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| SHS to host registration for Livingston
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| STAUNTON - Although there is pending litigation regarding the annexation
of Livingston School District to the Staunton School District, the
results of the March 16 election indicate that it is in the best interest
of the students for Staunton School District to begin preparing for
this annexation. On Tuesday, March 30, Staunton High School will host an informational workshop for all Livingston High School students and their parents/guardians. This involves students who are now in the eighth grade, in addition to students in the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes. The purpose of the workshop is to present information about courses offered at Staunton, to answer questions about those courses, and to allow Livingston students to register for the 2004-2005 school year. The meeting will take place in the Multi-Purpose building which is located behind the high school. All students who are now in the eighth grade and their parents/guardians are asked to meet at 6:30 p.m. Students who currently are in the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes and their parents/guardians are asked to meet at 7:30 p.m. These students are asked to bring their current high school transcript with them. Staunton High School cannot request these transcripts. They can only be obtained by the students or their parents/guardians contacting the Livingston High School Office.Anyone having questions regarding this registration may contact the Staunton High School Office at 635-3838. |
| News Roundup | |
For non emergencies only
Police Department announces new crime hotline STAUNTON - The police department announces that there is now an information hotline. If anybody has information to provide on general crimes such-as drug activity, thefts, vandalism, or abuse within or around the community, call (618) 635-8167. Please note that this is not an emergency number, and 911 should be used if immediate help is needed.Any information received will be confidential and callers will not be required to identify themselves.All information will be given to the proper officials. Water Department flushing hydrants Dining outside restaurants in downtown may be allowed Alhambra voters reject tax hike for park
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| Hunters learn how to safely handle weapons | |
On Thurs., Gerald Brand instructed on the different types of bows and the correct way to use them. Brad Houston, our local conservation officer, instructed on the laws and regulations of hunting. Friday the students were instructed and shown the safe handling of shotguns, rifles and muzzle-loaders by Steve Handegan and Craig Nolan. Bill Adler taught preparation and survival skills. Saturday Craig Nolan taught basic shooting skills. Roy Fleming taught basic hunting techniques and how to be a safe hunter. Bronson Painter taught responsibility and wildlife conservation. A test followed with the following students successfully passing the course: Duncan Ahrens, Mallory Ahrens, Megan Ahrens, Ronald Arnold, Lucas Belleville, Zachary Belleville, Alex Bertels, Jacob Bertels, Richard Boston Jr., Tyler Boston, David Braasch, Ethan Braasch, Rachel Bruhn, Darrell Buffington, Lisa Buffington, Dylan Caldieraro, John Caldieraro, Robert Cheney, Robert Childers, Julie Collman, Derek DeVries, Brandon Eckhoff, Breanna Frensko, Dustin Graves, Adam Hamilton, Andrew Hamilton, Brandon Hamilton, Corey Harbison, Randy Harbison, Stephen Hokheld, Kyle Kuethe, Kenneth Lancaster, Kyle Mayhew, Cory McCunnery, Darrin Parker, Zachary Parker, Cody Rigor, Alyssa Schmidt, Kenneth Schuette, Hunter Vesper, Amy Wilhelm, Jake Winschester, Gerald Carl, and Richard Brown. After the test, pizza's were enjoyed compliments of Cavatio's and Whitetails Unlimited. A break on Saturday was enjoyed with doughnuts furnished by Ducks Unlimited High Ball Chapter. Refreshments were also furnished by VFW Post 1241 and the VFW Auxiliary Post. A gift certificate was donated by Duda Ace Hardware and won by Hunter Vesper. A very special thank you to the Staunton Fire Department for allowing us to use there facilities and to all the students, parents, instructors and sponsors. Please watch the local papers for the dates of the fall class. Any questions, call Larry Favre at 635-5247. |
| Local students attend preventing teen dating violence workshop | |
| By Shawn P. Brodie BUNKER HILL - More than 100 students from local schools, including 12 representatives from Staunton High School, gathered at Brittany Trap Range Banquet Facility in Bunker Hill to attend the Preventing Teen Dating Violence Workshop, Thursday, March 18. The students were first introduced to Terry Lilley, an activist for FlipYa Strategies located in Wilmington, Delaware. Lilley and the students discussed several topics about abuse and abusive relationships. He told the students of the different types of abuse, which included: emotional abuse- jealousy and threats, verbal abuse- yelling and screaming, and physical abuse- actual hitting or kicking. He explained to everyone that dating violence is cyclical. He proceeded to explain that the relationship starts off on a good foot, and then progressively gets worse and worse. He also referred to an abusive relationship as a tripod, with each of the three legs representing a different form of abuse. After a short lunch break, the students once again gave him their attention. Lilley presented the students with two challenges they should try to achieve. The first challenge was to learn. The students should listen and understand all they can about abuse, what causes it, and how to prevent it or help others who are involved with it. The other was to teach. He pointed out that teens have the power to help others. Lilley’s mix of humor, seriousness, and intriguing facts made for an interesting an entertaining demonstration. Judging by the students’ reactions, it seemed all had a great time. As he concluded, the students met Vicki Crompton-Tetter. She immediately began talking about her daughter Jenny, who was tragically murdered when she was 15 as a result of an abusive relationship. Crompton-Tetter’s recollection of the events that led up to her daughter’s death created a somber mood throughout the room. The students viewed a short film, which included news coverage of her daughter’s death. After the film concluded, the room was completely silent. The silence was broken only by the sobs of a number of students. Lilley’s positive comments and this mother’s bravery left everyone with a sense of commitment. A sense that suggested to all that they can make a difference. The presentations gave inspiration to the students. That inspiration was that we all have the power to change dating violence so that |
