Good News Friday - March 25, 2011

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GOOD NEWS FRIDAY

March 25, 2011

NEWS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE

PROFILE OF EXCELLENCE
The Profile of Excellence is a profile of a district staff member, alumni or student who is committed to excellence and notable accomplishments.

It is time again to spotlight the individual who truly furthers the aims and pillars of Wayne Local Schools by going “beyond the call of duty” not merely settling for the ordinary. 

When asked what excellence meant to them this is what our recipient said “True excellence comes from caring about your students no matter what their story or where they come from.”  To read more and find out whom our profile is on click here.  Profile of Excellence

Pat Dubbs, Superintendent

WAYNE LOCAL HALL OF FAME

The Wayne Local Hall of Fame exists to recognize individuals who exemplified excellence in two categories: 1) Academic Leadership (accomplishments while a student in the Wayne Local School District, and/or 2) Success and Citizenship (accomplishments after graduation from Wayne Local School District, or while an employee of the school district, or for other significant contributions to the school district).
Nomination forms may be picked up in the Superintendent's office or click here to access an online form. Deadline for forms is April 15, 2011. The recipients of the Hall of Fame award will be announced at the 2011 Wayne Local Alumni Dinner Saturday, May 28

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT SURVEY (4/29)

In relation to the grant recently received by our district, a parent survey has been developed to solicit parent input for our special education program.  All parents of students who are receiving special education services (who are on an IEP) are asked to complete this survey.  This may be done confidentially online at the following link
http://wayne-local.net/limesurvey/index.php?sid=46615&lang=en.  A paper-form option will also be mailed to parents soon.  Wayne Local Schools has been awarded a $29,000 special education grant to examine service delivery, increase teacher effectiveness and improve the school performance of students with disabilities.
Questions?
Contact Dr. Mary Franzosa
mfranzosa@wayne-local.com

DETAILS FROM MRS. DURHAM’S DYNAMITE KINDERGARTEN CLASS

We are so glad that spring is near.  As we head into spring, please remember that the temperature can change from day to day and to dress your child appropriately for the weather conditions. We go outside everyday unless it is raining or below 32 degrees.

We just conclude our third quarter assessments and the students did an excellent job. Report cards will go home with the students on Friday, March 25th.  Please sign and return the orange envelope. You may keep the report card and graphs for your reference.

In math, we have studied time of day, and reading clocks to the whole hour. We also explored coins and their values. Now, during calendar time, we are practicing to make coin amounts that correspond with the date. We have been practicing how to measure objects with nonstandard units and how to compare object by size and weight. We are now beginning our unit on graphs.

In language arts, we are writing short stories with correct punctuation and capitalization. We will conclude our study of alphabet letters by learning about the letters y, z, q, and u. We will also study the letter sounds. We are becoming experts at identifying characters, settings, problems, and solutions in a story. We are able to answer all types of comprehension questions about stories read to us. Please continue to read to your child every night or have your child read to you. By practicing your child’s reading and word list, you will help your child develop his/her reading fluency and his/her ability to sound out words independently.

As we near the end of the school year, many activities will be occurring. Please check your child’s folder nightly for upcoming events.

Enjoy the wonderful spring days.

Mrs. Durham
jdurham@wayne-local.com

“YEE HAW” FOR MS. YEE’S KINDERGARTEN CLASS!

March is a busy month in Full-day Kindergarten! We have 8 weeks left until we can say “Goodbye” to kindergarten and “Hello” to First grade.  Last week, we finished our 3rd Quarter Assessments and Report Cards go home today!  Although we are closing in on the last days of school, kindergartners are continuing to be challenged and prepared for upcoming DIBELS Testing and Reading Assessments in May.

In Math, students will soon complete Chapter 10 on Data, Graphing, and Probability. Kindergarteners are learning to display data on picture graphs, interpret data on a graph to solve problems, read a tally table, and display answers to a two-choice survey using a tally table. In addition, kindergartners are participating in activities involving chance and exploring probability by determining an event which is more likely, equally likely, or less likely to occur. Students also make predictions to solve problems. Next month, students will begin learning about addition.  They will create number sentences and use math manipulatives to find the sum.

