Read about it in the May, 2009 Newsletter

Parma Announces Dates for Down Home Days 2009

July 3rd and 4th

Worst Ice Storm in a Long Time

We Finally have Power Again

Parma was without power for more than 96 hours due to the latest Ice storm. Long-time resident George Husted reports that it is the worst in his memory. All trees are damaged to some degree.

Recent upgrades to the city water system from funds provided by the USDA Rural Development Program added generators to power the water pumps in cases just like this, so the city did not lose water service during this extended power outage.

Missouri Attorney General Visits Parma

The Missouri Attorney General, Jay Nixon, the Democratic nominee for Missouri Governor was recently in Parma for a Town Hall meeting. It was Jay Nixon’s second trip to Parma and the meeting was well attended by Parma residents. Jay Nixon is from Desoto, MO and has been the Attorney General for the past 16 years. Parma’s State Representative, Terry Swinger also addressed the people concerning the Missouri Legislature about laws passed this year and what he will propose for the 2009 session.


Attorney General Jay Nixon addressing the Parma Town Hall meeting and answering many questions from the citizens.	Left to Right - Randall Ramsey, Mayor, Terry Swinger, State Representative, Jay Nixon, Attorney General

Down Home Days Pictures are in

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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.

A Personal History of Parma

Webmaster Note: I have had the privilege of receiving several letters and pictures from a person with ties to very early Parma. I have put together these recollections and pictures as much as possible as I have received them. Click here to go there.

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES $512,874 TO THE CITY OF PARMA

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.

AgXplore Parma's Featured Business

New Fire Truck Arrives

New Flag pole in front of AgXplore

Canadian Snow Geese Visit Parma

Parma Gets Inundated with Snow

More Pictures on Around Town page

NEW MADRID COUNTY AMBULANCE

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