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July, 2009
HIGHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Volume 4, Issue 3
CHAMBER NEWS
www.highlandillinois.com
Message from the Chamber President—Eric Rehkemper
These are both challenging and exciting times for our Chamber and for
our City. The tough economy has forced many to scale down, simplify and
make cuts. Yet the Chamber remains active, consistently maintaining and building current programs like the popular Peanut Butter and Jam Festivals, Business
After Hours and the upcoming Street Art Festival. There’s even a new program
this year, the Highland Markt und Mehr, Farmer and Artisan Market. If you
haven’t yet been to the market, be sure to check it out on Thursday evenings at
Lindendale Park. It’s well on its way to becoming a top-notch area Farmer’s
Market. The City, too, has exciting things going—-the fiber optic project to
local businesses and homes and street expansion projects to name just a couple.
In the coming year, it will be my goal to continue to build upon these
programs and to work closely with the City and the Chamber for the betterment
of the economic, cultural and civic well-being of Highland. I look forward to
working with the new executive board, Vice-President Jan Brinker, Secretary
Tom Foppe and Treasurer Howard Held, Jami and Jeannie at the Chamber Office, as well as with the entire Chamber Board. As always, if there is anything we
can do for you, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Eric
SAVE THE DATE…
Highland Chamber of Commerce
85th Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, August 11
5:00 p.m. —7:00 p.m.
Invitations will be mailed soon!
Inside This Issue:
Director’s Note
Street Art
Annual Dinner & Awards
New Members
Member News
Member Events
Dale Carnegie Training
10 Reasons to Shop at the
Farmers Market
Yard of the Month
Say Hello to
Chamber Members
July 16
July 17
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15-16
Highland Markt und Mehr
Peanut Butter & Jam Festival
Muny Band Performance
July 19-24 Madison County Fair
July 24 Muny Band Performance
July 24, 25, 26 Hard Road Theatre Production, Once Upon A Mattress
July 30 Highland Markt und Mehr
July 31 Hard Road Theatre Prodcution,
Once Upon A Mattress
July 31 Peanut Butter & Jam Festival
Muny Band Performance
Aug. 1
Street Art Festival
Aug. 1-2 Hard Road Theatre Prodcution,
Once Upon A Mattress
Aug. 6
Highland Markt und Mehr
Aug. 7
Peanut Butter & Jam Festival
Muny Band Performance
Aug. 11 Chamber 85th Anniversary
Celebration
Aug. 13 Highland Markt und Mehr
Aug. 14 Peanut Butter & Jam Festival
Muny Band Performance
Aug. 20 Business After Hours
Highland Markt und Mehr
Aug. 22-23 St. Paul Kirchenfest
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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR…
How does the old adage go? Time flies when you’re having fun? It’s trite but true for YOUR Chamber of Commerce. We are over halfway through the summer and it seems like it was just the last day of school, and there are several exciting reasons for this “flight of time.”
The summer welcomed the inaugural season of Markt und Mehr, which is going AWESOME, thanks to a dedicated team of individuals with Market Master, Deanna Harlan, at the helm. We are also in the heart of yet another fun
PBJ season. Our partnership with the City of Highland has brought these favorite lunchtime festivals to our community
for the past 20+ years. Street Art is right around the corner too…..this down and dirty art fest is a unique Highland tradition that we are proud to put our name on. Each year we continue to “draw” quality artists from right here in our own
backyard to artists from other places like Cape Girardeau, Chicago, Louisiana, Indiana and more! The photo contest
was another new addition, and we have enjoyed seeing our community through the eyes of the photographers who
have captured an array of Highland sights through their camera lenses. The winners of this contest will be announced
on August 11th at the Chamber’s 85th Anniversary Celebration. These are just a few of the things that are keeping us
busy this summer.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention all the new members who have joined the Chamber! We love to see our
Chamber family continue to grow because it is only you – our members – who make us strong. Thanks for believing in
our mission for the past 85 years and sharing in our vision for the next 85 years…we are YOUR Chamber of Commerce…Connecting Business with Community since 1924.
Jami
Join the ever-growing list of Sponsors for the 7th Annual Street Art Fest and Art Expo, to be held
2009
STREET
SPONSORS
this year on Saturday, August
1 from
11:00ART
a.m. FEST
to 8:00
p.m. New this year—the Sponsor/Artist
Wine and Cheese Reception Saturday evening—a special event to thank our generous sponsors and
talented artists. Contact Jami or Jeannie at 654-3721 for sponsorship information or questions.
2009 STREET ART FEST SPONSORS
Highland Arts Council
Highland News Leader
Trouw Nutrition
First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust
Highland Jaycees
Highland Rotary
The Korte Company
Schuette’s SuperValu Market
The Smile Shoppe
Terra Properties/Safe-N-Secure Self Storage
Vicky’s Hallmark/Family Care Medical/
Family Care Pharmacy
Basler Electric Company
The Burgett Group
CC Food Marts
Cedar Creek Dental
Compustitch Embroidery
Cooper B-Line
Edward Jones-Kevin Dewaele
Essenpreis Plumbing & Heating
Executive Drive Mini-Storage
Highland Civic Women’s Club
Highland Lion’s Club
Hill Law Offices
Keith’s Automotive
Lee’s Loans, Jewelry & More
MR SITCO, INC
Scott Credit Union
Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home
TheBank of Edwardsville
Tri Ford Mercury
Wedding Belle Bridal Shoppe/
Something Special by Penny/
Swiss Gift Shop
Howard Robertson-State Farm
Insurance
THANK YOU!!!!
