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Serving Business, Encouraging Growth in Southwestern Illinois
Volume 6 MAY Issue 5
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Riverbend Family Ministries Celebrates Open House
On Thursday, March 20th, Tammy Iskarous, Founder and Executive
IN THIS ISSUE Director for Riverbend Family Ministries, was ecstatic to showcase her
dream! Located at 131 East Ferguson Avenue in Wood River, Riverbend
Family Ministries is a “consortium of non-profit organizations and their
Ambassador of the Month winner
collective goal is supporting individuals, bringing wholeness to the
page 2 family and strength to the community.” Although each of these is an
independent entity, they all work in tandem to address various aspects of
Small Business of the Month individual, family and community needs. Bringing these ministries under
winner one roof will further enhance the cooperative nature of their support
mechanisms to better provide their services in a collective manner. Some
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of the “arms” of Riverbend Family Ministries are Vision Plus, Riverbend
Youth on Fire, Crown of Beauty, as well as, Riverbend Family Ministries.
Welcome our Newest Members For more information on Riverbend Family Ministries, call 251-9790.
page 4
Divas and Dudes opens in Bethalto
On Thursday, April 10th, Elisha Naumann, owner of Divas and Dudes
Upcoming Event
Children’s Boutique, located at 401 West Bethalto Avenue in Bethalto,
page 5 celebrated with a ribbon cutting to announce the opening of her
children’s store. The name, Divas and Dudes, came as inspiration from
Mayor Report - Godfrey Elisha’s daughter and son. Divas and Dudes concentrates on unique
page 7 and custom items. A baby registry is available and they host “Little Diva
Parties.” Divas and Dudes carries Swarvoski Bling Sneakers and other
elegant and unique items. Custom-made jewelry and hair bows are also
in the inventory. For more information on Divas and Dudes Children’s
Boutique, call 618-377-2229.
Glenhaven Gardens of Alton
Glenhaven Gardens of Alton, LLC, a privately owned and operated
Supportive Living Facility, celebrated with an open house on Thursday,
April 24th. They are located at 100 Glenhaven Drive in Alton, on the
grounds of Alton Memorial Hospital. Glenhaven Gardens has 92
5800 Godfrey Road - Alden Hall apartments for seniors age 65+. This is residential-style apartment living
Godfrey, Illinois 62035 with community areas for social occasions. Meals and most utilities
are included in the rent as well as household, personal, and medical
Phone: 618-467-2280
services when needed. Glenhaven’s goal is to help seniors remain as
Fax: 618-466-8289 independent as possible for as long as possible. One of the things that
info@growthassociation.com makes Glenhaven Gardens different from other types of senior living
www.growthassociation.com facilities is their financial arrangements for rent. People can pay privately
or there is a financial assistance program for those who qualify. To set up
a tour of Glenhaven Gardens or to receive more information, call Lotie at
462-1500.
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2. page 2 • Tuesday, May 27, 2008 Business Edge THE TELEGRAPH
Ambassador Committee Thank You! Calendar of Meetings and
Bill Aery
Joell Aguirre Gary Hoggatt Jr. of National Bank at Events
6/4 New Member Orientation,
Nancy Baahlmann Edwardsville River Bend Growth
Dorrie Ball Association office, 12:00
Ambassador of the Month for April 2008 6/5 Promotions Committee
Jenni Beck
meeting, Sgt. Peppers Café,
Mary Boulds Gary joined our Ambassador Committee 8:30
Sally Crook in January 2007. He has been in the banking 6/6 Awards Committee meeting,
Loretta Dawdy business since 1987 starting his carrier as a part- Coffee Cabana, 8:30
time teller. He has managed various branches
Dorothy Droste, RN, BSN for 13 of those years. He also spent 3 years as a
6/10 Ambassador Committee
Debbie Frakes meeting, Alton High School,
small business lender and relationship manager.
11:45
Linda Funk Currently he is the Assistant Vice President and
Branch Manager for National Bank in Edwardsville 6/16 Membership Committee
Jerry Gibson meeting, Sgt. Peppers Café,
where he focuses on residential mortgage lending
Jennifer Hasamear and business development. In addition to his 11:00
Janae Hausman management duties, Gary is acting Security 6/17 “Let’s Talk” on WBGZ, 10:00
Gary Hoggatt, Jr. Officer for National Bank and keeps the National 6/18 Breakfast Connection, Sgt.