In Language Arts, we are almost finished learning about all the letters and sounds. Last week we focused on letter Jj, and this week we are learning letters Yy and Zz. During The Daily Five, we are reviewing and practicing CAFÉ strategies (Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency, and Expand Vocabulary) from our CAFÉ Board.  Students are learning to build STAMINIA in:  Read to Self, Work on Writing, Work on Words, Listening to Reading, and Read to Someone. While reading in the Daily Five, students are learning to choose Good-Fit books.

During Journal Time, students write multiple sentences or short stories in their journals and illustrate. Before reading a class story, students are asked to read the pictures, make predictions, and ask questions about the story. While reading, students are encouraged to ask questions. After reading, students are learning how to complete a retelling of the story by using the Retelling Rope. They are answering questions about characters, setting, problem, beginning, middle 1, middle 2, end of story, then asked to solve the problem.  I encourage parents to work each night with their child to support what they are learning in school.  Please continue to read nightly and practice the word list. Practicing the word list at home will help to increase your child’s reading fluency and ability to sound words out.

In May, kindergartners will be going on a field trip to Boonshoft. The AM classes will be going on Thursday, May 26th, and the PM and Full-Day classes will go on Friday, May 27th

Our weather is very unpredictable in March and April. Please remember to help your child dress appropriately for the weather conditions.

Have a wonderful spring!  

Your Partner in Education,
Darcey Yee    dyee@wayne-local.com

GOOD NEWS FOR SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS

Information will come home today with report cards about a FREE summer High Tech Career Camp that is being offered to all current seventh graders. Dates for the camp are June 14-16, 2011.  Two days of the camp will be held on campus at the Career Center and the third day, the kids will travel to a college campus.  They will also have an opportunity to visit a High Tech Company in the area.  The camp will provide students the opportunity to have interaction with representatives from Sinclair Community College and Miami University of Middletown. Finally, there will be a FREE parent dinner the first night of camp for all parents to come and see what career camp is all about!

The students will be able to explore career areas such as:
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Digital Design Tech Prep
Criminal Justice Tech Prep
Legal Office Technologies Tech Prep
Welding
Aviation Tech Prep
Graphic Arts Tech Prep
Automotive Collision

Transportation will be provided from our middle school to the Warren County Career Center and back each day.  The camp runs daily from 8:30 – 3:00.  There are limited spaces for this camp, so anyone who is interested should complete the application form and return it to the middle school office as soon as possible. 

Any questions:  Please contact Tammy Burchfield at 513-897-4706 x3005 or by email at tburchfield@wayne-local.com (4/8)

FITNESS CLASSES OFFERED

Cheer Coach Tammy Burchfield along with the Junior High and High School Cheerleaders would like to invite you to participate in a six week long fitness session beginning the week of April 11.  Mondays of each week will be Zumba and Wednesdays of each week will be kickboxing.  There will be a total of 12 classes in the session.  All classes will be 75 minutes long with 50 minutes of cardio work and 25 minutes of toning and strength training.  All you need is the motivation to sign up and show up.  An exercise mat or towel is recommended.
All REGISTRATION FEES WILL GO TO SUPPORT THE WAYNESVILLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADING PROGRAM!!
DETAILS:  Classes Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning April 11. Time:7:15 -8:30       
LOCATION:  Elementary School Gym      
DATES OF CLASSES:  April 11,13, 18, 20, 25, 27    May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18
COST: $65.00 for all 12 classes       $35.00 for just Zumba        $35.00 for just Kickboxing
Please contact Tammy Burchfield to register by calling 513-897-4706 x3005 or by email at tburchfield@wayne-local.com.

ART NEWS

Painting Party / Open Art Studio
Calling all interested Picassos!!  The high school art rooms will be open for “open studio” on Wednesday evenings, March 9 – April 13 from 6:00 – 8:00.  Canvases will be available for sale: 12”x12” @ $2.50, 18”x24” @ $5.00, 20”x30” @ $10.00. The open studio time is time for anyone, high school students or adults to come and participate in the arts.  The pottery wheels are available to be used, as well.  You may purchase clay at $1/ lb. which covers firing and glazing of the clay work. Come join the art party! 

