3rd Annual Cardio
for a Cure, Oct. 22
The 3rd Annual Cardio for a Cure event
will be held today, Mon., Oct. 22 from 6-8 p.m. at The Centre (1200 N. Holloway
St.).
This two-hour cardio event lets you
pick between Boot-camp, Zumba or a combination of both. It's $10 per person and
includes lots of door prizes and free drinks. Free child care is also provided.
Proceeds benefit the PCRMC Breast
Cancer Center. For info, contact Karen Richards at The Centre at 341-2386 or
e-mail her at krichards@rollacity.org.
Volunteers
needed for
Operation
Neighborhood
Clean-Up
 |
| Mayor Bill Jenks, III |
With
less than two weeks before the 5th Annual Operation Neighborhood
Clean-Up is held on Friday, Nov. 2, there are at least 30 households located
throughout the City of Rolla that have been selected by the Rolla Police
Department and Rolla Area Ministerial Alliance to receive assistance. And while
many volunteers from past clean-ups have already signed up to help out with
this year’s clean-up, there is always a need for more individuals and groups to
help provide the kind of sweat-equity and teamwork that is required of this
collaborative effort that involves numerous City departments. Rolla Municipal
Utilities (RMU), Fidelity Communications, Century Link, and many other sponsors
and supporters.
If
you are interested in volunteering, you are encouraged to contact Officer Vince
Giacolone, VIPS Director at the Rolla Police Department (308-1213), or attend
the welcome gathering the morning of the clean-up on Nov. 2 at 6:30 a.m. at the
Greentree Christian Church Youth Center (located at 801 East 10th
Street). A complimentary hot breakfast will be provided, and the clean-up will
take place from 7 a.m. to 12-noon.
Operation
Neighborhood Clean-up is an opportunity for residents to partner with the Rolla
Area Ministerial Alliance, community churches, and the Rolla Police Department
to enhance a sense of community, well being, pride and property values among the
neighborhoods where the clean-up is conducted. The clean-up effort involves
limited tree trimming, hedge trimming, and the removal of brush piles, leaves,
household items and trash.
Rolla
City Administrator John Butz and I both plan to roll up our sleeves, put our
gloves on, and participate in this year’s clean-up. And we look forward to working
side by side with all the volunteers who want to make a difference in our
community, and provide the kind of resources and assistance to others that
otherwise would not be available.
I
would like to express my appreciation in advance to Officer Vince Giacolone;
Chris Foster, Assistant Pastor of Greentree Christian Church; Sgt. Jeremy
Martens, Rolla Police Chief Mark Kearse; members of the Operation Neighborhood
Clean-Up Committee; the Rolla Police Department; Rolla Area Ministerial
Alliance; Fidelity Communications, Century Link, Rolla Municipal Utilities
(RMU); several other sponsors and supporters, and others who have been planning
and working behind the scenes for months to make this event the success that it
always is!
In
closing, I’d like to mention that the fall foliage is beginning to peak in
certain areas around Phelps County, and this week is a great time to have an
outdoor picnic at one of the City’s parks, or take a drive, stroll or bike
ride. Fall is one the most beautiful seasons in the Ozark Highlands, and we are
indeed fortunate to witness such a panoramic display of color and beauty as we
pass by the eye-catching row of colorful oak trees in Ber Juan Park next to 10th
Street.
If
you have not yet taken a walk along this beautiful trail or the walking trail
that winds throughout Ber Juan Park, I encourage you to do so. Lions Club Park
(located off Hwy 63 South), Beaver Creek Conservation Area, Little Prairie
Conservation Area, Lane Springs, Tanager Trail Ozark Nature Preserve, Meramec
Springs Park (in St. James), and of course the 1.5-million acre Mark Twain
National Forest, all provide beautiful backdrops to enjoy the great outdoors,
and changing of the leaves.
Enjoy
the weekend, and have a safe week!
Basswood Drive
street improvements
underway
The
City of Rolla Public Works Department, in conjunction with Rainey & Son Construction,
L.L.C., continue substantial street improvements on Basswood Drive.
The
Basswood Drive and Boxelder Drive Street Improvement project approved by the
Rolla City Council, will include excavation, storm sewer installation, new curb
and gutter, new driveway aprons, and subsequent 4-inch paving.
The
excavation and road improvements on Boxelder Drive will begin immediately after
the street improvements are complete on Basswood sometime in October.
It
is anticipated that the entire street improvement project, including Boxelder,
should be completed before the end of 2012, weather permitting. Caution signs
and safety cones will be posted in the construction area, indicating lane
closures, and for motorists to please drive carefully.
“The
City of Rolla appreciates the assistance, patience and cooperation of the
public throughout the duration of this important street improvement project,”
said Steve Hargis, Director of Public Works.
For
more information, please contact the Public Works Department at 364-8659 or
visit www.rollacity.org.