Bank website up-to-date. National Bank with Peppers Café, 8:00
Phil Kammann headquarters in Hillsboro, IL has 9 locations serving south central Illinois. The 6/20 Golf Tournament, 11:00
Debra Kannel Edwardsville branch, located at 1611 Troy Road, opened in May 1997. registration, Lockhaven
Therese Kuddes Although Gary joined the chamber several years ago, it was not until this Country Club
past year that he decided to become more active. He started attending all
Marlene Lewis of the Breakfast Connections, Total Networking lunches, Lunch and Learn
Karen McAtee Networking events, Business After Hours and Ribbon Cuttings. Between
Brenda Moore two chambers this can become a real challenge. Gary found that the ribbon
cuttings are a great way to get connected. “I have found the ribbon cuttings
Jackie Parks to be an untapped resource for networking. You have the opportunity to meet
Dick Propes business owners while they are showing off their business. You do not even EMAIL CONVERSION
Otto Rice need to be an Ambassador to attend and I would encourage others to attend Members: Over the last month, our
Jenny Robison when they can.” email service has been switched.
Another way Gary has connected with the Ed/Glen Chamber and the If you have not been receiving our
Amy Schaake Growth Association is to accept the call as an Ambassador. “I look forward to weekly emails, please call us at
Christy Schaper representing the chamber in a positive and professional manner. I am excited 467-2280 so we can investigate the
Donna Thornton about demonstrating to others in the business community how they can get the
problem.
most out of their chamber membership”
Pam Whisler Gary’s advice for members: “If you feel like you are not getting any value
Denise Wolff from your membership, I ask you to evaluate what you are putting into your
Tina Zumwalt membership. Are you attending all of the functions or as many as you can?
Do you actively speak to people and network when you do attend? Have you
ever gone to the chamber office and sat with the staff. They are a wealth of
knowledge and can give you many ideas of how your chamber can partner
with your business for the benefit of everyone in the community. My advice is
to GET CONNECTED.
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3. THE TELEGRAPH River Bend Growth Association Tuesday, May 27, 2008 • page 3
May 2008 Small Business of the Month Winner
Dentistry With TLC
Congratulations to Anna Smith, DMD, Business of the Year award.
and her staff at Dentistry With TLC,
located at 1317 D’Adrian Professional Congratulations to Dentistry With TLC! For
Park in Godfrey! They are The River more information pertaining to Dentistry
Bend Growth Association’s Small With TLC, please call 618-466-0733.
Business of the Month winner for May
2008! If you would like to nominate a business
for The River Bend Growth Association’s
Dentistry With TLC will receive a Small Business of the Month, please fill
$2400 promotional package for out the form below and mail it to The River
being selected Small Business of Bend Growth Association, 5800 Godfrey
the Month: the opportunity to attend Road, Alden Hall, Godfrey, IL 62035.
The River Bend Growth Association’s
monthly show on WBGZ talk radio, For more information regarding Small
be our guest at The River Bend Business of the Month, please contact
Growth Association’s networking Joell Aguirre at 618-467-2280 or jaguirre@
breakfast or luncheon where they growthassociation.com.
will be recognized and awarded
with a plaque, a 2-sided yard sign to Business Name ________________________
display at their business, a featured Anna and Travis Smith, of Dentistry With TLC, proudly accept the
story in The Telegraph newspaper, Owner or Manager______________________ Small Business of the Month award for the month of May 2008
recognition in The River Bend from Amy Schaake of The Telegraph, Chairman of the Awards
Growth Association’s Business Edge, Reason for nomination __________________ committee. Employees surrounded Anna and Travis and shared in the
displayed on The River Bend Growth celebration.
Association’s board that travels to _____________________________________
Business After Hours and become
eligible to win the annual Small Nomination submitted by (optional) _________
Young Adults Committee wraps up school year
The Young Adults Committee of and ticket sales goes back into participated and made the
the River Bend Growth Association our community by providing commitment to get involved in
wrapped up their 2007-2008 scholarship(s) and providing a their community: Matt Beatty
school year with a celebration of local charity a donation. This and Andrea McPike of Alton
their achievements at TheBANK of year’s charity is United Way of High School, Jake Bartels and
Edwardsville on May 8th. Greater St. Louis. Samantha Wattles of Civic
Memorial High School, Matt
The Young Adults Committee is The United Way of Greater St. Cook and Alyssa Rogers of
made up of two representatives Louis was awarded a check for East Alton/Wood River High
from six local schools (Alton High $1155 and 2 scholarships were School, Chris Kratschmer and
School, Civic Memorial High awarded in the amount of $577 Pat Fitzgerald of Marquette
School, East Alton-Wood River to Jacob Sabolo of Roxana High Catholic High School, Michael The 2008 Young Adults Committee members at their
School and Christen Ellege of Rust and Taylor Slayden of Battle of the Bands fundraiser on Saturday, March 29,
High School, Marquette Catholic 2008.
