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A Publication for Employees of the Missouri Department of Transportation

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by Kristi Jamison / photos by Shaun Schmitz

A crowd of about 600 Missourians showedtheir appreciation as a new bridge over theOsage River near Tuscumbia – the nation’s

the American Recovery and ReinvestmentAct – opened to dr ivers on Aug. 16.

“Recovery act funds helped push the

Nation’s First Stimulus ProjectOpens to Trafc

creating a much safer passage over theOsage River for local citizens sooner than

Kevin Keith. “Missouri showed the nation

have an immediate impact on putting

-portation Commissioner Grace Nicholscalled the stimulus a shot in the arm at amuch-needed time when transportationfunding was beginning to fall short. Nich-ols was among the commissioners who ap-proved the contract to replace the bridgethe minute the funds became available in

Miller County Presiding Commissioner -

was sworn in July 30 as the newest mem--

commission oath from Supreme CourtJudge Mary Russell in a ceremony at the

appointed to the post by Gov. Jay Nixon.

of Polsinelli Shughart PC and has morethan 40 years experience in corporate law.

experience in business will be extremely

New Missouri Highways andTransportation Commissioner

Rep. Rodney Schad spoke to hundreds of community members at theopening of the nation’s rst Recovery Act project on Aug. 16.

The inaugural parade over the new bridge repre-sented how the bridge connects the communityand the surrounding region.

A graduate of the University of Michigan

Suelthaus received his law degree from

served as Editor in Chief of the MissouriLaw Review and graduated cum laude.

Other members of the commission are

City.

plained the importance of the new bridgeto the community.

it’s one of the routes for tourists to get to

media outlets cast it)it’s a bridge to the

serves many purposesfor our local people.This new bridge is avast improvement and

The ceremony

marching band and acolor guard from FortLeonard Wood andculminated with aninaugural parade of

vehicles representative of how the bridgeconnects the community and the region

local farmers.

The local community also hosted a day-long event to celebrate the completion of the bridge.

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The new 970-foot bridge is noticeably wider with two eleven-footwide trafc lanes and three-foot wide shoulders.

days. They can single-handedly search

by age 5 and be able to order their owndinner at a drive-thru restaurant. What

-stand is the importance of using theappropriate car seat up to age 8.

“We are urging everyone to get their -

safety. “When it comes to the safety of

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child safety seat campaign from Sept.19-25. The campaign includes educa-tion on proper safety seat installationand use as well as increased law en-

child safety seat law violators.

Child safety seat technicians will-

cation on Sept. 25 at locations acrossMissouri. National Child Passenger

Kids Grow Up Fast,But Still Need Protection

“Properly securing your child in a safetyseat is about more than following the

Missouri law requires all children un-der eight to be in an appropriate child

■ They are at least 80 pounds.■

Administration says that child safety

a car crash by 71 percent for an infantand by 54 percent for a toddler. This iswhy all 50 states have laws that requi rethe use of child safety restraints.

than a few parents confused. A recent

properly. CPS Technicians in Missourireport an even higher misuse rate.

A list of car seat inspection stationsand locations for the Sept. 25 car seat

www.save-MOlives.com .

Soon it will be even easier for the pub-

A new online subscription system is

service will allow web visitors tosubscribe to various topics including

department activities.

The improved subscription service goesbeyond the current capabilites of the Eupdate system because visitors will ac-tually be able to subscribe to individual

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New Subscription ServiceAllows Public to Subscribeto Web Pages

notice to subscribers is automaticallysent.

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ment agencies are currently using simi-

allowing members of the public tocustomize the information they want toreceive.

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of a general approach to getting out

With the remodeling of the 830 Mo-

the Travel Services unit has moved

easier access once again for employees

Now employees simply have to enter

Pool Vehicles Easier toAccess Againby Kristi Jamison

Sonitrol card to access this entrance.

or return a vehicle is now located.

which is striped in white. Please allow

visitors or for when attending a meeting

the bottom of the stairs to the canopiedentrance.

patience during this transition.

training sessions with Community

will be offered for all 10 districts aswell. These sessions will cover things

what to expect from the media and

[email protected] 573-751-9257.

New Media Training Video

with the media.

