Local News – Tuesday, May 21st, 2019
An accident occurred Sunday night at 11:00 in Phelps County that took the life of a Lee Summit, Missouri man. According to the highway patrol report, a 2018 Nissan Altima, driven by 21-year-old Justin Tieman, was traveling northbound on Phelps County Road 8010 about three miles north of Rolla when tThe Nissan traveled off the left side off the roadway, struck a driveway and became airborne. It then struck a couple of trees and returned to the roadway. The report stated that Tieman was not wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident and was ejected from the vehicle. Phelps County Coroner Andy Davis pronounced Tieman deceased at 11:25. His body was transported to Rolla Cremation and Memorial. The Nissan was totaled and removed from the scene by C & C Towing.
An accident occurred Saturday morning at 11:06 in Maries County on Highway 42 about three miles west of Highway 133. According to the highway patrol report, a westbound 1998 Chevrolet Lumina, driven by 18-year old Clayton Pippin of Dixon, failed to yield at a stop sign and turned into the path of a westbound 2005 Buick Lacrosse, driven by 56-year old Steven Macey of St. James. A passenger in the Buick, 15-year old Lakota Macey of St. James suffered serious injuries and was transported by Miller County Ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia. The report stated that all occupants of the vehicles were wearing safety restraints at the time of the accident. The Chevrolet sustained extensive damage and was towed by a private party. The Buick also sustained extensive damage and was removed from the scene by Plaza Towing.
A one vehicle accident occurred Tuesday afternoon, April 30th, at approximately 2:24. According to the report released from the Salem Police department, a 1999 Nissan King Cab being driven by James Jessen of Salem, was traveling south on Highway 19 during a rainstorm. As the vehicle passed 10th Street, a witness stated that there was a guest of wind and the vehicle veered off the left side of the road and crashed into the concrete bridge support and overturned. The Nissan came to rest partially upside down with the rear of the truck against a tree approximately nine feet off the ground. Jessen received minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Salem Memorial District Hospital. The Nissan was totaled in the accident and towed from the scene by Whitaker Towing.
The Dent County Commissioners met Monday morning for their regular meeting. In the road report, District 1 Commissioner Dennis Purcell stated materials would be added and grading done on Dent County Roads 6010 and 6040 while only grading was going to be done on county road 5600. Purcell went on to report that a crew would be cleaning the debris away from a bridge on Dent County Road 6080 because of the expected rains this week. District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson indicated materials would be added and grading done on Dent County Roads 4280 and 4290. He went on to report that grading only would be done on county roads 2403, 2380, 3200 and 4410. He also said two men would be coming to the courthouse to remove a dead tree from the courthouse lawn. At 10:00, Dent County Sheriff Bob Wells was in attendance for the bids that were received for the lease purchase of a new 2019 Chevy Tahoe on the state bid of $22,170.00. The county had traded in a 2013 pickup against this truck. Two bids were received: one from Town and Country Bank and the other from the Bank of Salem. The bid from Town and Country Bank was the lowest at 2.89% with two annual payments to be made and no additional fees. The Commission approved accepting the Town and Country Bank bid. The next meeting of the Dent County Commissioners will be Thursday morning at 9:00 at the courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
The Salem Memorial District Hospital Board of Directors will hold their regular meeting at 6:00 tonight at the hospital library. After approval of the minutes of the April 16th meeting, there will be a Department Director Presentation. Administrator Kasey Lucas will report on the summary of operations for the month of April; the board will also hear the report from CNO Debbie Hines, get the report on the hospital Foundation from COO Chris Strickland and hear the auxiliary report from Lucas. The board will also hear the marketing and community perception report from Chris Strickland on their involvement with different events. In old business, the Board will review the report from the FY’20 Finance Committee. In new business the board will discuss and review purchases. The board may then vote to go into closed session before adjourning. The regular meeting of the Salem Memorial District Hospital Board of Directors is open to the public.
This Friday and Saturday, May 24th & 25th, Veterans and Auxiliary members of your local American Legion Post 99 will be conducting their annual poppy drive at the intersection of Highways 32/72 & 19, Country-Mart and Wal-Mart. The poppies are made by disabled veterans, and the proceeds of donations received will be used to help local veterans and their families. The Ladies Auxiliary of Post 99 thank you for your generosity and ask that you please wear a Poppy to show your support, honor and remember the sacrifices that our service men and women have made throughout the years that assure us of our continued freedoms and rights.
This Wednesday from 9:00 until 11:30, there will be a daytime stained glass workshop at the Creative Arts Center in Salem. Led by artist and art teacher Amber Pryor, all materials are provided to make a project. The cost is $25 per person and registration is limited to eight people. Call 247-0279 to register or information.