CONSTITUTION WEEK MT CARMEL CHAPTER DAR

MT CARMEL CHAPTER ON MONDAY SEPT 17, 2018.

MEMBER OF THE CHAPTER READ Books about the

Constitution “ A MORE PERFECT UNION

AND WE THE KIDS”  to the second grade classes of Mt Carmel

Elementary School. Marcia Singer, DAR, read to the second

grade classes of  Mrs. Brenda Cheesmen and Mrs.  Colleen

Litherland  at the collusion of the reading. Each child rang A bell in remembrance of Constitution Week.

MOUNT CARMEL CHAPTER DAR on September 17,2018,

Started off Constitution Week with Members of DAR

Reading to second grade students at Mount Carmel Elementary School.

Books about the Constitution “A More Perfect Union and We The Kids”.

Susan Wood, DAR Commemorative Committee read to the second

grade classes of Ms. Tara Bruce and Mrs. Lennette Jones. At the conclusion of the

reading each student rang a bell for Constitution Week.

As a celebration by the Mount Carmel Chapter DAR Constitution Week.

The Chapter started on October 17, 2018 , the day at started at 8:05 am at the

Mt Carmel Jr. High the class room of 8th grade Social Studies class room of Yvette Heneager.

The classes played Constitution Bingo, a games of history of the Revolution War. The game

designed and given by Donna Wills Sigler, past Regent 2010-2013. The informational

game continued thru the day for each class of Yevette Heneager.

An Award from THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

CONSTITUTION WEEK COMMITTEE CERTIFICATE OF AWARD Presented to

YVETTE HENEAGER IN RECOGNITION of Outstanding Work in Upholding and Promoting

the Ideals of THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, Presented by

MOUNT CARMEL CHAPTER NSDAR , SEPTEMBER 17, 2018.

MOUNT CARMEL DAR CONSTITION WEEK

READERS OF BOOKS “A Perfect Union and

We The Kids” to second grade at MCES.

Marcia Randolph Singer, Mt Carmel Chapter DAR

Allendale September Students Of The Month

Allendale School is proud to announce the September Students of the Month:

front row:  Vivian Doerr (Kindergarten), Quentin Blythe (1st grade), Ryland Houchin (2nd grade), Joel Schneider (3rd grade)

back row:  Levi Potts (4th grade), Chandler Cusick (Jr. High), Clay Morgan (Jr. High)

CONCEALED CARRY COURSE TO BE OFFERED AT WVC OCTOBER 18, 19, 20

If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enroll in the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College at the Advanced Technology Center on Thursday and Friday nights, October 18 and 19, from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m., and on Saturday, October 20, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. D Ray Etzkorn is the instructor for this class.

Not only will attendees learn the minimum information required by the Concealed Carry Act, but through the use of lecture and range drills, attendees will learn how to safely handle a handgun and hone their skills, as a marksman, and survive a real-world encounter. Whether you are new to handguns or more experienced, this course is designed to make everyone a more knowledgeable and accomplished shooter. Through the teaching of current trends and techniques, students will learn and understand how to maintain the proper mindset, skills, and abilities that come with “bearing arms” for the purpose of self-defense.

Pre-registration is required. The cost of the 16-hour course is $175 for in-District students, which includes tuition and fees, and must be paid in advance to reserve a seat in the course. The cost for enrollees over 60 years old is $92. For more information or to get registered, contact your local Student Services Office: Wabash Valley College-Mt. Carmel, 866-982-4322, or Frontier Community College-Fairfield, 877-464-3687. If you have questions concerning the program, contact the Concealed Carry Coordinator, Bryan Hart, at hartb@iecc.edu, or call 618-879-9420 and leave a message.

CAST ANNOUNCED FOR “MAMA WON’T FLY”

Dennis Black, Guest Director for the upcoming fall community theatre production, “Mama Won’t Fly,” has announced the cast for this hilarious comedy which will be presented by Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council in the Brubeck Theatre. Performance dates are Thursday and Friday, October 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, October 28 at 1:30 p.m.

Cast members include: Janet Anderson-Norleen; Patti Hanzel-Savannah; Emily Goodson-Hayley; Kent Freeland-Dugger, Mitch, Kelvin, Cousin Chicken; Colette Grigsby-Tanya, Ardale, Julliette, Sibyl; Elizabeth Anne Pearson-Essie, Teeta, Fanny, Rema Jean; Joe Thompson-Red, Denton, Mickey, Ronald; Yvette Wilkinson-Pawnee, Edweena, Kiki. Eric Carroll is serving as Stage Manager and also will be appearing as Ferd and Spud. Serving as Assistant Stage Manager is Jim Thread.

