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Van-Far High School celebrated the Class of 2013 with their graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 12 at 2 p.m. inside the high school gymnasium. Graduates carried yellow flowers in rememberance of their late classmate Dakota Reading. Following the processional and welcome, senior Ryan Nelson lead those in attendance in the “Pledge of Allegiance.” The Chief Concert Band performed “Encanto”. Providing speeches were salutatorian Alexis Ellis as well as valedictorians Brian
After nearly 25 years of serving in the Vandalia Police Department, Elsie McGlasson will be working her final day on May 31. Due to a recent illness, McGlasson has decided to retire. “I have really enjoyed my work, being able to assist and help others in their time of need,” McGlasson said. McGlasson began working with the department in September 1988 as a part-time employee. In August 1989, she was
The Van-Far Teachers Association (VFTA) held a Retirement Tea on Monday, May 13 for retiring teachers Miriam Savidge and Mike Ray. “You’ve made a tremendous difference in the lives of countless children and have made a difference in the community, both Vandalia and Farber,” said Van-Far Superintendent Chris Felmlee, who gave the welcome address as he also shared a few inspirational quotes. “Mrs. Savidge and Mr. Ray are well known
It’s that time of year. The days are steadily growing warmer and excitement is building in the halls as students plan their summers, graduates plan their futures, and parents of graduates plan celebrations. This year three families will be making plans in duplicate. With a ratio of one in 90 births being a twin, Van-Far’s 2013 graduating class of 44 students, has three sets of twins graduating. The Brewer, Stubblefield,
The Community R-VI School District celebrated its athletes and coaches with its annual Athletic Banquet held on Friday, May 10. Senior Justin Durham was this year’s recipient of the Mr. Trojan Award while Paige Curtis won the Lady Trojan Award. The Sandra Schutte Award was given to Sean Wilson and Amelia Knipfel. The George M. Dameron Award was given to Paige Harris and Cameron Foreman. This year’s Booster Club Award
Entering their final regular season game of the season without a victory, Van-Far’s seniors made sure they went out with a victory after defeating Madison 7-6 in extra innings. Ethan Gooch picked up the win on the mound in relief after tossing the final two innings and allowing no runs. Lucas Robinson started the game, tossing six innings while allowing four earned runs. “Was nice to win,” said Van-Far head
Community R-VI’s three track and field sectional qualifiers each scored team points but were unable to advance past last weekend sectional meet held Saturday, May 11 at Principia High School. In the boys long jump, seniors Nick Jensen and Cameron Foreman each made a push for a top-four state qualifying finish. Jensen took fifth after leaping 19’5.5”. Foreman finished sixth to help the Trojans score seven total team points. He
On May 17-18, the V.F.W. Auxillary Post No. 2173 will be passing out Buddy Poppies for donations. The money raised from the poppies will go toward the Veterans Home and Hospital, National Home for Children (home for orphans of our nation’s veterans), phone cards for wounded veterans in the hospital and for active duty personnel, flags for the cemeteries and other projects that support the veterans. The Poppy was adopted
The VFW Post No. 2173 will be hosting their Annual Memorial Day Services on May 27, 2013. Services will begin at 8 a.m. at the Curryville Cemetery, 8:30 a.m. at the Farber Cemetery, 9 a.m. at Memorial Garden, and 9:30 a.m. at the Vandalia Cemetery. The program at the VFW Post will begin at 10 a.m. with an invocation by the Rev. Robert Hoehn of Spencer Creek Baptist Church. Presentation
Gary and Helen Sosniecki, former owners of the Vandalia Leader, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary May 15. Gary Stuart Sosniecki of Bensenville, Ill., and Helen Louise Stephens of Clinton were married May 15, 1973, at Dripping Spring Christian Church near Columbia, Mo. Both had graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism earlier in the day. The Sosnieckis worked in the newspaper business for 34 years in Tennessee,
Angela’s Dance Company LLC presented their Sixth Annual Recital on May 4, 2013. In Creative Dance, “Spoonful of Sugar” was performed by Elaina Brogden, Nora Bybee, Jonah Edmond, Josiah Edmond, Bella Hopkins, Kenya Jones, Jacy Lowrance, Elliott Utterback, KayLynne Wallace, and Khloe Wallace. In Tap II, “Do Your Thing” was performed by Paige Dameron and McKenna Orf. In Lyrical, “I See the Light” was performed by Abigail Carlyle, Sierra
The Van-Far Music Department celebrated its chorus and band students during the High School Band and Choir Concert and Awards Ceremony held Monday, May 6. Van-Far’s High School Mixed Chorus performed “Just A Single Voice,” “The Climb,” and “Thank You For The Music.” Choral awards Conference Choir – Tenéza Davis, Tina Florea, Devan Gentry, Nicole Harvey, Ashley Marshall, Lindsey Nitcher, Aaryn Phillips, Krysta Stubblefield, and Emily Williams Most Improved –
Martinsburg area residents enjoyed vehicles of all ages, a cruise, music, and food during the 10th Annual Martinsburg Cruise Night held on Friday, April 26. The event was hosted by the Martinsburg Area Community Betterment. Miss Audrain 2013 Morgan Lockowitz also was scheduled to make an appearance. Musical entertainment was provided by the DJ service Music Express. A Poker Run was new to this year’s event. It began at the
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After nearly 25 years of serving in the Vandalia Police Department, Elsie
The Van-Far Teachers Association (VFTA) held a Retirement Tea on Monday, May
The Community R-VI School District celebrated its athletes and coaches with its
Entering their final regular season game of the season without a victory,
On May 17-18, the V.F.W. Auxillary Post No. 2173 will be passing
The VFW Post No. 2173 will be hosting their Annual Memorial Day