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media training video. This produc-tion covers basic rules and tips for

employees to use if called upon toprovide comments or do an inter-view with reporters. The 20-minute




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caregiver has probably experienced.

them alone in the car. What could pos-

give in to that temptation. For those-

astating. Left alone in a vehicle even for -

MoDOT Supports ChildSafety Campaignby Sally Oxenhandler

Trust Fund have teamed up to remindparents and caregivers never to leavechildren alone in or around vehicles

Not Even for a Minute public awarenesscampaign in its 28 rest area locations

message boards carried the reminder through August.

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executive director. “The inside of a car can heat up to extreme and dangerous

in tragedy for children within minutes.

helping us reach more people with th is

around cars."

www.ctf4kids.org .

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there are at least two members fromeach district and up to three from the

With both membership and leadership

new faces on the council. The newest

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senior employee development special-

management is Equal Opportunity and

strategic direction that will address em-ployee’s questions and concerns aboutchanges brought about by the state’s

direction.

so our agency can become leaner yet

said EAC Chair Matt Sonner. “As we

the EAC’s priority to stay in tune withemployees and ensure morale moves in

New people and new strategies don’t

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including a new logo and a redesigned

and get more details about the state-wide and district EAC/EAEC groups atwwwi/intranet/eac .

New Faces, New Looks for EACby Kristi Jamison

Keeping motorists safe on Missouri

and last year eight people did not

to ensure Missouri motorists getwhere they’re going safely and Arrive

"We need for motorists to do their part

and pay attention while d riving."

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and four of them were not using their safety belts.

says. “Besides paying attention and

Working to Keep Motorists Safeon Labor Day

by Melissa Black

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offenders/ those with higher blood

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■ Offer offenders opportunities to

that incorporates treatment and close

-ment agencies across the state are

drivers. This cooperative effort has amission of reducing the number of fatal

most dangerous days of the year.

For Your Benefit

-tation Commission has approved a four percent increase in active employee

medical plan premiums for next year.The increase will be shared by theCommission and the subscriber. You

2011 Medical Rates

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or your insurance representative withany questions.

Back row: James Hake, Damon Lafaver, Matt Sonner, Jason Piper,Keith Boling, Jeff Leible, James KirkendollMiddle row: Glenn Holmes, Tyann Alexander, Carol Lueckenhoff,Denise Voss, Mike Foppe, Billy Grifn, Shawn Nilges, Rodney Welch,Mary ShrubbSitting: Randy Kelley, Dianna Johnson, Dolon Silimon, Kelly Tum-mons, Mari Heeter, Brenda Wells

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September Service Anniversaries

In Memoriam

July RetirementsName Location Years of

ServiceDavid Fleming D10 24Joe Brown D10 32Terry Buckles D1 9Donald Goodsell D2 24Terry Stinnett D3 34Darrell Britt D3 31

Jerry Bell D4 24Carolyn Grisham D4 17Peggy Jones D6 9Donald Young D6 25Danny Burks D7 26Jacqueline Clax ton D8 32Jesse Atkinson D9 19Linda Mallot CO 10Clarence Snyder CO 19

30 YearsKenneth J . Houseman CO

25 YearsBrian A. Bottcher D1Charles H. Gaines D1Lawrence D. O linger D1Monte D. Fisher D2

Robert C. Rhodes D4Jerry W. Nilges D5James D. Collier D6Jimmy W. Compton D8Martin D. Tindle D8Roger P. Chr is tensen D9David L. Herbst D10Sherry L. Glastetter D10Mark L. Biesemeyer COPaula A. Evers CO

20 YearsKirby L. Pierpoint D1Blaine K. Siddens D1Gene A. Young D2Marcia J. Triplett D2Ernest E. Moftt D2Joseph A. Jarboe D4Amy S. Nash D4

Rickey D. Smith D5Phil C. Cain D5R ob er t C . H of fma nn D7James C. Mezel D8Thomas E. Rutledge D9Karen M. Reinkemeyer CORobert L. Reeder COJoyce A. Lootens COCatherine V. Morrison COJulie K. Nelson COC onnie S . H ump hrey CO

15 YearsTravis A. Burns D1Keith A. Killen D2Twila Lee D4Kevin A. Rash D4Richard K. McKown D4Richard R. Jones D6Curtis R. Dunakey D6David R. Holloway D7Patrick S. Turner D8David R. Long D8Jeffery C. Riegle D9Brent L. Grandstaf f D9John S . Cauwenbergh CODouglas D. Abbott CODavid Musser COKeith E. Pigg CO

