Volume 5 Issue 2 - Unit School District #304
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Volume 5 Issue 2 - Unit School District #304
DELIVER TO BOXHOLDER PRSRT. STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID ALEXIS, IL 61412 PERMIT NO. 9 STORM TRACKER THE United High School Newspaper Volume 5, Issue 2 IN THIS ISSUE: School board notes p. 2 Class officers elected p. 3 FFA has busy month p. 4 Elementary menus p. 5 High school menu p. 6 Golfers advance 3 p. 7 STORM ALERTS Friday playoff info The Red Storm football team travels to Princeville Friday night for the first round of the IHSA playoffs. The game will begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $4 per person, regardless of age. As with all IHSA tournament events, passes will not be accepted. A victory would set up a second round match with the winner of the Galena-Freeport Aquin game to be played on Saturday. Saturday volleyball info The Saturday volleyball regional championship game will be played at Abingdon High School at 6:00 p.m. Admission is $4 per person, regardless of age, and, like the football game, passes will not be accepted. Sectionals will be held the following week at Williamsfield. Board candidates sought Nominating petition forms for the April 7, 2009, school board election in United CUSD #304 are now available. Forms may be picked up in the office of the board secretary at 101 North Holloway Street in Alexis on any business day between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A school board candidate’s petition must be filed in the same office no earlier than 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 19 (if disctrict office is open. If not, filing begins on tuesday, January 20) an no later than 5:00 p.m. , Monday, January 26. Candidates’ names will appear on the election ballot in the order in which their nominiating papers are received in the secretary’s office. Four seats on the seven-member board of education will be filled at the April 7 election. Candidates elected will serve four-year terms expiring in April 2013. United looks to team with Habitat for Humanity By Stasha Giese, Editor in Chief Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization in which recipients receive new construction housing and a no interest loan. This foundation was started by Millard Fuller in 1976. A self-made man, he became a millionaire at age 29. Shortly after he was affected by a downfall in his marriage and health related issues. After rediscovering God, Fuller and his wife bravely sold all of their belongingg, gave money to the poor, and moved to Koinonia, GA, a Christian based community. Fuller and Clarence Jordan, the Koinonia founder. started building no interest homes. “I see life as both a gift and a responsibility. My responsibility is to use what God has given me to help his people in need,” said Fuller. Fuller continued his involvement in Habitat for Humanity, and traveled outside of the United States to build homes until 2005 when he passed away. In Warren County, four Habitat homes have been built and the local branch is seeking out a family which would qualify for a new home, scheduled to be built in 2009. The selection process is very detailed in order to make sure highly valued time is spent helping those who truly need it. One must fulfill all of the following standards: • Be a Warren County resident • Need for adequate structure Families have to be incapable of buying their own house through conventional means. The size of each house built varies according to the size of each individual family. • Ability to repay One needs to have at least six months of reportable income that meets the income guidelines for their family size. Too much outstanding debt can make it impossible for the family to take on the responsibility of a house payment, so a credit check is performed. • Partnership with Habitat Recipients are responsible for donating 500 hours of their time to building homes for other low income families. Only half of the time may be fulfilled by friend s or family. Qualifying families are awarded a no interest loan to cover the entire cost of the structure. Typically, these loans are for $50-55,000 and are payable over a 20 year period. The monthly mortage pay- Everything is new for Thai exchange student By Bast Chaikhunsombat In just two months, I’ve experienced a lot. Some of it is even better than in my home country of Thailand. Both the culture and style of Americans is something that is new to me. For eaample, the way students dress. In Thailand, all students wear uniforms and we revere the national flag everyday. Obviously, that is not the case here in America, so it has taken some getting used to just being able to dress in regular clothes in order to go to school. After first coming to America, I realized I would have to solve a lot of problems on my own. First and foremost is language. It continues to present problems for me, but I am working to better understand English. Last week I went to a bonfire for the first time with the FCA. I’ve also visited Genesis Medical Center in the Quad Cities as my host parents went to see a newborn addition to their family. I’ve also been to a concert at the Crossroads Cafe in Peoria. With dinner at Steak ‘n Shake, the concert and hanging out afterward, it ended up being a very long night as I didn’t get home until about 2:00 a.m. My journalism class had planned to take me trick or treating in Alexis