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?Breakfast with Santa planned at Pierce-Polk Fire Department |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 00:00 |
? The Pierce-Polk Fire Department, located on Highway 60 in Pekin across from Jaam Video, will host a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13, from 8 till 10 a.m.
Parents are urged to bring their children to visit with Santa to give him their Christmas wish lists.
The meal, which will be $6 for an all-you-can-eat breakfast, will include eggs, bacon, sausage, gravy, hashbrowns, coffee, orange drink and milk.
Proceeds from the event will go to the operating expenses of the fire department. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 20 November 2008 08:57 |
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?Scottsburg Warriorettes preparing for upcoming season |
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Written by Logan Wells
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 00:00 |
? After losing many players from last year, the Scottsburg High School varsity Warriorettes basketball team is back in action with a very young team. With only five returning players from last year’s varsity team, the Warriorettes lack some experience. This lack of experience however is not keeping the team from having high hopes for the season.
The team’s motto this year is B.I.G., which stands for banner in gym.
“Basically we want to hang a championship banner in the gym,” said junior, Chrissy Nolan.
Whether this banner is a sectional banner or an Mid-Southern Conference banner, the team does not care. They are working towards both, with a lot of effort.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 20 November 2008 09:30 |
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?SHS Wrestling Warriors preparing for new season |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 00:00 |
? The Scottsburg High School wrestling team enters this season with several key members returning to action looking to improve on last year’s results.
The Warriors return four wrestlers that qualified for regionals last year and two of those wrestlers have been named to the preseason rankings.
Juniors Tanner Howard and Nick Henderson both have garnered some preseason attention as both sit in the top 15 of their weight classes. Howard enters the season ranked no. 9 at 145 pounds and Henderson no. 13 at 171 pounds. Head Coach Tyson Skinner stated, “The preseason rankings are nice, but there will be a lot of changes to them after the season gets going. Both our guys are ranked based on last year and this summer, but both will be moving up a weight, so we will have to wait and see how everything pans out.”
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Last Updated on Thursday, 20 November 2008 09:04 |
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?Veterans honored by Austin High School students’ program on November 11 |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 00:00 |
? Many veterans and their families attended the annual Veterans’ Day program conducted at the Austin High School auditorium on Tuesday, November 11.
Seniors in the Class of 2009 organized by social studies teacher Ryan Herald presented the program, using the talents of its choir and band.
Kristen Coomer presented the introduction and welcome to the audience. Andrew Anderson introduced the National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Choir seniors led the song.
The Pledge of Allegiance was presented by Chance Densford and Beth Davidson. Special music written and performed by teacher Euleda Turner was introduced by Brittany Fox.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 20 November 2008 09:08 |
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?Volunteers getting ready for Kids First Auction on Nov. 22 |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 00:00 |
? Kids First, the local non-profit organization which aids needy children and their families year-round, will conduct its annual auction on Saturday, November 22.
Once again, the Kids First Auction will be held in the Knights of Columbus Hall on U.S. Highway 31 North. The auction begins at 9 a.m. that morning and goes until everything is gone.
Volunteers are already getting items ready for the event, and everyone is encouraged to donate goods, services or gift cards. Longtime Kids First volunteers Sherry and Ross St. Clair can be contacted at 752-5854 by those with items to contribute.
Toys are always a popular item with bidders as are tools, bikes, theme baskets, quilts, vacation trips, sports memorabilia, Christmas crafts and decorations and ‘most anything else that can be auctioned. Funds raised by the auction are used to help youngsters and their families year-round with special needs, such as medicines, gas money for doctor visits, hearing aids and the like. Kids First money also helps support the efforts of the Scott County Community Clearinghouse.
Items donated should be new or in excellent condition. Arrangements can be made for volunteers to come to the donor’s home to pick up contributions.
Kids First always has a wrap-up auction a few days after the main event, which provides an opportunity to buy items that were not claimed by winning bidders. Those wishing to bid in the November 22 auction can visit the Knights of Columbus Hall that Saturday to place their offers and will also be able to phone in bids as well as watch what’s happening and what’s being offered on the Insight Cable TV Community Channel. At the wrap-up event, bidders must be present.
For more information about Kids First, contact the St. Clairs. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 20 November 2008 09:12 |
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