High School, Roxana High School Civic Memorial High School in Roxana High School and
and Southwestern High School) Bethalto. Alex Cope and Josh Erthal of
and they organize a fundraiser in Southwestern High School.
which they recruit local high school Thank-you to our committee
bands to compete against each members for their active
other for a cash prize, sell tickets to participation and dedication to
the event, market the event through the Young Adults Committee:
sponsorships and flyers throughout Karen McAtee of TheBANK of
the River Bend community and Edwardsville and Sue Mueller of
Marquette Catholic High School. The Young Adults Committee chose the United Way as
work the night of the event. The their charity of choice for their fundraiser. Committee
money collected from this event members present Jeanene Harris of United Way with a
through the donations, sponsorships Thank-you to our students who check for $1155.
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4. page 4 • Tuesday, May 27, 2008 Business Edge THE TELEGRAPH
Welcome our newest members who joined the Growth Association during the month of April
Bluff City Athletic Club, NFP Kristen’s is a full service salon for men throughout Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky
Greg Volner, President Global Brass and Copper, Inc. & women. Services vary to satisfy the and Missouri, our specialty is looking at
P.O. Box 782 Terry Sitze, Dir, Human Resources whole family from haircuts, color, perms, a customer’s credit needs. Plus, we do
Alton IL 62002 427 N. Shamrock Street updo’s, wax’s, to manicures & pedicures not use a credit scoring or automated
(618) 917-5437 East Alton IL 62024 & make-up. Kristen’s Hair Studio 17 also approval system. At PFC, our managers
www.bluffcityathletics.com offers an assortment of professional hair and staff are equipped to make
(618) 258-2000
Bluff City Athletic Club, NFP is a care products. Kristen’s is open Tue-Fri sound business decisions that benefit
www.olinbrass.com 10-5 & Sat 9-4 earlier or later hours by
non-profit organization dedicated to all. Personal Finance Company can
Olin Brass is a leading manufacturer and appointment. Come in and experience
providing youth in the local area with generally be classified as a consumer
distributor of copper and copper-alloy luxury at an affordable price.
a fair opportunity to play competitive finance company. We have over the last
sheet, strip, plate, foil, and fabricated
sports. We provide athletic programs several years, however, been involved in
components in North America. It has
that teach players the fundamentals of Maxine’s Day Care & Learning the sales finance business through the
established this position through the
the sport and act as feeder systems for Center purchase of retail installment contracts
utilization of world-class production and
the local high schools. We also provide Maxine Jackson, Owner initiated through dealers. Our “Smile
quality capabilities, introduction of new
players and parents with opportunities 739 Silver Street Package” began as a dental plan, but
products, strategic acquisitions, and
to participate in community service Alton IL 62002 has evolved into health professional
international expansion. Its broad range
projects. We have accumulated more plan-- “ProCare”. Currently, the plan
of product offerings, which also includes (618) 463-0078
than 290 hours of community service provides patient financial services for
pre-processed aluminum and stainless
since our founding in late summer 2007. hospitals, Lasik eye surgeons, and
steel strip, are designed to meet exacting MDC Group - St. Louis Office
In 2008 we will field 3 baseball teams - dentists.
