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Volume 2, Number 3 March 2013
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HAPPY ST. Patrick’s DAY March Spirit Award Winner: Men of Falkoffs
“Men of Falkoffs has made improvements to the
inside of the store, has great customer service, has a
nice appearance, and has a very knowledgeable staff.”
Men of Falkoffs is a leading retailer of quality
clothing for men and young men.
In business since 1899, we offer an outstanding
selection of suits, dress shirts, and sport coats. We have
a great selection of casual wear and accessories in many
sizes, as well as big and tall sizes.
We are a full service men’s store with an
emphasis on outstanding customer service.
Click here to see past Spirit Winners!
Men of Falkoffs
118 E Front Street
It is once again time to consider all the possibilities 2013 may bring. We would like to extend
this invitation to your businesses, on a first come first serve basis, to sign on. Our newsletters are
currently distributed to over 680 recipients, businesses and individuals alike.
This sponsorship opportunity includes your local and/or national business information, logo,
link to your website, and any pertinent information you would like to include (advertisement, quote,
tag-line, etc.) as seen on the last page. Additionally, you will be given the opportunity to include a
full page advertisement one month out of the year. IF INTERESTED, please contact SACC staff.
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Monthly Spirit Award Nominations
Sikeston Area
Chamber of
Commerce
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
President: Scott Nichols, Health
Facilities Rehab
First Vice President: Mike
McReynolds
Mike Rentals
Second Vice President: Justin Tay-
lor, Edward Jones
Investments
Secretary/Treasurer: At Large: Lisa
Heuring, Four Oaks Hospice
At Large: Debbie Glenn, Manpower
At Large: Rebecca Steward, Attor-
ney At Law
At Large: Mackenzie Scherer,
Scherer Shelter Insurance
Additional Voting Directors
Beth Johnson, Mitchell Insurance
Cindy Farrenburg, Slusher Inc.
Jacob Priday, Monsanto
Larry Eby, NewWave
Communications
Leslie Hardy, DeWitt Company
Matt Tanner, First State
Community Bank
Mike Tomaszewski, Tetra Pak
Patrick Douglas, Blanton Law Firm
Sharon Urhahn, Missouri Delta
Medical Center
Terry Williams, Southern Bank
Tim Mitchell, Heartland Wood
Products
Tracy Cookson, DJ’s Shoes &
Things
Ex-Officio
Clyde Hawes, New Madrid Co.
Commissioner
Doug Friend, Sikeston City Man-
ager
Ed Dust, Sikeston Economic
Development
Frank Tatum, Mayor of Miner
Jamie Burger, Scott Co.
Commissioner
Pastor Ira Sandefer, Smith Avenue
Church of God
Pastor John Neeley, Tanner Street
Church of God
Steve Borgsmiller, SEMO State
Sikeston
Tom Williams, Sikeston Public
Schools
Zach Fayette, Sikeston Jaycees
SACC Staff
Executive Director:
Susan Glasgow Lawrence
Administrative Director:
Berneatress Hunt
AgBioworks Biomass Director:
Chris Evans
Please consider the Spirit Award Criteria listed below and submit your
choices to us at [email protected]. You can check out all the winners
here each month and on our website at www.sikeston.net.
Criteria: Superior Attitude, Customer Service & Community Spirit
The winner of this award will have 3 or more of the following qualities:
Business has made improvements on the inside and/or outside of their
building
Business shows outstanding customer service
Business is clean and has an attractive appearance
Employees are cheerful, neat, helpful and knowledgeable.
SACC EVENTS
BI-MONTHLY CHAMBER LUNCHEONS
April 11
Annual Awards Banquet
6:30-8:30pm
Location: Sikeston Field
House
April 26
Final Friday Coffee
7:30-8:30am
Sponsor: First State Bank
and Trust
June 28
Final Friday Coffee
Sponsor: SEMO Health
Network
For the even months, we are looking for new networking ideas, such as,
morning coffee meetings, afterhours mixers, etc. Contact us about hosting
an event today!
Please stayed tuned for more information!
March 28 Sikeston Jaycees Sponsor Barn
May 30 Cheers Bar & Grill
July 25 First Baptist Church
September 26 Tanner Street Church
November 21 Concordia Lutheran Church
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2/1/2013 - 5/31/2013
Concordia Lutheran School Open Enrollment
We have limited class and various options to
choose from for 4/5 year olds. For more
information, call Concordia Lutheran Church, 471-
5842 or Director/Teacher, Brenda Moore, 471-
5592. Register your child by April 15 to receive the
"Early Bird" discount.
3/4/2013 - 4:30 PM
Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Library’s McAmis Community Room, 121 E. North
St.
3/5/2013 - 6:00 PM
Scott County Local Council Meeting
903 S. Kingshighway, Sikeston
3/5/2013 - 6:00 PM
Jr. Trailblazers Walking Club Meeting
Children ages 6-12. For more information, contact
Brenda Freed at 471-4044 or Jiggs Moore at 475-
3725.