10 YearsPatrick W. Nelson D1Stephen L. Teter D2Mark A. Wortmann D3Charles L. Geiger D4Dana A. O’Maley D4Paul D. Herzig D4John L. Sanders D5Westly P. McPeters D6Thomas A . Breed love D6Bennetez J. Meeks D6Dennis M. Murphy D6Christina R. Stroyan D6Loyd C. Wilson D7Kenneth D. Reyno lds D7Roger D. Kidd D7Kerry P. Grogan D9Barry O. White D9William W. Maness D9Mark H . Aufdenbe rg D10Scott D. Bronenkant D10

Robert W. Meade CODeAnne P. Rickabaugh COJulie A. Barbour COKathy J. Hateld COWilliam J. Buschman COMihai Popa CO

5 Years

Russell E. Atteberr y D1Robin D. Wardlow D1Charles D. Leach D1Michael J. Shelton D1Caleb C. Gilgour D1William A. Elliott D3Charles L. Foster D4Alfred C. Battle D4Juan Yin D4Amanda M. Howe D4Justin E. Fagre D5Eric J. Denton D5Thomas M. Turner D7Kemmy M. Collins D8Guy T. Pagel D8Cory M. H ildebrandt D8James R. Freeze D9Brad W. Koch D9James D. Gruver D9Thomas M. Barnard D9Nicholas R. Lambert D9Tammie J. Graham D10Michael R. Reeder D10Matthew B. Stacy D10Eric Eftink D10Leanna Depue CORandy J. Rademan COFrank S. Harris CORussell A. Koestner COMichael E. Walk CO

ActiveThomas “Tom” W. Gerleve D8 July 5David L. Rea D10 July 13Tracy (Carrol l) Porter CO July 22Jam es L . R ock ho ld D3 Ju ly 2 3Debra “Debb ie” Day D6 July 24

RetireesVirgl e M. Followel l D10 June 30Carl T. Powell CO July 4James R. Fidler D4 July 6Jeannetta Brandt CO July 8G le nn W. Ob erb eck CO J uly 12Paul E. McKee CO July 12John M. Taylor D8 July 21Dail W. Ale xan der D5 J uly 23Ellis Stephens D1 July 25E.F. Gann D8 July 28

Missouri High Schools Challengedto Buckle Up!by Revee White

Missouri high schools are invited tocompete in the 2010 Battle of the BeltChallenge for an opportunity to wincash and prizes while increasing their school seat belt usage.

The statewide competition will runOct. 4 to Nov. 19 to educate young

lives.

“Too many Missouri teens are dyingin car crashes because they aren’t

chair of the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety’s Executive Commit-

a difference with Missouri teens and

of death for people 15-20 years old.Results of a 2010 survey among Mis-souri teens indicate nearly 33 percentof teens do not wear safety belts.

The programconsists of two surpriseseat belt

each high school to measure studentseat belt usage before and after an edu-cational campaign on the importance

have the opportunity to submit a30-second video spot aimed at encour-

-wide and regional prizes are awarded toschools reaching high safety belt usagerates.

More than 144 schools participated inBattle of the Belt last year. Washington

the video contest. Their winning entry

message “Everyone’s a Winner When

www.saveMOlives.com .

Sign up your local high

Battle of the Belt Chal-lenge by completing aparticipation agreementform online at www.saveMOlives.com byOctober 1. For moreinformation on Battle

www.saveMOlives.com .

Battle of the Belt

Ready, Set, GO!by Dawn Haslag

Missouri State Employees Charitable

today’s economy there are many needsfrom neighbors both far and near. With

MSECC. Your contributions go far and

of giving. This year’s campaign theme

how bighearted they are during the

will start on Sept. 22 and continuethrough Oct. 31. This time allows

-vidual pledges through an easy payroll

many fundraising events that are sure

-ing soon).

A very exciting aspect of the campaign

– a 13 percent increase over 2009. The

card donations which accounts for more

as well as all those individuals whogave during the many fundraisingefforts held throughout the campaign.

-ing peoplewho are inneed. We areone Team

anything ispossible if

The brochure from last year will beused again during this campaign tocut costs associated with printing. For

can also be found in its entirety by log-ging onto www.msecc.mo.gov . As a re-

cards will be available and distributedto all employees once the campaign isunderway.

For more information on the cam-

Jennifer Jorgensen at 573-751-7446 or

your district/division coordinator.