for Halloween, but we can’t go now that the football team is in the playoffs. I’m keeping a journal of my activities and will report on them every month in this paper. This is one of four homes in Monmouth that has been built in recent years by Habitat for Humanity. The group is currently seeking a familly for a new home to be built in 2009. ment includes property taxes and homeowners’ insuraance. Property has already been purchased in Monmouth, near Sunny Lane Field, for construction of the next house. Habitat will build a house for a single person, or large enough fto accomodate a family of eight, based on that family’s income. Income parameters differ across the state and country and with Warren County’s cost of living being at the lower end of the See “Habitat” on page 2 Coach Mac misses 1st game in 30+ years By Anton Kozelichki Former United math teacher Ben McIntosh recently received the Illinois Council of Mathematics Teacher’s Distiguished Life Achievement Award on October 17, at the Hotel Pere Marquette in Peoria. To recieve the award, Mr.; McIntosh had to meet the following criteria: • Have a minimum of five years experience in mathematics education in Illinois. • Participate in professional activities. • Represent his profession with enthusiasm to students, teachers, parents, and community members. • Provide leadership for and influence others toward mathematics education. • Show continued growth as a mathematics teacher. When asked about when he found out he won, Mr. McIntosh said, “I was very surprised. I didn’t know I was nominated.” Receiving the award was an honor for Mr. McIntosh, but it was also on a Friday night during a football game, so he had a tough decision to make. “I talked to John Reynolds and he asked me how many football games I had been to. Then he asked me how many awards I had recieved. Without letting me answer, he told me to go to the award ceremony.” McIntosh did, however, make it back in the middle of the fourth th quarter to see the Red Storm beat Peoria Heights. Mr. McIntosh was a teacher for close to 40 years, but why did he choose to be a math teacher? “I can’t spell. I’m good at grammer, but I can’t spell,” McIntosh said with a smile on his face. Football and volleyball teams prep for post-season play See page 8 STORM TRACKER 1905 100th Street Monmouth, IL 61462 309-734-9411 The Storm Tracker is published monthly by the journalism students of United High School, is printed through the facilities of The Register-Mail, and is distributed to residents of CUSD #304. The material published does not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of the administration of United School District #304, nor the policy of The RegisterMail. While every attempt is made to determine the validity of advertising contained herein, the advertising in the Storm Tracker is not to be construed as endorsement of a specific product or service. The Storm Tracker assumes no responsibility of liability resulting from the content of paid advertisements. The Storm Tracker does not knowingly accept advertisements that discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, handicapped status, veteran or sexual orientation, nor does it knowingly print ads that violate any local, state, or federal laws. Parties interested in advertising in the Storm Tracker should contact Mr. Kozelichki at the address and/or phone number listed above. Letters to the editor must be mailed to the address above and cannot be more than 350 words. The author’s name and phone number must be included for verification purposes. The Storm Tracker only edits letters in cases of timeliness and obscenity and does not guarantee publication of all letters. STORM TRACKER Stasha Giese, Editor-in-Chief Vic Fredrickson, Business Mgr. Reporters Katie Allaman, Bast Chaikhun sombat, Bethany Fredrickson, Julie Gunter, Elizabeth Johnson, Anton Kozelichki, Jillian Rundle, Katy Schrader Mr. Tony Kozelichki, Advisor “Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/MCT Campus High School Newspaper Service.” United CUSD #304 contact numbers Superintendent’s Office 482-3344 FAX 482-3236 United High School 734-9411 FAX 734-6090 Board continues softball field planning By Katie Allaman This month’s school board meeting took place on October 9. The meeting began with recommendations of two new staff members. Mr. Tom Gilliland recommended Heather Davis as a library aide for the north elementary in Alexis. Superintendent, Mr. Jeff Whitsitt, suggested that Steve Cairns be the new JV boys’ basketball coach. Both positions were approved. Following this approval, Mr. Rick Elliot began the discussion on building a new baseball/softball diamond at the high school. It was decided that twelve-inch tiling will be placed under the field and go clear to the outfield fence. It will connect with the water diversion tiling around the football field. Olson Brother’s Tiling has offered to donate two days of scoop work to put in the tiling. It was also suggested that the apple tree by the Ag. Shop be moved or removed. Mr. Whitsitt then talked with the board about the school district’s 403b plan. Currentlly, neaqrly two dozen employees are involved in the plan, serviced by 12 vendors. Whitsitt said the IRS has changed its rules and that by January 1, 2009, we must hire a third-party administrator to manage how much money everyone puts into the school and make sure that all are following the rules. Whitsitt recommended the district