The Press-Dispatch
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A-6 Wednesday, December 12, 2012 The Press-Dispatch Petersburg Holly Walk Michael Woods puts a marshmallow on top of his gingerbread house in just the right place. VFW New Year's Party to benefit Fisher House By James Capozella The Petersburg VFW is offering a New Year's Eve of merry making and entertainment that will benefit the Fisher House Foundation. This much needed program provides a place where the family of a hospitalized service member can reside near where the treatment is taking place. Veterans and family members that utilize the housing, which is located at or near military reservations or VA medical centers, is free of all costs including food. Tickets for the 8 p.m. VFW dance and evening of karaoke are $3 for singles and $5 for couples according to VFW Post 3587 Commander Jamie English. The Fisher House Program began in 1982 when Zachar y and Elizabeth Fisher, life-long supporters of the troops, founded the Zachary and Elizabeth M. Fisher Armed Services Foundation. A monetary donation to the foundation is just one way to show support for our military and their families during a critical time of need such as injury or illness. Volunteers also play an important role in the day-to-day functions of each foundation home. Baby sitting needs, housekeeping, food delivery and associated costs and equipment are items provided by donations and volunteers. More than 142,000 families have benefited from the foundation's services, saving veteran families millions of dollars in lodging, food, transportation and other related expenses. Over 96 percent of donated funds are used for programs; 2 percent for administration and 2 percent for fund raising. Fisher House locations and descriptions can be found at the foundation web site, www.fisherhouse.org. Each home ranges from 5,000 to 16,000 square feet containing 8 to 21 suites. Most of the homes are within walking distance and for those that aren't, the transportation is provided. In addition to bedrooms, bathrooms and laundry facilities, each house has a well stocked kitchen and a living room with library and toy area. Each has a manager plus volunteers available to help and assist military families. H School board votes During the Hollywalk Petersburg Boy Scouts had a gingerbread house supplies for children and adults to build and design their own gingerbread houses. Hope Meny beams a smile at putting just the right touches on her gingerbread house. Continued from page A-5 December with fuel costs a $1.17 above the contract price. • The re-appointments of Sandy Ficklin and Phillip Elkins to the Pike County Public Library Board of Directors. • A donation of entry fees for students the participate in the Skills USE competition at $135 by Jasper Engines for Precision Manufacturing students. • Permission to transfer funds within budget categories and to pay bills during the remainder of December. • Fund raising activities at Petersburg Elementary and Pike Central Middle Schools. • Tabled action on the athletic handbook to examine the book further. • Approved GED and Credit Recovery teachers David Weathers and Luzell Carter for the spring semester along with budgets for the programs. • The 2013-14 school calendar with school starting Aug. 9, Christmas vacation starting Dec. 20 and the sec- ond semester starting Jan. 2 with graduation May 21. Each semester will have 180 days and there will be parent-teacher conferences on Oct. 17. • The resignation of Tim Helfen effective Jan. 3. • The employment of Adrienne Runyan as assistant seventh grade girls basketball coach on a volunteer basis. • The use of Old Petersburg Gym by Precious Rewards on March 8 and 9 for a special activity and the use of the middle school gym for a health fair in the fall of 2013. • Cafeteria personnel changes involving Paula Lamey, Angela Saline and Patricia Minnis to fill open positions. Subscribe Today! We're not afraid to shed some light on the truth. 812-354-8500 the Fitness Center Elizabeth Rayne Tharp, Isabelle Ryan along with Sawyer Houchins and his mother Casey listen to Susan Stafford as she reads The Polar Express to them. Stafford's Christmas stories were also part of the Hollywalk. 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP SPECIALS Family $499 Reg. Price $595 Husband/Wife $375 Reg. Price $420 Single $199 Reg. Price $245 Students/Seniors $150 Reg. Price $195 60 $ 2 MONTH TANNING "ANY BED" + DESIGNER SKIN "ANGEL" MOISTURIZER ($86 VALUE) New HOURS: Mon - Thur 11am–8pm Fri 11am–7pm • Sat 10am–2pm • Sun CLOSeD 604 E. Illinois St., Petersburg Tyler and Zane DeCoursey crack bigs smiles as they sit on Santa's lap Saturday morning at Marge's Hallmark. Santa was in Petersburg was part of the Holly walk promotions. Mike Capehart played Santa. (near the Little League Park) 354-1303