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2009 Annual Dinner and Awards
The Highland Chamber of Commerce 2009 Annual Dinner was held on Tuesday, June 16 at Michael’s Restaurant. About 160 Chamber members and guests enjoyed the good food and camaraderie. Members also had
the opportunity to meet new Illinois State Senator Kyle McCarter who spoke at the event. As is customary,
awards were presented to business people who have distinguished themselves in their field and/or community.
Marilyn Frey
Outstanding Chamber Member
The Outstanding Chamber Member Award is
resented to a member of the Highland Chamber of Commerce who has exhibited extraordinary service to the organization, and who has
made use of his/her business skills for betterment of the entire community. This person
has held Chamber leadership positions, being
a board member and/or project chairperson,
and has shown initiative and creativity in pursuing the goals of his/her business or profession.
Eric Rehkemper presents award to Marilyn Frey
Rob Bowman
Business Person of the Year
The Business Person of the Year Award is
presented to a local business person who has
shown outstanding performance and success
in his/her industry, and a “beyond-the-call of
duty” dedication to Highland. In addition to
holding a leadership role in his/her company,
the honoree has actively participated in service organizations, governing boards, and
other civic committees, promoting growth and
development for all Highland businesses.
Kevin Dewaele presents award to Rob Bowman
Jeanne Meyer
Bob Hardy Citizen of the Year
The Bob Hardy Citizen of the Year Award is
presented to someone who has supported
and enhanced the image and civic progress of
Highland. The person has contributed substantial personal time, financial support, and/
or effort to the community and civic events,
thereby leading to a higher standard of living
in the Highland area.
Jan Brinker presents award to Jeanne Meyer
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R & R New Home Construction
Rob Wutzler
13799 Waffler Road
Highland, IL 62249
Phone: 618-304-7075
FAX: 618-654-5780
rkwutzler@hughes.net
www.rrnhc.com
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R & R New Home Construction prides themselves in building quality, custom
homes at an affordable price and giving the customer the highest caliber of
service. They have been in business for over eight years and have built
many homes in Madison and surrounding counties. They are committed to
keeping the home building process organized, enjoyable and worry-free.
From the owners along with management to the skilled craftsman, they work
together as a team to assure that customer’s expectations are met. They
also do remodeling, room additions and other various types of construction
work. Please visit their website at www.rrnhc.com or call 1-618-304-7075 to
set up an appointment to discuss your construction needs. R & R New
Home Construction is insured and carries a warranty on all construction projects.
Anywear Imprints Screen Printing
Deborah & Adam Koishor/Brant & Aimee Frey
65 S. Porte Drive
Highland, IL 62249
618-654-6327
koishor@charter.net
www.anywearimprints.com
Family Care Photo/Hank’s Coffee
Dan Fieker/Lindsay Martie
1115 12th Street
Highland, IL 62249
618-654-1782
famcarephoto@yahoo.com
www.hankscoffee.com
Anywear Imprints is a locally owned and operated screen printer
that specializes in imprinting t-shirts, polos, fleece, athletic wear,
and select bags and accessories. We prepare high-quality, customdesigned artwork and use the best equipment and supplies to create a professional and unique look for individuals businesses and
schools. Ask us about our personalization, transfers, and advertising specialty services.
Family Care Photo offers film and digital processing. They can also do enlargements and posters and are happy to provide personal service—from helping
you download your digital prints to giving quick lessons on how to use your
digital camera. They specialize in wedding and senior portrait prints.
Hank’s Coffee is a full service coffee shop featuring drive-thru service and instore seating. Their coffee beans are roasted right here in Highland for a
smooth flavor. They have a wide assortment of sugar-free flavors for their
world famous 90 calorie skinny lattes.
Hours are 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Saturdays.
Express Employment Professionals
Steve Ferguson, Contact
Marc & Diana Voegele, Owners
20 Junction Drive West
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
618-288-8011
steve.ferguson@expresspros.com
www.expressemploymentpros.com
Marketplace Magazine
Judy Weatherly, Contact
Susan Morse, Owner
4020 Greenmount Crossing Drive, #200
Shiloh, IL 62269-7287
618-980-6546
judy.weatherly@marketplacemag.info
Express Employment Professionals is an employment
agency that specializes in helping companies find people
to hire. They also help companies with temporary staffing
strategies.
Marketplace Magazine is a 15 year-old, locally owned magazine servicing
businesses and residents in Madison and St. Clair Counties. Marketplace
Magazine is direct mailed to 25,000 homes in each county six times a year.