contract with vendor Great American. No decision was made, with discusstion to continue at the topic November meeting. Mr. Whitsitt moved on to share information on the district Response to Intervention (RtI)I plan. By January 1, 2009, a district plan must be in place. He gave some district statistics on United’s special education populaqtion, citing seven percent See “Board” on page 3 Habitat seeks Warren family & volunteers state’s average, a fairly large, modern house can be built in the $50,000 range. The following is a list of annual income requirements for Warren County that need to be met by various sized families in order to qualify for a Habitat loan: • Family of 1 $10,950-21,900 • Family of 2 $12,540-21,900 • Family of 3 $14,100-28,200 • Family of 4 $15,660-33,840 • Family of 5 $16,920-33,840 • Family of 6 $18,180-36,360 • Family of 7 $19,410-38,820 • Family of 8 $20,670-41,340 Warren County Habitat for Humanity is also seeking volunteers to serve on various committees throughout the year. The site selection committee currently has two members who chart out possible construction sites. They work with local government officials on matters such as sewer and electrical hookups, and making sure lots are safe and “buildable.” The construction committee currently has only one member who has a background of working in construction related areas. Committe members such as concrete workers, plumbers, electricians, architects, or any other home construction related occupation are needed. The family selection committee has only one member. It is required that people involved in this part of Habitat for Humanity are interested in talking to families one on one after reading through their applications. It is also required that one specifically selects families that strictly meet the criteria. Three people currentl;y make up the family support committee. These people are required to have good people skills in order to inform the families what will be expected from them, and keep careful records of each person’s time spent on others’ homes. The family support committee also may help families establish a better budgeting system. The fundraising, public relations and volunteer relations committees currentlly have no active members. People interested in the fundraising committee would be seeking out potentia donors, ranging from churches to independent donators. This group welcomes cash, material for both building and basic house needs, labor, and property. The fundraising committee is in need for people who have skills in creating fundraising material and grant writing. The foundation’s newsletters are written by the public relations committee. They strive to work with local media, and speak to various groups such as churches. One of the most important groups, the volunteer relations committee, gather people who can help in building, office work est. Hours are also recorded for other volunteers and repients of the Habitat for Humanity foundation. United High School is looking at opportunities to assist in the construction of the next Habitat home. “I became aware of Habitat while watching This Old House, and by working on my own home, I’ve become interested in helping others achieve the American dream,” said Athletic Director Tony Kozelichki. “Initially, I thought of this as a way for our athletes to give back to the community as we did a couple of years ago helping stock a food panty in Galesburg. Now I see Habitat as providing learning opportunities for our students. “Mr. Lucas has expressed an interest in having his construction class involved as part of his spring curriculum, and my wife’s family and consumer science classes could be involved in various interior design and decorating aspects of home construction.” Local Habitat director Danielle Hart, a resident of the United school district, says future construction could target the United community, but that the current home needs to be completed first. This past fall, Habitat constructed a handicapped ramp for a home on North Main in Monmouth While Habitat for Humanity is an unaffiliated Christian organization, it does not discriminate on basis of age, sex, race, creed, religion, color, handicapped status, veteran or sexual orientation. For more information, or to apply for consideration for the ’09 Sunny Lane project, contact Danielle Hart at 734-4330 or email [email protected] rmg Risk Management Group, Inc. Bill Ramsey 1-800-553-7475 Helping agricultural producers manage price risk Commodity futures, options, and cash United Junior High 734-8511 FAX 734-6094 United Elementary North 482-3332 FAX 482-3341 United Elementary West 734-8513 734-8515 COUNTRYSIDE BIBLE CHURCH Thanks United students for making our 5th quarter Friday’s a huge success! Youth Group @ Emanuel Baptist Sundays @ 7:00 p.m. United classes elect 08-09 officers Seniors officers Christian, Powell, Damewood, Fresdrickson and Darrah Sophomore officers Toops, Lee, Kaywood, Gavin and Armstrong United senior wins husking contest By Jillian Rundle Sara Martin, a senior at United has accomplished something that many of us have never heard of, a corn husking championship. Martin has competed in the corn husking event now for five years, finishing first in the state every year, and placing in nationals each year, as well. This year, the event was held in Roseville at Harlan and Barb Jacobson’s farm. Nine states are represented at this event, with a possibility of two qualifiers