Small Town News Review

September 2010                                                                   Complimentary Issue                                                 




September's Downtown Development Luncheon a hit!
Saturday, September 25, 2010

The members of the local Downtown Development Association held a fondue party to kick off the start of their annual 2010/2011 retail season.  With the hectic summer schedules, vacations, and other responsibilities taking president over their monthly luncheon events, this is the first time they have been able to all get together since school let out in May. 

Officers were elected for the 2010/2011 season.  President is Gerald Zimmer.  He is President of Bicker Savings and Loan.  Casey Rimgold, Co-owner of JoJo's Army Surplus Store was elected Vice President.  Glen Turnshire, representing Boondocks Water Craft, was chosen Financial Officer, while Teresa Danforth of Animal Rescue, is the new Secretary.  Zimmer commented that the luncheon was a fun way to start off the year and he looks forward to overcoming the challenges the businesses will face during this  nationwide economic crisis we are all facing.  He urges all of Small Town's residents to support their local businesses by shopping locally.  		Getting to Know You

The Downtown Development Association wants you to get to know your local  businesses.  In this tenuous economy, The News Review has an obligation to not just inform, but to promote our retail and service industries as they struggle to survive the economic downturn.

For every business that closes its doors, numerous residents will be affected in some way.  This includes the News Review.  Businesses are our advertisers and pay the majority of the cost for this newspaper.  If we didn't have advertisers, we would have to send the extra cost on to you.  We all must shop locally and support our business community.

In order to support our community the News Review will be featuring local businesses in each issue. We will also be featuring people in our community who support our schools and other projects that benefit our children. These will be a bi-weekly features.  We hope you enjoy these changes.
Featured Business Man:  Moe Jensen
Owner/operator of Moe's Motorcycle Shop
Moe is not only a business owner here in Small Town, but is an elementary teacher and alumni of our local high school where he played football as a linebacker.  Moe married his childhood sweetheart, Elisabeth Heartson, while they were both in college.  Elisabeth teaches English at the local middle school and sponsors the middle school Academic Challenge team.

Moe opened his motorcycle shop out of love for the sport of racing.  He not only sells and repairs motorcycles, but he also builds and races his own motorcycle around the regional circuit.  The students from the high school's mechanic classes call him "Rocket Man".  He mentors those students and provides an intern program for them after school and summers where they can gain valuable hands-on skills and knowledge.  He also helps them find jobs after graduation.

Moe was just awarded the prestigious alumni award, The Taggart, for his philanthropic efforts in fundraising for the 2009/2010 season.  The funds collected went to the football team for new uniforms, equipment, and a designated bus just for the team for transportation to the away games. 

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Festival of the Arts  October 16, 2010
The annual Festival of the Arts, sponsored by Jazzie's Dance Studio and Maxine's Arts & Crafts, will be held at the Mercado Mart.  There will be dance demonstrations by local and professional dance groups, as well as art displays, mini art classes, and a marathon dance contest.  There will also be a battle of the bands as part of the evening entertainment.  The local symphony orchestra will perform along with local vocalists who will be competing for the title of Best Singer.  There will even be a battle of the air guitars before the battle of the bands.  Our local theater club will be performing the classic play "Our Town" Saturday the 16th, in the afternoon at the downtown theater.   Please reserve your seats early for best seating.

See You There!