KALMER MEMORIAL SERVICES TO HOST OPEN HOUSE

Kalmer Memorial Services, the newest funeral home and cremation service in the Metro East, 8638 US Highway 50, between Lebanon and O'Fallon, is having an Open House Sat. & Sun., March 20-21, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Stop by and meet the owners, Joe & Cheryl Kalmer, take an informative tour and enjoy refreshments.

 

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READ ACROSS AMERICA

Read Across America will be celebrated at Tri-Township Library

on Tuesday, March 2 at 6:30 pm. This celebration brings everything

together under one hat---the famous red and white stovepipe of the

cat--- Dr Seuss's birthday, families reading together,

and teachers from the Triad School District who will be sharing

their favorite books.

 

Special guests for this evening at Tri-Township Library are:

Jason Henderson, Principal at Silver Creek Elementary School,

Beth Barbour, Kindergarten teacher at Silver Creek Elementary School,

and Josh Ackerman, Assistant Principal at Triad High School.

 

"Grab your hat and read with the Cat!" Please come for night

of fun at Tri-Township Library in Troy. Call 667-2133 for more

information.

 

 

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REMEMBERING & REFLECTING: ONE YEAR LATER

WHAT: Remembering & Reflecting: One Year Later

Special Services Honoring Pastor Fred Winters

With Guest Speaker Cindy Winters

 

WHERE: First Baptist Church Maryville

WHEN: Sunday, March 7th, 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

DETAILS: Everyone is Invited! (Free & Open to the Public)

These services will also be streamed live on our website at www.FBMaryville.org.

Doors will open at 8 a.m.

The church is asking that if you plan to attend, please allow extra time to get parked and seated, as an attendance of 1,500 - 2,000 people is expected for each service.

Overflow areas with video and audio feeds will be set up to accommodate all guests.

There will be no Sunday School Bible study classes for adults and students (grades 6-12) on March 7th. There will be classes available during both services for preschoolers and children.

Counseling will be available at FBCM on March 7th.

 

WHY: On Sunday, March 7th First Baptist Maryville will hold two special services remembering and reflecting upon the last year.

It’s amazing how much can change in just one year, isn’t it? If you were to ask the people of First Baptist Maryville that question, they would tell you it’s hard to believe that everything that has happened in the last year, in fact, really did happen. At times, March 8, 2009 seems like it was just yesterday. Other times, it feels like years have passed since that life-changing day.

As you may recall, Sunday, March 8, 2009, began as any normal Sunday morning. But it was soon apparent that this Sunday would be very different. This was the Sunday when a gunman would walk down the aisle, concealing a handgun, and open fire on the church’s pastor, Fred Winters, killing him in the middle of the first service of the day. How could something like this happen in the little, family-oriented community of Maryville? How does a church process or “live” through something like this? With the one year anniversary of this event only weeks away, what has happened to this church?

NOTHING SHORT OF A MIRACLE!

If you were to ask any church member, they would be quick to tell you, “It’s GOD, and GOD ALONE who is making this miracle take shape!” Considering the following, it would be hard to argue against such statements:

„O For the first time in the church’s history, 100 people were baptized in one calendar year. This was a goal of Pastor Fred’s. He didn’t get to see it, but the church did.

„O From January 2009 through today, FBCM’s Sunday morning average attendance has grown from 1,100 to 1,500.

„O Last August FBCM’s annual Yard Giveaway event, which supplies families in financial distress with free school supplies, clothing, and household items, served 798 people!

„O October’s week long evangelistic event with Team Impact brought in hundreds of children, students, and adults each night, resulting in an average of about 40 decisions for Christ every night.

„O Last December, the church’s annual Christmas production, “Getting in the Christmas Mood,” saw 3,500 people in attendance, a 50% increase from 2008!

„O The congregation recently voted and made the decision to move forward with building a $3.3 million addition which will greatly increase their ability to minister to preschoolers, children, and adults. The ground breaking has been scheduled for February 21, 2010.