A total of $1.2 million was raised by all Missouri state

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Connections Editor Laura HollowayPhone 573.751.5985E-mail [email protected]

105 W. Capitol AvenueP.O. Box 270Jefferson City, MO 65102

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Missouri Students Gain Hands-OnEngineering Skills

More than 4,000 state employees attended the annual State Employ-ee Recognition Day event held Aug. 20 on the Capitol grounds. Theevent recognizes state employees for their hard work and contribu-tions. In addition to rafing off a bicycle helmet - compliments ofthe Highway Safety Division - MoDOT offered participants No MoreTrash! Bags and state maps. In addition, districts, divisions and of-ces held a variety of events to celebrate State Employee RecognitionWeek, Aug. 16-20.

State EmployeeRecognition Day

No MOre Trash! Day

Cathy Morrison

Visitors to theHighway Gar-dens signeda new bridgebeam that willbe used in PettisCounty.

Barrel Bob!

Children gathered at the Transportation Exposition Center for the new pup-pet show featuring Peanut the Turtle with a No MOre Trash! message.



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Community Relations Manager Elaine JustusPhone 816.387.2353E-mail [email protected]

3602 N. Belt HighwaySt. Joseph, MO 64506-1399

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Last Month in the Northwest District

The View From the Road

Holly L. Murphy

This photo was actually taken in District 5 from a state route near theLake of the Ozarks. Although the “No Trespassing” warning is funnyenough, we especially appreciated the irony of the “Free Puppies” sign.If you look closely, above the “No Trespassing” sign there is a sign thatreads “Beware of Dog.”

Marcia Johnson

Red was the dominant color at every practice session and scrimmage.Up to 10,000 and more people came to watch and cheer them on.

The newly-constructed indoor practice facility includes weight rooms,saunas, locker rooms, and a full s et of its own computer networks andphone lines.

Tom Johnson

The temperatures were in thehigh 90s as the athletes wereworking out.

Despite delays due to ooding on the Missouri River, work continueson the new Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge which is on schedule forcompletion in 2011.

Jon Morrow

Holly L. Murphy

Holly L. Murphy

Transportation Project DesignerJoyce Reynolds accepts a $100Walmart gift card from Sr. Fi-nancial Services Technician AngieDowney.



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Community Relations Manager Tammy WallacePhone 660.385.8209E-mail [email protected]

Route 63P.O. Box 8Macon, MO 63552

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Major water pressure, 17,200 pounds per squareinch, removes the top surface of the bridge.

Emergency Turns to Successfor Bridge in Chariton County

Bridge Innovations, LowP

Workers stand on the cofferdam template after it had been put into place.

Cofferdam walls placed on the template will eliminate chances of futurescouring and bridge closures.

Paying great attention to detail ensures a smooth ride for motorists.

The hydro process cuts through theconcrete with general ease.



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Community Relations Manager Marisa Brown-EllisonPhone 573.248.2502E-mail [email protected]

Route 61 SouthP.O. Box 1067Hannibal, MO 63401

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Around the District

When’s the FishFry, Bob?

Bob Davidson, asenior constructioninspector, caughta record 99-poundathead catshout of the MissouriRiver in July. Hewas with his father,James Davidson,and his 9-year-oldson, Drake, whenhe landed the sh.It was touch andgo for a while,however.

Davidson caughtthe record at-

head using a greensunsh for bait.The athead had agirth of 35 inches.

To recognize the D3 crews who volunteered toassist D1 with the snow ght this year, NorthwestDistrict Engineer Don Wichern, on behalf of theemployees in his district, sent each volunteer aspecial gift with a personal note from him thank-ing them for the help over the holidays. KeithBoling is pictured with his gift being presentedon Don’s behalf by Northeast District AssistantDistrict Engineer Dave Silvester.

4 x 4 Doesn’t Mean Truck

A coordinated effort to seal nearly 60 bridges in four counties showcasedteamwork and planning by MoDOT crews.

Using a leased double chip spreader, maintenance crews have been “goingto town” throughout northeast Missouri to apply the preventive mainte-nance chip seal to about 300 miles of minor roads. Ronnie Calvin, mainte-nance supervisor for Bowling Green and Farber, said the operation wentvery smoothly for his crews. “It ’s fast, it applies evenly, and it doesn’t breakdown,” Ronnie said.