from each state making it to nationals. Martin took the state title in her division with a total of 132 lbs, 20 more lbs. than second place. Nationally, she placed third with a total of 164 lbs. United High School’s four classes elected officers during the first week of the new school year. 2008-2009 senior officers (pictured upper left) are president Bre Christian, secretary Preston Powell, vice president Stephanie Damewood, treasurer Lyndsey Fredrickson and student council representative Katy Darrah. Junior officers (pictured upper right) are president Katy Schrader, vice president Zach Steele, secretary Bethany Fredrickson, treasurer Jenna Fox and student council representative Katie Hook. Sophomore officers (pictured lower left) are president Taylor Toops, vice president Breayn Lee, secretary Katie Kaywood, treasurer Alex Gavin and student council representative Brooke Armstrong. Freshman officers (pictured lower right) are president Tyler Sedam, vice president Evan Powell, secretary Jennifer Elliott, treasurer Jake Gavin and student council representative Christian Schrader. Class officers often have the primary responsibility for fundraising activities, especially when it comes to planning for prom during their junior year, which can cost several thousnad dollars. Underclass officers also help with class ring selection, while senior officers do the bulk of the work in planning for graduation. 2008-2009 class sponsors are Tim Engebretson and Jean Kern for the seniors, Jennifer DeJong and Brian Higbee for the juniors, Fred Lucas and Roy Schwass for the sophomores, and Brian Cirks and Wendy Havens are the freshman class sponsors. Junior officers Schrader, Steele, Fredrickson, Fox and Hook Freshmen officers Sedam, Powell, Elliott, Gavin and Schrader Board sets parent/teacher conferences of students having a learning disability. Speech is the biggest problem. “It all goes back to good teachers doing what they should be doing and what they have been doing all along,” commented Whitsitt. Mr. Gilliland spoke about the September 30 RtI day. Fourteen meetings were held and parents showed up to all but two of them. During the principal’s reports, Mr. Dan Renwick said that the fire drill, RSIP day, and the Jr. High open house all went well. The PTO was successful, earning about $900. The first quarter grading period ended on October 22, with report cards to be distributed on October 29. Parent-teacher conferences are for 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, November 6 and 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Friday. November 7. The purchasing of flu shots at $12.50 for staff members was also approved.. The next regular school board meeting will be November 13. La Pequenita American & Mexican Kitchen Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Tanning Beds Open! Haircuts and Styling Visa/Mastercard Accepted 482-3549 or 371-6277 SPORTSCARDS Buy-Sell-Trade Baseball-Football-Basketball-Hockey 482-6600 Open 9-9 Daily Free Coffee 117 S 1st Monmouth 734-7776 Seniors, need help getting started on your high school scrapbook? Call Linda 482-6600 The Seedhouse 1930 140th St. Cameron 61423 Steve Youngquist Sales Representative 563-9842 (office) 221-9843 (cell) FFA heats up United with annual hog roast By Bethany Fredrickson On October 10, before the Aledo/Westmer game, the United FFA held its 26th annual hog roast. This year the FFA served more than 550 meals, earning $1500 in profits. If people did not want to eat at the high school, they could get meals to go, and the B&B Restaurant in Alexis was also offering carry out meals, where they served about 150 customers. The United FFA is very proud of their hog roast, it offers an outstanding meal at an excellent price that has always stayed the same, encourages people to come to the football game, and is a great social time for people to get together. People were offered one or two BBQ sandwiches, baked beans, chips, a cookie and a cup of ice cream, along with orange drink or iced tea. Sandy Bertelsen, Warren County Ag Educator, said “That was the best BBQ sandwich that I had ever had.’’ FFA advisor Brian Cirks was more than happy to hear that and hopes to keep the hog roast going for many more years to come. On a different note, the Ag ALPD class participated in the float race held at the Mercer County YMCA in Aledo on October 19. A group of four students worked together in class for 3-4 days creating a boat using only foam board, duct tape and silicon caulking. The goal is to compete with other teams to see whose boat stays afloat while two group members are sitting in their masterpiece, while being propelled across the water by using their hands. The different teams competed for the title for having the fastest time, best design, and for the most creative boat. Eric Olson, Ivy Shepherd, Matt Frakes and Ellen Reeder, with the boat named Leadership, took the title for having the best time of 42 seconds, as well as having the best design. Claiming second place was the boat John Deere 4010. Brennan Jensen, Victoria Fredrickson, Logan McLaughlin and Brittney Olson proudly took second place with that boat. Preston Powell, Sarah Unsworth, C.J. Ravel and Jullian Rundel took third place with El FCA continues to expand with Bible studies offered By Katy Schrader The second annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes cookout was held on October 11 at senior Sara Martin’s house, south of Kirkwood. Twenty-five