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McDonald's celebrates renovation with favorite characters
A young girl walked into McDonald's with her family on Saturday, and after seeing one of the famous restaurant characters, decided to order Chicken McNuggets -- she was convinced that if she ordered a hamburger, the Hamburglar would steal it. Many families visited the store to help celebrate the renovation, and had their photos taken with Birdie or The Hamburglar. For Sale: VFD Jeep
Do you know someone who has been known to start fires that burn more than expected?
Do you like 1980s era Jeeps with bright red paint?
If either of these apply, here is an offer for you:
The Vinton Fire Department is selling its 32-year-old Jeep.
Here is more information about the vehicle from the VFD:
There have been many things done to this unit. Thirsty (and hungry!) Thursdays: Legion offering meal, music
The response to the first few weeks of the "Thirsty Thursday" event has been so good that the Post 57 Legion members plan to continue it indefinitely.
Each week, Lucinda Hansen, the mother of Post Commander Bobbi Enos, prepares a home-cooked meal (spaghetti was on the menu last night). The bar is open for customers each Thursday, and music echoes from the meeting room every other week. VSMS students perform
On Thursday, dozens of talented Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School students performed for their parents, neighbors and friends.
First, the VSMS Jazz Band played several songs. After the band cleared the stage, the choir students performed a "In Living Color" concert. The Show Choir, Seventh Grade Chorus, Eighth Grade Chorus and other solo and ensemble acts performed a variety of songs designed to encourage courage and individuality. Special Parkinson's meeting next Wednesday at Virginia Gay Hospital
This month’s Parkinson’s support group meeting at Virginia Gay Hospital, Wednesday, March 23rd, at 1:00 in the board cafeteria, will feature author, accomplished tennis pro, marathon runner and coach Lyle Gibson who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s.
Free valet parking and wheelchair assistance will be available.
A resident of Burlington, Iowa, Lyle was diagnosed two years ago with Parkinson’s just as he was finishing his book, “A Lifetime in Motion: Lesson’s Learned From a Student of the Game (s). Benton Co. Board of Supervisor minutes/claims, March 8
March 8, 2016
(Click HERE to see the list of claims approved for payment at this meeting)
The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all members present. The chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously.
Hertle moved/Wiley seconded: Approve minutes of March 1, 2016. Honor Choirs include many VS singers
Vinton-Shellsburg Elementary and Middle School Students have had opportunities in the last weeks to participate in Honor Choir Festivals.
Most recently, Davia Herger, VSMS eighth grader, was selected for the Regional NC-ACDA (North Central American Choral Directors Association) Middle School Level Girls Honor Choir. Students from six states auditioned for this honor. Vinton Job Fair set for March 22
Are you looking for a job? Is it time for a switch? Visit the Vinton Community Job Fair on Tuesday, March 22 from 4-7pm at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center. Local businesses that are looking to hire will have booths and applications available!
Admission is free!
Sponsored by Vinton Unlimited & the Community Affairs Committee Man arrested after high-speed chase in Vinton-Garrison area
Benton County Sheriff’s authorities arrested Quentin James McNeal, age 24, from Garrison on numerous traffic charges as a result of a high speed chase in the Vinton/Garrison area on Monday.
The pursuit began at approximately 5:25 p.m. when officers say McNeal failed to stop for a Sheriff’s Deputy on a routine traffic stop in Vinton. Celebrate Ag Day at Fareway, Tuesday March 15
Farmers put food on our plate, produce fiber, fuel and renewable resources, while protecting our land, air and water. National Agriculture Day is March 15, 2016. Ag Day is about recognizing, and celebrating, the contributions of agriculture and the value it plays into maintaining a strong economy.
The Benton County Farm Bureau Federation is celebrating National Ag Day at Fareway in Vinton on Tuesday March 15.