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Merideth reappointed to Soil and Water Districts Commission (05/04/08)
JEFFERSON CITY -- State Sen. Rob Mayer, R-Dexter, Friday announced that the Senate has approved the reappointment of Baughn Merideth, Sr., to the State Soil and Water Districts Commission. The commission administers the state's soil and water conservation districts and formulates policies and general programs for saving Missouri soil and water...

Recognizing and addressing public health concerns of wastewater (05/02/08)
Migrant Whole Health Outreach (MWHO) of Kennett is asking residents of Dunklin County to recognize the environmental public health concerns of wastewater. Recently, the organization hosted a series of educational meetings covering the subject which featured Jill Shugart, Environmental Health Officer with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR-CDC), Region VII, who provided in-depth information regarding the hazards of waste water pollution...

Annual Garrett Short event raises nearly $15,000 for scholarships (05/01/08)
The Third Annual Garrett Short Athletic Memorial Scholarship Car and Bike Show held this past Saturday was a huge success. The cooperative weather set the scene for a successful turnout both inside, where events were ongoing, as well as outside, where car and bike lovers got an eye full...

Dunklin County Soil and Water Conservation District encourages residents to think about responsibility (04/30/08)
The Dunklin County Soil and Water Conservation District encourages area residents to think about the personal responsibility involved to be a good steward of natural resources, including water, during its annual Stewardship Week celebration. The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has proclaimed April 27 to May 4, 2008, as Stewardship Week with the theme "Water is Life."...

Regents approve bond sale (04/29/08)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- In a 30-minute meeting, the Southeast Missouri State University's board of regents approved the bond sale for $56.6 million. The money will be divided among several projects, according to Dr. Ken Dobbins, the university's president...

Liz Rowland named to state's Abuse Review Board (04/23/08)
Liz Rowland of Dexter has been named to the state's Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board, it was announced on Thursday. Rowland, who manages Stoddard County's License Bureau, is also a licensed practical nurse and formerly worked in a hospital setting. In that role, she witnessed firsthand the effects that both physical and emotional abuse have on young children...

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