Good News Friday - September 10, 2010

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GOOD NEWS FRIDAY

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

GOOD NEWS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE

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BURCHFIELD’S CLASSES ON-LINE FOR 2010-11
Students, and parents, can now access my Algebra I, Geometry, and Advanced Algebra classes through the WHS Mathematics webpage at http://spartanmath.weebly.com/.

The page will include notes, chapter syllabi, and general information pertaining to all classes.  As usual, grades can be found in Progress Book, yet parents with questions or concerns may contact me at any time at gburchfield@wayne-local.com, or by phone at 897-2776 (x4023).

GREETINGS FROM THE SIXTH GRADE HALLWAY

This year is off to an exciting start!  Our new sixth graders have done a great job transitioning from the elementary school to the middle school. Changing classes, dealing with lockers that sometimes have stubborn combination locks, and working through our new schedule has been a breeze for our students.

One of our focus areas this year will be on vocabulary and strengthening our students’ writing skills. This year, students will be enriching their vocabulary through the use of the Vocabulary Workshop and through our exploration of many Greek and Latin roots.  With this acquisition of vocabulary, we will concentrate on improving our writing through the use of the John Collins Writing Program. This writing program will be used across the curriculum in all classrooms, and it has the ability to get everyone motivated to write.

Reader’s Workshop is also in full swing. Students have been exploring the different genres of literature in an effort to expand their horizons and to meet the September deadline. It is great to hear the students talking about great books they’ve read over summer as part of the Mary L. Cook reading program. Many students completed the Waynesville Middle School Passport to reading and turned it in when they returned to school. We know the impact reading has on all other learning and we are excited to be developing lifelong readers.

As the school year proceeds, I look forward to working with such a dynamic and motivated group of students!
Tracey Poole
tpoole@wayne-local.com

WELCOME TO MRS. BAKER’S 5TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS

The students are learning about the Herdman’s and how it will be either the best or worst school year ever.  Most students have decided they would not want the Herdman’s in their class.

Students are also being introduced to the new vocabulary book: Vocabulary Workshop.  Students will be working out of these books every other week.  On the other weeks, we will be working on suffixes and prefixes.  The students have begun using learning logs in all classes using the Collins Writing approach.  I have been impressed with the ideas that they have shared.

I am excited that this will be a great year for the 5th graders!
Christy Baker
cbaker@wayne-local.com

"YEE HAW" FOR MS. YEE'S KINDERGARTEN CLASS!

We have been in school for 10 days now and we have learned a lot!  We are learning about our letters, sounds, and numbers. In the first component of Daily 5, students are learning how to Read to Self, choose a good place to sit for Reading to Self, and choosing a Good-Fit Book.  This week we started the 2nd component of Daily 5, Work on Writing. Students are choosing a good place in the room to write and brainstorming topics to write about in their Writer’s Notebook. Students have been Book Shopping in our classroom library, and are learning how to correctly return books and choose new ones.    

Next week, we are learning the letters M and S. Ask your children to tell you the sounds of these letters and name an object that matches these sounds. Please continue to work on their sight words. The new October homework calendar will contain the next set of words.  Keep reviewing the September words along with the new October word list.

On Friday, September 24th, we will have Apple Day.  The children will participate in apple tasting, make an apple seasons book, graph how many apples tall they are, graph which apple was their favorite apple, make apple prints using paint, listen to the story “Little Green Worm Finds A Home”, and make apple hats.  The children will be tasting applesauce, apple juice, bread with apple butter on it, and a slice of apple.  If they like what they taste, they will draw a smiley face in the circle.  If they do not like it, they will draw a sad face in the circle.   To graph how many apples tall they are, the students will lay on the floor next to apples that are in a line.   Their partner will count how many apples tall they are. Then students will illustrate a picture of their results.  

If you would like to volunteer for “Apple Day” or be a classroom helper, please contact me.  You MUST be fingerprinted and have your fingerprints on file in the office.

I encourage parents to work each night with their children to support what they are learning in school. 

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

CONGRATULATIONS, FALL PLAY CAST AND CREW!

