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Humane society benefits from Buchheit's fundraiser

Buchheit stores raised $5,239 this May as part of their annual Pet Pantry fundraiser. Buchheit of Sparta donated its proceeds to the Randolph County Humane Society. The funds raised were presented in the form of a Buchheit gift card, so necessary supplies such as food, kennels and other necessities can be purchased as needed.
Submitted by Buchheit Retail News Jun 22, 2022 8:45 AM
Chester Rotary supports library story hour

Chester Rotary President Tanya Cowan, right, presents Chester Public Library Executive Librarian Tammy Grah with a $350 donation to help with the library's summer story hour series. "We're always happy to be able to assist with a local program that is as valuable to the community as summer story hours," said Cowan.
Jun 7, 2022 3:14 PM
Buchheit of Sparta collects $581 for FFA

Buchheit stores collected $6,304 this winter as part of their seventh annual fundraiser for Future Farmers of America. Buchheit of Sparta raised $581 and donated their proceeds to the FFA chapters at Marissa High School, Christ Our Savior High School in Evansville, and Sparta High School.
Submitted by Buchheit Retail News May 24, 2022 4:48 PM
Two local Girl Scouts named cookie all-stars

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois has wrapped up its annual cookie program and all the girls' hard work paid off with 718,485 packages sold by Southern Illinois Scouts this year.
Submitted by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois May 17, 2022 3:43 PM
Rotary cyclist on 1,000-mile trek stops in Chester

St. Louis Rotary Club member Ralph Zuke made a pit stop in Chester last week on his 1,000-mile bike ride to raise awareness for Rotary International's ongoing fight to eradicate polio throughout the world.
By Gwendy Garner May 11, 2022 9:47 AM
CHS band students volunteer at pancake breakfast

Several members of the Chester High School band volunteered to help wait tables at the 2022 United Methodist Men Pancake Breakfast Saturday, April 2. The event had to be canceled the past two years due to COVID-19 but returned this year with a vengeance. The First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall was packed throughout most of the morning. Without the help of the CHS band members, it would have been almost impossible to keep up with the demands of the day. Left to right are: Nicole DeGuzman, Rylie McDonough, Will Welge, Isiah Roth, Band Director Steve Colonel, Toby Gercis and Ary Shipley.
Apr 5, 2022 7:59 PM
March Mobile Market

For the third month in a row, volunteers at the monthly Chester Area Christian Food Pantry (CACFP) Mobile Market faced inclement weather. Wednesday, March 23, it was rainy, cold and breezy as approximately 25 dependable volunteers served roughly 73 vouchered automobiles.
Mar 29, 2022 4:24 PM
Methodist Men of FUMC back at the griddle for pancake breakfast

After having to postpone last year's annual pancake breakfast due to COVID-19, the Methodist Men of the First United Methodist Church in Chester are very pleased to bring back the popular event Saturday, April 2.
BY JIM BEERS Mar 29, 2022 4:23 PM
Grant funds science equipment, books for fifth grade classrooms

Chester Grade School fifth grade teacher Tammy Liefer received a $980 Hands-On Science 2.0 grant from the Lambda State Foundation for Educational Studies, Inc., a constituent of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
Submitted by Tammy Liefer Mar 29, 2022 4:24 PM
WIBH, Head Start spearhead shoe drive for needy children

This April, as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month,WIBH Radio in Anna will partner with local agencies on the new "Warm Soles, New Hope" campaign to provide new shoes for children in need.
Submitted by Southern Seven Head Start Apr 10, 2022 12:19 PM

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