Kendra Gibson, representative for All Inclusive Rec, spoke to the St. James City Council on Monday night about the city’s interest in building a handicapped accessible playground at the St. James City Park. The city’s Park Board has been entertaining ways to raise funds for the project, holding two public forums in recent weeks to begin assembling a committee of local volunteers to spearhead the project.
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County collector speaks at Senior Center
The St. James Senior Center, located at 114 Eldon in St. James has many activities scheduled in May. On May 14, the Phelps County Collector of Revenue, Faith Barnes, will be speaking about the process of paying taxes and eventually be able to receive payments versus traveling to Rolla. On May 15, Hazel Shoemate is hosting a painting class at 1 p.m.
Water and sewer rates raised to pay for infrastructure needs
The St. James Municipal Utilities Board met with members of the St. James City Council on Monday night to discuss the need of raising water and sewer rates. The average increase customers will see is $4 for sewer and $3 for water and the additional money generated will help the city make infrastructure improvements required by law and in an agreement between the city and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Graduation is Sunday
Graduation for the Class of 2019 will be held this Sunday, May 19 beginning at 2 p.m. The graduating class will celebrate their long journey together in the middle school gym in front of friends and family.
FarmHer walks again after life-changing accident
FarmHer is back with new episodes on RFD-TV, featuring an area resident. The network’s original series highlights another powerful group of women in its third season with host Marji Guyler-Alaniz at the helm.