students and six adults were in attendance. Everyone gathered around the fire and after a prayer ate hot dogs, chips, and s’mores and drank pop, water, and apple cider; all provided by the students. After some fellowship, everyone quieted down and listened as Mr. Rick Johnson spoke and introduced Maddie Eagen, sister of sophomore Marina Eagen, and a graduate of United, who played her guitar and led everyone in songs between testimonies. Faith Schleich, Katrina Parks, Anton Kozelichki, and Katie Allaman each shared their story of coming to know Christ and how they can see Him working in their lives. Special guest Mrs. Amy Schmidt, United High School principal, also shared an inspirational thought with the students. After a game, students were thrilled with a hayrack ride. “The testimonies were really good,” commented Logan Hickerson. “The hayrack ride and games were fun.” Beginning September 24, the girls’ study group, named “Extreme Makeover from the Inside Out,” has been a success. Stories, testimonies, and lessons have been the basis for incredible discussions, led by Mrs. Julie Schrader and Mrs. Judy Gilliland. Meeting every Wednesday, the group has had a fairly consistent number of members who come every week and even more with volleyball girls who come on days they don’t have practice. Mr. Marshall Schrader is pleased with how the boys’ study group is going. “There have been engaging conversations and good participation,” he said of the high school boys. Due to football games and practices, scheduling has been tough. However, the group has fit in an hour-long study for the past four weeks and is looking forward to growing. FCA is experiencing a lot of changes and enjoying the ride to a bigger, stronger, closer group of students who are encouraged by each other and the beliefs they share. Winners of the FFA’s fishing derby held in September were (left to right) Robbie McKay , Michael Johnson and Joe Kolb. Frijole. The team of Kelly Long, James Paine, Sara Martin, and Jeremy Livingston won the most creative crown. Victoria Fredrickson said, “I had a blast with this and I hope that it continues so other students may participate also.’’ Mr. Cirks stated, “This is not only a fun activity for the students, but it also teaches them teamwork and leadership. Each of these students will eventually be part of a team someday and it’s a great opprotunity to teach them how to work as a team in order to get them ready for the future.’’ Speaking of the future, the United FFA has many different activites set up for the students to participate. Several FFA members attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 22-24. With Halloween just around the corner, FFA members will be helping 1st and 2nd graders carve pumpkins during their regular scheduled classes. Kicking the month of November, there will be a Hare N’ Hound Race that any FFA member may partipate on the 2nd. Some members will travel to ROWVA to participate in this year’s trapshoot on November 8. On the November 13, there will be a Section 4 crop CDE judging contest in Aledo.. On November 18 FFA students will be starting the Christmas Sale. This fundraiser sales are items such as fruit, cheeses, beef sticks and other items. The next event on the agenda is the FFA sponsored Blood Drive to held at United High School on November 24. RED STORM FANS SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT ORDER A YARD SIGN TODAY Signs are made of all-weather plastic with vinyl lettering to withstand the outdooe elements. Signs are 3’ x 2’ and come with two metal stakes for displaying in your yard. All sports and activities are available. BEST WISHES FOR A GREAT 08-09 YEAR From a United Backer LOVDAHL & SHIMMIN, INC. Cost is $25 and includes the sign, two stakes and one decal. Additional decals available for $5 each. Proceeds benefit the United High School sophomore class. Contact Michelle Kaywood at 337-7889 to place your order. Delivery is available. 220 east broadway monmouth, il 61462 309-734-7109 309-734-4492 FAX PORTER INSURANCE AGENCY DEBBIE MEEKER-KING, Agent 200 East Broadway Monmouth, IL 61462 309-734-7234 [email protected] Nov. North Campus Menu Nov. West Campus Menu MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3 Chipped Beef Mashed Potatoes Peas Tropical Fruit 4 BBQ Rib Tatot Tots Mand. Oranges Cookie 5 Chili Carrots & Dip Cheese Sticks Pear Half 6 Italian Chicken Nachos/Cheese Green Beans Applesauce 7 NO SCHOOL 3 Chicken Sand. French Fries Peaches Graham Cracker 4 Fiestada Mexican Corn Pears 5 Potatoes & Ham Cole Slaw Pineapple 6 Cheeseburger Hash Browns Applesauce Cookie 7 NO SCHOOL Sausage Biscuit Cereal Long John Cereal Cereal Cinnamon Roll Mini Muffins Toaster Pastry 10 Tacos Lettuce/Tomato Apricots Cookie 11 NO SCHOOL 12 Hamburger Mixed Veggies Cheesecake w/ Cherries 13 Tetrazini Garlic Stix Peas Pears 14 Tenderloin French Fries Pineapple Cookie 10 Pizza Casserole Green Beans Mixed Fruit 11 NO SCHOOL 12 Chicken Noodles Mashed Potatoes Peaches 13 BBQ Rib Sand. Oven Potatoes Mand. Oranges Oreos 14 Corn Dog Potato Chips Baked Beans Applesauce Breakfast Pizza Cereal Pancakes Long John Cereal Mini Muffins Cereal Veteran’s Day Donut P/T Conferences Veteran’s Day P/T Conferences 17 Pizza Green Beans Applesauce Cookie 18 Cheeseburger Chips & Salsa Sliced Carrots Applesauce 19 Hot Dog Coney Sauce Tator Triangle Peach Half 20 Turkey Gravy Mashed Potatoes Corn Tropical Fruit 21 Crispito Lettuce/Tomato Mand. Oranges