This is a picture of U.S. 36 at the intersection of Route H just westof Hannibal July 22. Portions of the area reported 7 to 9 inchesof rain in a few hours. One section of the four-l ne highway wasaclosed for several hours. Flash ooding and excessive rain hascaused MoDOT crews to do a lot of repairs to culverts, ditches andwashed out driveways.

Blooming in the Yard

Lance-leaf coreopsis bloomed inMay and are the featured owers onour Adopt A Highway signs.

Purple coneower is uncommonon our roadsides, but easy to growand popular for home landscaping.

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Community Relations Manager Kristy HillPhone 816.607.2153E-mail [email protected]

600 NE Colbern RoadLee’s Summit, MO 64086

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D4 Launches Complete, Interactive Permit Website

North Cass Parkway InterchangeNow Open

A parade of antique cars chauffeured elected ofcials through the new in-terchange. To the left, Sen. Pearce gets ready to be one of the rst to drive

through the area. Above, the parade of cars totalled 25 vehicles donated bylocal car enthusiasts. Elected ofcials cut the blue ribbon in celebration ofimprovements in the area.



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Community Relations Manager Kristin GerberPhone 573.522.3375E-mail [email protected]

1511 Missouri BoulevardP.O. Box 718Jefferson City, MO 65102

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Senior Construction Inspector Dan Oesch, second fromright, on site at the Tuscumbia bridge project in Jan. 2010.

Shaun Schmitz

Community Celebrates New Route 50 Project in Moniteau County

Inspecting a Piece of History

Missouri Highways and Transportation Commis-sion Chairman Rudy Farber joined MaintenanceSupervisor Travis Riggs to lead a parade of ve-hicles on the new route.

Shaun Schmitz

Shaun Schmitz

New Highway Planned for Lakeof the Ozarks Area

Presiding Commissioner Kenneth Kunze cut the ribbon for the new highway, sur-rounded by local ofcials, community members and California Boy Scout Troop 120.

Kristin Gerber

Transportation Project Manager Jason Vander-feltz explains how Route 242 will connect toRoute MM at the existing toll bridge.

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Community Relations Manager Marie ElliottPhone 314.453.1807E-mail [email protected]

1590 Woodlake DriveChestereld, MO 63017

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DSt. Charles Maintenance Building Wins2010 No MOre Trash! Bash Challenge

MRB Team Sets World Recordfor Bridge Foundation Load Test

MTA crews lower the load test cell into a hole they drilled into theMississippi River bed rock as part of the load test.

St. Charles maintenance building was recognized by District 6 managementand awarded with a cooked lunch at their building on Tuesday, August 10.

Brandon Anderson, Normandy maintenance supervisor (left) , and KenCherry, Normandy regional maintenance supervisor (right), helped madethe district No MOre Trash! Bash in North County a success. They set upthe giant trash mound for the kickoff event/news conference to reinforce

the importance of no littering and to keep Missouri clean and litter-free.



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Community Relations Manager Lori MarblePhone 417.621.6504E-mail [email protected] E. 32nd StreetJoplin, MO 64804

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U.S. 71 Upgraded to I-49 by End of 2012



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Community Relations Manager Bob EdwardsPhone 417.895.7713E-mail [email protected]

3025 E. KearneyP.O. Box 868Springeld, MO 65801

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“Talkin’ Transportation” Call-In Radio Show

KWTO 560 AM, Springeld

10-10:50 a.m. Wednesdays

radiospringeld.com

Contrast Striping MethodSaves Time and Money

Striping Senior Main-tenance Worker DoyleClement applies con-trast striping for theDiverging DiamondInterchange at NationalAvenue and Route 60 inSpringeld.

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D8 at Work1. and 2. Digging out a soft spot to repair the pavement on Stone CountyRoute H near Viola is Lampe Senior Maintenance Worker Jerad Finch, withLampe Maintenance Worker Larry Allen one of the aggers on the project.

3. Human Resources Specialist Sandy Vincent makes a call to set up annualphysicals required for the regional bridge crew.

4. Springeld Maintenance Crew Leader Kris Sandgren accepts resolutionshonoring him for his 2,600-mile bicycle ride, on his own time, to raise moneyfor the Fallen Workers Memorial being planned in Jefferson City. Making thepresentation during a Missouri Highways and Transportation Commissionmeeting in Springeld is commission Chairman Rudy Farber.