Art Competitions
This is the time of year for area art competitions.  High School art students are invited to enter the Governor’s Art Competition, the Congressional District Art Competition, the Miamisburg Art Guild Art Competition, the Warren County Art Council Art Show. Interested students should contact Mrs. Foley regarding entry requirements and dates.  Of course, the Wayne-Local art show will be held in the spring.  Mark the dates:  May 3 & 4, 2011.

Art Scholarships
Seniors are encouraged to apply for the Warren County Arts Council scholarship open to any Warren country student of the arts.  The “arts” include instrumental, vocal, performing, and visual arts.  Applications are available in the guidance office and the deadline is April 1. 
The NAHS is awarding a scholarship to any senior student in visual arts. This scholarship is based on a portfolio of 5 art works and an essay.  Applications are due April 15, 2011.  See Mrs. Foley for details.

Donations
Spring cleaning soon?  We could use any of the following:  iron, blender, hot plate, slow cooker, old sheets, old towels, plastic containers, shoe boxes, yarn, wood scraps, buttons, yarns, nails, plastic bags.  Send items to the Waynesville high school art department.

Leanne Foley,  NBCT
WHS Art Instructor
lfoley@wayne-local.com

CAMP INVENTION – A PROGRAM OF INVENT NOW

Camp Invention program for children grades one through six being offered this summer.  For more information click Camp Invention.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Kindergarten Registration Packets are available in the Elementary Office. If your child turns 5 on or before September 30, 2011, Please click here to learn more. Kindergarten

WHS ARENA SCHEDULING DATE

WHS arena scheduling will be March 31st from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
All parents and students should attend at the following times:
Class of 2014– Parent/Student meeting in the gym at 5:00 followed by Scheduling at 5:20
Class of 2013– Parent/Student meeting in the gym at 5:45 followed by Scheduling at 6:05
Class of 2012– Parent/Student meeting in the gym at 6:30 followed by Scheduling at 6:50
Class of 2015- Parent/Student meeting in the Cafeteria at 6:45  

HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE WEBSITE

Please visit the Wayne Local High School Guidance website.  It can be found under the high school section on the Wayne Local Website or you can also click on the following:  www.whsguidance.weebly.com.

ROBERT C. BYRD HONORS SCHOLARSHIP

This program, which is federally funded and state-administered, is designed to recognize exceptionally able high school seniors who show promise of continued excellence in postsecondary education. The Department Of Education awards funds to make scholarship awards to eligible applicants for college expenses.  Students with a high GPA, in the top 10% of the class rank, and have high SAT/ACT scores should request consideration.  Waynesville High School can only select ONE student for nomination.  Any senior who feels they meet the above criteria should give Ms. Joefreda a  simple statement in writing that they would like to be considered for the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship for 2011.  Students should submit their interest in writing to Ms. Joefreda by April 8.
Please view the guidance website for other scholarship information at www.whsguidance.weebly.com  

New SCHOLARSHIPS posted daily:
Several new scholarships are listed on the guidance website www.whsguidance.weebly.com under the “scholarships” tab. This website is updated daily.

College Preparation for Students with Disabilities
Interesting and helpful information is posted on the guidance web page www.whsguidance.weebly.com under the “College Planning” tab for parents of students with disabilities.

Enrichment programs for YOUR child available NOW;
There are several wonderful enrichment programs your child can participate in if they meet the qualifications. Please review opportunities on the high school guidance webpage www.whsguidance.weebly.com for opportunities during the spring and summer.  

Please contact Cathy Joefreda at cjoefreda@wayne-local.com if you have any questions.

Catherine M. Joefreda
Guidance Counselor
Waynesville High School
735 Dayton Road
Waynesville, Ohio  45068

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL JR PARENTS
It’s time to start thinking about the 2011 After-Prom, which will immediately follow Prom on April 30, 2011.  It’s up to us parents to ensure that our kids have a fun, safe & memorable night. We will provide inflatables, a variety of games, lots of food & drinks, & prizes will be given out all night long. Last year we had a great turnout with almost 180 kids in attendance. In order to make this another successful After-Prom, we need as many volunteers as possible.  I also need a Jr. parent to take over my position as President of the committee. I will guide you through everything as well as the other returning Sr. parents.
Please call, text or email me your name, child’s name & contact # if you are willing to be a part of this special night.
Angie Young
President, After Prom Committee
937-974-8818 cell
ayoung31@woh.rr.com

HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK ADS FOR GRADS NOW ON SALE

The Waynesville High School yearbook is once again selling Ads for Grads, personal advertising blocks that you can buy for your favorite graduating student.