In July, they will debut a monthly business magazine, Metro East Business
Connection. The business magazine will reach 10,000 businesses in Clinton, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair Counties. When marketing matters, think
Marketplace Magazine and Metro East Business Connection.
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Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Dayna Johnson, Attorney
12 Wolf Creek, Suite 100
Belleville, IL 62226
618-257-7208
dlj@greensfelder.com
www.greensfelder.com
Understand. Innovate. Solve. These three values have inspired the work of
this law firm since its founding in 1895 and have helped fuel its growth
from a local firm to one serving clients on a regional, national, and international scale. The firm focuses on comprehensively addressing the legal
needs of business organizations in all sizes and industries. Attorneys bring
practice skills and experience to support business operations across the
full range of legal needs. They are committed to working in spirit with their
clients and measure success by the degree to which they surpass client
satisfaction. The attorneys at Greensfelder, Hemker and Gale welcome the
invitation to explore how they may help you.
Mr. Handyman of Madison County
B. J. Meyers, Owner
1709 Partridge Place
Edwardsville, IL 62025
618-659-5055
www.mrhandyman.com
Citing the economy and housing market slump as contributors to an increased demand for home maintenance and repair projects, area resident
B.J. Meyers has launched Mr. Handyman of Madison County, part of the
nation’s largest full-service home repair and maintenance franchise and
the number one employer of handymen nationwide. Mr. Handyman of
Madison County employs 5 people, all from Madison County communities.
The company checks employee backgrounds and references and only
hires technicians with a minimum of 15 years of full time paid handyman
experience. The company is fully bonded, insured and in compliance with
all Illinois state laws. Mr. Handyman also handles commercial needs. Staff
photos and examples of jobs they’ve completed are available on the company website www.mrhandyman.com.
Legacy Place
Michelle Jackson, Leasing Agent
220 Field Crossing Drive
Highland, IL 62249
618-654-3737
mjackson@liveatlegacyplace.com
www.liveatlegacyplace.com
Scheduled to open April 2010
Highland Chiropractic, PC
Dr. Mark Lacich, Owner
Ashley Bement, Marketing Director
206 Walnut St.
Highland, IL 62249
618-654-8989
highlandchiro@charter.net
Legacy Place offers a unique senior, assisted-living experience like no
other in the Highland area. Conveniently located, Legacy Place features
56 spacious, one- and two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens, a garden-like courtyard, central dining room and cozy social area. Staff is
onsite 24/7, ready to handle any resident need that may arise. The
monthly rental price includes meals, utilities (except telephone), housekeeping services, personal laundry services, expanded cable TV, wireless Internet service, medicine management, local transportation, a full
activity schedule and an emergency response system.
For questions, please contact Michelle at 618-654-3737 or
mjackson@liveatlegacyplace.com.
Dr. Mark Lacich of Highland Chiropractic is a 1983 graduate of Pennsylvania State Universtiy. He has been in practice in Highland for 7 years.
Dr. Lacich’s recommendation: “If a person suffers from headaches,
neck pain or back aches, they should try a chiropractor first.”
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm.
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With an anticipated completion date in April 2010, Legacy Place will offer a unique senior, assisted-living experience like no other in the Highland area. Residents at
Legacy Place will experience More Than Home....they
will be part of a close-knit community of friends, all living an active, enriching lifestyle.
Conveniently located directly on Highland’s new peripheral route between Route 40 and Sportsman Road (the
Hemlock extension), Legacy Place will feature 56 spacious, one- and two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens, a garden-like courtyard, central dining room and cozy social
area. Staff will be onsite 24/7, ready to handle any resident need that may arise.
Legacy Place’s straight-forward, all-inclusive monthly rental price will include meals, utilities (except telephone), housekeeping services, personal laundry services, expanded cable TV, wireless Internet service, medicine management, local transportation, a full activity schedule and an emergency response system. Additionally, laundry facilities will be
available to those wishing to manage that task independently.
Pre-completion lease specials are immediately available. For questions, or to learn about
the pre-completion specials, please contact Michelle Jackson at 618.654.3737 or mjackson@liveatlegacyplace.com. Follow our construction progress at
www.liveatlegacyplace.com.
TheBANK OF EDWARDSVILLE OFFERS SPEAKERS BUREAU
For several years, TheBANK of Edwardsville has offered the time and expertise of its professional staff
to local organizations in need of a speaker for their community event. Through its Speakers Bureau,
TheBANK has professionals that can address many of the growing concerns of local citizens as they
navigate their way through the changing economy.
TheBANK’s Speakers Bureau members are able to talk about a wide variety of banking topics and issues, but most often are asked to speak about loan options, mortgages, credit, money management,
budgeting and more. They can also help organizations answer questions related to FDIC coverage,
local housing market, and budgeting in a tight economy.
The Speakers Bureau was developed by TheBANK as a way to continue its long tradition of community
service and to improve the financial wellbeing of community members and customers.
For more information about the speaker’s bureau, or to request a speaker for your upcoming event,
please call (618) 659-6354.
TheBANK of Edwardsville, with its 2009 theme: “Because We Care,” has assets exceeding $1.25 billion and a long tradition of providing personal service, offering innovative products and giving back to
the communities in which it serves. For more information, please visit www.4thebank.com.
