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May 2010 (Click here to see our member ribbon cuttings!)
"Chamber Chatter"

Happy month of "MAY" from the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce. Please get your SFD's crafter forms turned in as soon as possible. Also, don’t forget the Free Talent Show on Saturday June 5 at the Gazebo from 2-4pm. Something new this year "Mrs. Summer Fun Days"... all you Married Mrs. are invited to participate. Another new addition is the "Free Movie" sponsored by Citizens Bank on Saturday evening in the East Twin Park. What a lot of fun we have coming up in Brookfield. On to the Chatter!!!

The Recycling Trailer will be back to Wal-Mart on June 9th-16th. Hope Haven had a driver problem last week and the trailer was delivered a day late but remained a day later to compensate. The folks at Hope Haven have praised the cleanliness of Brookfield's recycling. We are recycling so much that the trailer, again, had to be emptied on Friday & Monday. Between the monthly scheduled dates at Wal-Mart, you can always go to Green Hills Recycling in Laclede. Their # is 963-2044. Green Hills also accepts some additional items like car batteries!!!

Chamber lunch was held today with Dr. Paul Barger, Brookfield R-3 Superintendent, as our speaker. Dr. Barger spoke about the schools finances and what the future has to offer. This was the last Chamber Lunch till September. Summer Vacation!!! Chamber lunch is held at "Step Back in Time" at Noon every 3rd Wednesday. We will resume our lunches on September 15th. If you haven’t been coming to the Chamber Lunches - please join us in September.

Ryenne Hicks is 6 years old & the daughter of Bernie & Jennifer Hicks here in Brookfield. She has undergone brain tumor surgery but they were unable to remove it all and now she will be going through chemotherapy and radiation. Donations to help with everyday expenses, travel & etc. may be left at First Missouri National Bank in the Ryenne Hicks fund or dropped by or mailed to American Family Insurance. The "Fight for Ryenne" Group has organized the following fundraising events:

• Saturday, June 19th, Benefit Meal & Auction @ Trinity Fellowship Hall - meal from 5 - 7 p.m - silent auction 5 -6:30 p.m. and live auction starting at 7:30.

• Friday, July 2nd benefit dance @ Brookfield Elks Lodge with "Top Sound" DJing 7PM to close.

• The group will also have "Train Rides" at Summer Fun Days along with T-Shirts & Bracelets for sale. The T-shirts and bracelets will also be sold at "Keep it Simple" 113 S. Main Street and by the Assembly of God Youth Group. Youth group contacts are Stacy Thompson @ 258-7051 and Amy Kornbrust @ 258-3424. Thank you to the volunteer firefighters heading up the fundraising.

We had a Ribbon Cutting last week at new member "Fatman Ink" with owners Tammy & Sean Stamphill. They are located in the old Pam's Furniture Building on W. Hwy 36. I had already told you that "Fatman Ink" has tattooing, skateboards & accessories, motorcycle attire and more but I hadn't mentioned the fact that they are building a skateboard ramp. This will be a great place for our local skateboarders to practice their skills this summer. For more info you can reach them at 258-3978 or cell # 734-0803.

Rogene Smith is publishing a book on "Old Houses in Brookfield". She has been working on this project for many years and the deadline is coming up fast. If you own or live in an old house built before 1910 please contact Rogene at 258-3123. Pictures, history & stories will be accepted until June 1st, 2010. I too live in one of these "old houses". From the old abstract, I'm guessing 1884-1886. The abstracts don’t just say  'The house was built this year'. I ran into some folks at McDonalds last week that had lived in my house back in the 40's when it had 3 apartments upstairs. That was new news to me. I had known about two apartments but not three. I hope they can find some pictures for me.

May 22nd will be the "2nd Annual Ceirney's Ride for Rett Syndrome - Full Throttle for a Cure"!! The100-mile motorcycle ride starts at the Twin Park, with registration at 11am & ride at 1pm ending at the Brookfield Eagles around 4pm with a silent auction, karaoke, and whole hog BBQ. All festivities at the Eagles are open to the public and all proceeds go to benefit IRSF, International Rett Syndrome Foundation.

Next BHS Alumni Association meeting is May 23 at 3 p.m. at the conference room in the high school. They need your help! Please come!

Citizens Bank & Trust will have "Banking on the Veranda" Friday, June 4th from 9:00 to 3:00. Everyone come for refreshments, enjoy sitting on the veranda and sign up for prizes.

The Tillman Museum (at 303 Livingston) will be open on June 5th during Summer Fun Days between 10am & 3pm. Refreshments will be served and tours given. (Remember, the restoration of the Museum is a work in progress.) The Linn County Historical/Museum Committee is in need of Historical donations of pictures, maps, military paraphernalia, musical Instruments, anything on Brookfield's history. If you are interested in donating, volunteering or becoming a part of the Historical Society, contact Rhonda @ 258-7800.