Cookie 17 Cheese Pizza Corn Pears/Pineapple Cookie 18 Hot Dog Hash Browns Peaches 19 Super Nachos Tossed Salad Mixed Fruit 20 Turkey/Stuffing Mashed Potatoes Cole Slaw Pumpkin Dessert 21 Tenderloin Sliced Carrots Applesauce Frosted Graham Breakfast Stick Cereal Long John Cereal Cereal Cereal Breakfast Pizza Cereal Cereal Pancake Wrap 24 Spaghetti Garlic Stix Green Beans Pear Half 25 Cheeseburger Chips & Salsa Sliced Carrots Applesauce 26 Chick. Nuggets Broccoli/Cheese Peach Half Cookie 27 NO SCHOOL 28 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Thanksgiving 24 Spaghetti Green Beans Fruit Yogurt 25 Chicken Nuggets Potatoes/Gravy Mini Carrots Orange Half 26 27 NO SCHOOL Tacos Lettuce & Cheese Corn Thanksgiving Pudding Bagel & Cheese Mini Muffins Donut Sausage Biscuit Cereal Sugared Donut Main breakfast itme listed at bottom of each day’s menu All meals served with milk. All meals served with milk. Bread and butter available Bread and butter available Frank Zucker Consultant P. O. Box 5151 Phone 309-283-2805 Rock Island, IL FAX 866-353-3137 61204-5151 [email protected] 1201 W. Broadway 734-9494 28 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Main breakfast itme listed at bottom of each day’s menu COLE’S PHOTOGRAPHY $10 off all new sittings Mention this ad for discount www.colesphoto.com 800-98COLES or 627-2546 November High School Menu MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3 Crispitos Corn Chips & Nacho Cheese Spanish Rice Mixed Veggies Pineapple 4 Chicken Patty on Bun Cheesey Potatoes Baked Beans Peaches 5 Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Corn Fruit Crisp Ice Cream 6 Macaroni & Cheese Little Smokies Green Beans Pink Applesauce Cake 7 NO SCHOOL 10 Burritos Spanish Rice Corn Chips & Nacho Cheese Peas Mandarin Oranges Rice Krispie Treat 17 Super Nachos Spanish Rice Green Beans Peaches 24 Quesadillas Corn Chips & Nacho Cheese Spanish Rice Peas Pineapple 11 NO SCHOOL 12 Chicken Nuggerts Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Mixed Veggies Mixed Fruit Cookie 19 Sliced Turkey Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Scalloped Corn Fruit Crisp Ice Cream 26 Chicken Strips Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Green Bean Casserole Applesauce 13 Cavatini Garlic Bread Green Beans Peaches 20 Lasagna Garlic Bread Salad Pears 27 NO SCHOOL 14 Deli Turkey on Bun French Fries Corn Pears Cake 21 Chili Dog French Fries Mixed Vegetables Mandarin Oranges Cake 28 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Veteran’s Day 18 BBQ Rib on Bun French Fries Baked Beans Mixed Fruit 25 Cheeseburger French Fries Baked Beans Peaches Parent/Teacher Conferences Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender Alpha 629-4361 ~ Aledo 582-3150 ~ Alexis 482-5511 New Windsor 667-2735 ~ Viola 596-2189 ~ Woodhull 334-2802 visit our web site at: www.fsbwil.com Member FDIC SUNDAY MONDAY November Calendar TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Football Playoff Rd I VB Regional Final @ Abingdon 6 pm 2 3 LTC Choir Festival 4 VB Sectional @ Williamsfield 5 6 2:00 DismissalPT Conferences 4-8pm VB Sectional @ Williamsfield 9 10 11 NO SCHOOL 12 Veteran’s Day 13 Sports Booster Mtg @ South Campus 7 NO SCHOOL Cross Ctry Sectional 8 Football Playoff Rd II PT Conferences 8:30-11:30 am VB SuperSectional @ Peoria Heights 14 Volleyball State Finals @ ISU School Board Mtg Cross Ctry State Finals 15 Football Playoff Rd III Volleyball State Finals @ ISU IMEA All-District 16 17 GBB @ Cambridge/ Geneseo Invite 18 19 GBB @ Cambridge/ Geneseo Invite 20 GBB @ Cambridge/ Geneseo Invite JH BBB vs West Central 5:30 23 24 BBB @ Williamsfield Tournament 25 BBB @ Williamsfield Tournament 26 2:00 Dismissal 27 NO SCHOOL JH BBB @ Mon.Rville BBB @ Williamsfield Tournament Thanksgiving Day GBB @ Elmwood JHBBB @ Costa 21 22 Juniors Career Shadow State Football Semis GBB @ Cambridge/ Geneseo Invite GBB @ Cambridge/ Geneseo Invite State Swimming Finals 28 29 NO SCHOOL BBB @ Williamsfield Tournament State Football Finals 10am Univ of Illinois BBB @ Williamsfield Tournament Golf team advances more to Sectional than ever before, but fail by only two strokes from sending one to state By Victoria Fredrickson The United Red Storm golf team finished a very successful 2008 season, going 11-3 in dual meets.. Dual meet success, however, didn’t translate into late season tourneys as the team finished fifth among Lincoln Trail Conference team at the annual Railsplitter Classic. Sophomore Alex Gavin placed eighth as an individual in that event, to lead United golfers.. The Red Storm was set to play in the Monmouth-Roseville regional on October 7, but the weather was less than hospitable. While many golfers were able to complete nine holes, the day turned into a washout as heavy rains made the course unplayable. With IHSA rules calling for all 18 holes of the match to be com- pleted in a single day, the meet was rescheduled and players had to start from scratch. Two days later, not only did the weather cooperate, but three United golfers took advantage of solid play to advance to the sectional at Aledo’s Hawthorne Ridge course. Freshman Jake Gavin led United golfers, shooting an 81, while brother Alex and senior Preston Powell each carded an 83 to also advance. United’s performance left them in fourth place in the 12 team field, behind Monmouth-Roseville, Alwood and West Central. Alex Gavin(Sophmore), Jake Gavin(Freshman) and Preston Powell(Senior). The