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The Highland Parks and Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for the following programs:
Adult Beginner Swim Lessons – This class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays
July 14th – July 30th at the Korte Recreation Center from 7:45-8:30pm.
The fee is $30 for residents and $35 for non-residents.
Youth Triathlon – This event is for children age 8-13 years of age and will be
held on Saturday, August 1st at 8:30am. The location has been moved to
the Highland Community Pool and the 4 diamonds due to the trail at Glik
Park not being complete under the Hemlock Construction Project. Registration is due by
July 18th and the fee is $20.
Sports Conditioning Class – This class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30am
at the Korte Recreation Center and is for adults and children 12 years and above. This
class started July 6th and will end August 14th. The fee is $17.25 for members and $20.25
for non-members for one day a week.
House of Speed Camp – This camp is available Tuesday, July 21st and Wednesday, July 22nd
from 9am-12pm. For more information or to register visit www.houseofspeed.com or 618789-0113.
For more information call 651-1386 or visit www.highlandil.gov
GUIDELINES:
Bring your HOME GROWN tomato to the Highland Markt und Mehr,
Farmer and Artisan Market on any Thursday, July 9 until August 6.
No more than two entries per person.
Tomato will be weighed and recorded.
Photo of the grower and tomato will be taken and posted on the
Biggest Tomato Contest Sign.
Prize and recognition of the Biggest Tomato and its Grower for 2009
to be awarded August 6th at 6pm
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DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING OFFERED
Jim Sealey, CEO and certified Dale Carnegie Instructor and Brian Catanzaro, Training Consultant for
Dale Carnegie presented a Business Education Seminar entitled “Thriving During Difficult Economic
Times” to 15 Chamber members on Thursday, June 18. The interactive seminar explored ways to build
and maintain a positive attitude on a personal and professional level during these challenging times.
The following principles are from Dale Carnegie’s best selling “How to Win Friends and Influence People” and are listed in Dale Carnegie’s Golden Book, a pocket size booklet given out at the seminar.
Become a Friendlier Person
1. Don’t criticize, condemn or complain.
2. Give honest, sincere appreciation.
3. Arouse in the other person an eager want.
4. Become genuinely interested in other people.
5. Smile.
6. Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any
language.
7. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.
8. Talk in terms of the other person’s interests.
9. Make the other person feel important - and do it sincerely.
Win People to Your Way of Thinking
10. The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.
11. Show respect for the other person’s opinion. Never say, “You’re wrong.”
12. If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically.
13. Begin in a friendly way.
14. Get the other person saying “yes, yes” immediately.
15. Let the other person do a great deal of the talking.
16. Let the other person feel that the idea is his or hers.
17. Try honestly to see things from the other person’s point of view.
18. Be sympathetic with the other person’s ideas and desires.
19. Appeal to the nobler motives.
20. Dramatize your ideas.
21. Throw down a challenge.
Be a Leader
22. Begin with praise and honest appreciation.
23. Call attention to people’s mistakes indirectly.
24. Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.
25. Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.
26. Let the other person save face.
27. Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be “hearty in your approbation
and lavish in your praise.”
28. Give the other person a fine reputation to live up to.
29. Use encouragement. Make the fault seem easy to correct.
30. Make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest.
This fall, the 12-week Dale Carnegie Course® will be offered at Jim’s Formal Wear in Trenton, beginning
September 15. This course has transformed the lives of over 6 million graduates - including a large
number of today's most successful business and world leaders, professional athletes and leading entertainers.
The training emphasizes the principles of success and shows you how to put them into action every
day. At the end of the program, you'll have a solid foundation on which to build lifelong professional
growth and performance improvement.
Flyers on the course are available at the Chamber office or go to www.dalecarnegie.com for more
information.
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Ten Good Reasons to Shop at
Highland Markt und Mehr, Farmer and Artisan Market
Treat Your Taste Buds – The fruits and vegetables you purchase at the farmers market are full of flavor
and the freshest available. Produce is allowed to ripen naturally and then is picked and brought directly to
you. Nothing tastes better than sweet corn picked a few hours before the market, brought home and cooked
that very night!
2. Nourish Your Body – Produce loses nutrients quickly. The fruits and vegetables you see in the grocery store
have often been on the shelf or on a truck for a week or more, greatly diminished in nutritional value. When
you purchase locally grown food, you’re nourishing your body with foods rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Farmers also go to great lengths to make sure that their produce contains little or no pesticides
and is minimally processed.
3. Protect the Environment – Food in the U.S. typically travels 1500 miles before reaching your dinner table,
using large amounts of natural resources (particularly fossil fuels that contribute to green house gases in
the environment) in the process. Conventional agricultural practices also utilize chemicals that pollute water,
land and air with toxic agricultural by-products. Locally grown food is transported only a short distance and
is usually grown using methods that minimize the impact on the earth.
