May 26, 2023 Volume 2, Issue 5 |
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Read about our news and latest updates. |
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Welcome to Sturgis:Where Neighbors are Friends |
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Introducing Online Water Bill Payments Through Mississippi EzPay Starting June 1, 2023 |
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The Town of Sturgis has taken a leap into the digital age by introducing online payment options for customers on the town's water line. This development aims to streamline the billing process, making it more convenient and efficient for residents and businesses alike. Traditionally, the water line billing process has required manual transactions, such as in-person payments, bank drafts or mailing checks. However, recognizing the need to adapt to modern times we have implemented a secure and user-friendly online payment system. This initiative reflects the town's commitment to embracing technology while ensuring exceptional service for its valued community. How to Make Online Payments Getting started with online payments for your water bill is a breeze. Here's a simple step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process: Visit the town's official website and navigate to the Services section. https://www.townofsturgisms.com/services Under Water & Sewage look for the "Pay Your Bill" button and click on it. You will be directed to the secure payment portal. Enter your account number, which can be found on your water bill, and select Town of Sturgis in the billing entity drop down menu. Click pay bill. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the payment process. Be sure to double-check all information before submitting your payment. Once the transaction is successfully completed, you will receive a confirmation receipt via email.
Customers who wish to continue to pay their bill in person or by mail will still be able to do so. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this new digital payment option and experience the convenience it offers. |
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Local Elementary School Students Shine Bright: Winners of Statewide Poetry Contest |
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April 2023 - We are thrilled to share some remarkable news that highlights the incredible talent within our very own community. Three students from West Elementary School have emerged as winners in a highly competitive statewide poetry contest. The winning poems were submitted for the "My Town MS Poetry Competition" as part of the Mississippi Young Writers Poetry Festival held April 28 at Mississippi State University. Mississippi Poet Laureate, Catherine Pierce, hosted the festival in which three poems from each grade were selected as statewide winners. The poems depicted what they love about their town and have been included in a printed anthology of the competition. Their poetry has brought immense pride not only to their families but to our entire community. Congratulations to our local young poets! Earl Reed - Grade 2, West Elementary Carter Blair - Grade 3, West Elementary Joshua Rogers - Grade 3, West Elementary |
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Diane Jackson Memorial RV Park Update on Repairs and Revenue |
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May 2023 - Thank you to everyone who bought Boston Butts for the Diane Jackson Memorial RV Park fundraiser. We sold 40 butts! The money raised is designated for repairs and upgrades to the RV park's electrical and water connections. The RV park has 40 connections which need to be upgraded for safety and convenience reasons. Bids for repairs estimate the costs for all upgrades and/or repairs will be around $40,000. Since going live with online reservations November 1, 2022 we have received $7,650 in revenue. Campers can book their spots online at Campsite. The cost is $25 per night, $125 per week, and $400 per month plus tax + fees. Please encourage friends and family to utilize our RV park by making online reservations at https://www.campspot.com/book/townofsturgisms. |
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Summers in Sturgis Summers in Sturgis are anything but slow! Here are a few things to add to your summer to do list! Sturgis Cruise In Nights - held the third Friday night from 6-8pm April thru August along Main Street Sturgis Community Market - held the second Saturday from 9-11am May - September along Main Street Highland Oaks All-American Festival & Fireworks Show - June 30th 2pm - 10pm & July 1st 10am - 10pm - crafts, food, fireworks, and vendors at Highland Oaks venue Sturgis Library Summer Reading Programs - Every Thursday June 8 - July 20. Kids are invited to join us for special programs and guests throughout the summer. Watch the Sturgis Public Library's Facebook page for more information! 5th Sunday Night Singing - July 30th at 5pm at Antioch Baptist Church VBS - Several area churches are hosting Vacation Bible School this summer Antioch Baptist Church - July 9-13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Friendship Baptist Church - June 12 - 16, 5:30pm - 8:30pm Meadowview Baptist Church - July 9-12, 5:30pm - 8:-30pm Morgan Chapel Baptist Church - June 26 - 30, 6:00pm - 8:30pm Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church - June 22 - 24. Thursday & Friday 5:30pm - 8:00 and Saturday 9:30am - 1:30pm.
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Highland Oaks All American Festival & Fireworks Show June 30 - July 1 |
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Join Highland Oaks this summer for the All American Festival & Fireworks Show! We can't wait to celebrate with music, vendors, food, and most importantly YOU! |
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Sturgis Community Market Second Saturday, May - September |
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Join us at the Sturgis Community Market on Main this summer! Vendors can sell anything they make or grow themselves. From vegetables, produce, and baked goods to wood work, art, handmade crafts, and flowers you can find it at the market! Follow us on Facebook! | | |
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Stories of SturgisBooks Available for Purchase, $15 |
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Stories of Sturgis is a book of short stories surrounding our town: the people, events and businesses we've seen come and go throughout the years. This book is sure to bring a smile to your face. Please consider purchasing your copy today! Books are $15 each. Cash or Check to Town of Sturgis. Books can be picked up at Town Hall. If you’d like a book shipped to you it’ll be $15+ cost of shipping. |
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Welcome Businesses! As we issue new or renewed business permits each month we will list them in the newsletter as a way to promote supporting businesses in town. Please shop local and support your neighbors! No new business licenses were issued in the month of May. |
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Community Events Sturgis has much to offer our community and visitors alike. From our Community Market, to Friday night Cruise-Ins, to Story Time at the Library we have something for everyone. Click the link below to view our upcoming events. | | |
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Volunteer Opportunities: Support Sturgis to Grow Sturgis We are always in need of volunteers for the events hosted by the town. From Trunk or Treat and picnics in the park to town clean up days we couldn't do it without you! Click the link below to sign up to be on our Volunteer list. | | |
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Fun Fact: One of the first springtime tributes to the Civil War dead occurred in Columbus, Miss., April 25, 1866, when a group of women visited a cemetery to decorate the graves of Confederate soldiers who had fallen in battle at Shiloh. Cite: https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2014/05/a-real-story-of-memorial-day/371497/ |
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