Letter to the Editor

BBQ Street Wars a great success

Sunday, May 27, 2018

Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to those involved in making the BBQ Street War event a great success. The weather was perfect and we had a great crowd! This event would not be possible without our sponsors and volunteers. We would like to extend a special thank you to those businesses who generously donated to the event: 1st Class Realty, Bronze Owl Brewing, Cape Electrical Supply, Foxtrot Coffee, Haffy's Sports Bar & Grill, Jim Faith's Office Supply, McNeely Shoe Service, Mathis & Associates, Minit Print, Myrtles Back Alley BBQ, Ozark Federal Credit Union, Productive Staffing, Southern Bank, Sticky Nickel Barbershop, The Office Bar & Grill, and US Bank.

We also want to thank our in-kind sponsors: Royal Oak Charcoal, Wickers BBQ, Mike and Zach's BBQ, Rivers Edge, Butler County EMS, Shoe Sensation, Luecke Distributing Company, Larry Hafford & Lisa Shepard, Colton's Steakhouse, Fox Radio Network, Hydro Adventures, Charlie's Fast Lube, The Camp at Lake Wappapello, Cypress Creek Motorsports, Ralph Innes, Walmart, First Choice Insurance, Tyson Foods, John Sumrall Construction, Strawberry's, Pepsi MidAmerica, & Sears Hometown Store. Thank you to all those who volunteered in some way, especially the Poplar Bluff Street Department, Park Department, and Electric Department!

A special thank you goes out to the following volunteers: Jack Altman, Lori Lady & Van Rhodes, Butler County Fair; Davine Conover, Ozark Federal Credit Union; Jared Lane, Midwest Security; Debbie Morgan- singing of our National Anthem; Christine East, Oak Grove Teacher; Derek Rahlmann, Rahlmann Valuation; Felix Baker- auctioneer for live auction; Board member- Stephanie Knoppe and husband Kevin; Doc with the United Rescue Gospel Mission; and all of our vendors.

In addition, a thank you goes out to our entertainment line-up: Used & Refused, Charley Grubb & Grubb Family Bluegrass, and Justin Heskett & Brandon Bates.

Downtown Poplar Bluff is always looking for committee members as well as those wanting to be involved in the community. If you are interested in serving in some capacity, please email jfox@pbcity.org or contact Jerrica Fox at 573-712-2171.

Thank you to all who participated whether by giving time, money, input or your attendance.

-- Jerrica Fox

Executive Director

Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc.