STUDY SESSION
PART ONE:
MARK O'RENICK AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

In his power point presentation, Mr. O'Renick defined economic development, gave several examples of neighboring towns that underwent economic development and suggested strategies to rebrand Sugar Creek, market the new brand and bring in outside capital.The suggestion was made to enlist an initial group of about 10 individuals interested following the above steps.The Mayor and Mr. O'Renick agreed to sit down and work on this list this week.

PART TWO:
MRS. KEISHA GUTHRIE led the discussion and answered questions pertaining to the budget.More discussion will follow at the next Council Meeting on 9/12.

WINTER WEATHERIZATION
Are you thinking about weatherizing?
Are you not sure where to start?
Are not sure how much to spend?
Are you worried about finding a competent company?

Check out the weatherizing program offered by:Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City
www.caagkc.orgor call:816-358-6868 ext 2

You can also stop by City Hall and pick up an application form.

COVID INFORMATION

Please visit:

https://jacohd.org/current-guidance/

to see all dates, information or
to register for a test or a vaccine.

Vaccinations provided by Jackson County Health Department.

MONKEY POX
Monkeypox is a rare but serious disease causing illness, including a rash or sores (pox), often with accompanying flu-like symptoms.Most cases in the U.S. have been mild to date, though the infection can be painful.

There is one reported case in Eastern Jackson County, Missouri. There are four cases in the Kansas City Metro area and 1 in Johnson County Kansas.
The following precautions are important:

How it spreads:

-Direct contact with infected lesions, rashes, scabs, or fluids
-Contact with contaminated materials like clothing or linens
-Respiratory droplets from prolonged face-to-face contact (monkeypox is not thought to be transmitted in the same way as COVID-19)
-Across the placenta to the fetus among pregnant people

Vaccine:
There is a vaccine available to treat Monkey Pox. At this time, it should only be used for post-exposure and on a case-by-case basis.

SEPTEMBER
REPUBLIC
TRASH AND YARDWASTE PICKUP

The first trash pickup in September will be on Friday, 9/2.

SINCE LABOR DAY is 9/5and Labor Day is one of the six days that Republic recognizes as vacation days for its employees... you guessed it,trash service will be delayed one day the first full week in September.Republic WILL NOT pick up trash in Sugar Creek on 9/9, but WILL pick up trash on Saturday 9/10.

The rest of Republic Trash Pickups will be on Fridays.
9/16, 9/23, 9/30

IT'S EAT OUTSIDE DAY

Celebrate at your favorite Sugar Creek Restaurant or order take out.

ENJOY!

Kema's Bakery, 816-886-6536
Tues-Fri 8:00 - 13:00 (That's 1pm!)       
Kross's, 816-254-9494
Peking Express, 11330 E. US 24 Hiway
Sugar Inn , 816-461-0078
Sterling Bowl, 816-252-2111
Taco Bell, 11120 E. US 24 Hiway         

NATIONAL DAYS IN AUGUST

AUGUST 31st

Eat Outside Day

Love Litigating Lawyers Day

National Dan Day -This fabulous, wise-sounding, and immensely popular three-letter name’s origins and history have many takers, including the Hebrew dialect, the Scandinavian natives, and the Asian strongholds.

National Matchmaker Day

August 31st birthdays!
Van Morrison
Richard Gere
Maria Montessori
Debbie Gibson - pop-singer

In Honor of Labor Day!

Q:   What is Labor Day?
A:   The day the pressure is finally off to lose weight for summer!

Q:   Why are locksmiths open on Labor Day?
A:   They are key workers!

Q:   Why are zombies free labor?
A:   They don't need a living wage!

Q:   What do nuclear power plants serve their workers for Labor Day Lunch?
(Look for the answer in the last section.)

AUGUST ACTIVITIES

August 31
8:00 AM-Walking Club
5:30 PM-Zumba

A:   FISSION CHIPS!