After another record-breaking turnout at cast auditions and tech staff interviews, W.H.S. Drama is thrilled to announce the cast and crew of Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark!  Cast and crew lists will be posted in H.S. room 12 and on the W.H.S. Drama website today at 2:32!

62 DAYS UNTIL OPENING NIGHT!

The countdown has begun!  Mark your calendar for the hilarious mystery spoof Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark:  November 11-13 at 7:30.  Tickets will go on sale in September.  Visit the W.H.S. Drama website for updates and information about ways you can support the cast and crew in their journey to opening night!

Jason Hamen
W.H.S. Drama Director
jhamen@wayne-local.com

NEWS FROM MRS. SYVERTSEN’S SPANISH CLASSES AND THE SPANISH CLUB

The year is moving quickly already and Spanish II students are reviewing Spanish I material the entire first quarter.  They are revisiting the present tense and basic vocabulary such as: school materials, family, sports, and house nouns.  They are increasing their vocabulary base by reading readers once a week and writing three times a week. Within the next two weeks we will be celebrating Hispanic heritage month by writing a paper on a famous Hispanic person.  Students will gain a better understanding of the culture by learning about 68 famous Hispanic people.

Spanish III students are quickly reviewing all the grammar tenses.  They are increasing their vocabulary base through newspaper articles, magazines, verb of the day exercises, and by writing three times a week.  They are currently working on the command tense.  To celebrate Hispanic heritage month they are working with a partner to create a cooking video of an authentic Hispanic food.  Spanish IV students are fully immersed in the language and are currently studying Hispanic painters and musicians.  They are focused on mastering the fluency of the Spanish language.  Spanish IV students are involved in the Spanish Club where they can truly interact with the Hispanic community and culture through several field trips the Club takes throughout the year.

The Spanish Club had their first meeting on September 2nd to discuss our first field trip to the Hispanic Festival at Riverscape in Downtown Dayton this Saturday, September 11th from 3 to 8 pm.  About 25 students will be participating in this field trip.  If your child was unable to attend the first meeting and is interested in joining the Spanish Club we will be having a meeting on September 14th to discuss Spanish Club T-shirts and upcoming events.  Our officers for the 2010-2011 school year are: President Elizabeth Evans, Vice President Wyatt Schroeder, Secretary Alyssa Ritchie, Treasurer Jimmy Fish, and Activity Coordinators Daria Boggs, Nathan Faul, and Kayla Theis.  If you would like more information on upcoming events and a list of our current members visit www.vivaespana.weebly.com .

Maria Syvertsen                                                                                                          
msyvertsen@wayne-local.com

STEM UPDATE

STEM Update from WMS:  I am Denise Blevins and I am teaching a very exciting sixth grade elective rotation called “STEM” – which stands for science, technology, engineering, and math.  This STEM class was developed in response to President Obama’s clear statements throughout his campaign that “STEM is a priority, not only because we need today’s students to become tomorrow’s leaders in innovation and help our economy, but also because we need to increase STEM interest and skills overall for everybody. We need a science-savvy citizenry to help decide STEM policy and much more.” So far students have been learning about what technology truly is and just what the engineering design process is all about. Students have designed support systems using paper and tape to see how much weight they can support. (Did you know 30 pieces of paper can support 45 books!) Students are currently working on robotic arm designs to pick up a Styrofoam cup.  I am pioneering this class and the Middle School hopes to continue to make STEM part of our future course offerings in the future.  The thinking and problem solving skills being used will help our students connect the dots between disciplines. You never know, someone might find a strength he/she may have never known existed!

If you have any ideas for the class or have suggestions, I would love to hear from you! Feel free to contact me. 

Denise Blevins
Waynesville Middle School
Science Department
dblevins@wayne-local.com
513-897-4706 ext. 3102

WHS STUDENT COUNCIL SPONSORS HOMECOMING SPIRIT BLOOD DRIVE

The Homecoming Spirit Week Blood Drive will be Tuesday, September 21, from 8 a.m. until noon.  This has become a strong tradition of Homecoming at WHS.  If you would like to donate, please contact Audrey Lueth, 897-2776, ext. 4011 or by email at alueth@wayne-local.com.

TRANSPORTATION SAFETY TIP
The safety of our students is our number 1 priority. In Ohio, all new bus drivers must complete classroom training and behind-the-wheel training with a State certified instructor.  Veteran drivers go through 4 hrs. of in-service each school year.  All bus drivers must submit to random drug and alcohol testing and their driving records are monitored. Each day every bus driver must complete and document a pre-trip inspection on their bus. Each bus contains a comprehensive set of paperwork that includes a detailed route sheet, seating chart, route hazards, and emergency care cards. All regular route Waynesville buses are equipped with 2-way radios and drivers carry cell phones for emergency purposes.

During the week of August 30th we conducted bus evacuation drills with our students.  It is imperative that we review with students the process for exiting a bus in an orderly fashion.  Our new buses have many safety features and we always want students to be familiar with the emergency exits and how to disengage an air door if necessary.  Our drivers take great pride in their jobs and understand the importance of their position in the school district.  They are the first and last person from the district that many students see during a school day.  We believe it is important to have a highly qualified person sitting in that bus seat.

Spartan Pride Community Wide

GET CONNECTED!
Each teacher in the high school math department is maintaining a webpage for his/her classes.  Please be sure to check these sites for daily class notes and other important information.  Additionally, the Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II books are all online.  Instructions for accessing them can be found on any one of the sites below.  We are grateful to be in a district that supports these initiatives!
WHS Math Department
Mr. Burchfield:  http://burchfield.weebly.com
Mr. Frost:  http://mfrost.weebly.com
Ms. Hoehner:  http://hoehner.weebly.com
Mrs. Rivero:  http://rivero.weebly.com

ATTENTION ALL ALUMNI BAND MEMBERS!!!

It’s hard to believe, but the Waynesville Homecoming game is fast approaching, and the Waynesville Spartan Marching Band would like to again invite any and all alumni band members to perform with us at the game.  It’s Friday, September 24, 2010, and we will use the same format as we have in the past.  Alums will meet at 4:30pm to collect music and instruments if necessary; we will rehearse in the stadium with the high school band from 5-6pm.  Dinner will be provided for everyone from 6-6:30pm and then we’ll all line up together and march into the stadium, performing pre game and halftime together.  To make things simple, we will do the same music as last year – Hang on Sloopy, Crazy Train, and The Hey Song for halftime, and our Fight Song (Notre Dame Victory March) and The Star Spangled Banner for pre game.  We had a great turnout last year, and hope that we have even more participants this year!   All I need to know is who plans on coming and whether or not an instrument is needed so we can be prepared.  If anyone has questions, the Alumni Band page on the band’s website has been updated, which can be accessed via the Wayne Local website (under high school downloads/links), or you can email me directly.
Thank you so much and I really hope to see you soon!

Leslie Schleman
Band Director
Wayne Local Schools
lschleman@wayne-local.com

COSI ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS

We need parent volunteers for COSI on Wheels which will be coming to the Elementary School on Thursday, September 30th.  This year’s program is “What’s Wild”.  Students will learn about Ohio’s wildlife and wildlife habitats.  We will need 10-12 volunteers in the AM session and 10-12 volunteers in the PM session.  All volunteers must have BCI and FBI background results on file at Wayne Local Schools.  The FBI background check must be redone every 5 years.  The Superintendent’s Office or building offices can tell you what results we currently have on file.  If you are interested in helping, please contact Debbie Benton in the Elementary Office at 513-897-2761.

PSAT TEST OFFERRED OCTOBER 13, 2010
Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
PSAT testing will be administered Wednesday, October 13, 2010.   Any student in grades 7-11 may participate. Registration will be on a first come first serve basis, so register early.  Students register to take the test by turning in check or money to Waynesville High School in the amount of $15.00 to the front office at the high school.  After registering students will receive a PSAT preparation guide.  Please visit the following website for more details on the PSAT/NMSQT.  Registration starts Friday Sept 3, 2010 and will remain open until Monday September 13, 2010.
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html

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

EZ PAY UPDATE

If you had a balance on your lunch account at the end of the school year, your balance was carried over to this school year even if your child goes from the Elementary School to the Middle School.  You can always log onto https://www.spsezpay.com/SPSEZpay/PR/PaymentCenter.aspx  to check your balance.