customer specifications across the Amy Ackerman, Account Manager
two high school aged teams and one U8 full range of end-use segments. As a
team. 31812 Red Oak Drive Premier Vending
division of Global Brass and Copper, Olin
Brighton IL 62012 Dennis Kessler
Brass is the world’s leading developer
Community Hope Center / House of of high performance copper alloys. Built (618) 372-3810 105 Kirby Street
Hope on solid metallurgical expertise and www.GetawayIncentivesStLouis.com Jerseyville IL 62052
Angela Valdes, Development Director manufacturing excellence, the company Amy Ackerman helps businesses create (618) 465-8363
has produced copper alloys commercially successful customer promotions and Dennis Kessler, owner of Premier
P.O. Box 124
for over 90 years. Today, Olin Brass employee incentive programs designed Vending, has been in business more
1201 Hope Center Ln. to increase sales and bottom line profits
Cottage Hills IL 62018 leads the industry in a wide variety of than 15 years. Premier Vending
end-use markets including automotive, as well as a competitive advantage. serves the entire River Bend plus the
(618) 259-0959 The customer promotions are intended
housing, electronics, coinage and immediate outlying areas. Vending
hopecenters.com to increase traffic and sales, to set
ammunition. Applications range from services include soda machines and
Community Hope Center is celebrating more appointments, and to publicize
electronic devices and automotive wiring snack vending machines. Current
20 years of faithful serving in the major events such as a grand opening
harnesses, to decorative hardware, and customers include schools, hotels, and
River Bend Community. They are a or fundraising event. In addition, the
coinage. companies with employee lounges and/
full service crisis emergency center employee incentives programs reward
that meets the needs of many through or waiting areas. Call Dennis today at
and motivate employee performance, 465-8363 for your vending needs.
their diverse programs. Although their Illinois Small Business
promote a perfect safety record, and
main mission has been to provide food Development Center offer a travel bonus for a job well
assistance to those in need as well Kwa Mister, Director done. The primary motivator is family The Store
as prayer and ministry they also offer 601 James R. Thompson Blvd vacations worth $500 - $1000 each. Chad and Bethany Attebery
clothing, furniture, household items, East St. Louis IL 62201 These awards feature well known 220 N. Shamrock
cleaning supplies and toiletries. Their (618) 482-8329 resorts such as Wyndham, Hyatt, East Alton IL 62024
wide range of services is designed to www.siue.edu/BUSINESS/sbdc Hilton, Marriott, and Doubletree. MDC (618) 259-8685
not only give them hope but tools to can bring them to business customers The Store is family owned and operated
further their education and abilities Kristen’s Hair Studio 17 for as little as what it costs to take two business for the last 50 years! We are
in the work force. Their newest people to dinner! For more information a convenience store and much more...
Kristen Meyer, Owner
resources that are being implemented visit www.GetawayIncentivesStLouis. we offer an impressive menu of hot
are interview/resume skills, budget 17 E. Ferguson
com or contact Amy at 618-372-3810 or food, ice cold beer, cigarettes and you
counseling, health classes, cooking Wood River IL 62095 can pay all your bills here and cash
toll-free at 1-888-851-0466 x715.
classes, a Career closet, and Bible (618) 254-1717 your checks! We just started food
studies. These will compliment their Kristen’s Hair Studio 17 with Kristen delivery service 7 days a week from
Meyer owner & licensed cosmetologist, Personal Finance Company
already existing computer classes. 11am-9pm. Our store hours are M-F
Sarah Fowler licensed cosmetologist, Sherene Yaghoutfam
All services are free. On scheduled 6am-10pm, Sat 7am-10pm and Sunday
and Keeley Kesterson professional 2516 State Street
Thursdays, they offer a medical clinic 8am-8pm. Our check cashing and bill
which is voluntarily offered by Dr. Ron make-up artist make the newest addition Alton IL 62002
payment hours are M-F 8am-5:30pm
Schroeder and begins at 10:00 am. to downtown Wood River. What once (618) 466-2728 and Saturday 8am-2pm. We have the
If interested in volunteering or for a was the home of Hartman’s Jewelry Personal Finance Company (PFC) nicest staff in town, so come check us
tour of the organization please contact Store, a landmark in downtown Wood is a member of the local community, out!
Angela Valdes, Development Director at River, has been completely remodeled specializing in a variety of financial
259.0959 or 558.6433. and transformed into a 3500 sq.ft. salon. services since 1939. With 106 branches
Support The River Bend...Buy Locally

5. page 5 • Tuesday, May 27, 2008 Business Edge THE TELEGRAPH
Annual River Bend Duck Race is May 29
Thursday, May 29th from 5-7 p.m., marks the River Bend Growth Association’s annual River Bend Duck Race at Raging
Rivers WaterPark in Grafton.
The annual River Bend Duck Race is a Business After Hours networking event held at Raging Rivers WaterPark in
Grafton. It is one of our most popular Business After Hours, drawing more than 2000 members and guests. Ducks are
adopted for $5.00, placed in the Endless River attraction at Raging Rivers WaterPark and float to the finish for a chance
to win one of 200 great prizes.