4. Get in Touch With Nature – The fruits and vegetables available at the market are seasonal and are the
freshest and best-tasting available. Each week will bring a savory surprise as you discover what’s new at the
market. From tender asparagus and crisp lettuces in the spring, to juicy peaches and tomatoes in midsummer, to bright pumpkins in the fall, you’ll enjoy cooking and eating with nature and develop a new appreciation of the natural cycles of the earth.
5. Support Family Farmers – Any farmer will tell you that farming is a tough way to make a living, susceptible
to the winds of the commodity exchange and Mother Nature. Small family farms are vanishing too, gobbled
up by large agribusiness or developments. These days, farmers are a vanishing breed. By selling directly to
consumers at farmers markets, local farmers are able to cut out the middle man and get a fair price for
their produce. You, in turn, are helping these stewards of the earth remain on the farm doing the work they
love.
6. Know Where Your Food Comes From – Weekly trips to the farmers market are a great way to reconnect
with the source of the foods you eat. Farmers are happy to talk about what they grow, how and when it’s
grown, and why. Bring your kids so they can ask questions, too. You’ll all gain a new appreciation for what
goes into bringing you that delicious and nutritious food.
7. Expand Your Culinary Experiences – Farmers markets offer a vast array of fruits and vegetables—much
more than many grocers—thereby affording you the opportunity to experience the wonderful diversity of
the plant world and to try something new! Most vendors, too, will be happy to give you suggestions on how to
prepare the fruits and vegetables you purchase.
8. Connect With Our Community – Drawn by the allure of beautiful, fresh produce, home-baked goods, handmade artwork, and free musical entertainment, the market has become “the place to go” on Thursday evening! It’s truly a community gathering place—a pleasant place to bring the kids, meet and greet friends and
stroll among the vendors; a place where shopping becomes a pleasure rather than a chore.
9. Be a Patron of the Arts – In addition to fresh produce, our market is pleased to display the work of many
talented local artists. From ceramics, to jewelry, to fabric arts, to woodwork, to gourd art, to paintings—
there are many beautiful items available for sale to enhance your home or for that perfect one-of-a-kind
gift.
10. Learn Something New – Attend a cooking demonstration, take a basket class, watch a woodcarver or ceramic artist, talk to the Master Gardener (on hand bi-weekly to answer gardening questions)—these are but
a few of the opportunities to learn something new at the market! Be sure to check weekly and/or watch the
local papers for announcements of upcoming demonstrations and events that you won’t want to miss!
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Congrats to the June Yard of the Month
Winners: Leonard and Mary Jane Landmann's
love of gardening is very evident at their home
at 1905 Zschokke. A sampling of the wide variety of plants producing continuous blooms in
this lovely yard this season are lambs ear, a
stand of whirling gaura, sunflowers, blue and
white balloon flowers, coleus and hostas. The
crowning glory in the front yard is a stately
hackberry tree. A comfy chair and potted plants
welcome visitors to the front door along with the
friendliest German shepherd in all of Highland.
Dotted throughout the yard are birdhouses and
feeders frequented by feathered friends such as
the finches and doves that have nests in vines
growing up the house. Along the north side of the driveway is a beautiful multi-trunk river birch and
pots of ribbon grass, elephant ears and begonias brighten the front of the garage. From the alley, one
can see money plants, zebra grasses, blue asters, Shasta daisies, rose of Sharon, black-eyed Susans,
daylilies, coreopsis, sedum pachyclados, crape myrtle and monarda, a hummingbird favorite. An inviting patio is surrounded by a fruit-producing fig bush, variegated euonymus, mukdenia and an unusual yellow and green variegated shrub. Thanks to the Landmann's, Highland has yet another beautiful garden to view.
MR. HANDYMAN OF MADISON COUNTY OFFERS THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTION…
Pressure Wash Your Home…Every Year
You wash your car regularly. You brush your teeth every day. But when was the last time you washed your house?
Most homeowners overlook one of the most important preventive maintenance measures for their home: routine
pressure washing.
A good pressure washing not only removes dirt and grime — making your home look better — it also prevents the
build-up of mold and mildew, which over time can discolor and deteriorate your home’s exterior. Left unchecked,
mold and mildew on the exterior of your home can spread to the inside living spaces, presenting a serious health
problem for your family.
But pressure washing your home every year is an easy way to protect your investment. Whether your home’s exterior is wood, brick, vinyl or aluminum, Mr. Handyman knows exactly how to pressure wash it without damaging the
material. This is important because if you don’t know what you’re doing, it’s easy to accidentally damage siding, gutters and shingles. You can also tear up paint and force water behind the siding — trapping it between the exterior
and interior of your home and creating a moist breeding ground for mold.
A common problem comes when do-it-yourselfers accidentally spray water into soffit vents under the eaves. This
can result in a damp attic, leading to wood rot and mold growth.
Plus, since pressure washing often requires climbing a ladder while operating a powerful water hose, it can be dangerous. Last year, more than 500,000 people were treated in U.S. emergency rooms and doctors’ offices due to injuries related to ladder use.
Why not let Mr. Handyman handle the job? Our experience and training will keep you and your family safe while ensuring the job is “On Time. Done Right.” And while we’re at it, we can also pressure wash your driveway and sidewalks to make the concrete look new again. We’ve even been known to pressure wash boats and RVs! Call Mr.