WLS – EZPay Refresher
EZPay – a convenient way to pay school fees and deposit money on your child’s lunch account.
If you have not done so already we would encourage you to log on and register in the system. There is no cost to register and registering does not obligate you to pay for meals or fees using EZPay.

Registering allows you to view your child’s purchases and deposits made to their meal account each month.  Registering also gives you the ability to view student fees. We would encourage you to register and sign up for the low balance email notices. The system will automatically email you when your child’s meal balance falls below $15.00. 

The EZPay system is a helpful tool in tracking purchases/monies spent and to keep your child’s account current.

Please note you DO NOT have to pay by credit card to use the EZpay website - you still may send in checks to Wayne Local Schools.  If you send a check please note your child’s name and pin number in the memo section of your check.

Registering is an easy process:
1)  Logon to www.spsezpaywaynelocal.com
2) Create a user account
You will need your child’s pin number to set up an account
3) Browse the system and explore!

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

Spartans Fall at Massie!
The Spartan football team was defeated at Massie last Friday in the annual Battle for the Paddle. This runs the series with Massie to 24 - 20 and 3 ties in favor of Massie.  Waynesville will be in action tonight at home vs Dayton Christian at 7:30.  Next Friday the Spartans will open league play at Home with Carlisle.

Goodwill Drive to Victory Oct 18th to 22nd   vs Milton Union!
The Touchdown 7 Goodwill Drive to Victory will be the week of the Milton Union game.  Save all of your clothing and Household items to load in the truck beginning on October 18th.  We defeated Oakwood last year with over 4,000 lbs of items collected.  Vehicles that you may need to get rid of are also accepted.

Lady Golfers Looking Strong!
The Lady Spartans began the week by traveling to Wilmington to play Clinton Massie and Lebanon at the Elks Golf Course.  The Spartans were leading both teams in the tri-match when a strong thunderstorm hit the area and cancelled the rest of the round.  Rachel Johnson was the only golfer that had finished the course and tied her season low with a 48.  Katie Storer, Cory Nichols, Briana James and Kayla Theis were all on course to shoot in the 40’s as well!  The match unfortunately went down as a practice since all golfers weren’t able to finish. On Wednesday, the Spartans hosted Fenwick at Holly Hills and defeated the Falcons by a score of 216-224.  Cory Nichols was low medalist for both teams by shooting a 51.  Katie Storer and Briana James both came in with a 52.  Tori Peters, playing the 6th position at the last moment, also shot her best score of the year and is showing really nice improvement in her swing. The Spartans will be on the road next week, playing Fairmont on Monday and Valley View on Tuesday.  Good Luck Spartans and Keep Up the Good Work!

Lady Spartans split week!
The Spartan volleyball team defeated Northridge on Tuesday.  Hilary Rains had 17 assists and 7 aces, Danielle Ooten had 13 kills and 2 blocks, Calli Dahnke also chalked up 2 blocks, while Kasey Parrish added 7 digs.  Thursday the team traveled to Milton Union.  They were defeated by the Bulldogs.  LaCee Allen had 5 kills, Danielle Ooten had 2 blocks and 4 digs, and Kasey Parrish had 4 digs as well. The team will be traveling to Little Miami Monday for a tri-match, head to Madison on Tuesday, and then host Carlisle at home on Thursday. 

Cross Country showing improvement!
The cross country teams ran at the Fairborn Invitational on Wed. of this week. 15 of the 18 teams were Div. I schools and the Spartans held their own against this tough competition. In the women's race Shelby Cook lead the team with a very impressive 4th place finish. She was followed by Molli Muterspaw in 24th and Leighanne Dyer in 35th out of 122 runners. The men's team finished in a very respectable 6th place, led by Cade Lowing in 11th and followed by Spencer Wells in 27th, Joe Feldmann in 38th, Evan Parish in 57th , Kurtis Sexton in 89th and in his first race Andrew Hammil in105th out of 200 runners. In the JH girls race Jamie Reeves and Emily Gill placed 25th and 27th out of 112 girls and for the JH boys Dustin Baker lead the way with a 42nd place finish followed by Logan Fruhwirth in 68th, Marshall Dutton in 72nd and Luke Paxson in 73rd out of 145 runners. The teams will all travel to Wilmington next Tuesday for their next race. Good luck to all!  

