As
everyone is well aware, the economy has turned sour, people are out of
work, credit is unavailable, and businesses are closing! Small
communities like Jefferson will be hit hard by these circumstances, and
this is your one and only chance to cash in on what otherwise will be a
very depressing moment in history.Jefferson has suffered several business closings during the last several years, and it will only get worse. We here at Jefferson Iowa News feel your pain. We want to make this interesting and so are bringing back the "dead pool" - an event where we can all take a shot at guessing which business or non-profit entity in town will be the first to call it quits, shutter up its windows, lock its doors, and be committed to the ash heap of Jefferson history.
Readers are asked to select one business from the list below. This selection should represent the one you feel is most apt to close due to economic reasons in the coming year.
This choice can be submitted on-line by using our "contact us" link at the top of the web page, or you can join us on the Jefferson Bistro blog site and make your selection. This link is located at the upper left-hand side of the web page. When you have accessed the blog, look for the "Dead Pool" posting, and give it your best shot.
We need local cooperation for this to work. If anyone out there hears about a business closing, you need to let us know, as our staff is limited, and horrifically underpaid.
The
first person identified with a correct business closing choice will be
rewarded with a Jefferson Iowa News shirt and a box of Jefferson Iowa
News golf balls.There are 50 local businesses to choose from; you must select one of these only. If any of these are currently already out-of-business, please do not select them - they are closing faster than we can keep up with. Make your selection, get on the blog, and root for your choice!
Breadeaux Pizza Jefferson Car Wash
Radio Shack Figenshaw Furniture
Ben Franklin Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
Royal Jewelers Linda's Fashions
Prairie Blue Sparky's One Stop
Cool Beans Pamida
Uptown Cafe Alliant Energy
Casa de Oro Bomgaar's
CompuSense Cozad's Bait & Tackle
The Last Draw The Printer's Box
Wet Goods City Fire Department
Larry's Lounge Jefferson Public Library
Fudge's Flowers Action Graphics
Home Plate Congregate Meals
Dollar General Jefferson Automotive
Subway Redwood Motel
John's Appliance and TV Touch & Go Nails
Home State Bank Bee and Herald
Greene Co. Medical Center The Dapper Dog
Jefferson Police Dept. Medicap
The Hairem Don's Radiator Service
Ferrol's Place The Ink Spot
Spare Time Lanes Ogren's Custom Graphics
Genesis Development Jefferson Sporting Goods
Shriver Construction Good Connections
So, there you have it! Make your selection and submit it or get on our blog site and explain yourself!
As soon as we have a winner the contest will end. Good luck!
Spencer Straight, 03-07-2009