CHRISTINE RUDER, TRUMAN ELEMENTARY, ROLLA, AWARDED THIRD MISSOURI RETIRED TEACHERS FOUNDATION GRANT
The Missouri Retired Teachers Association and Public School Personnel is an association of retired educators whose purpose is to promote the professional, social, and economic welfare of all retired school employees while continuing to support the teacher currently in the classroom. Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation is a tax-exempt organization for raising funds to carry out certain charitable, educational, scientific, and literary purposes of the MRTA. This year, MRTF is giving eight $500 classroom
Robert Edwards Named Chairman of Missouri Beer Wholesalers Association
Robert Edwards of Grellner Sales & Service has been named Chairman of the Board of the Missouri Beer Wholesalers Association (MBWA) for the 2020-2021 term. Robert has been a member of the board for four years, serving as Chairman will extend his term to a six-year term. The mission of the MBWA is to “represent the business interests of the Missouri Beer Wholesalers Association and its members. The corporation is committed to promoting the responsible use of its products, fair and effective
Today’s Data Improves Tomorrow’s Care
Doctors’ visits these days usually involve staff entering notes about your care into a computer, but what you may not know is your “electronic health record” – or EHR – can do more than store facts. It may one day keep you out of the hospital. Mercy researchers studied whether the data from cancer patients’ previous visits could predict when symptoms like nausea, vomiting and pain would send them to the emergency room (ER) for additional care. The results were remarkable enough to win a 2020 Innovator
Pandemic Puts Things in Focus – Literally
Don Smith was disappointed when his cataract removal surgery in March had to be postponed due to COVID-19. “It was like looking through a dirty window,” he remembered. “But elective surgeries had to be canceled, so I kept waiting.” While the wait wasn’t welcome or anticipated, it actually led to better vision for Smith. Due to astigmatism, which is an irregularly shaped cornea, Smith had worn glasses since he was 15. Astigmatism usually requires glasses or contact lenses to correct. That is, until a
St. James Caring Center Donates Professional Attire
The St. James Caring Center donated professional attire to Missouri S&T Career Opportunities and Employers Relations (COER) suit closet. The suit closet provides free career apparel to students to wear for job interviews. employer networking events and the Missouri S&T Career Fairs. Approximately 500 students utilize the suit closet each year. The Fall 2020 Career Fair is September 22, 2020. In the picture is Meagan Jackson, Student Service Coordinator and William Zwikelmaire, Director of COER.
St. James Caring Center Volunteer of the Month of October
Volunteer of the Month of October Honored to Introduce: Audrey Swaim Audrey is proud to have been involved with the Caring Center since 1999, which at the time was located on West Washington Street in a small store. Audrey later retired and traveled with her husband to Florida. Audrey began actively volunteering again in 2018. The Caring Center holds a special place in her heart as she witnesses firsthand the assistance to the St. James community. Audrey’s love for reading and
MU Extension Phelps County Launches Practical Topics Series During Social Distancing
‘Building skills is more rewarding than streaming another show,’ says county engagement specialist Rachel Buenemann about subscribing for the Extension Center’s Phelps County Fall Series. ‘Each week from October to December topic experts throughout the state will log-in to teach practical skills relevant to Phelps County residents.’ Take a change from passive viewing and engage in a live class packed with actionable lessons. Phelps County Extension invites you to participate in truly rewarding recreation
Healthy Baby & Beyond 2020 to be hosted this Friday by Rolla Fire & Rescue and Phelps County Child A
Friday, September 18th Phelps County Advocacy Network (PCCAN) will be c0-hosting the Healthy Baby & Beyond Event for 2020 with Rolla Fire & Rescue. The event will be held from 11 AM to 5:30 PM in the Eugene E. Northern Community Hall building at 400 N Main Street, Rolla, MO 65401. Due to circumstances involving COVID-19, the event will be held as a drive-thru for the health and safety of guests and volunteers. Number of guests are limited, so please reserve your spot by contacting Rolla Fire & Rescue at
Build and Preserve Your Nest Egg
St. James Caring Center Volunteer of the Month
Volunteer of the Month of October Audrey Swain Audrey is proud to have been involved with the Caring Center since 1999, which at the time was located on West Washington Street in a small store. Audrey later retired and traveled with her husband to Florida. Audrey began actively volunteering again in 2018. The Caring Center holds a special place in her heart as she witnesses firsthand the assistance to the St. James community. Audrey’s love for reading and paper books is a natural fit for her to
St. James Caring Center Donates Professional Attire to Missouri S&T
The St. James Caring Center donated professional attire to Missouri S&T Career Opportunities and Employers Relations (COER) suit closet. The suit closet provides free career apparel to students to wear for job interviews. employer networking events and the Missouri S&T Career Fairs. Approximately 500 students utilize the suit closet each year. The Fall 2020 Career Fair is September 22, 2020. In the picture is Meagan Jackson, Student Service Coordinator and William Zwikelmaire, Director of COER.
Election Judges Needed
TO ALL PHELPS COUNTY EMPLOYERS: Successful elections have often been due to a veritable army of retirees serving competently and efficiently as judges. How things have changed. Since many of our judges are concerned about the SARS-CoV-2 viral strain circulating, the upcoming November 3, 2020 General Election is going to depend on engaging a wider population. I personally feel in-person voting is to be encouraged. But the demands for in-person voting in our current circumstances, at 19 polling places,
Heart Screenings Save Patient from “Widow Maker”
Michael McClure had accepted it. He was getting older. He felt fine, but knew he got winded when he walked for any distance. “I chalked it up to being older and told myself I was out of shape,” he said. But his wife, Rita, was suspicious. “I believe in getting all the screenings, especially since Mike’s mom and dad both had heart problems,” she said. “With that genetic component, I wanted him checked out.” So, despite a global pandemic that was keeping many away from health care services, the couple
MU Extension to Provide Zoom Child Care Provider Training for Clock Hours
Are you a child care provider who needs professional development clock hours? University of Missouri Extension Human Development & Family Science Field Specialists are offering statewide virtual child care provider trainings via Zoom in September and October. Training subjects will vary from staff retention, grief in the early childhood setting, art appreciation, taking care of yourself, and much more. Each class will provide two clock hours of training. Below is the list of upcoming classes: Staff
Susan Neidert is the Caring Center Volunteer of the Month for September.
Susan, also known as Sue, has been a volunteer at the St. James Caring Center since 2010. She volunteers in the office doing secretarial type duties. Her duties range from answering the telephone, inputting Senior Center data into an Excel spreadsheet, deleting sold items from the Caring Center Facebook page, making sale tags to other duties as assigned. Susan also assisted with the Commodity Day distribution prior to the system going paperless. Susan enjoys watching and listening to 70’s and 80’s
Kiddie Korner LLC has: 3 Preschool Openings!!
Kiddie Korner LLC has: 3 Preschool Openings!! Open Mon-Fri 7:15am-5:30pm, DFS subsidy pay accepted, sibling dis-counts offered, Breakfast, Lunch, and PM Snack provided. Weekly themed lessons and play are offered, free potty training, and pre-school for 2 year olds. Please call for a tour. Ages 2-5 302 N. Olive St. Rolla MO. 65401 573-364-6595 kiddiekorner302@yahoo.com Open
News Release: 8/18/2020
