It has been announced that the Brunswick Redevelopment & Revitalization Committee is sponsoring the Kelly Miller Circus this fall. The circus will roll into town on Saturday October 16th, 2010. Everyone is invited to come out and watch the animals being unloaded and fed, and the elephants raise the big top. Activities will begin at 7:30 a.m., and the tent will be raised at 9:00 a.m. Guides will be furnished for anyone attending. This traditional circus will present two performances at 2:00 & 5:30 p.m. Buy your tickets in advance at Prenger Foods, Sew Sweet Quilt Shop or County Bank and save. This season promised to be more exciting than ever with many new acts and entertainers to amaze and amuse you. Come out and enjoy a day of fun filled excitement at the circus.

Supporting local businesses and fostering economic development are priorities for the Brunswick Area Chamber of Commerce. We are pleased to introduce Brunswick Bucks to encourage residents to spend their money locally to strengthen the local economy. Supporting local businesses adds to the tax base helping our school, streets, city services, ambulance, etc.

Can Brunswick Bucks have an impact? Area communities with similar programs have enjoyed tremendous success. The seven communities we spoke with confirmed that their programs made “significant impacts” in their local economies and were very well received. It is a “Win! Win!” situation for all: consumer, businesses, and area residents. Each of us can make a difference.

Participating “Brunswick Bucks” Businesses: AgriServices of Brunswick, Allen’s Dime Store, Ashlyn House B&B, Bowyer’s Florist, Brunswick Auto Parts, Brunswick Distributing, Buds & Blossoms, Creatie Memories, Finishing Touch, Gordon Building Center, Gourmet Cheesecakes by Kaitlynn, Harmon’s Service, Leanna’s, Prenger Foods, Sam Johnson’s Furniture & Appliance, Sew Sweet Quilt Shop, Sherry’s Home Cookin’, Sycamore Valley Farm B&B

For more information, call 660-548-3337 or Email

The Summary of the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan begins, “The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing changes in management direction for Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge.” The Draft describes “goals, objectives and strategies” that will greatly affect Swan Lake and as a result, the surrounding areas. All interested citizens are encouraged to educate themselves about the proposed changes and contact elected officials to share your views on the proposed changes. PDF versions of various documents are included below for your convenience.

Fran Graff, Brookfield Chamber of Commerce states, “Free copies of the Summary are available at the Brookfield Library. In order for our comments to be considered for the preparation of the “Final CCP”, they must receive our comments by July 5, 2010. Our neighbors in Sumner are dependent on the Goose & Duck Hunters to keep their town alive. Brookfield has a large tourism base during any & all of the Hunting Seasons as do all the surrounding towns. Whichever way you feel about this issue we owe it to ourselves to quickly become informed on what is about to happen. Please take the time to read the booklet or go to the website at: http://www.fws.gov/Midwest/planning/swanlake . On the right side you can select “Summary Draft CCP” which is the same booklet… please be personally informed so there are no regrets later.”

Contact List

EXECUTIVE ORDER 7563 ESTABLISHING SWAN LAKE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL REFUGE

Letter to Refuge Manager Steve Whitson

Managing Swan Lake’s Assets

Sample Swan Lake Letter