I hope you are enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday
weekend and this special time of year. If you are visiting from out of town
with friends and family, I’d like to extend a warm welcome to you and your
family members. Whether you are traveling or staying in town to celebrate the
holiday, I hope your travels are safe and memorable.
Fortunately with a wide assortment of great restaurants and retail
outlets located in the Rolla area, folks are finding that just about everything
they need for shopping and dining are right in our own backyards. Shopping and dining
local is one of the best ways to not only save on gas, but also to invest in
your community where local merchants and business owners appreciate your
patronage.
Judging
by the mild weather we have had over the last several weeks, it makes you question
what kind of a winter is in store. One upside to the milder weather, however, is
that construction is right on schedule for the new building that will house the
Environmental Services Department’s Vehicle Maintenance Division and Solid
Waste Division at the new Public Works Services Yard (located off McCutchen Dr.
next to the Rolla Recycling facility). In addition, the Public Works Department
is very involved with the reconstruction and paving of Basswood Drive located
off Hwy. 63 South, across from Lions Club Drive. This is a huge infrastructure
project that involves the installation of several storm water inlets,
reconstruction of the road bed, new curb and gutter, and eventually the paving
of this street. We appreciate the continued patience and cooperation of the
residents who live in this area. The Public Works Department is also very busy
with the paving overlay of several streets in the City such as Vista Drive off
Hwy. E and most recently, Sandstone Street and Coventry Lane.
As
we head into the holiday season I’d like to remind everyone that the annual
Rolla Christmas Parade, which is hosted by the Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce,
will be held next Saturday, Dec. 1 in downtown Rolla. The parade begins at 10
a.m. on Pine Street, but you might want to arrive about 30 minutes early to
ensure you have a good viewing spot, as the parade is very well attended.
Santa
will also be making two special trips to spend time visiting with Rolla area
children at The Centre, Rolla’s Health and Recreation Complex, (1200 N.
Holloway Street) on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday, Dec.
6 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The visits will take place in the beautiful Castleman
Lounge, which will be decorated for the Christmas holidays. Refreshments will
be served and children can write Santa a letter during their visit.
Collins Photography will be on hand to take pictures using their special
Christmas set. Visit their website at www.CollinsPhotography.com
for picture package pricing and to see photos from previous years. You can
bring your own camera and take a photo with Santa; however, all personal photos
must be taken in front of the Christmas tree and not on the set. The event,
which is free, is open to all ages. For more information, please call The
Centre at 573-341-2FUN.
Also
just around the corner (Dec. 14 through Dec. 22) is the Christmas in the Park and
drive through Rolla Lions Club Park (located on State Hwy. 63 South) where
beautiful Christmas displays and lights get you in the holiday spirit. This
event, hosted by the Rolla Lioness Club, features displays from over 50 organizations,
businesses and churches. Santa Claus will be there to greet you as well! The
hours will be Sunday through Thursday (6 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday
(6 p.m. – 10 p.m.). This event is free to the public, and donations are used to
support scholarships for students in the local area.
Have
a safe and memorable Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
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