Qulin News

Archive for January, 2010

City of Qulin
Board of Alderman
Workshop Meeting
January 21, 2010

 The City of Qulin, Board of Alderman met in an open session at Qulin City Hall on Thursday January 21, 2010 at 6:30 pm. Those in attendance were Linda Johnson, Sherry Goff, Otto Griffin, Gary Long, Barbara Head and Art Fisher. Citizens in attendance were Chuck Jordan, Don Goff, Jeremy Russom and Rachel Hinklin.

Electric for Shop- Otto Griffin states there is a small breaker box in the shop but not enough light for Raymond to work. Linda Johnson asked Otto what needs to be done. Otto states that the shop needs a larger breaker box. The Mayor states the whole building needs to be rewired. Mayor Long suggests that it may cost $500.00 (five hundred dollars) to put in a new breaker box and a couple of florescent lights. Chuck Jordan suggests that Wendell Hendrix could do the work. Mayor Long asked Otto to ask Wendell for an estimate. Read the rest of this entry »

Recruiters will be at the Qulin Lions Club for the next three Mondays (Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8 ) from about 9:00 am until noon each Monday. They will be looking for people to sign up as census takers. They will be giving tests and training to those who qualify.

From the Official Census Website:

“A census taker is an official employee of the Census Bureau who is responsible for personally collecting information from residences in their neighborhood that have not sent back the 2010 Census form. They’re tasked with asking the 10 questions on the form, recording the information and then submitting it to the Census Bureau.

Thousands are needed for temporary jobs.

By becoming a census taker, you’re earning a place in history, in addition to competitive pay, flexible hours and the chance to work within your own community.

Bilingual speakers are encouraged to apply!”

If you don’t send back your form, you may receive a visit from a census taker. If a census taker visits you, here’s what you should do:

• First ask to see their ID. All census workers carry official government badges marked with just their name; they may also have a “U.S. Census Bureau” bag
• Note that the census taker will never ask to enter your home
• If you’re still not certain about their identity, please call the Regional Census Center’s to confirm they are employed by the Census Bureau
• Answer the census form questions for your entire household (you must be at least 15 years old to answer questions) so that the census taker can record the results for submission to the Census Bureau

Census takers visit local homes several times to capture resident information for the 2010 Census. If you prefer, you can schedule a visit with your census taker. Should the census taker come when you are away from your home, they will leave a contact number. If a census taker has not visited your home or you have a question about your participation with the census, call your Census office.

Gov. Nixon outlines strategies to create jobs, position Missouri for long-term growth during second State of the State Address

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Gov. Jay Nixon delivered his second State of the State Address this evening to a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly.  During the speech, the Governor outlined strategies to address the state’s urgent economic issues, while also laying a solid foundation for long-term economic growth.

“Our most pressing economic challenges – creating jobs, seizing opportunities for growth, and balancing the budget – are too important to be sidetracked by partisan bickering. That would betray the trust put in us by the people,” Gov. Nixon said during the address.  “We also need to take the long view, and be wise stewards of the blessings that make Missouri so special: our families, our communities, and our God-given natural resources.  In everything we do this year, we must put our differences aside and put Missouri first.” Read the rest of this entry »

Otto Griffin  and J.D. Benton have signed up to run in Qulin’s Ward 2 for the April 6 election.

Don’t forget to register to vote!

Glen A. Sedrick announced his candidacy for Mayor of Qulin on January 13. Glen was born and raised in Qulin, Missouri. He left for several years and moved back to Qulin in March 2009. Sedrick is retired from Weyhauser Corporation. He is happy to be back in the hometown he loves – Qulin.

On January 13, two candidates announced their candidacies for Alderman of Ward 1 – Cheryl Carter and Gloria Flowers.

Elections will be on April 6.

Long-time Qulin resident, Melvin Bruce, passed away this morning at the Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Funeral arrangements are still pending with White-Sanders Funeral Home in Qulin.

Melvin was one of the founding fathers of the Qulin Lions Club among many other tributes that can be given to him. He was a great friend and always worked to promote and better Qulin for the whole community.