| Community Memorial Hospital patient rooms
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| Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton understands
the need for ultimate patient care and comfort. Thanks to a very generous gift from an anonymous donor, Community Memorial Hospital was able to continue their stride for better care and higher standards. The hospital purchased 10 new mattresses which will furnish five patient rooms. Along with the mattresses, they also purchased new furniture for the five rooms which included bedside tables, new chairs, and night stands. The mattresses are proven to help prevent pressure ulcers while specifically addressing the needs to each body section. The mattresses also feature firmer perimeter foam to help keep patients centered in the bed. In addition, all mattresses have magnets to help hold linens in place and keep the mattress from sliding. |
| The Marketing Man Outstanding achievers shine as community banking’s best and brightest rising stars |
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| By Julie Sturgeon Marketing has its unpredictable side - just ask Randy Alderman, who represented The Bradford National Bank in Greenville last season at the city’s annual holiday tree lighting festival. He stood proudly with his wife and four children - ages 10, 9, 7 and 6 - bundled against the chill, outwardly calm and mentally tortured.  “
All I could think of was how we’d be in front of all of these
people and these kids were going to fight to see who gets to flip
the switch,” he admits wryly. Fortunately, ordinary officials
handled that job inside the building while the visible Aldermans
led the countdown, something each of his three daughters and son
could get behind with gusto.They’re apparently chips off the old block, a man for who bank president Frank R. Joy has two words: “energetic” and “enthusiastic.” Alderman himself labels his life “a blast,” as everything he touches circles back to the magic of marketing. It began innocuously when his Jaycees club leaders announced to the then teenager, “Randy, you’re chairman of the 4th of July celebration.” He learned he could take an event and make it still bigger through promotion. He never shook the thrill. But after ten July 4th celebrations, stints as a disk jockey, a news and program director for radio station WGEL, and a role organizing the statewide political campaign for Sen. Frank Watson (R-Ill.), Alderman’s career prospects seemingly dried up, he says. While contemplating his next move, he took a job with Bradford Bank as a teller. After six months, Alderman struck gold – right under his nose. “ I inquired about other opportunities (at the bank), and they asked if I knew anything about marketing. It was obvious they didn’t read my resume when they hired me,” he jokes. (In addition to his work experience, Alderman graduated from the Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, with a radio and television marketing degree). He took over the bank’s marketing projects on a freelance, trial basis that first year before assuming the title full time. In the past 11 years, Alderman has acquired all of the marketing, public relations and advertising activities, selling the bank’s message of stability through direct mail, radio, television and sometimes house calls. Credit him with special events like washing windshields in the drive-through, bank-sponsored parades and theme contests that invite employees to dress as everything from patriots to hippies. “ It’s not an easy job, but it is adventurous, and there are so many different avenues you can use to market a product of service,” he notes. “I like the variety.” His out-of-the-box thinking doesn’t always jive with the board he admits, but says his bank’s president Frank Joy encourages him to keep the ideas flowing. After all, the bank has doubled in size since he grabbed the marketing horns, including building it first branch outside the county. Altogether, Bradford Bank has soared from $86 million to $190 million in assets in an area of only 17,000 people. Alderman’s innovative marketing plans even made the local newspaper where they profiled the bank’s self promotion practices. Televisions in the lobby continuously air Power Point presentations promoting Bradford Bank products and services. Each television rotates more than 100 screens of everything from employee promotions to history trivia on the bank. Alderman also teaches the front line tellers at the bank how to spot bad currency and checks as well as gives speeches as least once a month on the latest in stolen I.D. tactics for customers. “We don’t try to sell them on Bradford,” he says. “Our message is that as a community bank it’s our responsibility to educate people on ways to protect themselves.” So fascinated with marketing, Alderman even spins his marketing web off hours. His involvement with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Commission meant bringing the city’s first TV campaign targeting the town as a St. Louis market destination. He also helped the city land a grant for marketing materials for economic development and has voluntarily run the city’s Web site for nearly 10 years, making Greenville the first in the area with a URL. |
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| Zion Lutheran holding dinner, auction Saturday | |
STAUNTON - A catered meal and a chance to bid on
some great items will be featured at the 12th Annual Dinner/Auction,
sponsored by the Parent-Teachers League of Zion Lutheran School
Saturday, March 27. |
| Dietiker's Men, Boy's Wear - a great place to find local sports wear | |
By Chris Smith kwik1@madisontelco.com
Dietiker's was opened on May 13, 1955 by Bud and JoAnn Dietiker. In the mid 70's the size of the store was doubled. Dietiker's has more to offer than just clothing. Mark Dietiker, owner, has worked in the store since graduating from college. He offers personalized advice and service to customers that is unmatched by the large chain clothing stores. When a customer walks into the store, they can easily find what they are looking for. There is a wide selection of suits, dress pants, shirts, and Levi jeans. Hard to find items and jeans can be ordered. The store also carries school coats, sweatshirts, and t-shirts. Dietiker's also has been providing tuxedo rentals since 1962 for prom, weddings, and other special events. The store can also order printed shirts and do alterations to clothing. If there is something particular someone is looking for they can order the item. Dietiker's is located at 109 West Main Street. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. For more information about Dietiker's Men and Boy's Wear, call 635-2680. |