Luncheon to honor
Korean War Veterans
set for Nov. 3
The
public is invited to attend a luncheon and silent auction to honor Korean War
Veterans on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 12-noon at Greentree Christian Church (located
at 800 Greentree Road in Rolla).
Tickets
for the event, which include a delicious meal of barbecue pork, cole slaw,
potato salad, and dessert, are $20 per person. The acoustic classic rock band, Trilogy, will also be performing, and a
preview of “Little Women” will be presented by Ozark Actors Theatre.
Proceeds
from this event will go towards the development of Veterans Memorial Park and
the completion of the new pavilion that was recently constructed in the park.
Veterans Memorial Park, which is a City of Rolla park, is located on Southview
Drive near Hwy. 72.
To
order your tickets for the luncheon or for more information, please contact
Susan Hinkle, Treasurer of the South Central Regional Veterans Group
(S.C.R.V.G.), at 573-578-2141.
The
event will be hosted by members of the S.C.R.V.G., area veterans and volunteers
who are committed to the development and completion of Veterans Memorial Park.
Rolla City Council
Mtg. set for
Nov. 5
The
next Rolla City Council meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at
the Rolla City Hall - Council Chambers, 901 N. Elm Street. City Council
meetings are usually held the first and third Monday of the month unless
interrupted by an observed holiday.
To
view the agenda and full agenda packet for the Oct. 1 Council meeting, please
visit the City's Website at: http://rollacity.org/admin/agenda.shtml#agenda.
A copy of the 2012-2013 City of Rolla Proposed budget is also available on this
page on the Website.
Council
meetings are also broadcast live on Rolla Channel 16, (Rolla's Public Education
& Government channel).
For
more information, please call City Administration at 426-6948.
Environmental Services Important Dates
(clip & save coupon)
Nov. 22, 2012
– Thanksgiving Day: Thursday’s trash will be picked up
Wednesday.
Dec. 25, 2012
– Christmas
Day: Tuesday’s trash will be picked
up Wednesday.
.
Holidays
NOT affecting trash or recycling collection:
Oct. 8, 2012 – Columbus Day
Nov. 12, 2012 – Veteran’s Day
Nov. 23, 2012 – Day after Thanksgiving
Rolla Channel 16
live streaming
24/7 on the Web
If
you happen to miss the airing of a Rolla City Council meeting, Planning &
Zoning meeting, Rolla Public School Board meeting or Board of Public Works
meeting, you can now watch them live on the Rolla Channel 16 Website at http://rollachannel16.com.
Rolla
Channel 16, Rolla’s premiere Education and Government channel, is also now live
streaming (24/7) at http://rollachannel16.com.
RC16 is live streaming all Rolla City Council meetings, Rolla Planning &
Zoning Commission meetings, Rolla Public Schools board meetings, Rolla High
School Review and “City Minutes” hosted by the City of Rolla’s Communications
Office.
Other
syndicated content on RC16 such as Missouri Outdoors, Army Newswatch, and
Capitol Dialogue will also live stream on RC16 at http://rollachannel16.com.
For
more information regarding programming or DVD duplication of Rolla City Council
meetings, Rolla Planning & Zoning meetings, and Rolla Public Schools board
meetings, etc., please contact Kenny Perzan, Senior Video Editor, at (573)
426-3377 or at Kenny.Perzan@fidelitycommunications.com.
Be
sure to watch Rolla Channel 16 – “Education, Government and Community for you!”
OCTOBER 2012
Oct. 22 – Cardio for a Cure (6-8 p.m.); The Centre, 1200 N.
Holloway (341-2386); $10 per person; contact Karen Richards, krichards@rollacity.org
Oct. 31 – Have a Safe Trick or Treat in downtown Rolla (5-7
p.m.); sponsored by the RDBA
NOVEMBER 2012
Nov. 2 – 5th Annual Operation Neighborhood Clean-Up
(6:30 a.m.-noon); volunteers meet for at Greentree Christian Church Youth
Center, 801 E. 10th St. (308-1213 – Vince Giacolone)
Nov. 3 – Luncheon and Silent Auction to honor Korean War
Veterans (12-noon); Greentree Christian Church; proceeds to benefit Veterans
Memorial Park; tickets-$20; call Susan Hinkle at 578-2141 for more info
Nov. 3 – 29th Annual Optimist Flap Jack Day (6 a.m. –
2 p.m.); St. Patrick Parish Hall; proceeds benefit Rolla Area youth
($5-Advance; $6-Door – Under 6 FREE)
Nov. 5 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)
Nov. 7 – Rolla Board of Public Works Mtg. (4:30 p.m.); 101 West
10th St. (Tucker Centre)
Nov. 12 – City Hall closed for Veterans Day Holiday
Nov. 19 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)
Nov. 22-23 – City Hall closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Scott A. Grahl
Communications Director
City of Rolla, Missouri
(573) 426-6943
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