Our Local Red Cross is offering a “Vial for Life” program that is effectively allowing our county residents to have their medical information in an easy and accessible manner. Residents can purchase a vial that will house the resident’s medical conditions, allergies, medication and other essential personal information. The vial is then placed in their refrigerator for easy access for responders such as EMS or the fire departments. This information is also valuable for their family members that don’t know all of their information in case of an emergency. The forms are easy to fill out, but invaluable in a time of emergency when the resident may be incapable to communicate or remember all of the medical information. I would recommend all residents consider the purchase of this vial (at a cost of $5) for their safety and health. The vials can be purchased at our local Red Cross chapter, the Chariton County Ambulance District in Salisbury and the Chariton County Health Department.
William Pearman, Superintendent
Chariton County Ambulance District

The Friends of Swan Lake will be hosting their annual volunteer recognition Dinner at the Visitor’s Center on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 7 p.m. Thank you to the Friends of Swan Lake for all your hard work to make the Refuge such a wonderful destination.

Visit the Chamber’s new Facebook page today.

On May 19, 2012, 120 volunteers of all ages came out if force to clean up the rivers that they love. Throughout the day, over 4.2 TONS of trash was pulled out of 13 miles of the Missouri River and 3 miles of the Grand River. That is quite a haul! Thank you to the following groups & agencies: Missouri River RElief, Missouri American Water, Missouri Dept. of Conservation, AGRIServices – Brunswick River Terminal, Girl Scout Troop 70835, Brunswick High School National Honor Society, Brunswick 8th Grade, Trail of Broken Promises, Missouri Stream Team, and local volunteers. A stellar example of a community coming together to care for the community. A heartfelt thanks to all involved!

Blake Dankert, owner of Plantation Antique and Interiors and Kaitlynn Reichert, owner of Kaitlynn’s Deli & Ice Cream Shop are featured in Rural Missouri Magazine. Click here to read the article.

Here is a link to his article: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/16/early-glimpse-of-missouri-caucuses-shows-support-for-santorum/

There has been much talk in the news in recent weeks about Mamtek. Representative Randy Asbury brings a critical perspective to the forefront in his news release regarding the matter.
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For the first time ever, Union Pacific (UP) allowed the public to route where their steam giants will travel in 2011. On January 18, the votes were in, tabulated, and the winner announced . . . The Little Rock Express!

Starting in Kansas City, MO, the The Little Rock Express route will travel through more than 60 Missouri communities with stops in Booneville, Jefferson City, Chamois, St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, Dexter and Poplar Bluff. UP will announce the excursion date and other details in the coming weeks. Follow UP on Facebook and Twitter for the latest information.

Thank you to all those who voted and secured this excursion for Missouri.

You may be asking, “What difference does this make to Brunswick?” Brunswick is included in the “Old Trails Region” and has the potential to benefit from the exposure Old Trails will receive when the Union Pacific steam giants travel The Little Rock Express route. This is a wonderful opportunity for the Old Trails Region and plans are being made for events to capitalize on this opportunity for the Old Trails Region.

Brunswick gets a bit more exposure on the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s blog, “Think Outside the Barn.” Click here to view the December 14 post.