Handyman today to schedule a pressure wash for your home.
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Reducing the Risk of Heat-Related Problems
With summer temperatures on the rise, the risk of heat-related illnesses is rising as well. Heat illness is a
serious medical condition that occurs when the body is unable to cool itself and incapable of dealing with heat. The following guidelines include
simple steps employers can take to ensure the safety of their workers during high temperatures.
Recognize the Dangers
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, employers must realize the hazards heat exposure present to workers, both indoors and outdoors. Indoor employees working in areas such as unconditioned warehouses and kitchens producing high temperatures are just as
vulnerable to heat risks as outdoor employees like construction workers
working under the hot sun. Heat illness can result from a combination of
factors including humidity, temperature, age, weight, fitness level, direct
radiant heat, airflow, and workload. As the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety notes, even in relatively mild temperatures, an
intense workload coupled with other risk factors can become
a major concern.
Prevent Dehydration
Provide all employees with access to fresh, cool water. Make one quart of water per hour available to
each employee. If proper plumbing isn’t available, frequently replenish the water supply needs. In order
to replace the water lost to sweat in an eight-hour workday, an employee at risk of heat illness should
drink two or more gallons of water. Supervisors should also encourage workers to consume water throughout the day, because dehydration can occur even when a worker doesn’t feel thirsty.
Provide Cooling Areas
Make cooling areas readily available to all employees needing relief from heat exposure. As a preventative measure, give any worker who believes they need time to cool at least five minutes in a properly
ventilated, shaded area. Umbrellas, canopies, trees, or other temporary structures that provide adequate
shade are a good option.
Allow Time to Adjust
A person’s body needs gradual adjustment to working in the heat – this is known as acclimatization. It’s
very important to give workers time to adjust when they aren’t used to working in direct heat, returning
to a hot work environment after a long absence, or working during the start of a heat wave. Gradually
transition workers to their full workload over a period of four to 10 days, limiting the total hours of heat
exposure per day.
Create a Policy
Develop and implement a standardized heat illness prevention policy. In it, outline the practices in place
for prevention, how to respond to heat illness symptoms, how to contact emergency services, and procedures for acclimatization. Enforcing a heat illness prevention policy can help prevent injuries and help
protect your company from liability.
Train Supervisors and Employees
By providing heat illness training to all workers and supervisors, you can help them protect themselves
and their co-workers from injury. Include an overview of your heat illness prevention policy, including
preventative measures. Heat illness victims are twice as likely to die if their supervisor had no heat illness
training compared to victims with trained supervisors, according to a study by the California Division of
Occupational Safety and Health.
Prevention is the best defense against heat illness. To protect your workforce, make sure your policies are
updated and all employees are equipped with the knowledge how to avoid heat risks.
Exchange is a publication of Express Services, Inc., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Copyright 2008.
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SAY HELLO TO JUDY NEIER
A MEMBER OF YOUR
HIGHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Judy Neier was born in Greenville and raised in Highland. She attended Highland Grade and High
School and graduated in 1981. After high school she worked at Famous Barr while taking classes
at Belleville Area College, earning an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Marketing. In 1983,
Judy went to work for Centerre Bank in downtown St. Louis for 7 years and then with Boatmen’s in
Clayton, Missouri as a Personal Banking Officer until 1997.
After meeting Dan Neier, Judy wanted to work closer to home. She and a friend opened K-9 Kustom Kuts in 1997 where Judy spent the next 5 years pampering and grooming the dogs she loves.
Occasionally she can still be found giving a special little Malti-Shon a bath in her sink.
Judy married Dan Neier nearly 12 years ago. They have one son, 7 year-old Alex, who amazes and
amuses them daily. After having Alex, Judy stayed home for 2 years and then went to work for
the Highland Chamber of Commerce for a short while before taking a position with Highland Printers where she’s worked for the past 5 ½ years. Judy’s association with the Chamber continued
nonetheless, as her Highland Printers office is in the Chamber building. She is always willing to
lend a hand in the many projects the Chamber undertakes and has especially enjoyed helping with
the annual Street Art Festival and Valentines Dinner, Dance and Auction.
In addition to the Chamber Board, Judy is currently serving as president of the Kiwanis Club of
Highland, a service organization dedicated to helping children in their communities. She is an active parent at St. Paul School, where Alex will be in second grade next fall. Judy is also an active
member of St. Paul Parish. On many Sunday mornings, you’ll find her with Dan and Alex at the
doors of the church, welcoming parishioners with warm smiles and handshakes.
In her spare time, Judy enjoys watching Alex in soccer, baseball and bowling and spending time
with Dan and Alex in their pool.
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Please Support our 2009 Chamber of Commerce Members
9th Street Cafe
AAA Lawn Mowing
Ace Hardware
Adult Medicine of Highland, P.C.