Ads for Grads are sold in 1/6 page blocks for $40 per block, and you can buy one for a standard size or more than one for larger sized ads. Each standard Ad for Grad can include any 2 pictures (usually a senior picture and a picture of your grad when he/she was younger, but any 2 are fine), and a personalized message.

Please contact Mr. David Lewis, yearbook advisor, at the high school via email (dlewis@wayne-local.com) or phone (513-897-2776). Go to www.waynesville-yearbook.com for more information and to download an order form. Ads for Grads are due by May 15 to be included in the yearbook.

2010-2011 WAYNESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOKS PRE-ORDER INFORMATION

Pre-orders are now available for the 2010-2011 high school yearbooks. Pre-Order and pay for Yearbooks online with EZPAY. After logging into the EZpay system from the schools website, choose "School Activities" and then "Publications". Select the yearbook pre-order for the grade your student is in. For example, senior students must select the senior yearbook pre-order. Yearbook pre-orders may also be made with a check or cash dropped of to the high school library. Make checks payable to "Waynesville High School".
Price: $55
Deadline for Pre-Order: April 15
Contact Mr. Lewis (dlewis@wayne-local.com) for more information or with questions.

TRANSPORTATION SAFETY TIP

Don’t open the windows on the school bus unless instructed to do so by the bus driver. Always keep your hands and arms inside the school bus at all times. School bus safety is a part of Spartan Pride Community Wide.

BCI AND FBI BACKGROUND CHECKS
All volunteers and coaches must have BCI and FBI background results on file at Wayne Local Schools.  The FBI background check must be redone every 5 years.  As long as you continuously live in Ohio the BCI background check will not have to be redone after the initial submission. The Superintendent’s Office has the capability to process these checks.  The Superintendent’s Office or building offices can tell you what results we currently have on file.

The Superintendent’s office will be open to do fingerprinting on TUESDAYS from 9:00 – 2:30. 
The cost for this service is:  $25 – BCI     $35 – FBI    $55 – Both 
CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY
YOU MUST BRING A PHOTO ID
Call if you have questions. 897-6971

SCHOOL CLOSINGS
The quickest and most accurate way to learn of a delay or closing is to check our school district website at www.wayne-local.com .This will always be the very first place a change in school schedules is reported.  If there is no message about school schedules on the main page then no change has been made.

The next way to get fast information is from Cnotify. 
If you are interested in being notified by cNotify you can personally register by going to our website and click on cnotify.  You can be notified by phone, email, and/or text message.  You will receive the message faster by text message.  If you have a problem, please contact Jim Lucas at 513 897-7011 or cnotify@wayne-local.com

When contacting Jim Lucas to subscribe or unsubscribe you will need to supply all of the following information:
*Phone number that is being contacted.
*Cell phone carrier if you want text messaging.
*Parents’ name and student’s name.
*Phone number that you can be reached at if we have questions.

Of course, we will notify all local TV and radio stations, but it can take up to thirty minutes before they report our information.

SPORTS NEWS

Remember to Check  www.Highschoolsports.net   for any schedule changes that may occur.

WAYNESVILLE SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION
Come and join us for fun in the water this summer! Registration will be held for the Blue Dolphins Summer Swim Team anytime from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 in the High School/Middle School Cafeteria in Waynesville Middle School. This team is for children (ages 5- 18 as of June 1, 2011) who live in the Wayne Local School District. Practices, meets and championships run from June 6th thru July 21st.
There is a $65 team fee for new swimmers and a $20 discount given for past swimmers who have Sauerkraut Festival duties fulfilled. This fee does not include the optional team suit. There will be a swim suit fitting and orders taken at the registration.
Registration forms are also available on the Blue Dolphins website: www.waynesvillebuledolphins.org
The Waynesville Blue Dolphins Swim Team is a recreational summer swim team. The team is a member of the Miami Valley Swimming Association (MSVA) which emphasizes safety, participation and individual time improvement and is not a highly competitive league.
For more information contact Patrick Cassidy at 513-897-3457. (4/8)