Boys Golf finishes the week 3-0!
The Spartans began the week with a Victory at Holly Hills Golf Course over Clinton Massie by a score of 169-176.  Derek Vostad led the way with a 41 followed by Andrew Valiquette’s 41. After the victory over Massie, Waynesville travelled to Milton Union and defeated the Bulldogs by a score of 174-186.  The Spartans were led by Derek Vostad’s 40 and Jordan Deters’s score of 42.  On Thursday, the Spartans took on the Madison Mohawks and came away with a 164-185. Matt Fuller led the Spartans shooting a 38, followed by Derek Vostad’s score of 40. The Spartans are now 8-1 on the season in Dual matches and coming up on the last week of the season, they are now 4-0 in the Buckeye division with matches against Preble Shawnee and Carlisle left in the league.

Lady Spartans Soccer keeps Rolling!
The Lady Spartans Soccer team defeated Northridge and Milton Union in league play this week to run their record to 5-0.  The team will be in action next Tuesday in a key league battle with Madison at Madison at 7:00.  Reserve match will be at 5:30.  The team will then be home with Carlisle on Thursday with reserve at 5:30 and Varsity at 7.  The team will close out the week at Little Miami on Saturday with reserve at 10:00a.m. and Varsity at 12:00.

Boys Soccer wins two!
The Boys Soccer team defeated Little Miami and Milton Union this past week.  The team remains at the top of the league standings with Madison coming to town on Tuesday.  The team will play Xenia Christian on Monday at home at 6:00 and then come back on Tuesday with Madison also Varsity only at 6:00.

Lady Spartan Tennis wins 2 of 3 for week!
The Lady Spartan Tennis team lost to Oakwood on Tuesday and came back with wins over Sidney and Madison to remain in contention for the league title with Milton Union.  The team will have four matches next week at Bellbrook, at Miami Valley and then home with CJ and Preble Shawnee.

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

Good Luck
Gab
tgabbard@wayne-local.com

Family Passes for all Waynesville Middle School and High School home events are still available for purchase in the High School office.

ATHLETIC SEASON PASS
2010 - 2011 SEASON

ADULT PASS          $80 - This includes admission to all Waynesville home contests high school and middle school
STUDENT PASS         $50 - This includes admission to all Waynesville home contests both high school and middle school
FAMILY PASS FOR FAMILY OF FOUR          $200 - This includes admission to all home games for a family of four.  Each additional family member will be $15 each.

At the gate your name will appear on a pass list.

If interested in purchasing a season pass, contact the Waynesville athletic department at 897-8756 or Tim Gabbard at 897-1862.

Individual prices for league games are:  high school games, $6 for adults and students, middle school games, $4 for adults and students.  As you can see, the season pass is a real bargain.

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

MARKET DAY NEWS
Market Day orders for September pick up need to be entered online before 11 p.m. Saturday September 11th. 
Thank you for supporting your schools with your Market Day orders!

$5.00 off your order of $25.00 or more in either September or October for all NEW customers who place their Market Day order on line at www.marketday.com and enter promo code NEWFIVE!

**You have the opportunity to win an I-pad and if you win, you also win an I-pad for the school of your choice.  All you need to do is re-enter your email address at www.marketday.com/connect

**With a qualifying purchase in September, you will receive 2 Free Chalkboard storage bins. 

**Have you had the opportunity to see this year’s Frequent Buyer Reward?  It is a wonderful collapsible basket.  Easy to store and so functional, all you need to do is place at least two orders of $40.00 or more in the months of September, October and/or November and then place an additional order of $40.00 in the month of December.

**This month Market Day helps you prepare for guest...with any $80.00 internet order, you are eligible to receive a free apple pie.  Just use the promo code APPLE.

**Deals of the week.  Market Day gives you the opportunity to save even more money on items that you use every day.  Look for the Deals of the Week icon on the left side of your screen. 