Advance Massage & Bodywork
Advanced Internal Medicine, LLC
Affiliated Insurance Agencies
Ameren IP
American Cancer Society
American Legion Post #439
Anderson Hospital
Anywear Imprints Screen Printing
Apex Physical Therapy
Apostolic Revival Church
Appearance Center
Ardy the Clown
Basler Electric Company
Battery Specialists & Golf Cars
Becker Jewelers
Bellm-Carnley, Peg
Benefit Plans Plus, LLC
Bonne-Terre Construction
Box TV
Bradford National Bank
Broadway Bar & Grill
Broadway Battery & Tire
Brookside Agra
Bruegge Furniture
Bulldog Barber Shop
Burgett Group, The
CC Food Marts
Capelle Construction
Cedar Creek Dental Associates
Chapman Sermons
Chartreuse Bed & Breakfast
Chocolate Affair/Tibbets House
City of Highland
CLEAN The Uniform Company
Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors-Janice Cook
Compustitch Embroidery
Connie's Faux Finishing
Cooper B-Line, Inc.
Country Club Lawn & Tree Specialists
Country Financial
Cutting Connections
CVS Pharmacy
Cygan Delaney Catering
Digitalartz
DiMaggio’s Pizza
DJ Howard & Associates
Domino’s Pizza
Dynamic Technology, Inc.
E. F. Express
Edward Jones - John Jatcko
Edward Jones – Kevin Dewaele
Energy Fitness Studio
Enterprise Rent-a-Car
Equity Fifty-Five Realty-Ed Kleber
Essenpreis Plumbing & Heating
Evangelical United Church of Christ
Everlasting Etch
Excel Bottling Company
Executive Drive Mini Storage
Express Employment Professionals
Extra Help, Inc.
Faith Countryside Homes
Family Bible Church
Family Care Medical Services
Family Care Pharmacy
Family Care Photo/Hank’s Coffee
Farm Credit Services
Farmers Restaurant & Bakery
FCB Highland Bank
Fears Fence Company
Finish Line, The
First Baptist Church
First-Class Cleaning Service
First Congregational Church
First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust
Foppe Designs
Four Seasons Carpet Cleaning
Frames by Three
Frey, Judy – Equity Fifty-Five R.E. Agent
Frey Properties
Gateway Grizzlies
Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council
Giving Tree, The
Glik's of Highland
Gould Flooring
Grace Community Bible Church
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Guillot Technology Services
H.I.S. K.I.D.S. Inc.
Habitat for Humanity
Hardas, Phil —
Coldwell Banker Brown R.E. Agent
Hard Road Theatre Productions
Headlines Express, Inc.
Hediger, Ann —
Coldwell Banker Brown R.E. Agent
Helvetia Sharpshooters
Hidden Lake Winery & Banquet Center
Highland Ambulatory Surgical Center
Highland Animal Hospital, LLC
Highland Animal Shelter
Highland Area Community Foundation
Highland Area Women’s Connection
Highland Arts Council
Highland Business & Professional
Women’s Club
Highland Chiropractic, PC
Highland Church of the Nazarene
Highland Civic Woman’s Club
Highland Community Schools
Highland Community Title
Highland Garden Club
Highland Golf & Sports/Leroy's Barber Shop
Highland Health Care
Highland Historical Society
Highland Hope United Methodist Church
Highland Jaycees
Highland Lion's Club
Highland Machine
Highland Masonic Lodge
Highland Moose Lodge 2479
Highland News Leader
Highland Optimist Club
Highland Pain Relief Center
Highland Pediatrics
Highland Physicians, LTD.
Highland Pistol & Rifle Club
Highland Printers
Highland Recycling
Highland Relay for Life
Highland Rotary Club
Highland Spring & Specialty
Highland VFW Post 5694
Highland's Tru Buy
Hill Law Offices
Hi-Tek Business Solutions, Inc.
Hohman, Christa — REMAX Alliance
Holiday Inn Express
Holt, Stephen
Holzinger, Sue –
Coldwell Banker Brown R.E. Agent
Holzinger, Wilfred –
Coldwell Banker Brown R.E. Agent
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Country Insurance & Financial Svc
Curves
Please Support our 2009 Chamber of Commerce Members
Home & Leisure Lifestyles
Home Telephone Co.
Homer Rusteberg, CPA
Hometown Phone Books
Hospice of Southern Illinois
House of Plenty
Houseman Supply, Inc.
Howard Robertson Insurance
Hype Creative
IT&C
It’s Party Time
Johannes Law Office
Johnson, Kimberly — Coldwell Banker
Brown R.E. Agent
Joseph Mathews Salon
Journal Printing
June’s Pet Resort
Kalmer Landscape Supply
Kamm, Janna
Keith's Automotive Center
Kent’s Painting Service
Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell
K-Five Contracting Company
Ki-Do Karate, Inc.
Kiwanis Club of Highland
Klaus & Associates (Gutter Helmet)
Kleinhoffer Family Eye Care
Kloss, Bonnie – Coldwell Banker Brown
R.E. Agent
Knights of Columbus
Kokomo Tan
Korte Company, The
Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc.
Korte Meat Processors
Korte Recreation Center
Korte, Diane – Coldwell Banker Brown
R.E. Agent
Lee's Loans, Jewelry & More
Legacy Place
Lewis & Clark Community Development
Luallen, Cearlock & Barth, Ltd.