WLS resident senior citizens (age 62 and over) are eligible for a free pass for all home sports events - Senior citizens who live in the Wayne Local School District can contact Helen at the central office for the passes. 897-6971

All schedules and scores can be found on www.Highschoolsports.net

PTO NEWS

PTO SPRING INTO ACTION

Gearing Up for Spring Activities!   Earth Day Spruce Up at WES, Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, and the Spring Carnival to name a few, watch for notices and fliers coming soon to a backpack near you!

YO-DOUGH, COOKIE DOUGH-DOUGH!!  Oh Yeah - You did it again Waynesville, as late turn-ins are still being counted we are well over $15K!  That means over $6200 profit for our programs-WOW.  This is the second biggest fundraiser in 3 years!!!   We will have more information next week.  Great job to all you junior salesfolks out there and parents for supporting the effort!!   Delivery before Spring Break--Just in Time!  Again this year, the product is pre-pasteurized, so it can be left out for a few weeks, that was odd for us last year but the flexibility is fantastic, plus pre-portioned items are double lined for freshness. 

YO!  Big and Strong?  Average?  Got a Pulse?   Hey, we need you for the Total Cookie Dough Sorting and Dissemination Workout, we are getting the frozen cookie dough delivered on Friday, April 14 and could use some help!  Contact Michelle Weaver at cmadaw@gmail.com  if you can help - dibs on price cut extras!

Playground Installation coming soon to a Playground near You!

Market Day is Awesome!  Watch for the fliers every month.  When you buy Market day items, it’s the best frozen food from all over the world; steaks, chicken, scallops, salmon, tilapia, prepared meals, pies, desserts, cookies, and seasonal special items.  It helps you, it helps us, it helps you help us help you.  Support great food and the PTO missions at the same time. 

Also, contact Tracy Reeves and join the Market Day Army and get $5 off your next order for helping out-plus many samples to try.  Unloading, sorting, filling and checking orders is fast but intense - what a rush.  Come and be a part of it:  E-Mail Tracy at  treeves@wayne-local.com .

The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 5, at 6:30 in the Media Center.  Light food and drinks will be provided plus child care thanks to the NHS.  Please come, and bring the neighborhood!  Please contact Tiffany Johnson with any questions @ alissbeth@aol.com .  

WELLNESS

Warren County Combined Health Dist. Newsletter – Mar. 2011

WARREN COUNTY 2-1-1

Warren County 2-1-1 is a non-emergency helpline that can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, connecting callers to Warren County’s essential health and human services.  Caring, trained call specialists use a comprehensive resource database to refer people to the programs that can help or alleviate their need.  This free and confidential service offers quality factual and current information.  You can “Get Connected” by dialing 2-1-1, an easy to remember telephone number that Warren County residents call to reach the 2-1-1 Call Center specialists.  The comprehensive database of resources consists of health and human services, community resources, and local, state and federal government agencies.  2-1-1 can help you find resources such as local food banks, shelters, clothing, rent assistance, help with paying utilities, foreclosure assistance and much, much more.  The 2-1-1 Information and Referral Service is an extension of what has been available for nearly 20 years.  This new service from the Warren County United Way launched in August 2010 enables residents to dial “2-1-1” from any Warren County land wire phone and talk with a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  You can also dial toll-free 1888-775-1260.  The person taking the call will assess what the caller is looking for and put them in touch with the available resources in Warren County.  The I&R function has grown in importance in recent years in some measure due to the economic downturn.  People need information about programs and services as never before.  In addition, if there is a disaster in the county, the 2-1-1 service system is compatible with other similar services in the state to take calls from Warren County residents.  This also takes the burden off of the 911 operators so that they can take care of real emergencies.  When disaster strikes, the Information & Referral staff is in a position to help those affected and move to do so in the quickest way possible.  2-1-1 played a pivotal role in assisting the Village of South Lebanon and Warren County’s Emergency Management during its recent water outage emergency.  A major water main break in January resulted in a declaration of a water boil advisory and much of South Lebanon was without water.  By calling 2-1-1, residents were given up-to-date information about fresh water distribution, port-a-lets, and shower facilities set up at the YMCA in Lebanon.  The 2-1-1 service continually searches for and investigates new resources in the community that can help meet people’s needs.  Every effort is made to secure information concerning all known service agencies and organizations.  We depend on the community to be a partner with us in our efforts to provide current, updated information.  Mary F. Gilliam is the Warren County United Way I&R Resource Specialist who maintains the database and can be reached by dialing the United Way office at 513-932-3987, ext 100.

