Brunswick is very excited about the film crew that will arrive next week to film Community Crusader winner, Blake Dankert. Just take a walk downtown and you will see that Blake’s enthusiasm and efforts have made a difference. The businesses in Brunswick are to be commended for their investments that have made such a dramatic difference. Wow! What a difference a year can make. And to think this is only the beginning. Read more about it in the…

Not every community is blessed to have their young people take an interest in the future of their town. Thankfully, Brunswick isn’t just any community. Over the past four years, twenty-four year old Blake Dankert has whole-heartedly embraced his vision to see the return of a vibrant downtown area. He has tenaciously labored to see that revitalization become a reality by inspiring business people, residents, and community leaders to get involved, As a result, the downtown area is taking on new life.

To recognize Blake’s tireless efforts, teacher Cindy Woolston has entered Blake in the HGTV Community Crusaders Contest. Please visit the HGTV website to view the posts and leave a comment. Your participation will increase Blake’s chances of winning the monthly $5,000 cash prize. Thank you Blake for the blessing you have been to the community and may the Lord continue to bless all your efforts.

Mark Ramsey has had three of his photographs chosen to appear in the 2011 Missouri Bankers Association Calendar. The coyote and deer picture will be the February picture, the balloons will be on the back cover and the lightning will be on the front cover. Congratulations Mark!