5. Springeld Construction Inspector Andrew Nelson veries the concretethickness prior to a deck pour on the eastbound-to-northbound “yover”ramp, part of the Route 60/65 reconstruction in Springeld.

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Community Relations Manager Christi TurklesonPhone 417.469.6203E-mail [email protected]

910 Old Springeld RoadP.O. Box 220Willow Springs, MO 65793

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Show-Me 60 Caravan CelebratesCompletion of Another Four-Lane Corridor

Ribbon cutting at the opening ceremony in Willow Springs. Fromleft: Southeast District Engineer Mark Shelton, Director of SystemManagement Don Hillis, Howell County Commissioners Mark Collinsand Bill Lovelace, District Design and Construction Engineer MikeWake, MoDOT Resident Engineer Phill Knott, Willow Springs Mayor JayWaggoner, Congresswoman Emerson, U.S. Sen. Kit Bond RepresentativeStacy Burks, Former South Central District Engineer Royce Fugate,Executive Director of South Central Ozark Council of Governments JohnnyMurrell and South Central District Engineer Tom Stehn.

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MoDOT Resident Engineer Phill Knott and wife Mary admirethe Route 60 display before the Mountain View event.

Everyone in attendance was able to take home apart of Route 60.



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Community Relations Manager Nicole ThieretPhone 573.472.6632E-mail [email protected]

2675 N. Main StreetP.O. Box 160Sikeston, MO 63801

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Route 60 Caravan CelebratesCompletion of Four Lanes

U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson ditched her caravan vehicle and joined the Route 60 Caravan onthe back of Pastor Scott Williamson’s motorcycle.

U.S. Sen.Kit Bond,accompaniedby U.S. Rep. JoAnn Emersonand MissouriHighways andTransportationCommissionChairman RudyFarber, spokeat the Route 60Caravan stop inPoplar Bluff.

Bring Your Kids toWork Day

Delaney and Chloe Lemmonjoined Maintenance Supervisor J.J.Lemmon at the Dexter shed.

Children visited the Puxico shed tolearn what it is like to be a MoDOTemployee.

Brandon joined his father Terry Ross,land survey supervisor, at work andbecame part of the surveying crewfor a day.

Children visited the District 10 ofceto participate in various activities.

Senior Financial Services TechnicianTammie Graham taught participantsabout the importance of savingsaccounts.



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This award is in the Transportation -greater than $75 million category. As

Public Works Project of the Year

Completed LindberghInterchange on I-64

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the oldest highway in St. Louis dating

30 bridges had become deteriorated andoutdated since being built originally asa roadway for cars going 30 mph. Most

used the highway each day at speeds inexcess of 60 mph.

Linda Wilson, Community RelationsManager in District 6, was selected

as Missouri’s State Employee of the

Cathy Morrison

Three maternity leaves and a seriesof family health problems left Mary

systems technologist in the Northeast

ago. Faced with the prospect of having

program for help.

The ShareLeave program allows em-ployees to donate annual leave or com-

their immediate family members whohave catastrophic or life-threatening

their leave time.

health issues that used up much of

and was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

Helping Employees in Needto have surgery and was hospitalized

several months followed. That’s when

thought she might be forced to leave her

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Mary hopes her story will encourage

their time to ShareLeave. While theprogram gets some hours each fall fromemployees whose annual leave balances

balance of only 350 hours.

One of the easiest ways to donate leaveis to have it automatically deducted

from your balance every

even miss the time.

Forms to donate or request leave can befound on the intranet

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under Microsoft

Word. From the

ShareLeave forms.

the ShareLeave committee. “You never

E m p l o y e e s h e l p i n g e m p l o y e e s !

D o n a t i o n s a r e d a n g e r o u s l y l o w !

P l e a s e h e l p y o u r f e l l o w e m p l o y e e s t o d a y .

V i s i t w w w i / i n t r a n e t / s h a r e l e a v e o r c o n t a c t y o u r

l o c a l p a y r o l l o r h u m a n r e s o u r c e s r e p r e s e n t a t i v e .

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Shaun Schmitz

Congratulations Missouri State Employeeof the Month!

nized by our industry peers for all of

its overall budget.

Month for July. She was chosenfor her accomplishments workingwith the community on the I-64project in St. Louis and for chang-ing public perception of Missouristate government. Wilson washonored by Gov. Nixon at a cer-emony Aug. 18 in Jefferson City,where she brought her daughtersKatie (left) and Sarah.

Congratulations Linda!

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