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FEMA Corps Pine 6 team reaches out, helps animal shelter
By: Cameron McMahon
FEMA Corps team Pine 6 recently helped out at Wayside Waifs, a non-kill animal shelter located in Kansas City, Missouri. The team helped by walking dogs, cleaning living areas, and socializing with both cats and dogs.
Corps members served for the entire Veteran’s Day week, heading over to the shelter after their days of work at the FEMA region VII offices in the city. Vinton Garden Club December news
The Vinton Garden Club member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., Central Region and District II held their monthly meeting December 2, 2013 at Vinton Family Restaurant for lunch with Susie Hansen as hostess. After the meeting members went to Lutheran Home for the meeting and therapy with the residents.
Benton Scholarship Foundation sets annual fundraising goal
The Benton Scholarship Foundation (BSF) has set a campaign goal of $55,000 for the 2013-2014. This follows another successful year of fundraising that included several new permanent scholarships being created.
“Every year the number of permanent scholarships presented increases thanks to the generosity of the individuals and families who have close ties to the Benton Community School District,” said Cristina Hurley, BSF President.
VS FFA members receive Greenhand, Chapter Degrees at annual BBQ
On Thursday November 14, 2013 the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held its annual Pork BBQ night. This night is a night for members, family, and friends to come and see what our chapter has been doing this school year, as well as see the members receive their Greenhand and Chapter degrees.
Our night started out in the lunch room for the meal, and then proceeded to the auditorium. VS alum Claire Andreesen describes freshmen year in ISU Marching Band
Editor's Note: Claire Andreesen, a 2013 VSHS graduate, recently completed her first year in the Iowa State University Marching Band, which is officially known as ISUCFVMB (Iowa State University Cyclone Football Varsity Marching Band). We asked Claire, the daughter of Larry and Jan Andreesen of rural Vinton, to share her thoughts, and she did. Ministry follows career as cop for Rev. Gaston of Harvest Christian Fellowship
For the new pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship, the ministry is a second career.
Bob Gaston retired from the Waverly Police Department as assistant chief in 2003. He had long been involved in the Salvation Army and as an assistant pastor. After finishing his law enforcement career he returned to school for his master’s degree. Dell & Mona Hanson to celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
Please join us in celebrating Dell & Mona Hanson's 60th
Anniversary.
There will be an Open House, Sunday, December 1st 2-4 pm at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church located at 1206 C Avenue Vinton.
Everyone welcome!
Great turnout for first FOTSI photo session with Santa; next one set for Dec. 7
We would like to thank everyone that came out to our Santa Paws event on Sunday to get their pictures taken with Santa! We always enjoying seeing our supporters and meeting new, friendly faces.
We had a great turnout on Sunday and hope to do the same at our next session! So please, mark your calendars for Saturday, December 7 and stop in to get your picture with Santa Paws! Santa will be on-site from noon-4 and ready to hear what's on your list!
Both 2 and 4 legged kids are welcome. Thanksgiving Coloring Contest winners ride with Santa
The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department recently held their annual Turkey Coloring Contest for children in 3rd grade and younger. The top three winners in each division were awarded prizes, presented with their laminated contest entry and also got to ride the fire truck with Santa in the downtown parade for the Tree Lighting Ceremony. We had over 160 total entries this year and we would like to thank all of our judges and everyone who participated! The following is a list of the contest winners. Have an emergency supply kit ready for disasters
An emergency supply kit simply is a bag with an array of items assembled to help one survive at least 72 hours when evacuating due to a disaster. 72 hours is the minimum time recommended because it may take an emergency relief organization that long to respond to a disaster.
There are many terms used to denote such an emergency kit. Have you heard of the B.