Gateway Bridal Show

Gateway Bridal Show will be on Thursday, January 14, 2010, from 5 PM until 9 PM at Gateway Center. Brides: Admission is Free! Regular Admission - $5.00. Brides can visit

www.gatewaybridalshow.com to request one free ticket! Goodie bags guaranteed to the first 300 brides at the show.

 

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Take A Moment To Help Triad Middle School

US Cellular only gives us 1 card, per person, per day and YOU CAN ONLY VOTE ONCE. Anyone 18 and over can vote. EACH card has a DIFFERENT CODE on it so it can only be used once. You can either stop by any US Cellular store and pick up a card to vote OR we can help you!! If you e-mail us the following information we can place the vote for you. IT’S THAT EASY and WE WILL BE ONE VOTE CLOSER TO OUR WIN!! If you’d rather place the vote yourself, e-mail one of the secretaries and they will e-mail you back a VOTING CODE with directions for you to vote on-lin. This is what we need:

 

Name

Address

City & State

Zip

E-mail

FULL Birthdate

 

Just e-mail this to: Patricia.pettus@triadunit2.org OR Carla.Dineen@triadunit2.org and we’ll place your voteJ

 

REMEMBER, anyone from ANY STATE can vote as long as they are 18 or older so, you can send us everyone in your family if you want. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY JUNK E-MAILS and you DO NOT have to be a US Cellular customer to vote.

 

THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND PLEASE E-MAIL THIS TO ALL YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS SO THEY CAN VOTE FOR US TOOJ

 

 

 

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75 Years Of Cruising With Shell Community FCB

Must be a member and at least 21 years old to enter the drawing. If you are currently not a member, it only takes $5 to join. You must live, work, go to school, or worship in Madison County to be eligible for membership. Drawing will be held on April 1st.

On January 15th they will hold a ONE DAY ONLY Certificate/IRA Special. Minimum $10,000 with $5,000 new money.

17 month=2.25%APY or 27 month=2.75%APY

For more information, please call (618) 254-0605.

 

 

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TheBANK of Edwardsville Receives Award

With the Rural Development guarantee, TheBANK of Edwardsville can offer 100 percent loans with no required down payment, no private monthly mortgage insurance (PMI), no maximum purchase price, competitive fixed interest rates, and 30 year terms.  The program includes flexible credit guidelines and generous income limits.  Guarantee Rural Housing Loans are available to assist eligible households with incomes that do not exceed 115% of the medium income for the area. 

“In this difficult housing market, TheBANK of Edwardsville committed to using Rural Development’s guaranteed home loan program to help as many homebuyers as possible reach their dreams of owning a home,” said Janet Fauth, a Rural Development specialist in the agency’s Edwardsville office.  TheBANK of Edwardsville provided 44 homebuyers with $5 million in Rural Development backed home loans this year.”

The Guarantee Rural Housing Loans also have flexible credit standards, expanded qualifying ratios, no maximum purchase price limits and generous income limits. 
“We believe wholeheartedly in the Guarantee loan product and are very proud to receive recognition from the USDA Rural Development Program for our efforts to provide this type of loan to our customers,” said Steve Fuehne, vice president of mortgage lending for TheBANK of Edwardsville.  “Likewise, our customers have embraced the Guarantee loan product and have been thrilled with the opportunity to take advantage of the loan’s features and flexibility, making it easier for them to own their dream home, even in this economy.”

Fuehne adds, “The USDA’s Guarantee  Rural Housing Loan is a terrific option for families or individuals that have a moderate income but have goals of owning their own home or are interested in making a transition to a larger home,” added Fuehne.  “The product is incredibly flexible and has proven to be a good fit for several of our customers.”

For more information about the Guarantee Rural Housing Loan or other loan products of TheBANK of Edwardsville, please call (618) 656-0098 or visit www.4thebank.com.