Lucco Financial Partners
Lucky Dog Graphics
Luitjohan's Flooring America
Machine Shop, The
Madison County Employment & Training
Madison County Fair Association
Manpower Temporary Services
Marketplace Magazine
Marron, George & Phyllis
Marx Brothers Lounge
Mazzio’s Italian Eatery
McDonald’s
McGinley, Inc.
McKendree University
Meridith Funeral Home
Met Life Home Loans
Michael's Restaurant
Michael’s Swiss Inn & Coffee Shop
Miken Technology Group
Monkey Man Tree Service
Mr. Handyman of Madison County
Nails by Wendy
National Bank
North American Outfitters
Northtown Chiropractic Clinic
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Nosim Maasai Missions
Oberbeck Grain Co.
Osbec Medical
Pak Mail
Personal Preference Landscape Care
Plaza Dental Care
Plocher, Kaye & James
Popeye's Chop House
Portell Financial Services
Pourchot, Wanda — Coldwell Banker Brown
R.E. Agent
Pregnancy Care Center
Prudential One Realty Centre
Purrfect Celebrations
R & R New Home Construction
Raeber, Sally–ABR, GRI
Equity Fifty-Five R.E. Agent
Reaka, Mark—Equity Fifty-Five R.E. Agent
Regions Bank
Rehberger Chiropractic
Richard S. Jacob Agency
Ron Hunsche Excavating
Rosenthal Optometric
Royal Office Products
Rural King
Safe-N-Secure Self-Storage
Salon Beaux Cheveux
Schantz & Sons, Inc.
Scheffel & Company, P.C.
Schrumpf, Sheila
Schuman, Laney DMD, PC
Schwend's Ready Mix
Scott Credit Union
Shopper's Review
Silver Creek Financial
SIUA / Rogier Insurance Agency
Smile Shoppe, The
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp
Something Special by Penny
Southwestern Illinois College
Special Olympics, Area 12
Spengel Boulanger Funeral Home
St. Joseph's Hospital
St. Joseph’s Hospital—Breese
St. Paul Church & School
State Farm, H. Robertson
State Farm, J. Sugg
Steve Schmitt, Inc.
Stewards of Hope International
Schuette’s SuperValu
Swiss Gift Shop
Terra Properties
TheBANK of Edwardsville
Thole Fabrication & Welding, Inc.
Three Way Creations
TNT Plus
Travel One
Tri County Petroleum
Tri Ford Mercury, Inc.
Trouw Nutrition
United Way of Greater St. Louis
U.S. Bank
U.S. Cellular Corporation
Vicky's Hallmark Shop
Victorian House
Voegele Photography Studio
Wade Sales and Service, Inc.
Wallpapers Ready to Go
Wal-Mart Super Center
Waylind, Inc.
Wedding Belle
Wellen Tax
Wellness Forum, The
WGEL Radio Station
Wicks Aircraft Supply
Widmer Floral Co & Greenhouse
Willis Insurance Agency
Wishstone Chisel & Mallet
World Finance Corporation
WSMI 1540 & WAOX 105.3 Radio
Wurth, Sue—Equity Fifty-Five R.E. Agent
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Highland Chamber of Commerce
907 Main Street
Highland, IL 62249
Phone: 618/654-3721
Fax: 618/654-8966
info@highlandillinois.com
Staff
Jami Jansen, Executive Director
jami@highlandillinois.com
If people like you,
they’ll listen to you,
but if they trust you,
they’ll do business
with you.
Henry Ford
Jeannie Korte, Assistant Director
jeannie@highlandillinois.com
Executive Committee
Eric Rehkemper, Tri Ford Mercury
President
Jan Brinker, Korte & Luitjohan Contractors
Vice-President
Howard Held, Scheffel & Company, P.C.
Treasurer
Tom Foppe, Foppe DeSigns
Secretary
Ambassadors
Skip Butler
Kevin Hemann, Highland Machine
Sally Raeber, equity fifty-five realty
Board of directors
Jay Boulanger, Spengel Boulanger FH
Jim Burgett, The Burgett Group
Paul Ray Capelle, Capelle Construction
Kevin Dewaele, Edward Jones
Gay Bentlage, Highland News Leader
Marilyn Frey, Basler Electric
Tom Hill, Hill Law Offices
Steve Holt, Suburban Journals
Dennis Hutchison, St. Joseph’s Hospital
Terry Lammers, Tri County Petroleum
Mark Latham, City of Highland
Judy Neier, Highland Printers
Janet Nicolaides, Compustitch embroidery
Vicky Rankin, Vicky’s Hallmark
Rick Ringwald, Regions Bank
Gordon Smith, First Mid-Illinois Bank
Mike Sutton, Highland Community Schools
Tina Tebbe, St. Joseph’s Hospital
Donna Zobrist, First Mid-Illinois Bank
2009
HIGHLAND
CHAMBER
OF
COMMERCE
BOARD
Of
directors
Not pictured:
Paul Ray Capelle
Tom Hill
Steve Holt