The Annual River Bend Duck Race is a great time to promote your business. And it’s a great way to see the many
businesses that make up the River Bend community! So, join us for a night of networking, duck racing, food and fun!
2007 Annual Duck Race: Members and
Thank-you to your generous sponsors who donate to this event! We appreciate your support. guests of the Annual Duck Race watch in
anticipation for their winning duck to come in.
Co-Host Sponsors Royal Office Products, Inc. Carrollton Bank Heitz Optical Pere Marquette Stables
AFLAC Saint Anthony’s Health Center Carrow Chapel Dentistry Helmkamp Construction Piasa Pub
St. Peters Hardware & Schwartzkopf Printing, Inc. Cassens Bait Shop Holiday Inn-Alton Piasa Winery
Rental, Inc. Serenity Title & Escrow Cedar Box Humbert Road Dentistry Picture This and More
Raging Rivers WaterPark Shell Community Federal CU Cheetah Wireless Imaging Center Pietown Stompin Grounds
The Telegraph St. Louis Regional Airport Chicago Title Insurance Co. Imo’s Pizza Premier Title & Escrow
TheBANK of Edwardsville Citizen’s State Bank of Shipman Iron Décor and More Quality Pontiac-GMC-
WBGZ Radio City of Grafton Islands Tanning and Hair Salon Cadillac-Buick
Corporate Sponsors Wooff Realtors Comfort Inn Jacoby Arts Center Raging Rivers WaterPark
All/Pro Office Technologies Community Hope Center Jeffrey’s Flowers by Design Regions Bank
Alton Bell Community Credit ComPAS Jenny J’s River Bend Growth Association
Union Prize Donors
(as of May 19, 2008) ConocoPhillips Jersey State Bank Rolling Hills Golf Course
Alton Memorial Hospital COPE Plastics Jerseyville Carpet & Furniture Royal Office Products
A&A’s Beads-N-Things
Alton Securities Group Country Corner Galleries Rull Brothers Propane
Ackermantravelbiz.com
Alton VFW Post 1308 County Appliance Jimbo’s Saint Anthony’s Health Center
Airliner Bar and Grill
American Water Creative Flooring by Design Johnson’s Corner Scheffel & Company, P.C.
Airport Bowl
Argosy Casino Derrick Richardson/ Kellers Senger’s Gas Company
Alfie’s
Beverly Farm Foundation ddrichardson.com Kristen’s Hair Studio 17 Serenity Title & Escrow, Ltd.
Alton Little Theater
C.J. Schlosser & Co., LLC Dick’s Flowers Langa Resource Group Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab
Alton Marina (Parrot Pointe
Century 21 Seniker-Edwards Dixon Distributing Lewis and Clark Community Silpada Designs, Kathy Wehling
Marine, Inc.)
Chicago Title Insurance Co. Dora’s Spinning Wheel College Southern Illinois Real Estate
Alton Memorial Hospital
Community Title & Escrow, Ltd.
Alton Museum of History and Art Dos Rios Liberty Bank Title Center
ConocoPhillips Wood River Duke Bakery Lilly’s Spirits Lounge
Alton Square Mall
Refinery El Mezcal, Bethalto Location Lilly’s Family Restaurant St. Louis Regional Airport
Alton VFW
Cope Plastics Everett Loy Loading Dock St. Peters Hardware
Amarillo’s
Cornerstone Bank & Trust, N.A. Finn Inn Lockhaven Country Club Suncon Inc. Designers &
Ameren
Edward Jones - Jim Claywell First Clover Leaf Bank Mac’s Sealing & Striping Builders
American Water
Equity One Mortgage Food-n-Fermentation Wine & Maneke Jewelers Sylvan Learning Center
Amoco
First Clover Leaf Bank Beer Shop Marquette High School Tara Point
Andy’s Auto Body
Freer Auto Body Freer Auto Body Mattress Giant Tastefully Simple, Nancy
Antoinettes Haunted History
Illinois American Water Gateway Grizzlies Meridian Bank Baahlmann
Tour
Company Gebbs Total Video Mineral Springs Haunted Tours The Telegraph
Applebees of Wood River
Liberty Bank Geno’s 140 Club Mississippi Half Step TheBANK of Edwardsville
Aquatic Center, Wood River
Logo It @ Langa Resource Gentelin’s on Broadway Mississippi Mud Pottery Tony’s Restaurant
Argosy Alton
Group Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Moonlight Restaurant Unique Boutique
Backyard Dreams
