RCGA'S FIFTH ANNUAL BANQUET IS JAN. 22

Two area lawmakers will be featured speakers at the fifth annual banquet of the Regional Commerce and Growth Association on Jan. 22.

Sen. Danny Staples, D-Eminence, and Rep. Joe Driskill, D-Poplar Bluff, will speak at the banquet, which will be held at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Cape Girardeau.

Social hour will begin at 6 p.m., with dinner to follow at 7 p.m.

Staples is chairman of the Senate's transportation and tourism committee. Driskill is chairman of the House Committee on Commerce.

Seating will be limited. For information about tickets, call 334-4142. The banquet is open to the public.