November ‘18 FEATURED BUSINESS Kyle Mack – Shelter Insurance Personal Service is Our Policy Kyle Mack is your Shelter Insurance agent in Palmyra. He’s including Arkansas, been in his office at 302 East Main Cross since 2006. But Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, the roots of Shelter Insurance Company date back to 1914 Indiana, Kansas, when seven farmers in Brunswick, Missouri, formed one of Kentucky, Louisiana, the state’s first farm clubs. Their mission was to pool their Mississippi Missouri, resources to buy goods and supplies at volume prices. Three Nebraska, Nevada, years later, this club joined with others to form the Missouri Ohio, Oklahoma and Farmers Association. Having established an outlet for their Tennessee. A 2018 harvests and a source for their supplies, they turned to U.S. Auto Insurance other ways to help their members. Study revealed that Farmers needed access to reliable insurance protection at J.D. Power has awarded prices they could afford. Thus, the MFA Mutual Insurance Shelter Insurance® Company began operations on January 1, 1946. Their “Highest Customer mission was simple: to provide affordable auto insurance to Satisfaction Among Missourians. Auto Insurers in the Locally, it is told that the first MFA agent in Palmyra, in the Central Region, 2 out of late 40’s – early ‘50’s, didn’t have an office but sold insurance 3 years.” from his car parked on the Courthouse square. Later agents shared space with Ragar Realty. We’re lucky to have one of MFA Insurance Companies began a rebirth in 1981 Shelter’s highest achieving changing their emblem to the “Shield of Shelter,” and a new sales representatives, Kyle name: Shelter Mack, here in Palmyra. Mack Insurance®. has been inducted into Shelter’s Headquartered Hall of Fame and Hall of Excellence and in Columbia, been recognized at the company’s annual Conference of MO, Shelter Champions eight of his twelve years as an agent. He was offers also recognized as the 2018 East Missouri Agent of the Year. protection for your home, “As your Shelter agent, my job is to help you find the types life, car, farm, of coverage you need to protect what matters most to you- business and your family, your home, your vehicles and more,” explains more in 15 states Mack. Kyle Mack – Shelter Insurance I 302 East Main Cross St. I Palmyra, MO 63461 www.shelterinsurance.com/CA/agent/KYLEMACK Kyle Mack - Shelter Insurance Companies Kyle Mack – Shelter Insurance Continued Mack holds a business degree from the University of Central Missouri and has completed additional training to be LUTCF certified. The Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow℠ (LUTCF) is a professional designation program for insurance and financial professionals. “It enables me to better explain life insurance policies and better meet your needs,” shared Mack in simple terms. Kyle Mack is licensed as an insurance agent in Arkansas, and United Way. Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. Each Spring, in Though he offers auto, home, life, renters, personal articles, coordination business, ATV, boat, motorcycle, RV and farm insurance, he with the Hannibal shared that the core of his business is in auto, home and life Jaycees, Mack is insurance. the sole sponsor of “Pitch, Hit and Run.” He is Available on Kyle Mack’s website is a link to Shelter’s a member of the Hannibal #188 Learning Center. It’s the perfect resource if you’re looking Masonic Lodge. In addition, Shelter for information and tips. Check out the articles designed Insurance is a sponsor for the Missouri to help you understand your insurance coverage, keep you Show Me Games. and your family safe or just make life easier. There’s also a glossary of insurance terms and FAQs. Mack emphasized, “For me, customer service is #1. I want my clients to know “What’s important to us at this agency is to review your that they can get ahold of me 24/7. I will call them back as current coverages, explain what those coverages are and soon as possible.” find a plan that best meets your individual or family needs.” Kyle Mack’s insurance office is open from 9 – 5 Monday Kyle Mack offers three annual $2000 scholarship to graduating through Friday and on Saturday by appointment. Julianna high school seniors: one each at Marion County R-II, Palmyra Baker, agency representative, will be there to greet you R-1 and Ralls County R-II. Among other community and if you’re at the office between 9 – 3 on weekdays. Mack area agencies and events, Mack contributes to the Loafers shared, “I look forward to helping you get the right coverage Car Shows, Nutrition Center’s Golf Tournament, Palmyra at the right price and providing the outstanding service you Jaycees Demolition Derby, the MDA Rodeo, Taste of Palmyra expect.” Kyle Mack – Shelter Insurance I 