Featured Chamber Member of the Month – August 2018 Brandt Pharmacy What was once known as a cornerstone of Marengo’s History, the Majestic Hotel and Triangle Grocery store, has been Brandt Pharmacy since 1962. There is a picture from the 1940’s of this hotel and grocery store in the “Marengo – The First 100 Years” published by the Marengo Society for Historic Preservation, on page 54. Current owners, the late Richard and Maureen Mikyska have owned this pharmacy since 1969. Their daughter, Brenda is the day to day manager and pharmacy technician. She oversees 10 employees including 3 pharmacists. Brandt’s is an ageless store, with excellent customer service, and just about every modern necessity is available. Need school supplies or a gift? They have it and if they don’t, they will get it for you. Also available are garbage stickers, Fannie May, candles, light bulbs, books, magazines, newspapers, party stuff, lottery tickets, Queen of Hearts tickets, jewelry by Annaleece, watch or hearing aid batteries, personal care products, medical supplies and of course prescriptions. Each year they open their doors for many local events, such as Settler’s Days, Ladies Night Out, Halloween Trick or Treating, Toys for Tots and many other events. The Mikyska’s have been a part of Marengo and the local business for many decades and have plans to continue for many more decades. Both of Richard and Maureen’s children, Robert and Brenda attended and graduated Marengo High School. Located at 101 N. State Street, downtown Marengo, their hours are: Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturday 9am – 1pm and closed on Sunday, and can be reached by calling: 815-568-7331 Congratulations to Brandt Pharmacy for being the August 2018 Chamber Member of the Month. 2018 C HAMBER The next available class is: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 6pm Please call Joe at 815-568-8912 to reserve your spot. Nominations for new members of the Chamber Board of Directors are requested from the Chamber Membership. Any Member may nominate himself or herself, or any other Member of the Chamber to serve a 3 year term as Director. Nominations can be communicated to: Colleen Helfers at the Chamber office on or before August 14, 2018. New Directors will be elected at the September 2018 meeting of the Members. Watch our Facebook page for updates, numbers drawn, special offers and where to get your tickets. This fundraiser benefits our scholarship fund. Official rules are on our website: www.marengo-union.com