The St. John Women’s Guild met Wednesday evening, May 8, 2013, at the church. The meeting was called to order and opened with prayer by president, Carol Fischer. Elsie Hand presented the topic, “Pointing to Jesus.” Seven members (Carol Fischer, Dotty Cahill, Regina Vogt, Elsie Hand, Sabrina Lovell, Marlo Hunn, Karen Morris) answered roll call by reading a scripture containing the words “grow or growing.” Secretary’s report was not available.
Vandalia Rotary Club members gather on April 25 to refurbish and assemble flags for placement at local business establishments and churches on federal holidays. The Rotary flags are among several fund raising projects to support student scholarships and other community services. Shown, from left: Tim Embree, Teresa Stice, Jean Trower, Herman Wright, and Earl Cordry.
The Vandalia Area Historical Society held an abbreviated meeting at the Vandalia Hotel on Friday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. After regular business was conducted, most of the discussion concerned the progress of the Cornerstone Project. President Paul Ray and Mike Menench brought the group up to date on the project and listed various types of the work still to be done as follows: hang drywall, install ceiling boards, lay
V.F.W. Post No. 2173 hosted an appreciation supper Saturday, April 20 at the Post home for members and workers who help with the monthly fundraisers. Welcome was by Kenneth McDonald, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Blessing was given by the Rev. Bob Hoehn. A delicious ham supper cooked by Betty Bontz and Kenneth McDonald was served. Door prizes were given to Mary Gramley, Bobby Foree, Kate Stewart, Jack Folta,
The Monday Study Club met at 1:30 p.m. on April 8, 2013 at the United Methodist Church. Ann Foreman and Deedie Reading were the hostesses. The meeting was called to order by the president, Deedie Reading, as she led the pledges to the American and Christian flags. Jackie Marshall had the devotional from the Upper Room, based on Matthew 13:1-8 and 18:33, titled “Free Gift”. She closed with prayer. Deedie
The St. Cecilia Music Club met March 18 at 7 p.m. at the Family Life Center. Those attending were: Ruth Calcaterra, Shirley Forgy, Deanna Frey, Brenda Gower, Glee Hanson, Leanne Leake, Denna Nichols, Brenda Owens, Veanna Snodgrass, and Sue Beshears. The meeting was called to order by Leanne Leake. It was noted that an organization in Wellsville might invite the club to present a program. Calcaterra read an invitation from
The Support our Soldiers group of Vandalia has collected the names of service personnel with ties to the community. Serving in War Zones ■ Brian R. Long, PRG 6-16C, APO, AE 09354 (Afghanistan) Birthday: May 9, 1983. ■ PFC Buckholz, Cody B-CO 2-27 IN Monit FOB Bostick APO-AE 09310 ■ PFC Culver, Zachary B-CO. 297th MI BN (FWD: APO-AE 09366) ■ SPC Stone, Guy HQ-RCS Ps4op 307TPC Kandahar Airfield APO, AE 09355. Birthdate:
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