302 East Main Cross St. I Palmyra, MO 63461 www.shelterinsurance.com/CA/agent/KYLEMACK Kyle Mack - Shelter Insurance Companies Welcome to new business and new Chamber member, Roots, a full service hair salon at 217 South Main Street. Owner/stylist Lori Krigbaum is excited to share all the salon offers: cuts for women and men, colors, updo’s, perms, eyebrows, lip wax, nails. A Chamber Ribbon Cutting and Open House will be held Thursday, November 8, at 2 p.m. Join us in welcoming Lori and Roots. www.showmepalmyra.com Chamber Briefs... The Palmyra Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting Tuesday, October 9, at the Rebel Pig. Sam Gibson and Angie Hermyer with the Marion County Ambulance District’s Community Education Team joined us for a hands-on lesson – “Hands Only CPR.” The next monthly Chamber Meeting will be held Tuesday, November 13, at Northeast Power. The Chamber has once again been challenged by Northeast Power to a Food Pantry Donation competition. So gather up all those non-perishable items and bring them to the November 13th Chamber Meeting! Let’s see who can bring the most to benefit needy families in Marion County. Also needed are personal care and baby items such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoos, diapers, wipes, etc. Christine Crawford with the Palmyra Food Pantry will share an update. A Christmas in Palmyra representative will have details of this year’s holiday event. Thank you to the citizens of Palmyra and the tri-state area, craft, informational, food and game vendors. Without you, the Taste of Palmyra would not be such a successful community event each and every year! We are grateful to this year’s corporate sponsors: Area Disposal, BASF, Blessing Clinic Palmyra, Bross Construction, Bud’s Paint & Body, El Nopal, Exchange Bank, Golden Eagle Distributing, HATS, Hillman Appraisal, HOMEBANK, Janes’ Surveying, Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel, Kyle Mack-Shelter Insurance, Maine Street Title Services, Merkel Metal & Recycling Container Service, Northeast Missouri Electrical Co-op, Northeast Missouri Machine & Pattern, Rebel Pig, Sun Belt Rentals and USB Bank. A big thank you to the Palmyra Board of Public Works and crew members, as well as the army of supporters, who helped with all the labor necessary to host such an event. Thank you to the businesses which offered window space for art displays and to our stellar musical performers. High school big painting 1st place went to Kylie Walls; 2nd place to Tory Bates, Zoey Camp and Alaina Scranton; and 3rd place to Robin Chezem. High school poster painting winners included Audrey Noland, Jaynee Durst and Emily Jeffries, 1st place; Tisha Richmond, 2nd place; and Geneva Taylor and Jaydin Schaefer, 3rd place. Congratulations to the winner of the best Fall Decorated Non-Food Vendor, A-door-ables, who will receive a free vendor space at Taste of Palmyra 2019. Gratefully, The Taste of Palmyra Committee It was a huge success! Saturday, December 1st The Chamber’s Christmas in Palmyra will be held on Saturday, December 1, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Palmyra Courthouse. The live auction of Christmas decorations and baskets begins at 11:00 a.m. after which is a chance to win $1000.00 in cash prizes. There will be five $100 winners, one $200 winner and one $300 winner. Participants CASH must be at least 18 years old and present to win. Every adult gets one ticket for the cash DRAWING drawing when they come in the door. Earn up to 2 extra tickets for the drawing by bringing a nonperishable item for the Food Pantry and purchasing an auction item. $$$$ All present will get to vote on a “People’s Choice Award” which will be announced before the Live Auction. Complimentary coffee and donuts will be served. Anyone with the Christmas Spirit who would like to help with Christmas in Palmyra may contact the Chamber of Commerce (573-769-0777; [email protected]). You can also contact Teresa Smyser (573-769-3704) or Heather McChristian (573-769-4111). Rides on the fire truck with Santa, a Palmyra tradition, will take place from 1 - 2 p.m. every Saturday from November 24 - December 22. Please bring Santa a donation for the Food Pantry when riding. KUDOS The Rebel Pig Hats off to Doug Dry on his building mural for his business, The Rebel Pig! What a unique feature. “Ray Harvey Art has done amazing work,” commented Dry. PALMYRA, MISSOURI BICENTENNIAL Palmyra will be 200 years old in 2019! Two hundred years and growing! A Bicentennial website and Facebook and Instagram pages have already been set up; check them out at Palmyra 200 by clicking the links at the right. The committee thanks all current sponsors and would love to add you to the list of these generous businesses. These are all listed on the Palmyra 200 website.