This is NOT what you would expect taking place in a church whose people experienced what they did this past year. The Leadership Team of the church would tell you, “We had no clue how to approach this situation; so we prayed, and prayed, and prayed. At every step, God has provided what we’ve needed- from wisdom, to finances, to an Interim Pastor. God deserves all the credit, glory, and honor for what has been happening here.” Take for instance their Interim Pastor, Dr. Tom Hufty, who began serving on October 11th and will continue to provide the messages on Sunday mornings until a Senior Pastor is chosen and is able to fulfill the pulpit responsibilities. Dr. Hufty serves as the Vice-President of Academic Affairs for Hannibal LaGrange College in Missouri, and has been an absolute Godsend for the congregation. The church has formed a Senior Pastor Search Team which is prayerfully moving forward in the process of selecting the next Senior Pastor. This process will probably take a year or more to complete.

 

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ST. PAUL'S TO HOST OPEN HOUSE

St. Paul’s Lutheran School, 112 North Border, Troy, IL announces their upcoming Open House to be held on March 12, 2010 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at their new facility in Troy.

The Open House experience will offer guests the opportunity to tour the facilities, observe what takes place in the classrooms, meet and greet current students, teachers, and families, and have any questions about Christian education at St. Paul’s Lutheran answered. A coupon for $100 off of 2010-2011 registration will be given away as an attendance prize. Call 667-6314 and RSVP to receive an additional entry into the attendance prize drawing.

St. Paul’s Lutheran School is a wonderful place where children receive an excellent education in a nurturing and caring community. St. Paul’s Lutheran serves students from Kindergarten through 8th grade, giving you an educational choice in our area. St. Paul’s holds both Illinois Board of Education recognition and National Lutheran School accreditation. The goal of St. Paul’s is to help children reach their full potential—in mind, body and spirit—in a Christian environment.

St. Paul’s training and education provides daily religious studies and Chapel once a week as well as strong academic preparation. Students score on average 2.9 grade levels above their current grade level on national standardized tests. St. Paul’s offers the smaller classes and smaller teacher to student ratios that make strong academic preparation possible. All St. Paul’s teachers hold Illinois certifications and either a Bachelor’s or Master’s. Music and Art are also a vital part of the curriculum at St. Paul’s. Sports are available beginning in 3rd grade and other extra-curricular activities are available for every student.

Tuition costs are St. Paul’s are reasonable and a payment schedules are available. St. Paul’s has a scholarship program available that is offered to anyone interested in St. Paul’s Kindergarten through Eighth grade. Scholarships range from partial to full tuition. Eligibility is determined through an application process and scholarships are granted on the basis of family eligibility.

Contact Lisa Masters or Linda Craig at (618) 667-6314 with questions, for additional information, or to RSVP for the Open House.

 

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CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS ASSISTS WITH BENEFIT

Jennifer Latinette Benefit Efforts

Our Event is open to anyone who would like to donate to a good cause.

Nearly everyone has been affected by cancer in one form or another…wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend etc. so, I am organizing this benefit event for Jennifer Perry Latinette and I need your help to make it a success!

In December 2009, Jennifer developed some pain…actually a lot of pain!

In January 2010, more tests revealed terminal brain cancer.

We would love to have you there to enjoy an evening of good food, live music, and to also participate in our silent auction. Over 100 Auction items include:

Kenny Chesney Autographed guitar

A variety of sports and entertainment autographed memorabilia

Custom made steel fire pit

Photography packages

Cindy’s Critter Camp 6 week Dog Training

Schaltenbrand Construction Plaster Repair

Paintball Open Play Passes

Various restaurant and other local business gift cards

And many more..

Friday March 12, 2010 – Gateway Convention Center Collinsville, IL – North Entrance

Buffet Dinner/Cash Bar/Music by Millennium Band/Silent Auction

Tickets $25 per person, ($200 for a table of 8)

Texas Hold’em Tournament - Buy in $50 – Start time 8:00 p.m.

Single Elimination-Top 10% Pay Out

Come Early – Buy In beginning at 6:30

(First 200 to register will play)

(General Admission for Dinner/Auction/Music NOT required)

Doors open at 5:30

Purchase tickets and register for Texas Hold’em online: www.jenniferlatinettesjourney.com

Or contact Jeanie Strohmeier at jeanie@conconcorp.com for more information.