Clinton Building
3/6/2013 - 11:30 AM
Housing Initiative Committee Meeting
Council Chambers, City Hall
3/9/2013—8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Compress Road Compost Site Opening
3/10/2013—10:30 AM-1:30 PM
Guardian Angel PCCW Annual Spring Dinner
Drink and dessert included. Adults $9.00; Children
6-12 $4.00; 5 & Under FREE
Knights of Columbus Hall, Oran, MO
3/11/2013
Spring Clean-up Campaign
Curb pickup for Monday and Thursday trash pickup
routes.
3/11/2013 - 12:00 PM
Housing Authority Commission
Housing Authority Office, 360 Allen Blvd
3/11/2013 - 5:15 PM
Park Board Meeting
Clinton Community Building, 501 Campanella Drive
3/11/2013 - 6:00 PM
Personal Financial Management Class
YMCA Community Room
Contact Donna Taylor, 471-9737 - Email
3/12/2013 - 6:00 AM-7:00 PM
Sikeston Kiwanis Club Annual Pancake Day
$7.00 each. You can also reach the Kiwanis club
for ticket information by calling 573-620-0881.
Elk's Lodge
3/12/2013 - 11:30 AM
DED Board Meeting
DED Board Room, City Hall
3/12/2013 - 4:00 PM
Board of Municipal Utilities Commission
BMU Administration Building, 107 E. Malone Ave.
3/12/2013 - 6:00 PM
Trailblazers Adult Walking Club Meeting
Membership is free. For more information, contact
Brenda Freed at 471-4044 or Jiggs Moore at 475-
3725.
Clinton Building
3/13/2013—11:00 AM-1:30 PM; 4:30-7:00 PM
Sikeston Lion’s Club 37th Annual Chili, Hot
Tamales & Chili
$7.00 each. Drink and Dessert included. For
tickets call Steve @380-3680 or ask any Lion’s
Club member.
Sikeston VFW, 709 Smith Street.
3/14/2013
Spring Clean-up Campaign
Curb pickup for Monday and Thursday trash pickup
routes.
3/16/2013—12:00-4:00 PM
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Several beer vendors will be giving samples of their
brews. Tickets available through HDS.
Malone Park, Downtown Sikeston.
www.sikeston.net/pdfs/StPatricksDay2013.pdf
Contact 380-3801
3/16/2013 - 3/17/2013
KRCC Telethon
Saturday: Pancake Breakfast (8-11am). 5K
Run/Walk (9am). Carnival (11a-4p). Blood Drive
(11a-4p). Dog Show (12-1pm). Zumba-thon (2-
4pm). Telethon Idol (7pm).
Sunday: Easter Photos (10am-2pm). Fish Fry-
River Bend Cookers (11am-2pm). Grand Finale
(4pm).
For more information and registration forms,
call KRCC at 472-0397 x207 or visit
www.kennyrogerscenter.org/services
Sikeston Field House
3/18/2013 - 11:30 AM
Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority
Commission
Council Chambers, City Hall
3/18/2013 - 6:00 PM
Public Safety Advisory Board Meeting
Sikeston DPS, 201 S. Kingshighway
3/18/2013 - 7:00 PM
Hot Topic: Keeping Our Children Safe
Panel: Scott Ezzell, Sikeston Public School
Safety Officer, Tom Williams, SPS
Superintendent, and Drew Juden, Sikeston
Public Safety Director. Clinton Building
Contact Sikeston Rotary Club
3/19/2013 - Spring Clean-up Campaign
Curb pickup for Tuesday and Friday trash pickup
routes.
3/19/2013 - 6:00 PM
William Woods University MBA Program Open
House
St. Francis Xavier School
www.williamwoods.edu
Contact Jenna, 573-592-4286 - Email
3/21/2013 - 11:30 AM
Vision for Tomorrow Strategic Plan
Implementation Commission
Council Chambers, City Hall
3/22/2013
Spring Clean-up Campaign
Curb pickup for Tuesday and Friday trash pickup
routes.
3/23/2013—8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Compress Road Compost Site Opening
3/23/2013 - 12:00-3:00 PM
Pictures with the Easter Bunny
Photography by Jackie Calbert. Sikeston Factory
Outlet Stores, Space #13.
Contact Kyla Evans 472-2222
3/23/2013 - 8:30 PM
Personal Financial Management Class
YMCA Community Room
Contact Donna Taylor, 471-9737 - Email
3/25/2013 - 11:30 AM
City Council Work Session
Council Chambers, City Hall
3/26/2013 - 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Pregnancy and Substance Abuse Workshop
Sponsored by the Southeast Missouri Maternal
Child & Family Health Coalition Assembly of God
Church, 306 S. Kingshighway
3/26/2013 – 4:00 PM
Tourism Advisory Board Meeting
C.D. Matthews Room, City Hall
3/28/2013 - 12:00 PM
SACC Chamber Luncheon
Program: Bootheel Rodeo Announcement.
Lunch is $10 per person and will be provided by
SEMO Shrine Cook Team. Doors open at
11:30am. 1308 Ingram Road.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Special Thanks to Our 2013
Newsletter Sponsors!!!
