Local News – Tuesday, November 12th, 2019
A fatality accident occurred Saturday evening at 7:15 in Vernon County on Highway 54 about two miles west of El Dorado Springs. According to the highway patrol report, a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban, being driven by 45-year Travis Bryson of El Dorado Springs, formerly of Salem, was traveling east on Highway 54 when he struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle then traveled off the road and struck a tree. Bryson was taken to the Cedar County Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8:55 by Dr. Robert Hockman. The Suburban was totaled and removed from the scene by TCB Towing of Nevada.
An accident happened Monday night at 7:27 in Dent County on Highway 32 about six miles east of Salem that left three teenagers with injuries. According to the highway patrol report, 17-year old Jordan Sanders of Salem was driving a 2005 GMC Yukon eastbound when he lost control of the Yukon on ice. The vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway, overturned and struck a utility pole. Sanders suffered serious injuries and was flown by Air Evac to Children’s Hospital.Two other juvenile passengers: a 14-year old male and a 15-year old male, each suffered minor injuries. The 14-year old was released at the scene to his parents and the 15-year old was released at the scene. According to the report, no one in the vehicle was wearing a seat restraint. The Yukon was totaled and removed from the scene by Whitaker’s Towing. The highway patrol was assisted by the Dent County Sheriff’s Department and the Dent County Fire Department.
SONIC® Drive-In concluded its annual Limeades for Learning Fall Voting campaign in support of public school teachers last month, and Salem teachers received funding to support their innovative and creative learning projects. In partnership with nonprofit DonorsChoose.org and with the help of SONIC fans, 12 teachers in Salem received a combined $9,720 for necessary supplies to inspire learning in their classrooms. The Fall Voting Campaign is a special time to celebrate exceptional public school teachers who make a difference in communities across the country, including those in Salem. Between Monday, September 30th, and Sunday, October 27th, SONIC patrons voted for projects they found the most inspiring at LimeadesforLearning.com, ranging from pencils and paper to tablets and robotics kits. In Salem, the following 12 exceptional teachers at two schools were among the public school teachers whose projects earned funding for much-needed teaching resources as part of the annual Fall Voting campaign. Those teachers were Carri Pace at Oak Hill Elementary School, plus Salem Upper Elementary Teachers Amanda Hanger, Chelsey Brakefield, Jennifer Rensch, Kristen Stites, Kristina Barton, Krystal Sims, Lisa Jones, Sarah Piatt, Shannon Phelps, Theresa Pitchford and Tony Edwards. To view the full list of public school teacher projects funded through Limeades for Learning, including those in Salem, visit LimeadesforLearning.com. Since 2009, SONIC has donated $14,538,410, supported more than 17,570 classrooms, and provided necessary learning materials and teaching resources requested by teachers to impact more than 3,745,464 students in partnership with DonorsChoose.org.
The Salem Area Arts Council is hosting a stained-glass workshop this Thursday evening from 5:30 to 8:00 at the Creative Arts Center
behind the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center (ONCRC) and just south of the Farmers’ Market. Led by artist and art teacher Amber Pryor, all materials are provided to make a small project to take home. This is a great opportunity for older family members or co-workers to have some bonding time and create a memorable piece of art to commemorate their time together. There is a maximum enrollment of EIGHT, so register early. The cost is $25 and reservations can be made by stopping in at the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center (729-0029) and paying your fee to hold your spot or by calling 247-0279 to make other arrangements. This workshop is NOT appropriate for young children or women who are pregnant. The ONCRCCenter is located at 202 South Main in Salem nest to the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce.
An accident happened in Phelps County on Route M about two miles west of Edgar Springs. According to the highway patrol report, a 2013 Nissan Juke driven northbound by 17-year old Andrew Edwards of Edgar Springs, traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a fence and utility, then came to rest in a ditch. Edwards was taken by the Phelps Health Ambulance to Phelps Health in Rolla. The Nissan sustained moderate damages and was removed from the scene by Lucas Garage.