TheBANK of Edwardsville, with its 2009 theme: “Because We Care,” has assets exceeding $1.25 billion and a long tradition of providing personal service, offering innovative products and giving back to the communities in which it serves.  For more information, please visit www.4thebank.com

 

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Children's Museum Seeing Stars

Starry, Starry Night is open to all ages, and admission is $4.00 per person. Groups of 10 or more should please RSVP to the Museum at 618-692-2094.

January also brings opportunity to favor your sweet tooth. The Children’s Museum will host its annual Sweet Adventure on Sunday, January 31, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and celebrate the Museum's opening in 2003. Visitors can learn how sweet treats are made and participate in crafts, activities and tastings of some of the Museum's favorite sweets. Admission is $5 per person or free for Museum members. Please RSVP for groups of five or more.

Between the two events, the Children’s Museum will be open on Monday, January 18, during regular hours for Martin Luther King Junior’s birthday.

 

 

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Premier Digital Printing

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Call us in January to set up an appointment & receive 30% off* your One to One Marketing project!

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Please share this e-mail with others that may not be familiar with our services. If they mention you at the time of purchase, receive a special discount off your next order!

 

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Trivia Night and Silent Auction Scheduled

$ CASH $ prizes for First and Second places

Mulligans 5 for $5

Attendance prizes

Feel free to bring your own snacks

Paco will be serving Mexican food

All beverages must be purchased from the K.C. Hall

Call Deb at (618) 346-9090 or Lori at (618) 343-9096 to make your reservations!

Sponsored by

The Kiwanis Club of Maryville

 

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CARD is Hiring

Get your team together for Co-Rec Volleyball!

For ages 16 and up. Games start at 6:30 pm on Thursday nights, February 18-April 22 at the Dorris Intermediate School, Route 159 in Collinsville.

Get your team together for a season of volleyball fun and competition. In this new league teams of six (with at least two men and two women on the court at all times) will compete on Thursday nights during two divisions of play. Matches will be officiated and include three games each week. Registration packets are available at the CARD Activity Center and at www.CollinsvilleRec.com. The cost is $180 per team (teams of six to 10 people).

Just want to play? Come to Volley/Basketball Night! CARD takes over the gymnasium at Dorris Intermediate School on Monday nights when school is in session to offer open volleyball on one side, and open basketball on the other. For ages 16 and up. Monday nights, beginning at 6:30 pm now until May 3. cost is $3 per person, per visit, pay at the door.

 

New Tumbling and Irish Stepdance classes

Tumbling is rolling to weeknights! CARD is now offering tumbling classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings! Parent/Tot Tumbling on Tuesdays from 5:15-5:50 pm, Beginning Tumbling on Tuesday evenings from 6-6:45 pm or Thursday nights from 5:15-9 pm, and Intermediate/Advanced Tumbling on Thursday from 6:10-6:55 pm.

Irish Stepdance classes for children age 6-18 years old begin on February 1. These evening classes are held on Monday or Wednesday nights for seven weeks. Classes to learn the Irish War Drum are held on Monday nights from 8-8:30 pm for children 6 years and over.

Visit www.CollinsvilleRec.com or call (618) 346-7529 for more information.

 

There’s still time to save on Season Passes!

Get 20 percent off the price of Splash City Family Waterpark Season Passes if you buy before January 31, 2010. The new price structure makes the passes even easier to purchase!

Splash City in Collinsville has swimming, surfing, sliding, sun-bathing, and so much more summer fun for the whole family!

Regular priced Multi-Use Passes are also available and we always have gift certificates for Splash City or Arlington Greens Golf Course.

Call (618) 346-7529 or visit www.CollinsvilleRec.com for more information!

 

Enroll your child in School’s Out Club for MLK Day

January 18 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the kids are off from school. Kids in first through sixth grade can join in School's Out Club and spend the day on a field trip to St. Louis where they’ll enjoy The Magic House, Cici’s Pizza, and Steinberg Ice Skating Rink. The cost is $37 for CARD residents; $41 for those living outside of the District (includes fees, transportation and lunch). Call (618) 346-7529 before January 11 to register.