 

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"AIDA" AT TRIAD HIGH SCHOOL

SUPPORT THE CHORAL ARTS DEPARTMENT

ADVERTISE IN OUR UPCOMING MUSICAL PROGRAM

Give an Atta-Boy or Atta-Girl to Your Favorite Performer!!!

Triad High School Presents:

AIDA

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AN AD IS MARCH 12, 2010

All Ads will be Black and White

1/8 Page $10.00

¼ Page 20.00

Half Page 35.00

Full Page 75.00

Please email artwork and copy for ads to: pochaps@wisperhome.com

Write AIDA Ad in the subject line

Send in one of the following formats: jpeg,tiff or pdf. Make sure to send files with at least 200 DPI resolution

Mail payment and ads that cannot be emailed to Triad High School, Attention: Linda Remiger, 703 E. US Highway 40, Troy, IL 62294

If you have any questions please call Mrs. Susan Chapman at 618-410-8572 or email at pochaps@wisperhome.com

 

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GATEWAY CENTER'S PUBLIC SHOWS

Gateway Center's Public Shows March, April, and May 2010:

 

St. Louis Regional Gun & Knife

Friday, March 5 through Sunday, March 7

Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm

Sunday: 9 am - 4 pm

$5 Admission

12 & Under Free

 

Mothers of Multiples Metro East St. Louis

Saturday, March 6

8 am - 12 pm

This is a children's "re-sell it" show that is sponsored by MOMMES (Mothers of Multiples in Metro East & St. Louis), a triplets and more organization.

 

Belleville News Democrat Career Expo

Wednesday, March 10

10 am to 3 pm

FREE ADMISSION

 

Texas Hold 'Em Tournament Fundraiser for Jennifer Perry Latinette

Friday, March 12

Tickets: $25 per person

6:00 pm until 11:00 pm

Doors Open at 5:30 pm

Single Elimination Texas Hold 'Em Tournament 8:00 pm.

Tickets: $25 per person

 

Pegasus Productions Psychic Fair

Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14

Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm

Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm

$7 Adult Admission

12 & Under Free

 

American Indian & Ethnographic Show

Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21

Saturday: 8am - 5pm

Sunday: 8am - 2pm

Free Admission

 

Illinois Archaeological Society

Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21

Saturday: 8am - 5pm

Sunday: 8am - 2pm

$3 Adult Admission

$5 for a 2-Day Pass

12 & Under Free

 

International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc.

Friday, March 26 through Sunday, March 28

Friday: 12pm - 6pm

Saturday: 10am - 6pm

Sunday: 11am - 5pm

Admission: All Ages $8

Children 2 & Under Free

For more info: www.intergem.com

 

Creating Keepsakes Convention

Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10

Friday: 10 am to 6 pm

Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm

Class Registration at

www.creatingkeepsakes.com

 

Anime St. Louis 2010 Convention

Friday, April 23 through Sunday, April 25

Visit www.animestl.net for schedule and information.

 

Anderson Hospital Baby Fair

Sunday, May 2

1 pm to 4 pm

Free Admission

Congressional Prayer Breakfast

Monday, May 3

7:30 am until 9:00 am

For tickets or more information, please call: (618) 463-6850

Magic: The Gathering Midwest Masters Series

Saturday, May 8

8 am - 9:45 pm

 

7th Annual SIPCA Wine Tasting

Friday, May 21

$20 Adult Admission

Must be 21 or older to attend.

For more information, please call 618-650-5530

 

Treasure Chest Craft Show

Friday, May 21 through Sunday, May 23

Friday: 3 pm -8 pm

Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm

Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm

Free Admission

For more info: www.treasurechestshows.com

 

 

 

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HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HOSTS FUNDRAISER

Eat Wings. Raise Funds. Help raise money for Hospice of Southern Illinois by joining us on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at the Belleville, Edwardsville or O’Fallon Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner. Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 10% of all food & beverage purchases from 6-8 p.m. accompanied by coupon will be donated to Hospice of Southern Illinois! Other events for the evening include: 50/50 and Wine Basket Raffles, Blazin’ Challenge (7 p.m. in Belleville, $10 entry fee, prize for winner) and a Buzztime® Trivia Competition (7 p.m. in Edwardsville and O’Fallon, $5 entry fee, prize for winner). For more information contact Kathy at 618-235-1703 or kwilson@hospice.org.

