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Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce

100 West Jackson Street Mexico, MO 65265 www.mexico-chamber.org (573) 581-2765 (800) 581-2765 Fax: (573) 581-6226

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Mainstreet NewsJULY 2019

Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce

100 West Jackson Street Mexico, MO 65265 www.mexico-chamber.org (573) 581-2765 (800) 581-2765 Fax: (573) 581-6226

GRAND MARSHALLSMembers of this community earnestly nominated

the unsung heroes who have served as a foundation in our town. The integrity, mentorship, citizenship and volunteerism of these esteemed individuals help contribute to the beloved treasures we find here in Mexico, Missouri. Going with little to no recognition, these folks are continuously working behind the scenes to improve the quality of life for others. Join us in congratulating the 2019 Unsung Heroes that served as Grand Marshalls of the Real American Heroes Parade! (Thanks to Sydenstricker for the rides)

JODY DISHMANFounder of Angel Wings Clothing

Closet, Jody was first inspired to help clothe foster children in 2010 when she and her husband became foster parents themselves. Initially just serving Audrain County, her love and compassion has spread to 19 counties in the state of Missouri and Illinois. From her basement to her own building, Angel Wings provides support to foster families throughout the entire system. And if

Real American Hero Parade Was Held June 19th

she wasn’t busy enough, Jody and her company still find time to offer community events like her annual Easter Egg Hunt for foster children. Thank you Jody for giving to our community!

- Nominated by @Barb Wilson

LT. JOSHUA LLYODFirst Responder, EMS, EMT,

Paramedic, Firefighter, Hero... just a few words used to describe Lieutenant Joshua Llyod. Like many heroes, Joshua expects no recognition, no awards and no thank you’s. He simply serves this community because it is his passion to serve and protect! In his 11 year career, Josh has saved many lives and many properties from despair. Thank you Josh for keeping our community safe. - Nominated by Christina Llyod

BRIAN PURSIFULLThough not a veteran himself, Brian

donates the majority of his free time advocating for and lifting up deserving

veterans. Brian understands the importance of validating veterans and volunteers his time, effort and passion to being a voice for those who have served. Never forget

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Area mail includes Audrain County, Paris, Vandalia, Perry, Middletown, Farber, Laddonia, Benton City, Wellsville, Martinsburg, Montgomery City, Bellflower, New Florence, Hatton, Auxvasse, Thompson and Centralia areas; out of town mail includes Washington, DC; Quincy, IL; Pittsfield, IL; Topeka, KS; St. Charles, MO; Louisiana, MO; Monroe City, MO; Kansas City, MO; Jefferson City, MO; Columbia, MO; Boonville, MO; Fulton, MO; Moberly, MO. Mainstreet News (USPS # 123-130) is published monthly by Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce, 100 West Jackson, Mexico, MO 65265. Periodicals postage paid at Mexico, MO. Postmaster: Send address changes to Mainstreet News, 100 West Jackson, Mexico, MO 65265.

the sacrifices of few for the many! Here’s to you, Brian! - Nominated by Kate Becker

REVEREND RICHARD MAYSONDescribed as “A true servant’s heart.” Revered

Mayson is always willing to assist and support community events and programs. As a figure in this community, Reverend Mayson leads by example through giving and inspires and encourages others to follow in his path. A champion of togetherness and community betterment, thank you, Reverend Mayson, for your leadership! - Nominated by the City of Mexico Mayor, Dr. Ayanna Shivers

NANCY EKERNMrs. Ekern has served on numerous community boards

and been a pillar of the Mexico community for over 50 years. She quietly goes about fundraising duties for important causes; serves in advisory capacities; and consistently offers help wherever she can. Mrs. Ekern gracefully flies under the radar, and today we recognize her valuable presence in our community. - Nominated by Lisa Davis Ovaitt

Speaking of Heroes....THANK YOU Golden Eagle Distributing! We are most appreciative of your willingness to support the Budweiser’s Clydesdales (Warm Springs Ranch) visit to MexMO! Audrain County Commission, City of Mexico - City Hall, City of Mexico Parks and Recreation, and Coil Construction, you saved the day! Thank you for being the bunch that can turn on a dime and finds a solution to any obstacle.

Membership RenewalsTracy Graham Missouri Veterans Home Sears Hometown Store Dr. Ayanna Shivers Jim Stubblefield Antiques

New MembersCloud 9 Technologies & Consulting Hannibal Clinic-Mexico Law Office of Matthew Robnett

FREE CLASSES COMING TO MEXICO

COUPLES-learn how to strengthen and

nurture current relationships

SINGLES-learn what to look for in potential

relationships and how to choose the right partner

EVENT INFO:Giftff cards for participation and attendance

Snacks provided

Childcare not provided please make arrangements for your little ones

CONTACT JENN TO GET MORE INFO OR SIGN UPCALL 573-443-8706 EXT. 1023

OR TEXT 573-795-2604 OREMAIL JENNIFER-MILLARD@SHOWMEACTION.ORG

Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

July 2nd, July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd, and July 30th

Funding for this project was provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services,Administration for Children and Families, Grant: 90FM0080-01-00. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or

recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsof the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.

