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July 31, 2008 For more information, contact: Free Homeownership Workshop Planned August 12 in St. James ST. JAMES—The 10 Steps to Homeownership will be presented from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Meramec Regional Planning Commission, 4 Industrial Drive, St. James. The free homeownership workshop is presented by Meramec Regional Planning Commission, in cooperation with the Meramec Community Enhancement Corporation and the Phelps County PHA Family Self-Sufficiency Program. Chuck Cantrell of Meramec Regional Planning Commission will cover the first meeting with a Realtor to closing on the purchase. The Aug. 12 class is offered at no cost, on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is requested. Persons interested in purchasing their own home may benefit from the information. To register, persons should contact Cantrell by Aug. 8 at (573) 265-2993. MRPC is an active, voluntary council of local governments serving Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski and Washington counties. The 51-member volunteer board, made up of elected officials and appointed representatives, works to enhance the quality of life in the region. A professional staff assists member communities and counties in the areas of economic and community development, environmental planning, business loans, ordinance codification and housing. Since its formation some 39 years ago, MRPC has secured in excess of $40 million worth of grants to benefit specific cities and counties in the region. MRPC also provides administration of the Phelps County PHA, which offers rental assistance to very low-income families in Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Washington counties and Phelps counties, outside the city of Rolla. Persons needing more information may call (573) 265-2993 or 265-4200. |