Market Day has so many new products - look for samples to try when you pick up your order on September 16th from 5 - 6 in the Elementary School Cafeteria.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 937-886-1486 or by email at jtreeves@donet.com

WELLNESS
Warren County Combined Health District Newsletter Sept, 2010

NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

September is National Preparedness Month which is a nationwide effort to encourage families to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools. The goal is to increase the awareness of how important it is to be prepared in an emergency and for individuals and families to take action. Take these simple steps to prepare your family for an emergency or disaster: Get a Kit. Create an emergency kit. This kit should include items such as water, shelf stable foods, batteries, a radio, flashlights, medications, and a first aid kit. Make a Plan. Create a family emergency plan. Include in your plan a designated place to meet in an emergency, and contact numbers for everyone. Be informed. Learn more about the potential emergencies that could happen where you live and the appropriate way to respond to them. In addition, learn about the emergency plans that have been established in your area by your state and local government. Visit www.ready.gov for more information on what to have in your emergency kit and for templates to help you create your own family emergency plan.

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.

WAYNESVILLE BOYS/GIRLS SELECT BASKETBALL TRYOUTS

Waynesville Boys/Girls Select Basketball Tryouts will be held October 2nd and 3rd.  Boys and Girls in grades three through six are eligible to try out for these traveling, competitive teams that play in the Dayton Metro League.  Tryout times are to be determined for these dates.  For more information, contact Duwayne Rains at (937)902 -0804 or duwaynesville@yahoo.com .

2010 SAUERKRAUT RECIPE CONTEST

Put on your chef’s hat and break out the cookbooks!  The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival Committee would like to invite you to enter the Fifth Annual Sauerkraut Recipe Contest to be held on Saturday October 2, 2010 at the Der Dutchman Restaurant in Waynesville, Ohio.

Anything goes, as long as it is edible and contains sauerkraut!  Be creative in your cooking!    Waynesville is known for some tasty sauerkraut food, so be sure sauerkraut is the “star” of your dish! This year the contest will feature two divisions, Sweet and Savory.  Sweet entries would include deserts, confections, sweet treats and so on.  Savory dishes would be appetizers, salads, side dishes, and entrees.  Contestants are allowed to enter only one dish in each category. 

Entries can be dropped off between 11:00am and 12:00 noon at the Der Dutchman restaurant.  Judging will begin at noon.  Everyone is welcome to stick around during the judging for some fun socializing.   After the winners are announced, all are welcome to sample the creations and congratulate the winners.  

All entries must be accompanied by two copies of the original recipe.  Entry forms will be available at the Waynesville Chamber of Commerce Office, on the Sauerkraut web page or at the Der Dutchman the day of the contest.  All entries will be judged on Eye Appeal, Taste, Creative Use of Sauerkraut and Ease of Preparation.

Any inquiries can be directed to Shelley Trapp at MST722@aol.com or the Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce.

All WHS SENIORS -- SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The application for Ohio Sauerkraut Festival Scholarship can be found on line at www.sauerkrautfestival.com . (Found under “downloads”)
All scholarships are open to WHS seniors and to WHS seniors attending the WCCC. Please note all dates and mark your calendars NOW.
Any questions contact :
Wilma Watson --897- 6731
Diane Miller -- 897-7112

WAYNESVILLE UPWARD CHEER AND FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
It is not too late to join the Waynesville Upward Cheer and Flag Football League.  Specifically there is plenty of room for Upward Cheerleaders.  Upward Cheerleading provides the fundamentals that cheer squads everywhere need to succeed.  Upward Cheerleading and Flag Football stress the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, integrity, and respect.  Please contact Phil Hacker at 937-604-3011 for more information or visit www.upward.org

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers Needed for National Public Lands Day & the 1st Annual 24-hour BioBlitz at Caesar Creek Lake!

On September 24th and 25th Caesar Creek Lake is holding a 24-hour BioBlitz to organize the natural history talents of our own top scientists and naturalists in order to document the biodiversity present at Caesar Creek Lake. During this event we will be counting as many species from as many taxonomic groups as possible in a 24-hour time period (4 p.m. Friday, September 24th - 4 p.m. Saturday, September 25th).

