Partners 4 Pets

Take a look at the pictures, taken by Roger Smith Portrait Gallery, at the Partners 4 Pets event: http://RogerSmithPortraitGallery.Phanfare.com

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From Mike Farinella, Allstate Agent

A friend of Lonnie's who works for me, was driving home in Collinsville, and saw a house that was on fire. She said something told her to stop and knock on the door. So she did and woke up the family. They all got out safely. But their house burned to the ground and they lost everything. They did not have any insurance, and are not a well to do family. So we thought that we would try to do what we can for them.  I was wondering if you could send out something asking local business to give what they can to help this family.

We have opened up our Allstate office as a drop off location so that we can help this family!

Boy size 5 - 6, Boys size 12 - 24 month, Man's size Pants: 32W x 34L, Man's Shirts: L - XL, Women's size 15-16 pants or XL - XXL shirts.

Thank you, Mike Farinella.

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Angel Food Ministry

The Pentecostals of Troy, 312 S. Main St., will be accepting Angel Food Ministry order through Monday December 7. To place an order, visit www.angelfoodministries.com.

On Sunday December 13 at 11 AM, the ladies of the church will be hosting their annual Christmas Cookie sale. It is a great time to stock up on sweet goods for the Christmas season.

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Relay for Life of Troy Wants You

Wanted: Individuals and teams interested in joining the fight against cancer!

The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life celebrated 25 years of Hope in 2009, and local volunteers are working to organize another exciting event in 2010.

We want you to be a part of this exciting celebration by joining us for the 10th annual Relay For Life of Troy.

Relay will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 11, and will go overnight until 6 a.m. on Saturday, June 12. The celebration will once again take place at Tri-Township Park in Troy.

Relay For Life is a fun-filled, overnight event that organizes communities throughout the country to celebrate survivors (anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer), remember loved ones and raise money to support the fight against cancer.

Teams of 8 to 15 members gather with tents and sleeping bags to participate in the largest fund-raising walk in the nation. Entertainment is provided throughout the night, and teams participate in various activities to symbolize the battle cancer patients must face during the late-night hours.

Relay For Life brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, churches and anyone in the community interested in celebrating life and fighting cancer while having a great time.

One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. The money raised at Relay saves lives by funding cutting-edge research, early detection and prevention education, advocacy efforts and life-affirming patient services.

It is because of volunteer involvement and dedication that we are able to save lives, help those battling cancer and empower all to fight back against the disease.

The American Cancer Society needs you to help organize this terrific event. A variety of personalities and talents are needed.

If you enjoy working in your community, team recruitment or corporate sponsorship might be a good fit. Perhaps assisting our candlelight ceremony would allow you to honor a loved one lost. Or maybe gathering friends, family members or co-workers and forming a team is more your style.

Every person counts in the fight against cancer. Please attend the Volunteer Interest Meeting on Tuesday, December 15, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Tri-Township Park, Community Center Upper Level in Troy or contact your ACS staff partner Christine Hopper by writing (American Cancer Society; #5 Schiber Ct.; Maryville, IL 62062), by email at Christine.Hopper@cancer.org, or by calling (618) 288-2320 opt. #3 to find out ways you or your organization can help plan or raise funds for this event.

Christine Hopper, Troy Staff Partner
The American Cancer Society, The Official Sponsor of More Birthdays.

RELAY FOR LIFE OF TROY DATES
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Troy Volunteer Interest Meeting 5:30-7:00 PM
Kick-Off Committee Meeting, 7-8 PM
Tri-Township Park, Community Center, Upper Level, Troy

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Event Kick-Off Celebration, time & location TBA

Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Committee Meeting 6-7 PM
Team Meeting 7-8 PM
Tri-Township Park, Community Center, Upper Level, Troy

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Committee Meeting 6-7 PM
Team Meeting 7-8 PM
Tri-Township Park, Community Center, Upper Level, Troy

Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Committee Meeting 6-7 PM
Team Meeting 7-8 PM
Tri-Township Park, Community Center, Upper Level, Troy

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Committee Meeting 6-7 PM
Team Meeting 7-8 PM
Tri-Township Park, Community Center, Upper Level, Troy

Friday, June 11, 2010 at 12 pm (event starts at 5 pm) to
Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 10 am
Relay For Life of Troy
Tri-Township Park, Troy

Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Wrap-up Meeting,
Committee Meeting 6-7 PM
Team Meeting 7-8 PM
Tri-Township Park, Community Center, Upper Level, Troy

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Kurt's is sending Stockings to Troops

We are looking for the following items to fill stockings with:
*Holiday Candy
*Socks
*Hot Chocolate packets
*Hand-Held Games
*Word Puzzles
*Travel Size Toiletries
*Holiday Cards

If you would like to help, you can take donations to either of our locations:
1 Mueller Drive
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 345-4519

5605 N. Illinois (Hwy 159)
Fairview Heights, IL 62209
(618) 235-4519

When you make your donation, don’t forget to sign one of our holiday cards or have your child color a coloring page to place in the stocking.  Donations must be received by December 4, 2009

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Pecans for Sale

Friedens UCC Women's Guild is selling this year's crop Pecans for $8.00 a pound. Get them for your holiday baking. Call the office 667-6535 to pick-up, or check at Allen's Drug Store or A & R Paints and Crafts. If questions about this call 667-9693 Thelma Huston

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Read, Run and Right Marathon

I am the PE teacher at St. Jacob and Marine Elementary in the Triad School District. We are starting a new program called the Read, Run, and Right Marathon. To complete the marathon, each child will need to read 26 books, run 26 miles, and do 26 good deeds. At the end of the school year, we are having a celebration at Triad Middle School for everyone that completed their marathon and would like to give T-shirts to everyone that completed the marathon. The estimated cost for a shirt is around $4. We have 150 students at Marine and 207 students at St. Jacob. I am figuring about 300 students total between the 2 schools will complete the marathon. I understand that is a lot of money for T-shirts but any help that you could give would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you! Amy Sheehan

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Seeking Clerical Position

Wanted--part time clerical position. This position is part of the cooperative education program at Triad High School. The student must work at least 10 hours a week to qualify for co-op credit. The student is available to work weekday afternoons after 12:30 p.m. As an employer you will be required to complete a short evaluation 4 times a year. The student's current employer is reorganizing and her position will be eliminated by the end of the year. The evaluations from her current employer are excellent--this situation in no way reflects on her or her clerical abilities. If you would like more information about the co-op program or the student please contact Pat Packard, Co-op teacher, Triad High School at 667-5409, ext. 7240.

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Thank You for Your Gift

With your help, more than $67.08 million was raised throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over $1.9 million raised in the Southwest Illinois Division.

Each week, over a million dollars is invested in our region to help provide health and human services to people throughout 16 counties in both Illinois and Missouri.

To make a donation, call the Southwest Illinois Division office at (618) 251-0072 or go to www.stl.unitedway.org.

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