 

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TRIVIA NIGHT AND SILENT AUCTION

TRIVIA NIGHT & SILENT AUCTION

March 6, 2010

7:00 PM

(Doors open at 6:00 PM)

 

Wiesemeyer Senior Center

(Located in Tri-Township Park)

Troy, IL

 

Fundraiser Benefiting the

Jarvis Township Senior Citizens

(Funding for the transportation & meal programs)

$80.00 Per Table

Maximum of 8 Players Per Table

You may bring the beverages of your choice

CALL 667-2022 or 580-0442

TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE

Make check payable to J.T.S.C. – Mail to 410 Wickliffe, Troy, IL

FREE SODA, ICE, POPCORN

50/50 & ATTENDANCE PRIZE DRAWINGS

DONATIONS FROM LOCAL BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUALS FOR THE ATTENDANCE PRIZES AND SILENT AUCTIONS ARE GLADLY ACCEPTED

PLEASE CALL 667-2022

JARVIS TOWNSHIP SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER IS A NOT FOR PROFIT 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATION

 

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TRIVIA NIGHT AT TROY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Saturday, March 6 ~ Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.

The New Life Youth of Troy United Methodist Church will host a trivia night and silent auction to raise money for a mission trip. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Play begins at 7:00 pm. Outside food is encouraged.

This event will be in the Family Life Center with soda and popcorn provided. Alcohol will NOT be allowed. Tickets are $80 per table, maximum number of players per table is 8.

Individuals may also purchase tickets for $10.00.

To purchase tickets or for further information, please contact David Roderick at 667-6241, ext. 12 or david@troyumc.org. or visit the church website: http://www.troyumc.org/.

Troy United Methodist Church is located at 407 Edwardsville Road (Rte. 162)

 

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11TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY 4-PERSON SCRAMBLE

11th Annual St. Patrick's Day

4-Person Scramble

Saturday, March 13

Cost for the event: $65.00 per person

Includes: Golf, 2 Drink Tickets, Meal to follow tourney

Registration: 9:00am

Shot gun start:10:00am

Two Flights - Two Places

Full field potential Purse $2880.00

Optional Skins Game.

Four Fun Contest

Closest to the Pin # 3

Closest to the Lake # 6

Closest to the Pin on Second Shot # 11

Closest to 125 yard marker # 14

For more info or to register call the proshop 618-346-8800

 

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EASTER DRAMA SCHEDULED

The Pentecostals of Troy, 312 S. Main St., Troy IL, are accepting orders for Angel Food Ministries until March 17. Angel Food Ministry is a monthly discounted supplemental food program available to anyone. A $60 Signature Box of groceries can be purchased for $30. A Signature Box will feed a family of four for one week. Orders are accepted at the church every Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM, or anytime on the web at www.angelfoodministries.com. The link card is accepted.

Orders for the Easter Pound Cakes will continue until March 14. The chocolate covered egg shaped cake are topped with a candy flower and sell for $10 per dozen and $5 per half dozen.

Tickets are now on sale for Messiah, an Easter Drama, which will be performed April 3 & 4 at 7 PM. $5 per ticket is the suggested donation for admittance.

 

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HAWTHORNE ANIMAL HOSPITAL TO HOST 5TH ANNUAL CANINE EASTER EGG HUNT

Hawthorne Animal Hospital is excited to host their fifth annual Canine Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 27, 2010. The event will be held at their Troy facility located at 1516 Alarth Drive off of Route 40 in Troy, Illinois. Registration starts at 1:00 PM with the “hunt” beginning promptly at 2:00 PM. Entry is just $3.00 per dog and all proceed benefit TreeHouse Wildlife Center. This year we will be joined by the Easter bunny from 1-2 PM. Have your pet’s photo taken for an additional $2 with the Easter bunny and receive a unique photo memory to remind you of this fun-filled day!

The Canine Easter Egg Hunt is open to all dogs, large and small. The “paw”ticipants will seek plastic eggs filled with dog treats dispersed in a field divided into weight categories. Each weight category will contain one special grand prize egg which allows the winner to collect the grand prize basket. These baskets are valued at over $200 and contain such items as deluxe villa boarding packages, dog treats, dog related items, and so much more.