Guided hikes and Ranger-led programs are scheduled and available for free throughout this event. Participants must pick up a form either at the Visitor Center, the Nature Center, or download it offline at www.friendsofcaesarcreek.org - and then turn it in to the Visitor Center to receive an official National Public Lands Day certificate of participation, as well as be published as a contributing scientist in our final report! Mark your calendars today to participate at this years' BioBlitz!

Events: 24 hr Lake-wide Fishing Derby*, Fish Shocking, Reptile & Amphibian Trekking, Nighttime Insect Collecting, Diamond Hunting, Moth Baiting, Nocturnal Mammal Calling, Bat Detection, Early Morning Owling, Bird Banding, Creek Walking, Slippery Slimy Slugs and Snails, Prairie Plant Identification & Collection, Jewels with Wings Walk, Forest Foliage Tour, Fun with Fungi, Spiders & Their Allies...

To learn more about this exciting educational experience stop by the Caesar Creek Lake Visitor Center at 4020 N. Clarksville Road, Waynesville, Ohio 45068, or speak to a Ranger by calling us at (513) 897-1050. I look forward to seeing you there!

4TH ANNUAL ONE LOVE 5K WALK/RUN! 
Hosted by Christian Service International Missionaries (CSI Ministries) from the Waynesville United Methodist Church
When?  Saturday, September 18th, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Where?  Beginning at the Corwin Peddler on the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail in Corwin, Ohio (69 Maple St. Waynesville, OH 45068).
What is it?  A fun walk/run hosted by the Vrettos family, missionaries with Christian Service International (CSI Ministries), to raise awareness of the level of poverty in Jamaica, the need for education and employment in the Highgate, Jamaica area and the need for support to cover school costs for Jamaican students.
How will the money be used?  Half of the proceeds will be used to help fund CSI's new R.A.I.S.E Project.  The purpose of this project is to provide educational facilities, as well as a working organic farm, to bring employment to the local community, as well as educational opportunities, private sustainable enterprise, and self-preservation through local production of a food source.  Thus the acronym RAISE (Restoring Agriculture and Investing in Sustainable Enterprise).  The remainder of the proceeds will benefit the Ministry Outreach Program/Jamaican Student Support Program which helps with various community projects, as well as covering the cost of schooling for local Jamaican students.  There is no registration fee to enter.  Instead we are asking each participant to collect donations and bring those with you to the Walk.  A t-shirt will be given to those participants who collect over $25.  Top pledge, top individual support raiser and many others will receive prizes!

MARY L. COOK LIBRARY NEWS

IT’S SCHOOL TIME!  IT’S TOOL TIME! (9/24)
Make sure you get your library card now!
It is a very important ‘school tool’! (especially for preschoolers through 5th gr.)

Remember September is Get Your Library Card Month at the Mary L. Cook Public Library!

Be rewarded for using your library card!
Receive a chance to win a basket of ‘school tools’ each time you use your library card during the month of September.

TODDLER LAPTIMES FOR 2 YEAR OLDS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS (9/31/10)
Thursdays 6:45 - 7:10 p.m.
September 30th thru November 11th
Join us for stories, games and lots of laughs. Required registration in person begins September 13. Limit - 12 toddlers and 12 caregivers

PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES FOR 3 - 5 YEAR OLDS INCLUDING KINDERGARTNERS (9/31/10)
Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Or ** Thursdays 7:30 - 8:15 p.m.
*Please note we do close at 8:00pm, but we will remain open for our storytime families to check out books. Beginning Thursday, September 16th

STUDENT PROGRAMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SEPTEMBER 2010 AT THE MARY L COOK PUBLIC LIBRARY

1.  CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION:   MORGAN’S RAIDERS
On September 11th at 10:00 AM, Lester Horwitz, will give a presentation on Morgan’s Raiders entitled:  The Longest Raid of the Civil War
“Confederate General John Hunt Morgan’s great raid through Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio in July 1863 was a grueling ride on horseback over more than a thousand miles.  Morgan began in Tennessee with 2,500 cavalrymen and surrendered in Columbiana County Ohio with about 350 very tired men remaining.  The Raid was the northernmost penetration of the Confederacy in the Union and provided the most significant military action occurring within the state of Ohio.  In this talk, Mr. Horwitz will discuss the unique characteristics of this daring raid, its effect on the Civil War, and on civilians.”
Everyone is welcome to attend this presentation. There is no charge and no pre-registration is necessary. The presentation will be held in the community room of the library