This comedy is about an outrageously hilarious race against the clock that begins when Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Honeycutt agrees to get her feisty mother all the way from Alabama to California in time for her brother’s wedding. Savannah’s problem is that Mama won’t fly! With only four days to make it to the ceremony, this determined daughter has no choice but to drive cross-country with her strong-willed mother, Norleen Sprunt, in Mama’s vintage sedan. As Savannah mentally prepares herself for this hastily conceived road trip, another outrageous complication arises; the bubbly, over-eager bride-to-be arrives unannounced. Hayley Quinn, delighted to finally meet her future in-laws, is convinced that traveling together to her wedding is the perfect way to bond. This ferociously funny, family-friendly Jones-Hope-Wooten comedy will have you laughing your way across the country and all the way down the aisle!

Mark your calendars! An evening of laughter awaits you in the Brubeck Theatre! Tickets are $6 and are available at seatonc@iecc.edu, or by calling 618-263-5124. Patron Passes will be honored.

Long Weekend Coming For Local Students

There will be no school for students in Allendale, St. Mary’s, and Wabash District #348 schools on Monday, October 8th because of the Columbus Day holiday.

There will be no school for St. Mary’s School students on Friday, October 5th because of a teacher’s convention.

There will be no school for Wabash District #348 and Allendale students on Friday, October 12th because of a teacher’s institute day.

St. Mary’s will have school on Friday, October 12th, however there will be no buses running that day.

WVC TO HOST FINANCIAL AID SPOTLIGHT NIGHT

Wabash Valley College will host a Financial Aid Spotlight Night on October 17, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in Main Hall, Room 205 (second floor). In its commitment to helping students and parents “make sense” of what financial resources are available, WVC is pleased to offer this opportunity for all interested students and parents.

Financial Aid personnel will assist families in completing the 2019-2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please bring the following: Student and Parent 2017 Income Tax Returns, W-2 forms, and Social Security cards.

The Financial Aid Office is committed to assisting students in any way possible. For more information, please call Jane Owen or Trina Dunkel at 618-262-8641, extension 3154 or 3141.

County Treasurer Updates Commissioners On Property Taxes

You should have received your property tax bill in the mail by now. They went out on September 25, according to Wabash County Treasurer Beverly McBride. The first installment is due October 26th, the second on November 30th. McBride told county commissioners Monday that a total of 10,939 bills were mailed out at an approximate cost of 20-cents each. A total of 11-million dollars ($10,997,699) was extended this year. Just over 668-thousand dollars ($668, 187.51) has already been collected, McBride said.

Man Arrested For Violating Order Of Protection

On 10/01/18 Mount Carmel Police arrested Christopher R. Cochrane, age 46, of Mount Carmel, for Violation of an Order of Protection following a 911 abandoned call to the apartments at 214 N Walnut Street.  Once the officers arrived they found that Cochrane and his wife had been in a domestic dispute.  Officers also learned that Cochrane had an Order of Protection against him protecting the wife from contact.  Cochrane was placed under arrest for Violation of an Order of Protection and transported to the Wabash County Jail.  Cochrane is being held pending a bond setting by a judge

St. Francisville Man Picked Up By MCPD On Knox County FTA Warrant

On Monday, Mount Carmel Police arrested Lester L. Glenn, age 67, of St. Francisville, IL for a Knox County Indiana Failure to Appear Warrant.  Officers were dispatched to outer North Cherry Street to check on a male subject, found to be Lester Glenn, walking north on Cherry Street.  Glenn returned with the warrant and was placed under arrest.  Glenn was taken to the Wabash County Jail pending extradition back to Knox County Indiana. 

Woman Arrested For Domestic Battery

On Sunday Mount Carmel Police arrested Kaleigh C. Singer, age 26, of Mount Carmel, for Domestic Battery.  Officers were investigating an unrelated incident at the apartments located at 1230 N Walnut Street when they observed Singer commit a battery to her boyfriend during an argument.  Officers investigated the incident further which led to the arrest of Singer.  Singer was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was charged and held pending a bond setting by a judge.