Ripley County Chamber Of Commerce Hosts Annual Banquet

The Ripley County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual banquet on Friday, Jan. 26. The community gathered to honor the citizen of the year and educator of the year, revisit the 1950s and network with their peers. (Left photo) Ripley County Citizen of the Year Barb Thompson is presented a framed senate resolution from Mo. State Senator Jason Bean. “An award that was way overdue,” stated Chamber Board President, Jake Netherland. (Right photo) Matt Morin receives recognition as Ripley County Educator of the Year from Mo. State Representative Darrell Atchison. (Staff photos by Julie Stone)

The entertainment for the chamber banquet was local Choros Theater Company, who performed a 1950’s murder mystery. (Seated  on stage left to right) Jenniet Galvan, Connor Metzing, Marissa LA Jay, Rose Conrad, Jennetta Preston Gillock. (Standing) Julie Braschler with Director, Mandi Conrad front. Not pictured  Nick McDaniel, Michelle McDaniel.