2.  WRITERS WORKSHOP      
Do you want to brush up on your writing skills?  The Writers Workshop Group meets every first and third Thursdays of the month, this month those dates are September 2nd and 16th, from 6 to 7 PM in the Ohioana room of the Mary L. Cook Public Library.  Jen Martin heads up this group and can be contacted at 513-897-9099. 

LADIES NIGHT IN AT THE MARY L. COOK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Come and join the ladies, ages 16 and up, for a private viewing of Alice in Wonderland on Saturday, September 18, beginning at 7:00 PM. Light refreshments, a “tea party,” will be served. You may dress in costume for this occasion if you so desire.   This event is free but sign up at the front desk is required, attendance is limited to 50 guests!  Call 513 897-4826 for more information

THE WAYNESVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD TO HONOR MARY LEMAY 
In conjunction with their annual open house, the Waynesville Historic Preservation Board will honor Mary LeMay for her many years of dedicated volunteer service. The event will be held Sunday, September 12, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the new museum, also known as The Lock Up, at 260 Chapman Street in Waynesville. 

Mary provided volunteer support to both the fire and police departments, including serving as dispatcher.  "We want to honor and thank Mary for her generosity" said Historic Preservation Board Chair Mary Bunker. Refreshments will be provided and the public is invited to attend. 

This second annual fundraiser open house supports the restoration efforts of the new Fire and Police Museum. In addition to preserving the history and culture of the Wayne Township Fire Department and the Village of Waynesville Police Department, the museum will provide educational opportunities for the public and highlight the history of both departments. 

GHOST HUNTING CLASS COMES TO WAYNESVILLE

The Museum at the Friends Home in Waynesville has an outing for you! Saturday, September 25, those interested in exploring the hidden world of paranormal investigation are invited to a hands-on training session with the local ghost hunting team from ParaVizionz (www.paravizionz.com). This non-profit group is dedicated to “Looking into the Unknown,” and is eager to share their expertise with the community.
For reservations and more information, call 513.897.1607.

LOCAL HISTORY BOOK HONORED BY STATE ASSOCIATION
The Heritage Advisory Council has been awarded the 2010 Outstanding Achievement Award in History Outreach by the Ohio Association of Historical Societies and Museums (OAHSM) for Historic Warren County: An Illustrated History. The award will be presented at a luncheon during OAHSM’s annual meeting in Columbus October 2nd.

For more information call 937.542.9628, or email HAC@heritageadvisorycouncil.org.

Waynesville's Fight Against Breast Cancer Awareness
Hands Across the County
October 21-23, 2010
The Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce, along with Kettering Medical Center, GreeneBucs and Pals for Life is preparing to bring Breast Cancer Awareness to the Waynesville Area. 

Starting on October 21, we will have a candlelight vigil, to honor those who have been affected by breast cancer.  We welcome breast cancer survivors and those in support of an in memory of friends and families touched by this disease. 

October 21-23 is Denim and Pink Days in Waynesville so please wear your denim and pink in support of breast cancer. 

Also on October 22, P. Buckley Moss, a breast cancer survivor and nationally known artist, will be signing her artwork at Canada Goose Gallery on Main Street. 

On Friday night, October 22 a benefit dinner at Keepin It Country Farms with Richard Lynch and his musical friends.  This will include a dinner, live entertainment and auction. For reservations please call 513-897-4348. 

Saturday, October 23, starting at 9:00 am will be a breast cancer walk, starting at Canada Goose Gallery.  To participate for the walk you may download the application at www.waynesvilleohio.com or visit Canada Goose Gallery and the Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce to pick up an application. 

We are working with Pals for Life, a Breast Cancer Support Group.  They help women who cannot afford to maintain breast health or cope with the expenses associated with breast cancer.  All of our proceeds will go to support this worthy organization. 

For more information on this event please call the Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce at 513-897-8855.

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