Local News – Thursday, August 10th, 2023
An accident happened Tuesday afternoon at 12:10 in Howell County on Highway 63 about four miles north of West Plains. According to the highway patrol report, a 2016 Ford F-150 being driven southbound by 26-year-old Sarah Elrod of Rolla, ran off the roadway and became airborne before overturning and coming to rest in the northbound lane. Elrod suffered serious injuries and was taken by Air Evac to Cox South Hospital in Springfield. The Ford was totaled and removed from the scene by Midway Towing of Pomona. The report went on to state that Elrod was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident.
The Salem Memorial District Hospital Board of Directors held a special meeting Wednesday at the hospital library. Prior to the meeting being called to order, Karen Carmier, whose mother passed away earlier in the evening, asked to speak to the board and told the board how wonderful the staff was who cared for her mom. Summarizing her strong statement, she asked the board to pull their heads together and figure things out as the hospital has a tremendous staff and is a critical asset to this community. After the meeting began, board member Judy Thompson read a prepared statement where she apologized to the board for her actions at the last two board meetings that had been caused by ill health and stress. She said she also sent apologies to RHG staff members and Lab Director Melissa Carter for her actions. In her statement, she said she would be retiring from the board after the last meeting in December or earlier depending on her health. She said it is time for younger blood and new ideas to be on the board. The board then accepted the resignation letters of A.J. Seay and Willie Strader with a 4-0 vote, and approved accepting applications from people from District 4 and District 6 who would like to serve on the board. Applications can be made at the hospital administrative offices during regular business hours. A special board meeting will be held Tuesday, April 15th to interview board candidates. The board also approved the operational budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 that was presented at the June meeting, but wanted to delay accepting the capital budget until after Interim CEO Jason Edwards has had a chance to speak with department heads. The board then went into closed session.
The Mudbugs next event at the Bonebrake Center of Nature and History will be “Photo Find” is this afternoon from 2:00 until 3:30 in the afternoon. Participants will look at a picture and then try to find that exact spot at the Bonebrake Center they saw in the photo. The activities are designed to get children outside and comfortable in nature at their own pace. The suggested contribution for each program is $2.00 but additional donations are always welcome. All monies collected go to the Bonebrake Center. Each program is geared toward children from six to 12-years of age, but all aged children are welcome. They ask that parents please accompany their children. For more information, contact Janet Price at moonshadowmomentsllc@gmail.com. You can also leave a voicemail by calling 729-3400.
The Creative Arts Center will be holding a two-day book binding workshop where you can learn to make your own journal. The workshop will be held this Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 until 3:00 in the afternoon with Alexandra ‘Lexie” Mutch. Participants will learn the technique of coptic bookbinding as they will be tearing down paper, cutting and gluing covers unique to their tastes, then sewing a strong and lovely binding for their own blank book. The cost is $30 per person for those 12 years of age and above and all supplies are provided. Interested persons can sign up at the salemcommunitybetterment.com website under “Programs” for the Creative Arts Center. A minimum of three people will need to sign up to hold the class and it will be limited to no more than 12.
An accident happened Thursday morning just after 3:20 in Phelps County on Highway 72 about one miles east of Rolla. According to the highway patrol report, a 2017 Jeep Renagade being driven by a 17-year-old female juvenile of Columbia, was traveling eastbound when she attempted to turn into a driveway and traveled off the side of the driveway into a ditch. The driver, along with a 17-year-old female juvenile from Rolla and a 17-year-old male juvenile from St. Louis, all suffered minor injuries and were taken by the Phelps Health ambulance to Phelps Health hospital for treatment. The Jeep was totaled and removed from the scene by Big Boys Towing. The report went on to state that the driver was wearing a seat restraint while the passengers were not.
Join park team members for a wild herbal class from 8:00 to 3:00 this Saturday and Sunday at the Current River State Park. Have you ever wondered about some of the lotions and potions that your ancestors made that helped with tick bites, sunburns and more? You won’t find the cure to the common cold, but you will learn how to make herbal teas that are comforting and taste good. You will also learn how to make “hiker’s helper” and lip balms, along with some sugar and salt scrubs. These classes are free and cover the same material each day. Participants are encouraged to bring snacks and a drink. Registration is required, and the classes fill up quickly, so be sure to sign up soon. To register or to find out more information, contact Connie at 573-751-1224 or email connie.weber@dnr.mo.gov. Current River State Park is located at 11053 County Road 19D in Salem.