MAC’S Sealing & Striping Godfrey K C Mosaics Fine Home Furnishings United Community Bank
Barleff’s Clothing Store
Meridian Bank Gouldings Jewelry Mustain Consulting Village of Bethalto, Mayor Bryant
Baxters
Olin Community Credit Union Grafton Canoe & Kayak My Just Desserts Vintners Cellar Winery
Be Well Now
Partners Bank
Beauty Control, Amy Schaake Grafton Harbor National Bank at Edwardsville White Pelican
Phone Masters LTD Grafton Ice Cream Co. Nautilus Fitness Center
Bechtold, Phyllis White’s Greenhouses
Raifort Properties Grafton Landing O’Hair’s Salon & Spa
Belk Park Golf Course Wildgoose Saloon
Regions Bank Hair Force 1 O’Jan’s Fish Stand
Beverly Farm Foundation Williams Office Products
Regions Bank Harrison’s Olin Community Credit Union
Bossanova Martini Lounge Wood Workers Wife
Reliance Bank Hartford Ribs Our Dinner Bell
Bubby & Sissy’s Woodlands Golf Course
Roberts Ford Chrysler Jeep Healing Touch Wellness Center Pajarito
Candy Basket YWCA of Alton
Roth, Evans & Lading, P.C.
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Federico Chrysler Dodge opens new showroom Stock Auto Body expands with additional building
On Thursday, Kent and Suzanne
May 8th, Federico Eberhart, owners
Chrysler Dodge, of Stock Auto Body,
located at 1875 expanded their
East Edwardsville operations to 263
Road in Wood River, South Sixth Street
showcased the new in Wood River.
facility to the public The Eberhart’s
by hosting an Open celebrated their
House. new facility with
an open house for
President Bob everyone to see on
Federico and his Monday, May 12th.
staff were excited to display their showroom, car lot and service area.
It is a state of the art facility and it is a great addition to the Wood River This new building gives Stock Auto Body the ability to service more
community. Several community leaders, family, friends and staff joined customers. Their original facility at 505 South Sixth Street in Wood
in the ribbon cutting celebration with the Federico family. River is their main office, where pick up and delivery still occurs. Their
new location and building provides Stock Auto Body the room to
For more information on Federico Chrysler Dodge, call 254-1000. increase their customer base and their auto body work.
For more information regarding Stock Auto Body and their services, call
618-254-9163.
Kristen’s Hair Studio 17 opens in downtown Wood River
OfficeMax opens its first location in River Bend
Kristen Meyer,
owner of Kristen’s OfficeMax, located
Hair Studio 17, at 520 Wesley
located at 17 East Drive in Wood
Ferguson in Wood River, opened their
River, celebrated doors for business
her River Bend on Thursday,
Growth Association May 1st and
membership with celebrated with
a ribbon cutting a grand opening
ceremony. ceremony on
Monday, May 19th.
Kristen works Several community
with Sarah leaders as well as
Fowler and Keeley Kesterson. Together, the three ladies are licensed neighbors, family,
cosmetologists and professional make-up artists. Kristen’s Hair Studio friends and Growth Association members were on hand to share in the
17 is a full service salon for men and women. Services vary from celebration.
haircuts, color, perms, updo’s, and waxes to manicures & pedicures
and make-up. OfficeMax is a leader in both business-to-business office product
solutions and retail office products. OfficeMax provides office supplies
Kristen’s Hair Studio 17 is open Tuesday-Friday from 10-5 and and paper, in-store print and document services through OfficeMax
Saturdays from 9-4. Earlier or later hours are by appointment only. For ImPress, technology products and solutions, and furniture to consumers
more information on Kristen’s Hair Studio 17, call 254-1717. and to large, medium and small businesses.
For more information regarding OfficeMax, call 258-0455.