three found the going much more difficult at Hawthorne Ridge, where both the hilly course and tougher compe- Football team to face familiar foe Continued from page 8 occasion holding the Trojans to a score of 8-0 at halftime. The second half didn’t go United’s way, though, as they had four fumbles and only ran six plays of offense the entire half. Elmwood/Brimfield shut out United by a score of 38-0. The following night, many of the Red Storm players met at Coach Engebretson’s house for a pizza party and to see who they would playing in the first round of the playoffs. At 8:10 the Red Storm were selected to play the Princevile SECOND TIME AROUND Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles, Jewelry, Gifts, Art, and Books Thur & Fri 10-5 -- most Sat 12-5 300 Main St. North Henderson 309-464-0039 April-Nov Princes. “They are impressive and physical.” said Engebretson. “They aren’t real big, but they are agressive and quick. Their defense hasn’t given up a lot. If we can move the ball, play better than we have, and make zero mistakes, then I think we have a good shot at winning.” tition leaving the trio a little short in their quest for the state finals. Alex Gavin’s 80 was four shots better than brother Jake’s score, while Powell concluded his high school career with an 89. For Alex Gavin, it was a second straight year of just missing out on advancement, as he fell two strokes shy of qualifying for the state finals. The Red Storm loses the bulk of its team as seniors Powell, Brandon Lee, Heath Fredrickson and Chad Carlson all end their Volleyball team concludes regualr season Continued from page 8 could easily see why. Along with numerous kills, she had 47 digs on the day. Sommer Foster led the back row with 71 digs and Carissa Youngquist had 36. In conference play for the JV Storm, they’ve ended with a record of 9-2, earning themselves second place. The freshman team attended the Stark County Tournement earlier this month and returned with a third-place finish. TURBO WASH 115 Industrial Park Ave Monmouth be able to participate in weekend tourneys as individual players. Any boy or girl interested in golfing for United next fall should contact the athletic director’s office to make plans for next summer’s camp and the beginning of the golf season in August. Cross country returns all By Beth Johnson United’s first foray into cross country running ended up being a successful one, even though the individual results may not have shown it. The team participated in a number of weekend invitationals, including one at Peoria Heights on October 18 which featured runners from 57 schools. At the sectional meet on October 25 junior Nathan Wooters placed 31st while Duncan Nall was only four slots behind him out of 65 runners. Also competing this year was junior Jacklyn Barnhouse and freshman Daniel Adee, whose father Eric helped coach the team when head coach Barb Bohan was unavailable due to prior commitments. The team practiced in Alexis on most occasions, but also took advantage of the terrain on the West Campus and at the Univeristy of Illinois’ Ag Research Center, where Mr. Adee is employed. Fall sports awards set Athletic awards will be handed out to football players, golfers and cross country runners on Thursday, November 13, beginning at 6:00 at the high school. Volleyball awards will be distributed at the team’s annual pot-luck banquet, which will be set after the team’s post season run is complete. “Anything You Need From The Ground Up” Remodeling • Kitchens & Baths • New Construction • HVAC 319-759-0570 Tokens Available “Use us, Avoid rust!” 309-482-6161 high school careers. Coach Jim McNamara does have the Gavin brothers returning, but is looking for new players to round out the team. If United is unable to field at least six players, it will be difficult for the team to play a full schedule in 2009. and might only 309-371-9504 M & R Kenney Painting insured Mark & Ruth Kenney paint/wallpaper 2786 40th Ave renovation Alexis, IL 61412 refinishing [email protected] http://community.webshots.com/user/mandrkenney Serving Burlington & Surrounding Area Football team: Back where we belong By Anton Kozelichki After a one year absence from the IHSA playoffs, the 6-3 United Red Storm will be travelling to face the 9-0 Princeville Princes on Friday, October 31, Halloween night at 7:00. The Red Storm remain without tight end and outside linebacker Dustin Logsdon and running back and defensive end Adam Olin. Logsdon, who fully tore his ACL and partially tore his MCL against Alwood/ROWVA, had surgery on October 21 and is recovering well. Olin, who broke his fibula against Aledo/Westmer, had surgery on October 20 and he, too, is recovering well. In the game in which Logsdon was hurt, the Red Storm and the A/R Bulldogs had a shootout with United coming out on top 44-35. The rushing attack continued for United, but it wasn’t just Olin in this game. Even with Olin rushing for more than 100 yards, the Red Storm had time to give the ball off to Aaron McDonald and Chris Olson who also had 100plus yards rushing each. The following week, United was at home to face the Aledo/ Westmer Green Dragons, a 3A school whom they shocked last year, 28-27, in Aledo. For the first quarter and a half, it looked as though the Red Storm would repeat what happened last year. United was up 14-13 in the middle of the second quarter and backed up in near their own endzone,when Olin ran the ball right and was tackled