On July 8, 2011 approximately 38 boy scouts and 4 leaders from the H. Roe Bartle
Scout Camp completed some landscaping work on the Courthouse yard. The Scouts
were doing jobs towards earning the Warrior status in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. The
work completed was to help finish up work started by some of the Courthouse employees
to make the courtyard more attractive and inviting. The Scouts laid block work, shoveled
gravel, planted shrubs, weeded flower beds and other things during the day. We were
very happy to have this group come and help on this project!
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St. Clair County receives $111,875 from USDA
Rural Development for courthouse repairs
(Courtesy of the St. Clair County Courier, as printed in the Oct. 29, 2010 issue)
On Tuesday, Oct. 26, a ceremony was held at the St. Clair County Courthouse to celebrate a $111,785 USDA Rural Development grant presented to the county. The funds were awarded to the county to make repairs to the courthouse.
The funding package for the repairs comes from the Rural Development's CommunityFacility grant for $73,500 and a
Economic Impact Initiative grant for $38,375. The county will provide $112,755 of the $224,630 needed to complete the
project.
"The deadly attack in an Atlanta courthouse was a wake up call that courthouse improvements, small or large, can't
be put on the back burner,"said U.S. Senator Kit Bond. "These federal dollars will fund much needed repairs at the St.
Clair County Courthouse."
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill said, "Maintainin our judicial buildings is an investment in the future of the community
and will help ensure that justice continues to be properly served in St. Clair County."
U.S. Representative Ike Skelton said, "County courthouses are important parts of the community infrastructures
inplaces like St. Clair County. Without an adequate facility, the county government would be unable to perform it's duties. That's why I am so pleased that this federal grant will help St. Clair County make needed improvements to this building."
USDA Rural Development State Director Janie Dunning said, "This is a great partnership effort when everyone works
together for a common goal of meeting the needs of a community in providing essential repairs to a public building. This
project mirrors USDA Rural Development's mission of being commited to the future of rural communities."
She thanked everyone that worked together to make the project a reality.
"I am pleased that the residents of St. Clair County will benefit from these repairs to the courthouse," she said.
"Special thanks are extended to our federal elected officials for making avilable the federal funds for these kinds of projects."
Front Row: David Rauch representing Senator Clair McCaskill, USDA Director Janie Dunning and Presiding Commissioner Billy Wood;Second Row: Rural Development Area Specialist Kim Burton, Rural Development Area Director Kelly Gregory and County Clerk Debbie Peden;
Third Row: Commissioner Gerald Williams, Recorder of Deeds Pat Terry, Commissioner Leroy Strope and Assessor Gladys Smith;
Forth Row: Circuit Clerk barbara Taber, Treasurer Gail ingle and Collector Sharon Foster;
Back Row: Representative Larry Wilson and Travis Tindall from Jennifer Eilson Architect.
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COUNTY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE YEARS OF SERVICE CERTIFICATES
On December 30, 2010 the following employees were awarded certificates for their years of service to the County.
Barbara Taber-45 years
Holly Fletcher, Bobby Garver, Ron Snodgrass, and Gladys Smith-20 years
Sandra Crocker and Louis Bruce-15 years
Mary Frances Roberts, Jimmie Stewart, and Michelle Helms-10 years
Peggy Raymond and Myron Duskin-5 years
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NEWLY ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIALS SWORN IN
On December 30, 2010 newly elected County Officials were sworn in and will take office on January 1, 2011.
Left Picture:
Left to right: Robert Salmon, Presiding Commissioner; Pat Terry, Recorder of Deeds; Debbie Peden, County Clerk; Sharon Foster, Collector; Joleene Wood, Prosecuting Attorney; Rhonda Shelby, Treasurer; and Karen Hubbard, Circuit Cour Clerk. Not pictured is Michael C. Dawson, Associate Circuit Judge.
Right Picture:
Outgoing Elected Officials
Left to right: Barbara Taber, Circuit Court Clerk; Billy Wood, Presiding Commissioner; and Gail Ingle, Treasurer.
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RETIREMENT PARTIES HELD
On December 27, 2010 a party was held in honor of Gail Ingle, retiring Treasurer. Gail is pictured here with State Representative Larry Wilson, who presented her with a Resolution for her serivce to St. Clair County.
On December 29, 2010 a party was held in honor of Barbara Taber, retiring Circuit Court Clerk. Barbara was presented her Resolution from Larry Wilson by Assoc. Judge Mike Dawson as Rep. Wilson was unable to attend.