Must attend all 5 sessions!

www.modot.com

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� Speaker, career educator, business owner, and author� Expert on the mindsets of economic classes and

crossing socioeconomic lines for love, work, education, and social change

� Author of A Framework for Understanding Poverty:A Cognitive Approach

� Has written or co-authored more than a dozen books� Speaks to tens of thousands of professionals each year� Founder and president of aha! Process, Inc.

Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D.

Emotional Poverty in All DemographicsHow to Reduce Anger, Anxiety, and Violence in the Classroom

Friday, August 16, 2019Emmons Hall in Mexico High School u 639 N. Wade u Mexico, MO 65265

Join Ruby Payne as she presents:

“It was one of the most riveting speeches I have ever heard you give, and it gaveus a sense of reassurance we all desperately needed. People cannot wait to getyour book on emotional poverty. The information you provide can and will save thelives of so many children.” Jimmy C. Stokes, Ed.D.

Georgia Association of Educational LeadersAthens, Georgia

� Gives a language to talk about brain regulation and integration

� Provides tools for educators to address and reduce anger, anxiety, avoidance, and violence

� Provides strategies to motivate good behavior � Identifies some of the ways males

and females process emotions differently� Explains the “emotional noise” in a classroom

of on a campus and how to address it

Call (800) 424-9484 or visit ahaprocess.com/event to register

P.O. Box 727Highlands, Texas 77562

aha! Process, A Ruby Payne Company

Workshop Registration Fee Per Person: $199Book provided with registration fee.

Campers will receive 1-on-1 instruction from coaches with collegiate or professional coaching experience from the U.S. and abroad. Campers may choose one sport to focus on or practice as many as four different sports.

Missouri Military AcademyMexico, MO

July 28 — Aug. 2,, 2019

Ages 8-14 (boys only)

Residential camp

missourimilitaryacademy.org/summer573-581-1776 (dial 1 for Admissions)

Sports CampAll sports, all day!

Perfect for keeping boys active and helping them get more comfortable with athletics or gain extra practice on favorite sports.

Soccer

Football

Baseball

Basketball Tennis

Wrestling

Golf

Stay OutOf The

Sun DayExperience 20 degrees

cooler under the canopy of our tall shade trees; Sunday

July 14, 2019 from 1pm to 4pm at Scattering Fork Outdoor Center.

Come on outside bring a friend or two. Enjoy what’s blooming (Butterfly weeds and

cone flowers), what’s running (deer and wild turkeys). Stop and pick mulberries to eat.

Come meet our new “touchable” friends a Raccoon, Bobcat and a Great Horned Owl. There will also be a Wild in the Woods Scavenger Hunt.

Scattering Fork Outdoor Center at 15640 Audrain Road 815, Mexico, Missouri. Call

(573) 581-3003 for more details. A $2.00 donation is appreciated.

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25th AnnualCHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT

The weather wasn’t in our favor but despite it, there was a lot of fun at the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce 25th Annual Golf Tournament held at The Oaks June 21st. If you are going to deal with that much rain you might as well do it in good company and that is just what most everyone did! The teams managed to get anywhere from 4 – 14 holes in! Everyone was a winner, as the teams that played split the cash prizes equally. We appreciate all of the major sponsors, hole sponsors, premier hole sponsors and the sponsor of our putting contest.

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MAJOR SPONSORS

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July 1-5 Creative Beginnings Camp & Voice Intensive Camp @ PPAC 581-5592 July Justin Hamm Gallery show @ PPAC 581-5592 July 1-6 Dinosaurs Before Dark, Kids Theatre Camp @ PPAC 581-5592 July 3 Chamber Executive Board Meeting @ Chamber – Noon Elks Meeting @ Elks Lodge – 6pm July 4 Fireworks @ Optimist Field – Dusk July 6 Dinosaurs Before Dark, Kids Production @ PPAC – 2pm & 7pm July 8-12 Arts-A-Palozza Youth Art Camp @ PPAC 581-5592 July 8-21 Little Women Theatre Camp @ PPAC 581-5592 July 9 VSA Meeting @ Chamber – 8am July 10 Chamber Board Meeting @ Chamber – 11:30am July 12 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry @ Knights of Columbus July 14 Stay out of the Sun Day @ Scattering Fork Outdoor Center – 1pm-4pm July 15-29 Art Camp for Adults @ PPAC 581-5592 July 16 Dream Factory meeting @ Chamber – 7pm July 17 Elks Meeting @ Elks Lodge – 6pm July 18 Chamber Ambassadors Meeting @ Chamber – 10am Noon Lions Club @ Porky’s – Noon July 18-23 Audrain County Youth Fair @ 4H Fairgrounds July 20 Dirt Drag Races @ 4H Fairgrounds – 6pm July 20-21 Little Women Production @ PPAC – 7pm(7/20); 2pm(7/21) July 22-26 Mexico Safety Town @ St. John’s Lutheran Church either 8-noon or 5:30pm-8pm July 22-26 Equestrian Summer Day Camp for ages 8-14 $250 @ MMA 581-1776 dial 1 July 22-26 Circus Camp and Sweetology Camp @ PPAC 581-5592 July 22-Aug 3 Film Camp @ PPAC 581-5592 July 26 Circus Circus Production @ PPAC – 7pm (7/26); 2pm (7/27) July 28-Aug 2 Sports Camp, All Sports all day for boys ages 8-14 @ MMA 581-1776 dial 1 Every Tuesday Kiwanis Club meets @ Brick City Buffet & Grill – Noon Every month the Third Wednesday Alzheimer’s Support Group @ MO Veterans – 1:30pm Every Friday Rotary Club meets @ Mexico Country Club – Noon Every Saturday Mexico Optimist Club meets @ Brick City Buffet & Grill – 7am

