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Mrs. Debbie Lewis was recognized for her dedication in serving
20 years as the Parma City Clerk. The presentation was made by Missouri State
Representative Dr. Terry Swinger. Debbie is well liked and thought of by
members of the Parma, the City Board and her family. Many family members were
present to help celebrate the occasion. Following the presentation to Mrs.
Lewis, Mayor Ramsey presented Dr. Swinger with a "Key to the city.
 
 
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Pictured left
to right - front row:
Mitzi Dell,
Dell Consulting
Tricia Cohen,
City of Parma Police Department
Randall Ramsey,
Mayor, City of Parma
Simor Wofford,
Parma
Janie Dunning,
Missouri Rural Development Acting State Director
Pam Anglin,
Rural Development Area Director
Derek Melton,
Smith & Co., Project Engineer
Left to right -
back row:
Tom Bradley,
County Treasurer
Ronnie Simmons,
County Assessor
Clyde Hawes,
County Commissioner
Steve Lewis
Pat Wallace,
City Clerk
Mark Baker,
Associate Commissioner
Ben Dyer,
representing U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill
Greg Bell,
Smith & Co., Project Engineer
Funding Improvements at Parma
A $512,874 mock check was presented to Parma by Nita J.
“Janie” Dunning, Missouri Rural Development acting State Director to be
used to help improve the water system, add a new police vehicle and
install a warning siren. Rural Development approved a loan for Parma in
the amount of $490,000 to upgrade the water treatment plant and
distribution system. Improvements will include new aeration and
sedimentation systems and new distribution lines serving 321 users. The
remaining $22,874 was awarded in the form of grants from Rural
Development. A new police car will be purchased with $10,312 of the
grant funds and $12,562 will be used to purchase a storm siren to
replace the current, deteriorating siren. Pictured front row from left
are: Mitzi Dell, grant writer; Tricia Cohen, Parma Police Chief, Randall
Ramsey, Parma Mayor, Simon Wofford , Parma Alderman; Dunning; Pam Anglin,
Rural Development Are Director; and Derek Melton, Smith and Co. Project
engineer; back row: Tom Bradley, County Treasurer; Ronnie Simmons,
County Assessor; Clyde Hawes, New Madrid County Presiding Commissioner;
Steve Lewis, Parma Alderman; Pat Wallace, City Clerk; Mark Baker, New
mdred County Associate Commissioner; Ben Dyer, representing Senator
MacCaskill; and Greg Bell, Smith & Co. Project Engineer.
July 4th and 5th



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