CHILD FIND

A Search for all children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21.
Child find is the process of identifying, locating and evaluating children with disabilities who may be in need of special education and related services.
Contact:  Mrs. Mary Franzosa, Special Education Coordinator at 513 855-4357.

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COMMUNITY NEWS
Community announcements are provided as a courtesy for the community. WLS does not endorse or promote any activity.

Good News from Waynesville Youth Football Association

Below are dates for Peewee Football and Cheerleading Sign-ups for the Spring.  All sign-ups will be held in the middle school cafeteria! 
March 29     6:00 – 7:30     Sign-ups for Football grades 1-6 and Cheerleading grades 3-6
April 27       6:00 – 7:30     Sign-ups for Football grades 1-6 and Cheerleading grades 3-6
April 30      10:00 am – NOON    Sign-ups for Football grades 1-6 and Cheerleading grades 3-6
*This is the last opportunity to sign up for CHEERLEADING as uniform fittings are scheduled for MAY 7!!
May 12        6:00 – 7:00      Sign-ups for Football grades 1-6 only!          

Football Only Cost:  $115.00 for one child,  $230.00 family max.
Cheerleading Only Cost: $75 for one cheerleader, $135 for two cheerleaders
Football and Cheerleading Combination: $190 for one cheerleader and one football player,
$230 Family Max
Deadline:  June 1, 2011 - $20 late fee assessed after this date.
Make Checks Payable to:  WYFA, P.O. Box 151, Waynesville, Ohio 45068

Questions please contact:
For Cheerleading:  Tammy Burchfield at 513-897-4706 x3005 or by email at tburchfield@wayne-local.com
For Football: Tony Denier at 937-475 - 1925 or by email at tmasdn@netzero.com

WSA Youth Soccer Sign-ups:

If the weather is breaking then it's time to start thinking about getting signed up for Fall Soccer with Waynesville Soccer Association.  The following are sign up dates for the upcoming fall season and all will be held in the High School Lobby.

Tuesday April 12th from 6-8pm
Saturday May 7th from 10am-12pm
Sunday May 22nd from 2-4pm

Information will be available for 2011 Fall Select Tryouts as well.  We have also created a Facebook page as another form of keeping everyone updated or you can check out our website as information will be updated frequently.  www.waynesvillesoccer.com  or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Waynesville-Soccer-Association/203755246316985 We are always looking for dedication volunteers to be on the board and coach teams so please let us know if you are interested in helping to keep this valuable program running smooth!!

If you have any questions please contact Shelby Durham at 513-897-6147  or email us at wsaohio@gmail.com . 

COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY AT THE WARREN COUNTY CAREER CENTER     
Saturday, April 9, 2011
8 a.m. to Noon
FREE SERVICES including:   
Mini Manicure, Hand and Arm Massage, Car Wash, Visual Vehicle Safety Check, Computer Basics, Social Networking for Parents, FRESH the Movie – learn where our food comes from, showing @ 10 a.m., Homeowners Help Lab with Carpentry and Electricity Instructors, Cost Effective Tips to Spruce-Up Your Lawn for Spring, Children’s Story Time in the Media Center, Cat/Dog Nail Clipping, Brush Out, Ear Cleaning, Appliance Disposal, Freon Disposal, Free Smoke Detectors & Tips for Installation, Blood Pressure Checks, Proper Nutrition, Signs of Stroke and Heart Attack, Recycle Books, Markers and Pens for children in need, Household Battery Recycling, Career Interest Inventory, Financial and Career Planning, Resume Writing, Interview Skills, Filling out the FAFSA, Tours of the building, information on our programs Fun! Free!! Open to the community!!
More information at www.mywccc.org

CROSSVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH NEWS
CrossView Christian Church has two great women events coming in April.  Renee Swope will be our guest speaker at both of these events. 
For tickets or more info contact 937-885-7402 or women@crossviewchristian.org. 
Mom's Nite Out
Friday, April 8  ~  6:30pm-8:30pm
"The Power of a Purpose Driven Mom"
Cost $10 (includes dessert)
Spring Brunch
Saturday, April 9  ~ 10:00am-1:00pm
"Friendships Shaped With Purpose and Encouragement"
Cost $20 (includes Brunch)  or a combo ticket for $25

2011 US SERVICE ACADEMY DAY
Congressman Mike Turner will host the 2011 US Service Academy Day which will be held at Centerville High School from 9am-12 Noon on Saturday, April 9, 2011. All students’ grades 8 through 12 are welcome to attend.  If your child is interested in attending any of the military academies after they graduate they should attend this meeting. All applicants to any academy need a nomination from a congressman from Ohio’s Third Congressional District. This meeting is a start to getting that required nomination. Scott Rogers is the Service Academy Coordinator and his contact information is scott.rogers@mail.house.gov or 937-225-2843 if you should have any questions.

WAYNESVILLE COMMUNITY DAYS AND 5K RACE
The Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the 2011 Waynesville Community Days and 5K Race.  This year’s event will be May 21st at the Waynesville Middle School.  The 5K race will begin at 9am with the fair starting soon after.  If you are a business or a non-profit organization who is interested in promoting your services or doing fundraising we are now accepting application for booth space.  You can call the Chamber office at 513-897-8855 for cost and space information. 

THE NINETEENTH ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION AND DINNER
Presented by The Progressive Women’s Club and sponsored by Lebanon Citizens National Bank, Stubbs Conner Funeral Home and American Legion Post 615 will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at the Crossview Christian Church (Formerly Ferry Church of Christ), 4237 E. Social Row  Rd. and Wilmington Dayton Pike.  Bidding 5:30 to 7:30  Buffet Dinner 6:00 to 7:30   Live Auction 7:30  -  $16.00 Per Person.  Tickets available until Sunday, April 24th at The Red Shed and Gravel Hill Gifts, Waynesville  Proceeds support community endeavors and provide scholarships for local students.  Items and donations gratefully appreciated.  For more information call  513-933-0930

Invitation to White House Birthday Dinner for General Ulysses S. Grant
On April 30th, 2011 four lucky couples will dine with General Ulysses S. Grant and his wife in the lovely dining room of the Museum at the Friends Home in Waynesville, Ohio. They will recreate the intimate birthday dinner served during General Grant's presidential term in the White House, featuring period food, vintage costumes, and historical conversation. The General will be portrayed by George Dauler, who has been doing history portrayals for over 25 years. The chinaware will be of the same design President Richard and Pat Nixon used on a daily basis in the White House. This will be an evening not to be missed!  Raffle tickets are six for $5. For tickets, contact the Museum at the Friends Home at 513-897-1607, by e-mail at info@friendshomemuseum.org , or online at www.friendshomemuseum.org . The winning tickets will be drawn on April 2, 2011.  Ticket purchasers do not need to be present to win.  All proceeds will support the Museum and its preservation efforts. 

UPWARD SOCCER
This spring K-4 through 7th grade boys and girls in the Waynesville - Springboro Area will have the opportunity to participate in Upward Soccer.  Practices will begin the week of March 28th and the first game will take place on April 2nd.  The awards celebration will be held on Monday, May 23rd.  Each child must attend one of two mandatory evaluations which will be held Saturday, March 12 from 9:00AM - Noon, and Thursday, March 17th from 6:00PM - 8:00PM.  The evaluations will be held at the First Baptist Church of Waynesville Family Life Center.

The cost is $70.00 per child if registration is received before March 17th (Scholarships are available).  Please contact Becky Cook at 513-897-1009 or Pastor Todd Kornahrens at 937-760-8190 for more information.