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7. THE TELEGRAPH River Bend Growth Association Tuesday, May 27, 2008 • page 7
MAYOR REPORT – Mike Campion, Village of Godfrey
In the past year, Godfrey has the purchase of the former Owens dollar expansion that will solve those near the intersection of Pierce Lane
continued to grow in spite of the poor Illinois Machine Plant on Tolle Lane. problems, and for the first time provide and Airport Road. We hope to be
overall national economic conditions in International Mulch Company intends sanitary sewers to the residents of out for bid for this portion of the
other parts of the country. I believe we to relocate a manufacturing facility to Piasa Hills. As our main sanitary construction later this year.
are continuing to grow at a fast pace. the former Owens Illinois Plant where sewer lines are extended to serve
Our challenge remains to manage that they will employ approximately 40-45 Piasa Hills, thousands of additional I continue to work for the improvement
growth in a manner that will maintain people in their manufacturing process. homes, many of which are not yet and expansion of our Godfrey park
the clean, small town feel that makes International Mulch Company is a planned, will have sanitary sewer system. The beautiful Glazebrook
Godfrey a good place to live. family-owned business with excellent access available. Community Park on Stamper Lane
potential for future growth. I am happy has recently received notice that it
In the past year, the developers of the to see that this property did not remain The Village of Godfrey has been will be granted $400,000 of funding
new Wal-Mart Supercenter in Godfrey vacant for too long and that it will planning a Crosstown Road for many from grants for improvements to
obtained all of the approvals they were be put back into productive use. We years, beginning with the early days Glazebrook Park. These dollars
required to obtain from the Village certainly want to welcome the owners of the administration of Mayor Lars will be used to construct new ball
of Godfrey. They are in the process of International Mulch Company to the Hoffman. Countless public meetings fields to replace the ball fields we
of obtaining their final permits from Village of Godfrey. have been held to discuss the design currently lease from Lewis and Clark
the Army Corps of Engineers, Illinois and location of the Crosstown Road Community College. Our Park and
Department of Transportation, and The Village of Godfrey is finally ready and after years of study and input from Recreation Department continues to
the Illinois Environmental Protection to go out for bids for the expansion the community, the Village of Godfrey improve and must do so to continue
Agency. I remain proud of the fact that of our sanitary sewer system to has been successful in obtaining to meet the growing demands of our
Wal-Mart chose Godfrey to build a serve the hundreds of homes near commitments for funding to construct Godfrey residents.
new Supercenter with absolutely no the western border of Godfrey along the new Crosstown Road. The
tax incentives. Route 3. This includes the residents Crosstown Road is designed to be a New opportunities seem to present
of Piasa Hills Subdivision. For many new road running from East to West themselves every day in the Village of
We have recently been advised that years, those residents have had to put from Godfrey Road to Illinois Route Godfrey. If you haven’t seen Godfrey
another corporation has selected up with failing private septic systems. 3. The first phase of the Crosstown lately, or if you would like to learn
Godfrey as the community in which There has been no public sanitary Road will begin at a point between the more about Godfrey, please come on
they wish to expand. International sewer system in that area. We are Benjamin Godfrey Mansion and the out and talk to us. We welcome new
Mulch Company has announced about to construct a multi-million Godfrey Village Hall and will terminate business and residents.
Quarterly Economic Update meeting will be
River Bend Golf Classic is June 20 July 16
When: Friday June 20, 2008 Please join us for an update from Mary Lamie, Illinois Department
of Transportation Deputy Director, Region 5 Engineer, on
11:00 a.m. registration Wednesday, July 16, 11:30 a.m. at the Godfrey Knights of
12:00 p.m. shotgun start Columbus Hall, 1713 Stamper Lane, Godfrey. Ms. Lamie will
give us an update on IDOT projects in our area, including IL255,
Where: Lockhaven Country Club US67, and the Mississippi River Bridge projects. Reservations
are required and can be made by calling our reservation line at
467-2290 or e-mailing us at receptionist@growthassociation.com.
Cost: $500 foursome Cost is $10 at the door and includes a buffet lunch.
It’s not too late to register a Member Gets National Recognition
foursome for the River Bend Dwight Werts and Werts Welding & Tank Service were featured in a recent
Golf Classic. issue of Bulk Transporter, a media publication for the bulk transportation and
logistics industry. The article featured pictures of Dwight and his family, the
inside and outside of his business, and a photo of the Werts’ receiving an
Call Joell at 467-2280. award from George Horst of JIKOH Manufacturing, Inc. as JIKOH’s National
Dealer of the Year for both 2006 and 2007. Werts Welding is celebrating their
50th year in business, a business that was started by Dwight’s parents, Bob
and Verna. Congratulations to Werts Welding & Tank Service for the national
recognition and for 50 years in business.
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