Aug 1 Crafternoon-Watercolor @ PPAC – 1pm Aug 3 Film Camp Premier @ PPAC – 7pm Aug 7 Elks Meeting @ Elks Lodge – 6pm Aug 9 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry @ Knights of Columbus Aug 10 Last Picnic before school starts/National Picnic Month @ SFOC 1-4pm Aug 13 VSA Meeting @ Chamber – 8am Aug 15 Chamber Ambassadors Meeting @ Chamber – 10am Noon Lions Club @ Porky’s – Noon Aug 16 Ruby Payne Emotional Poverty Workshop @ Emmons Hall – 8:30am-3:30pm Aug 20 Dream Factory meeting @ Chamber – 7pm Aug 21 Drop-N-Shop Downtown begin at 8am Elks Meeting @ Elks Lodge – 6pm Aug 23-24 Mexico Jaycees Soybean Festival

July 2019 Calendar

August 2019 Calendar

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COURSE Offerings

9:00AM-12:30PM 8/6/19 -MACC- Mexico 8/19/19 -MACC-Kirksville 8/15/19-MACC- Moberly 8/30/19-MACC-Hannibal

COST: $65/ Person

TOPICS COVERED

GEARED FOR

This course is designed to review the importance of customer service in multiple settings. It is designed to meet the needs of the ever changing business industry. Topic areas include types of customer service, customer interaction, dealing with difficult people, phone & email etiquette, and social media guidelines. This is a great opportunity for those who want to sharpen their customer service skills.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Employers and employees working in the customer

service field.

Types of Customer Service Customer Interaction Dealing with Difficult

People Phone & Email Etiquette Social Media Guidelines

Contact the MACC –Workforce Development Center: 660.263.5865 or wdc@macc.edu 101 College Ave. Moberly, MO 65270

http://bit.ly/MACCWorkforceReg ebdc

MMA Equestrian Summer Day Camp

Learn saddling, mounting, walking and galloping —Daily trail rides through MMA’s beautiful 288-acre campus.

MMA’s Equestrian Camp will teach campers more than how to ride a horse. Campers will enjoy daily trail rides through MMA’s beautiful 288-acre campus as they learn several different horsemanship techniques, including saddling, mounting, walking and galloping, and other important horse management skills, such as safety, handling and horse maintenance.

Cost: $250

Location: Missouri Military Academy campus, Mexico, MO

For more info, contact Equestrian Program Director Christy Nowlin at Christy.Nowlin@missourimilitaryacademy.org.

www.missourimilitaryacademy.org/summer

M M AM I S S O U R I M I L I TA RY A C A D E M Y

Ages 8-14 • July 22 – July 26, 2019 (8:00 – 11:00 a.m.) • Co-ed

It is with great honor we announce to you that Dr. Scott Simmon’s medical practice in Mexico, MO has joined Hanni-bal Clinic.

At Hannibal Clinic, we have a great team of care provid-ers who are people the community has come to know and trust. This group will continue to provide care at the same location, 1000 Webster Street in Mexico. The clinic hours are now 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 7:30 am to 11:30 am on Fridays.

The clinic is accepting new patients and is also able to accept and process claims through all major health insurance companies including: United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Healthlink, Missouri Medicare, Missouri Medicaid, Cigna, Aetna/Coventry, Multiplan/PHCS and USAMCO.

The mission of Hannibal Clinic is, “To Improve the health of our communities.” That is also the focus of this merger - to grow the type and value of healthcare services available in northeast Missouri, so you won’t need to travel outside of the area to receive the care you nee and deserve.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, or if you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Sim-mons, please call our office at 573-581-2348 and we would be happy to assist you. On behalf of everyone at Hannibal Clinic, thank you for your trust and we look forward to improv-ing your health in the future.

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