VETERANS SERVICE BONUS
Attached is a very important message for veterans of "Iraq, Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf Wars.” Waynesville Finance Director Staci Morris would like to share this with the community. Please share this with anyone you may know that may have served in the military (anywhere) over the past decade. Thank you.  Veterans Service Bonus

MARY L. COOK LIBRARY NEWS

Wowbrary!
The Mary L. Cook Public Library is pleased to now offer weekly email alerts showing you the newest books, DVDs, CDs, and audio books that we purchase each week.  You will be able to request a hold on these items (except for DVDs), and we will call you and let you know when you can pick your items up. To get started, just visit www.wowbrary.org !(4/8)

It's Toddler Laptime!
The spring series of toddler (2 year olds) laptimes will be held Thursday evenings from 6:45 to 7:10 p.m. beginning April 7th & running thru May 12th.  Sign-up begins March 21st!  Stories, games, songs, fingerplays and, occasionally, crafts will be shared with the toddlers during laptimes.  These sessions involve parents as active participants.  Registration begins Monday, March 21st and must be completed in person at the Library.  Contact Miss Kathy (Kathy Daniels), Coordinator of Youth Services, if you have any questions.  513-897-4826   danielka@oplin.org

Library Book Sale: The Mary L. Cook Library will be holding its annual used book sale beginning with a 'friends of the library' preview night Thursday, April 14th from 5-8pm. Memberships are available at the door at a cost of $5 individual/$10 family. The sale continues Friday, April 15th from 9:00am-6:00pm. Saturday, April 16th is $1 a bag day from 10:00am-12noon. Donations of books, magazines, movies, etc. are accepted  thru the start of the sale. We can not accept textbooks, Readers Digest books or encyclopedias. For questions, please call the library @ 513-897-4826.

March Madness for Teens - Afterschool Movie
Tuesday, March 29th  - 3:00pm - 4:30pm (or until movie is over)  (Please arrive on time!)
6TH GRADE AND UP - LIGHT SNACKS AND A DRINK WILL BE PROVIDED! COME JOIN THE FUN! BRING A FRIEND! ***MOVIE ANNOUNCED DAY OF THE SHOW***
WE WILL ONLY SHOW “G” OR “PG” RATED MOVIES. ?’s CALL Kathy or Sheila 513-897-4826

Adult Programming at ML Cook Library
Starting in January 2011 and going through September, the Mary L Cook Public Library will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.  We will be focusing most of this year’s programming around the theme of the American Civil War.  There will be special speakers, books about the civil war, crafts going on, quilts being made, poetry and photography contests, and Civil War items on display.

On Wednesday, April 6th, at 6:00 PM, Author Robert Olmstead will be at the library to talk about his book “The Coal Black Horse”, which was the Adult Book Club Read for March. Mr. Olmstead will be available for questions and book signings in the Community room of the Mary L. Cook Public Library.

April is National Poetry Month.  Beginning on Tuesday night, April 5th, from 6 to 7:30 PM, there will be a weekly poetry workshop.  The workshop will be run by Grace Curtis.  The workshop will be held every Tuesday, the 5th, 12th, 19, and 26th of April.  On April 30, the Poetry Contest Entries will be due.  Winners will be announced on May 17th.  The main theme of the poetry contest will be the Civil war.  If you would like, pick up a copy of “The Brothers’ War, Civil War Voices in Verse” by J. Patrick Lewis.  Many copies of the book are available at the Mary L. Cook Public Library.

“The Writers Workshop” meets on the first and third Monday, April 4th and April 18th, from 6 to 7 PM in the Ohioana Room. If you are a writer, keep a journal, or just want to learn about writing and share your knowledge, you are welcome to attend.  Jen Martin will be your host. 

Join the “Adult Book Club”!  The book club meets every other Tuesday, on April 5th and 19th, at 1 PM.  The book of the month is “The Double Bind” by Chris Bohjalian. The book club will meet in the atrium room and new members are always welcome to join.  Contact Linda Swartzel at 513 897-4826 for more information.

“Rootfinders” genealogy   club will be meeting on the second Saturday, April 12th at 10:00.  Linda Swartzel will be the guest speaker showcasing “West Virginia in the Civil War.” Come and research your roots! Contact Vicki Brown at 513 897-3944 for more information.

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