Newsletter February 2014

The Sikeston community has been blessed during this year’s winter months. Experiences as the ice storm of 2009, remains as a reminder that even though temperatures are below freezing, it could always be worse.

Taking precautions, through mainte-nance of power lines and electrical equipment, BMU displays diligence as they serve the citizens of Sikeston.

That service would not be possible with out the allegiance of their skilled linemen. In the midst of mother nature’s worst, BMU’s linemen are called to duty. These men work tirelessly long hours to ensure the power, that pro-vides modern day comforts and conveniences, doesn't go out. Gratitude for their service should not go unspoken.

To the linemen serving the City of Sikeston, we sincerely thank you!

February Spirit Award: Sikeston BMU Linemen

Local Highlights Dr. Ben Carson

Take advantage of the oppor-tunity to listen to Dr. Ben S. Carson, author of America the Beautiful, shares insights from his incredible life journey to explore what is good about America and where we have gone astray. This event will take place on February 22, at the Sikeston Field House.

Sikeston Regional Chamber

Celebrating 100 Years of Service!

STAY CONNECTED

In This Issue 2- Shop, Sell, & Support Local 2- Calendar of Events

3- SRC At-A-Glance

3– Farmer’s Recognition Awards 4– Vision Sikeston 5– Annual Awards Banquet Nominations 5– 2014 City Map 5 & 6- Board of Directors & Staff 6- Newsletter Sponsors 6- Welcome New Members

February 2014

“Where

Southern

Hospitality

Begins”

Volume 3, Issue 2

Idol Auditions Didn’t get the chance to try-out for American Idol? It’s your lucky day! Talent Auditions will be held February 22, for the Kenny Rogers Children’s Center Telethon, located at the West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau. If selected, contestants will perform live, on March 29, at the KRCC Telethon.

Why do we celebrate? In 1796, to honor our first U.S. president, citizens began celebrating George Washington’s birthday. Therefore, making it a nationally recognized holiday. The Federal Government later re-established this celebration, in 1880, to honor all U.S. presidents. Therefore, renaming it President’s Day. Let us remember our founding fathers as we enjoy this day away from the desk.

Pictured: BMU linemen performing routine duties

Shop, Sell, & Support Local

Sikeston Area Calendar of Events

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February

3– Library Board Meeting

3– City Council Meeting

6– Common Core Educational Meeting

7 & 8- Valentines Day Chocolate Walk

8– Compost Site Open

10– Housing Authority Meeting

10– Park Board Meeting

11- Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

11– BMU Board Meeting

14– Valentines Day

17– City Offices Closed: President’s Day

18– Land Clearance Redevelopment Meeting

19– Compost Site Open

20– Vision for Tomorrow S.P.I.C. Meeting

22– Dr. Ben Carson to speak in Sikeston

22- Kenny Roger Telethon Idol Auditions

24– Board of Adjustments Meeting

24– City Council Work Session

25– Tourism Advisory Board Meeting

25– VNA Grief Support Group Meeting

28– Final Friday Coffee

Visit www.Sikeston.net for more event details

Historic Downtown Sikeston is Hosting a delicious event you don’t want to miss, February 7-8. The Valentine Chocolate Walk is sure to satisfy your cravings for

sweet deals and yes, chocolate treats! Enter, at participating downtown shops, for a chance to win the virtuous grand prize for the Valentine in your life.

February 17 Closed President’s Day

SRC At-A-Glance

Farmer’s Recognition Luncheon

Sikeston Corporate Sponsors

During the January member luncheon, SRC was honored to present the 2013 awards to the following individuals:

February 14 New Website Reveal www.sikeston.net

February 28 Final Friday Coffee @ 8:00am-9:00am Host: Parengo Coffee 109 W. Malone

Farm Family of the Year The Rinehart Family

Agri Service Award Ken Walters

Sikeston Jaycee Outstanding

Young Farmer Taylor Burke

Farm Woman of the Year Sheila Beggs

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Board of Directors Executive Committee

President: Mike McReynolds, Mike Rentals, Inc. Vice President: Justin Taylor, Edward Jones Investments 2nd Vice President: Mackenzie Scherer, Shelter Insurance Secretary/Treasurer: Lisa Heuring, Missouri Delta Medical Center At Large: Debbie Glenn, Manpower At Large: Larry Eby Clarity Telecom

Additional Voting

Directors

Beth Johnson,

Mitchell Insurance

Cindy Farrenburg,

Slusher Inc.

Zach Fayette, Focus Bank Jacob Priday,

Monsanto

Matt Tanner,

First State Community Bank

Mike Tomaszewski,

Tetra Pak

Laura Collins, Willow & Co.

Ben Alcorn, ESI.Comm

Brooke Buchanan, Personal

Expressions

Todd Mueller, Do it Best

Corp.

Nomination forms are available at the Chamber office for the

following categories: Business of the Year

Citizen of the Year

Lifetime Achievement

Annual Awards Banquet Nominations

2014 City Map

Sikeston

Small Business of the Year

Civic Group of the Year

SRC Volunteer of the Year

Community Volunteer of the Year

Please submit your nominations

to the Chamber by March 3, 2014.

SRC 2014

Dear SRC Members: The Sikeston Regional Chamber is in the process of producing the city map for 2014. This map covers Sikeston/Miner and the communities within a 10-mile radius. We will be printing 12,000 city maps which will be circulated over the duration of two years. This presents a great opportunity for local merchants to show newcomers, existing consumers, and tourists what their business has to offer. These maps are distributed at the Chamber office, area hotels, museums, libraries, and various area businesses. As we have discovered in recent years, current and future residents, tourists, and potential businesses have been very receptive of this resourceful map therefore, creating an increased demand.

We are excited about the new design concept for the 2014 maps; larger, glossy, in color, and a more user friendly format. The cost of the ads has increased due to these improvements and the 24 month campaign shelf life. Pricing of ad op-portunities vary based upon the size desired. Ad sizes and pricing are as listed below. If your business wishes to place an ad in the 2014 map, please contact the Chamber office.

Advertising Opportunities Small (2 ¼ in. x 1 ½ in.) $300 Medium (3 ¼ in. x 2in.) $600 Large- four available (3 ½ in. x 4in.) $900 Full Fold- three available (3 ½ in. x 9in.) $1,300

Special Thanks to our Newsletter Sponsors

Sikeston

Welcome New Members!

Terry Williams,

Southern Bank

Tim Mitchell,

Heartland Wood Products

Ex-Officio

Clyde Hawes,

New Madrid Co.

Commissioner

Jon Douglass,

City of Sikeston

Ed Dust,

Sikeston Economic

Development

Frank Tatum,

Mayor of Miner

Jamie Burger,

Scott Co. Commissioner

Pastor Rick Lovall,

The Sanctuary

Pastor John Neeley,

Tanner Street

Church of God

Steve Borgsmiller,

SEMO State Sikeston

Michelle Reynolds,

Three River College

Tom Williams,

Sikeston Public Schools

SRC Staff

Executive Director:

Susan Glasgow Lawrence

Program Director:

Kaitlin E. Ray

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