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Randy K. Meents was certified as a geriatric pharmacist by the Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy. Meents successfully passed the examination at the annual meeting of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. Meents was also honored by the Missouri Pharmacy Association at their annual meeting.|ret||ret||tab|

Amanda Zeller has been named the southeast Missouri and eastern United States admission representative for Southwest Baptist University. Zeller previously worked as a program organizer and junior staff supervisor for Bible Missions, a summer camp in Virginia. |ret||ret||tab|

Springfield Pool and Spa was recently awarded by the National Spa and Pool Institute. The company was awarded a gold medal for the best free form vinyl liner pool. |ret||ret||tab|

The Marlin Company received an award for the best single-page, single ad from Communication Ex-cellence in Business Advertising by the American Business Media. The Marlin Company created two of the three ads selected as finalists in the single-page, single-ad category. |ret||ret||tab|

The Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind presented its employer of the year award to MCI WorldCom at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. The state agency and the chamber honored MCI WorldCom for its commitment to diversity in the work force. |ret||ret||tab|

Ruth Grant, MD, and Alan D. Clark, MD, were chosen for the editorial board of Missouri Medicine. The new editorial board members will review research articles submitted to the medical journal. |ret||ret||tab|

Anna L. Brashers of Southwest Missouri State University's Center for Business and Economic Development has completed the requirements for a supervision certificate from the University's Manage-ment Development Institute. Brashers attended the essentials of effective supervision course and four advanced modules to earn the certificate.|ret||ret||tab|

The Willard 62401 Plant, APAC-Missouri Inc. has earned the National Asphalt Pavement Association's diamond achievement commendation for excellence in hot mix asphalt plant/site operations. The diamond achievement commendation is earned through a self-assessment process where participation is voluntary and is on a plant/site by plant/site basis. |ret||ret||tab|

Drury University's Students In Free Enterprise team presented the Bonnie Bell SIFE Business Advisory Board Member of the Year Award to Britt Garner for donating his time and insight to SIFE, and the W. Curtis Strube SIFE Alumni of the Year award was presented to Jenny Midyett for her determination and advancement in SIFE and career at The Marlin Company. Also, Terry Thompson and Jan Strube were awarded the Drury University Jack Shewmaker Champion of SIFE Award for their contributions to Drury SIFE.|ret||ret||tab|

Robin Dye from The Maiman Company completed the requirements for a human resource certificate from the Southwest Missouri State University Man-agement Development Institute. To earn the certificate, Dye attended a human resource fundamentals course and seven advanced modules. |ret||ret||tab|

The Southwest Baptist University forensics team competed at the central states forensics tournament and was named the tournament champion with the overall sweepstakes award. The team also placed first in individual events and second in debate. |ret||ret||tab|

Court Appointed Special Advocates elected new officers who will serve a two year term on the executive board. The newly elected board officers are: Lori Barnes, president; Patty Jordan, vice president; Kar-en Wolfe-Miller, treasurer; Teresa Flood, secretary. |ret||ret||tab|

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks presented grant awards totaling more than $52,000. The grants were awarded to area organizations for human services or community betterment projects and programs. |ret||ret||tab|

The Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union No. 178 donated $6,000 to various needs in the community. Throughout the 2001 year, the Plumbers & Pipefitters have made donations to sponsor Special Olympics, The United Way, The Salvation Army and other area organizations.|ret||ret||tab|

The Republic Area Chamber of Commerce presented its 2001 Member of the Year Award to Coun-tryside Bank. According to the chamber, President Jack Muench, along with the entire staff of Countryside Bank, excelled at promoting the Republic Area Chamber of Commerce objectives in 2001. [[In-content Ad]]