for a gain of a couple yards. As the punt team came onto the field, there was an injured Storm player: Adam Olin. The star running back for United was helped off the field and initially the coaching staff thought Olin just sprained his ankle. X-rays showed it was a broken leg and Olin’s record setting year was finished. After his injury, the Red Storm offense couldn’t regain any confidence and the Green Dragons went on to smoke the Storm 42-14. “It (Olin’s injury) definitely had an effect on our team. It was demoralizing. The impact he had in the first six and a half games was unreal,” said head coach Tim Engebretson. The Red Storm had to regroup a week later as they travelled to Peoria Heights to take on the Patriots, a winless team. The Red Storm started out in a dominating fashion, scoring on the first three drives and not allowing the Patriots to score until after United made it 21-0. Although they were up at half time, the Red Storm were not happy with themselves because of mistakes made, including a lot of penalties just prior to the break. United halfback Zach Steele (;eft) tries to break a tackle as Peter Elliott applies the block in United’s win over Alwood-ROWVA. United finished off the Patriots and won 42-22 to notch their sixth win, assuring the team of a post season bid. In week nine, United went to Elmwood/Brimfield to try to do to the Trojans what they did to the Red Storm a year ago, beat them and knock them out of the playoffs. The Red Storm took the ball first and marched down to the two yard line, but would be stopped due to penalties. United’s defense looked like it was going to step up to the See “Football” on page 7 VB takes LTC again, plays for Regional title Saturday By Julie Gunter The IHSA regional championship will be played on Saturday, November 1, at 6:00 p.m. at Abingdon High School. Provided the Red Storm was able to win its preliminary this past Wednesday over either ROWVA or Aledo, the team would play for its third regional title in five years. The winner of this game will go on to sectionals in Williamsfield, starting November 6. Already under the Storm’s belt is the fourth Lincolln Trail Conference Championship in United’s five years of varsity volleyball. Though their goal was to stand atop conference play alone, a loss against Alwood put their record at 10-1 and forced them to share conference gold with the Aces. The tail-end of the season was made up of all conference wins and a trip to a perennial stronghold of volleyball. Gina Long (left) and Mollie Murdock (right) team up for a block in United’s senior night win over visiting West Central. United swept the rest of the field with two-game wins over Westmer (25-9, 25-23), ROWVA ( 25-21, 25-20), West Central (25-13, 25-13), and Princeville (25-13, 25-14). On October 6, they were out to avenge a loss against Cambridge that forced them to share the conference title last year. At first, it seemed the Storm would walk away with it as they put the first match away 25-18, but it was a race to the finish when they lost the second 23-25 and came out ahead in the third, 25-20. Tied to lead in kills were Gina Long and Stephanie Damewood with 11 each. Sommer Foster chipped in 18 digs and Krysten Karns served for 3 aces. On October 22, the team made the trek to Augusta-Southeastern for a battle against a #1 ranked team. That night was also A-S’s “Volley for the Cure” game. The Storm participated as well, sporting pink uniform tops provided by Augusta-Southeastern for the occasion. The match was a battle of wills, as neither team showed much weakness in a three-game round that held fans on the edges of their seats. However, the Suns pulled ahead for the last two points on the third game and came out on top (25-22, 18-25, 25-27). Holding up the front line were Damewood with 14 kills, Long with 11 and Bre Christian and Karns with 7 each. Mollie Murdock contributed 38 assists. In tournement play, the ladies have brought home two firsts, a second and a third place. One of those firsts came on October 18 at the Bushnell/Prairie City-Avon Invite. The Storm went 5-0, defeating North Fulton ( 25-12, 25-10), West Hancock ( 25-20, 24-26, 18-16), Havana (25-21, 25-11), BPC-Avon (2514,25-11) and Beardstown (2510, 25-14). Leading in kills for the day were Long (40), Karns (30), Christian (24), and Damewood (14). Murdock totaled 121 assists before the day was done. On October 4, they went to the Orion Tournement to face three 2A schools and other strong 1A teams. They started the day off right with a win against Riverdale (21-13, 21-16). Long led in kills with 6 while Murdock had 16 assists. The second game against Orionended in a three game defeat (17-21, 22-20, 15-9) but the ladies popped back to down Annawan (22-20, 21-18). Long and Karns led in kills with 14 and 8, respectively. Murdock picked up another 26 assists. They lost in three semi-final games against Rushville/ Industry (9-21, 21-14, 15-13). It was a clash of the Storms for third place as the Red Storm faced the Blue Storm of Bureau Valley, with the Red Storm coming out on top (13-21, 21-14, 15-13). Long was named to the All-Tournement team, and one See “Volleyball” on page 7 Visit us at our new location 1420 N. Main Monmouth, IL See our full line of United Red Storm shirts, hats, blankets and other items Phone and FAX 734-7483 Visit our website at haaseembroidery.com for a chance to win $1000 in merchandise
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