Brookfield Farmers Market has been open three weeks already; and if you have driven by on a Saturday morning, you would think the entire park was in bloom. Flowers, flowers everywhere!!! The first tomatoes showed up this past Saturday grown in Linneus in a greenhouse. Oh so good to have the first tomato of the year. A booth from Wheeling says theirs will be ready in another week. Farmers Market is located at Tormey Park and we are open every Saturday from 8am-Noon. All growers are welcome - just call the chamber office to get the info!!! It has gone over so well that the 2nd Saturday of each month is again "Customer Appreciation Day"… free hotdogs & entertainment at Tormey Park. Come join us, we'd love to have you. Help us make our 5th year the best!! 

Help support our local wrestlers going to MU Summer Wrestling Camp. On Saturday May 22, in the Orscheln Parking Lot there will be a Free Will Donation Carwash; and a pulled pork or hotdog dinner.

Brookfield Summer Fun Days will be held June 3-6 with the Backroads Cruizers Car Show on Saturday from 9am-3pm in the West Twin Parks and cruise on Friday evening with all the cars gathering at Wal-Mart @ 6:30pm. Queen Contest on Thursday night and a Friday night concert with Farrell Hahn & his band at the Gazebo. Baby Show starts at 9am on Saturday along with Arts & Crafts, 5 & 10K run, Sidewalk Sales, a free Talent Show & the big SFD's Parade. Citizens Bank will be sponsoring a free movie in the East Twin Park between 7-10pm on Saturday night. Showing will be the movie "Blind Side." It's a film that's fun for the whole family so grab your lawn chairs and join us. Drawings for prizes too!!! Sunday morning the Buddy Bass Fishing Tournament finishes up the weekend. Remember, the Carnival will be new this year - Jones & Company Carnival - and on a new weekend, June 17, 18 & 19. Starting 2011 SFD's will be held the 3rd weekend in June to coincide with the Carnival. This will be my last chance to invite you to come to Summer Fun Days. Hope to see you there!!!

The Linn County 4H/FFA Fair will be held July 9th-July 17th. Here's a rundown of what's going on. Friday July 9th - Small Bore Contest, BB & Pellet Contest & Muzzle loading. Saturday, July 10th - Archery Contest. Sunday, July 11th - Trap Shoot (held in Bucklin). Monday, July 12th - Horse Show, Rabbit Show & Exhibit Judging. Tuesday, July 13th - Dog Show, Clover Kid Camp & Air Pistol. Wednesday, July 14th - Bucket Calf Test, TASK (Teaching Ag Safety to Kids), Poultry Show, Tractor Rodeo, Style Review, Special Awards, Rooster Crowing Contest, 4/H Royalty & FFA Ambassadors. Thursday, July 15th - Sheep Breeding Show, Sheep Market Show, "Pee Wee" Sheep Show, Goat Show, Lead Line, Bucket Calf & Dairy Judging. Friday, July 16th - Farm Bureau Serving Breakfast, Swine Show, Dairy Show, Linn County Tractor Association & Livestock Judging Contest. Saturday, July 17th - Beef Female Show, Bull Show, Beef Steer Show, Buyers Steak Feed & Premium Sale. A more complete schedule can be seen online.

1st Annual Alumni Day Event will be the weekend of July 17th. Posters are printed and also on the Chamber Website. Just go to events and follow the link. Friday kicks off with the "Brookfield Hometown Golf Tournament" @ the Country Club (call the pro shop to sign up). 3pm-Midnight is alumni registration, Party in the Park with the Mo Wine Tent, & a welcome home concert with Alumni Bands spanning 50 years. Saturday kicks off with a 5/10K walk/run and the park will have arts & crafts, entertainment, the Missouri Wine Tent, silent auction and home tours. Both days will have plenty of food booths. There will be Brookfield by Bus tours, the Tillman House Museum will be open, banquet 6-8 at the high school gym and two dances 8-midnight at the Elk's Club - one inside & one out. The Presbyterian Church will even be serving breakfast on Sunday morning to anyone interested in food & fellowship. Whew!!! Next Alumni Association meeting is on May 23 at 3 p.m. at the conference center. Planners of this event are asking ANY ALUMNI to come and help with the last minute details!!! Please attend.

First Christian Church will be having their VBS - Son Quest Rainforest on July 19th-23rd. All children 1st--5th grades are welcome. Call the church for more info at 660-258-2253.

This is the year for the Farmers Appreciation Picnic to be held on July 27th in the East Twin Parks. KMZU will provide the speaker and as always the local politicians will earn their speaking time by serving you a free BBQ meal. The picnic starts at 5pm, so mark your calendars!!!

Our flower pots are planted and the banners are hung - Let's clean up around our homes and businesses. We have a lot of company coming this Summer and we want to look our best!!!!!

If you have any questions on anything in the Chamber Chatter, just call the chamber office @ 660-258-7255 or e-mail us. The Chamber is here to assist in bettering our community in any way we can by offering information about our area, welcoming new businesses and families, hosting special events to attract visitors and enhance shopping. Till next month… Give thanks for what we do have... Travel Safely... “Shop Local”... Recycle... Give to those less fortunate... and thanks for reading “CHAMBER CHATTER”!!!