensemble was made up of Aleaha Hofer, Deanna Moore and Kylee Smith. Another was comprised of Autumn Culp, Jane Roberts, Brooklyn Letchworth, Phoebe Taylor and Mayrin Ramirez- Briceno. The third 8th grade ensemble was made up of Calyssa Parks, Ellie Hogan, Emma Schlag, Addyson Summers, Gracie Mendenhall and Grace Kerr. Other middle school students received a #2 outstanding rating included one 8th grade soloist, Aleaha Hofer, and five 7th grade soloists. They were Kristal Bluhm, Charlotte Granowski, Hannah Prugh, Alice Salyer and Jacen Triplett. Also receiving a #2 rating were the 7th grade girls ensemble made up of Sophia Decker, Brinkley Tripp, Alice Salyer and Aubrey Widner; and the 8th grade boys ensemble comprised of Bentley Loughridge, Aiden Summers, Maison Sanders, Cullen Edwards and Alex Woodward. Receiving a #3 rating was the 7th grade girls ensemble that was made up of Grace Ballard, Charlotte Granowski and Kaylin Jackson. Congratulations to all of the students on their achievement!
An accident happened Tuesday morning just before 6:00 in Phelps County on Interstate 44 westbound at the 182 mile-marker about two miles west of Rolla. According to the highway patrol report, a 2014 Dodge Ram 3500 being driven by 47-year-old Bryon Poe of Rolla, and a 2023 Peterbilt being driven by 57-year-old Timothy Clark of Springfield, were both traveling westbound when they entered a construction zone. Concrete dust in the air obstructed the vision of both drivers. The Peterbilt slowed because of the limited vision and the towed unit was struck from behind by the Dodge Ram. Poe suffered moderate injuries and was taken by Phelps Health ambulance to the Phelps Health hospital. Clark received minor injuries but chose to seek his own treatment. The Dodge was totaled and removed from the scene by D&D Towing. The Peterbilt had minor damage and was able to be driven from the scene. The report went on to state that both drivers were wearing seat restraints at the time of the accident.
An accident happened Tuesday afternoon at 3:40 in Iron County at Route Y and Highway 49. According to the highway patrol report, a 2016 IC Bus being driven by 41-year-old Lynnita Asher of Boss, was stopped at a stop sign when she was struck from behind by a 2008 Ford Taurus being driven by 18-year-old Chassitty Williams of Fort Clinton, Ohio. A passenger in the Taurus, 20-year-old Jasmine Frost, from the state of Colorado, suffered minor injuries and was taken by EMS to the Salem Memorial Hospital for treatment. The Ford sustained extensive damage and was removed from the scene by Abney’s Towing. The bus was able to be driven from the scene. Williams and Asher were wearing seat restraints at the time of the accident while Frost was not using a seat restraint.
Danielle Norris will be leading a “Sign & Wine Spring Front Porch Welcome Sign” workshop this Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:30. They will supply the stencils and supplies. You can bring your own board which needs to be eight inches by 34 inches, or buy one from the Creative Arts Center. You can hand letter it yourself, or add pre-cut vinyl lettering. Then for the summer class, you can bring the sign back and paint your Summer sign on the back. This class is ages 12 and older. If you are a new participant and need a sign, the cost is $35 per person. If you bring your own board, the cost is $20. Interested persons can sign up under “Programs” at the SACBA website for activities at the Creative Arts Center.