The first 50 registered participants will receive a special doggie bag. For pre-registration or more information on this event, you can contact any Hawthorne Family of Hospitals: Glen Carbon 288-3971,

Troy 667-4900, Countryside Greenville 664-4200, Countryside Vandalia 283-9290 or Adair Gardens Pet Hospital 235-2744.

 

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SIUE PRESENTS SPEED NETWORKING

Back by popular demand, SIUE Speednetworking is the social networking event that brings together SIUE students and alumni professionals. Based on the format of speed dating, attendees will have twelve minutes to network with multiple alumni grouped at tables of eight. Once the twelve minutes is up, students will move to the next table and continue networking. Students will practice his or her "elevator speech" and learn how to make a good first impression. Alumni will talk about their post-college job experience, share networking tips and provide advice on this valuable career skill. Alumni volunteers will have the chance to network during the pre-event networking reception.

Alumni Volunteer Information

Volunteers are needed to serve as the Speednetworking contacts. Alumni volunteers will be grouped at tables of eight and participants will rotate to different table every twelve minutes. Even though you will be modeling effective networking techniques for participants, we hope you will also find the experience useful for your own professional development. Alumni will network and enjoy refreshments with the other volunteers during the pre-event reception from 6:00-6:30pm.

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the online registration form at http://www.siue.edu/alumni/speednetworking.shtml.

 

Thank you in advance for your support!

 

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RELAY FOR LIFE OF TROY WANTS YOU

Wanted: Individuals and teams interested in joining the fight against cancer!

The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life celebrated 25 years of Hope in 2009, and local volunteers are working to organize another exciting event in 2010. We want you to be a part of this celebration by joining us for the 10th annual Relay For Life of Troy.

Relay will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 11, and will go overnight until 6 a.m. on Saturday, June 12. The celebration will once again take place at Tri-Township Park in Troy.

Relay For Life is a fun-filled, overnight event that organizes communities throughout the country to celebrate survivors (anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer), remember loved ones and raise money to support the fight against cancer.

Teams of 8 to 15 members gather with tents and sleeping bags to participate in the largest fund-raising walk in the nation. Entertainment is provided throughout the night, and teams participate in various activities to symbolize the battle cancer patients must face during the late-night hours.

Relay For Life brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, churches and anyone in the community interested in celebrating life and fighting cancer while having a great time.

One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. The money raised at Relay saves lives by funding cutting-edge research, early detection and prevention education, advocacy efforts and life-affirming patient services.

It is because of volunteer involvement and dedication that we are able to save lives, help those battling cancer and empower all to fight back against the disease.

The American Cancer Society needs you to help organize this community event. A variety of personalities and talents are needed to give in a variety of capacities and time commitments.

If you enjoy networking within your community, team recruitment or corporate sponsorship might be a good fit. Perhaps assisting our candlelight ceremony would allow you to honor a loved one lost. Or maybe gathering friends, family members or co-workers to form a team is more your style.

Every person counts in the fight against cancer. Please attend the next meeting, Wednesday, February 24, 6 p.m. at Tri-Township Park, Community Center Upper Level in Troy or contact your ACS staff partner Christine Hopper by email at Christine.Hopper@cancer.org, or by calling (618) 288-2320 opt. #3 to find out ways you or your organization can help plan or raise funds for this event.

Christine Hopper, Troy Staff Partner

The American Cancer Society

The Official Sponsor of More Birthdays.

 

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GOSHEN ROTARY 2010 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 15

The Land of Goshen Rotary Club is seeking scholarship applications from Triad High School, Edwardsville High School and Metro-East Lutheran High School for their 2010 college scholarship awards. Successful applicants receive a total award of $2,000 over a two year period.

The scholarships will be awarded to two 2010 high school graduates who plan to attend a college, university or technical school in Fall 2010. Students who will graduate with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, complete the application, an essay and, provide a letter of reference will be considered for the 2010 scholarship award.

Applications and detailed guidelines for this scholarship are available through the guidance offices at Triad High School, Edwardsville High School or Metro-East Lutheran High School or online at www.thegoshenrotary.org by selecting Service and then Vocational Service. For additional information please call Tina Barnard at 618-406-1932

 

 

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