News from “Where the Rivers Meet”

June 12th, 2010

Welcome to News from “Where the Rivers Meet,” where you can get a glimpse into the lives of some of the kind people who live in the Brunswick area, check up on what is happening in our little corner of the world, and keep up-to-date on local events and activities.

September 2nd, 2010

shrimp boil, fundraiser, Brunswick, Pecan Festival

Brunswick to Host Circus

August 28th, 2010

Circus, Family Fun, Brunswick,

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.

Revitalization “fever” strikes again!

August 27th, 2010

Prenger’s Grocery has caught the “bug” and is getting a new look. If you haven’t been to downtown Brunswick, you simply must come and see for yourselves. It is amazing! Take a day trip: shop, relax, dine. Or spend the weekend in one of the fabulous bed & breakfasts.

“Revitalization Fever” Strikes Downtown Brunswick

August 12th, 2010

The sidewalks are finished and they look fantastic! The beautiful street lights and banners welcoming all to our charming community really set off the downtown area. “Revitalization fever” appears to be contagious. Each day I can’t wait to get to town and see what business owner has caught the “fever” and their business is getting a “new look.” Thanks to all who continue to invest in the Brunswick area with their time, talents, resources, and finances to breath new life into the downtown area. Your efforts are greatly appreciate!

Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Huge Success!

August 2nd, 2010

We would love to hear from all those who participated in the Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt last Saturday. Rumor has it that it was a huge success and everyone had a great time. Revitalization Committee chairman, Blake Dankert, assures me that plans have begun for next year’s event. You won’t want to miss it!

Brunswick Bucks

July 23rd, 2010

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.

Brunswick Bucks

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

Recycling

July 21st, 2010

Did you know that there has been a volunteer recycling center in Brunswick for the past 15 years. That is correct; Brunswick has been encouraging its citizens to “reduce, reuse, recycle” to help take care of this wonderful world in which we live.

The center, located by the City barn over the railroad tracks across from the water plant, takes aluminum, tin, plastic, styrofoam, magazines, and cardboard the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon. Please sort paper products and rinse all plastic and aluminum containers. Glass is not accepted at this time.

Because of  Jim Hill’s faithfulness to the project, residents do not have to drive out of town to a recycling center. Thank you for all your hard work, Jim!

Brunswick Comprehensive Plan Update

July 20th, 2010

The steering committee invites all those interested to keep up to date with the progress of the Comprehensive Planning process. Check out the following PDFs for more information:

VISION, GOALS & OBJECTIVES REPORT

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHAPTER 1

CRITICAL ISSUES

Sidewalk Project on Broadway Nears Completion

July 2nd, 2010

Sidewalk Work
The sidewalk project is nearing completion and what a wonderful transformation has taken place. It seems each and every day there is another change with all the projects in the downtown area. Brunswick is buzzing with new life!

Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge

June 29th, 2010

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