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From The Times-Tribune

Troy VFW Post 976 & Auxiliary (667-8387) is hosting a fish fry every Friday from 4-8 p.m. Includes a choice of cod, cat, jack, salmon, baked fish, chicken strips or shrimp, and macaroni and cheese, baked beans, French fries, onion rings, hush puppies, cole slaw, potato salad, mushrooms. Dinners include choice of 2 sides and bread. Dine in or carry out.

Boogie’s Restaurant and Sports Bar (288-2898) has daily lunch specials.

-Monday: open-face roast beef

-Tuesday: pork loin & stuffing

-Wednesday: country fried steak

-Thursday: meatloaf

-Friday: fish

-Saturday: 12 oz. strip steak $12.99

-Sunday: 2 piece fried chicken, mashed potatoes & cole slaw $4.99 ($5.99 white)

Tracy’s Kenpo Karate is offering yoga classes beginning on January 11, 2010. For more information on schedules and prices, contact Bill Dalton at 531-5273 or Cheri Duncan at 604-5339.

St. Jacob Baseball/Softball Sing ups will be held on January 11 from 6-8 p.m. at St. Jacob Elementary, January 26 from 3:30-8 p.m. at St. Jacob Elementary, and February 9 from 9 a.m.-noon at UCC Church Hall. Download the sign-up form at http://www.stjacobil.com. Contact stjtbsa@hometel.com with any questions.

Register for SWIC spring classes now! Classes begin January 16. Saturday registration is available from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Jan. 9 and 16. For more information, call 866-942-SWIC, ext. 5526.

Ministries Unlimited, located at 310 Collinsville Rd., Troy, is in need of food donations. Donations are accepted from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturdays, or anytime that staff is present.

Casey’s General Store is looking for a store manager who will receive paid training in personnel management, store operations, inventory control, merchandising, and customer relations. Prior bookkeeping experience is helpful but not necessary. Numerous benefits are offered. Apply to: Casey’s General Store, 175 P.O. Box, Troy, IL 62294. Also looking for part-time clerk/kitchen help, with flexible duties and flexible hours between 4 a.m. and 11:15 p.m. Must be 21 years old, well groomed and friendly. Apply in person at the Lebanon, Aviston, Troy, or Trenton locations.

 

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Winter Festival Planned

So, for those who have families with kids needing to run off their snow day energy, come and attend! For more information about Your Independent Kitchen Consultant, contact Carol Pigg at (618) 972-9131 or at pamperedpig3@charter.net (due to contract rules and regulations, I am not allowed to post my direct website link. On that link you may order new and discounted products directly, 24/7, with shipping to your home or gift recipient’s home.)

It’s QUARTER AUCTION time! Yes, quarter auctions begin at just that—25 cents! On Friday January 22nd, from 6:30 until 9 pm, come join Your Independent Kitchen Consultant, Carol Pigg, at the Senior Citizen’s Hall at 12 Lily Ave in Pontoon Beach. There will be a total of 5 vendors participating, so you could walk home with lots of bargain prizes and products! From kitchen tools to skin care to candles & jewelry, we’ll have just about all your needs covered. Please RSVP so we can have enough snacks for you, your family and friends. (You can also bring your own snacks and soda beverages for your table.) This is open to all ages, so gather everyone up for a fun evening.

If you have wanted to hold a Kitchen Show, but just have not had time to get your house in order, this is a great way to host a show. Just bring everyone to Quarter Auction, turn in your orders at the end of the event, and you are eligible for all the host benefits without the work! How easy is that?

Carol Pigg’s proceeds will benefit love packages to our military serving overseas. If you would like more information about this monthly military program, please contact Carol at (618) 972-9131 or pamperedpig3@charter.net

We also have a group of sewers who make individualized pillow cases for our military and injured. For the pillow case pattern (fit to the military pillows) please ask for the sewing directions. This group also is looking for nice one yard cuts of soft to the touch cottons and quality sewing threads.

Proud Mom of a U.S. Navy Sailor!

Carol Pigg, Independent Kitchen Consultant

for The Pampered Chef

(618) 972-9131

pamperedpig3@charter.net

 

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