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The Desktop Publishing class at Faith High School has decided to clean out the cabinet of archived yearbooks and have found that there are too many to save anymore! So, with the approval of administration, they have decided to sell the archived books at a discount.
1956–1996—$5.00
1997–1999—$10.00
2000–2006—$20.00
For more information, call the Faith School at 605-967-2152.
Upcoming Activities for the Faith Public/School Library Please return all checked out items to the library before May 1 for Inventory. Thanks. Library Staff
No items will be checked out from May 1 - May 19
Summer Reading Program - “Catch the Reading Bug” starts May 20 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 AM. Youth ages Pre-K-6th grade are invited for Bug studying, books, fun, prizes, snacks and other activities.
Contact the Library for more information.
Also, the HOP Exhibit - Bug’s Eye View will be at the library for the whole month of June. Come and build a 3-D Bug, Move the mosaic scales on the Butterfly, or match the bug body parts on the Bee’s Knees. There will be many more hands-on exhibits for the whole family.
Summer Library Hours will start May 19. Monday - Friday 9 AM - 1 PM. Then hours will be extended in June and July to Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursday evenings from 5-8 PM. Technology Classes will be offered again at no charge. Come and learn to use various programs on the computer, research and data bases on the State Library website. Classes are one-on-one, unrestricted self-learning environment with technical assistance if needed.
On April 16th, there will be the monthly Horizon’s meeting at 5p.m. However, we will be holding the meeting at the Faith High School computer lab. Because…..at 6p.m. Nancy Reimer will be teaching community members, teachers, students, whomever wants to come how to blog. You can become a member of this blog to help this community communicate and know what is happening in Faith. If you simply want to know what a blog is….come on in. She will also show you resources in how to create your own blog. It’s free and easy…..and best of all…it’s FREE!
Committees from the Faith Chamber of Commerce and the Faith Volunteer Fire Dept. met on Monday night the 24th to start getting ready for this years Demolition Derby to be held on Saturday June 14th. Discussion was held on the amount of added prize money, which organization will be responsible for which aspects and so on - mostly just a brainstorming session to get things rolling. There are still some things that have to be finalized before anything is set in stone, but we’ll be keeping you posted. The committee must go to a City Council meeting as well as a Faith Stock Show meeting to ask permission to use the arena and coordinate scheduling. We’re anticipating a larger turn out of spectators this year with the “SUE” exhibit being here, so we want to make sure all the i’s are dotted and t’s crossed. Working with the Stock Show Assoc. and the 4-H Rodeo to properly prepare the arena before and after the Derby will be key, particularly this year since the 4-H rodeo is being held the weekend after Father’s Day and the arena will need to be put back in tip top shape. Any idea’s, thoughts, suggestions, or volunteers are welcome - contact the Chamber or the Fire Dept!
The Horizon’s Fitness Committee has applied for a grant with Hamburger Helper. The grant will enable us to place new playground equipment at the Sports Complex for the children of the community to use, while their siblings are playing soccer, t-ball or baseball. We need the communities support by going onto http://www.myhometownhelper.com/ViewProject.aspx?id=41261 and commenting on why this would important in our community. We only have until March 31st for everyone to comment. You must be 18 years of age. If anyone has questions they can email speterson@takini.net for more information.
The Faith Student Council held its 2nd Annual Kickball Tournament on March 18th at the Faith Community Center. Seven teams were entered and ready to play. This years champions were named, “Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner” It is a double-elimination tournament where anyone in the high school or staff are eligible to play. Several parents and community members also attended to cheer on their favorite team. It was a fun night for everyone!
The silver easter egg was found on Saturday by Justin Haines under wood pellets south of the Faith Pool next to the propane tank. Thanks to everyone who participated in the hunt and HAPPY HUNTING for the golden egg.
The Faith Chamber has brought back the FAMOUS GOLDEN EASTER EGG HUNT and have added a silver egg to the excitment. The silver egg is hid and the gold egg will be next week. Ask for your clues when you shop the local businesses to find the egg. The lucky winner will recieve a basket full of prizes donated from local businesses. Check back soon for an update on prizes. Please feel free to comment on how your hunting is going.
Highlights from the Community Information Meeting on February 26th
There were twenty-four people in attendance, with the following organizations and businesses being represented:
Vilas Health and Variety
Plains Agency
City of Faith
Faith Feeds
T&D Honey
Poo Bear Express
Faith School
Meade Co 4-H Rodeo
Faith High School Rodeo
Country Closet
Lynn’s Dakota Mart
Faith Chamber
Faith Fire Department
Faith Ambulance
Ricks Auto
This is a great community involvement.
It was discussed how we all need to work together to help things happen in Faith. Anyone with ideas of things that should take place please feel free to contact the Chamber Office.
It was discussed about all the following events and if someone wants to take one of them that would be wonderful. If each person would take one event then no one will get burnt out on doing everything. If you do take an event on it is just asked that you contact the chamber with all the details so that they can run it through a meeting so they can help in any way possible.
We discussed the following events:
Anyone wishing to sign-up for any of the events please call the Chamber Office and let them know:
Easter Promotion
Easter Egg Hunt – Kids March 22nd
WHEN:
Saturday March 22nd at 11:00am
WHERE:
City Park
WHO:
0-2 3-4 5-6 7-9 10-12
Big prize car bike i-pod i-pod i-pod
WHAT:
50 eggs in each division that would be a total of 250 eggs.
We need businesses to call the chamber if they are interested in donating items for the hunt. The following businesses have signed up to donate items:
Faith Feeds – Linda’s Drive Inn – T&D Honey – Vilas Health and Variety – Country Closet – Poo Bear Express. If there are any other business interested in donating items please contact the Chamber of Commerce as soon as possible.
The following Individuals have signed up to help with different age divisions the day of the hunt, we are in the need of five people:
The following individuals have signed up to help with stuffing the eggs:
Golden and Silver Easter Egg Hunt March 10th Silver March 17th Gold
This would be done for all Chamber Business Members, they would donate an item for the basket and then the Chamber would give them clues to hand out with all purchases over $5.00. The basket would have a values of at least $100 for the golden and then $50 for the silver . A golden egg will be hid on March 17th and the silver egg on March 10th.
Business involvement
We need all business that would like to be involved to contact the Chamber Office by March 3rd so that advertising can be done.
Ladies Day – Health Fair
Contact Person -Shawn Peterson
It was suggested to do this in April instead of March because of all the activities in March. A date and schedule will soon be released. If anyone has any ideas please contact Shawn at speterson@takini.net
8th Grade Visitation May 6th
Contact Person -Shawn Peterson
The discussion was to bring this back with the chambers help. In the past we have done a meal and a informational meeting for the incoming 8th graders and also their parents. If anyone has any ideas please contact Shawn at speterson@takini.net
Mothers Day Tea
Contact Person – Amy Schuelke and Barb Isaacs
It was suggested to do the Tea on a Saturday instead of a week day so working mothers could attend. If anyone has ideas or would like to help please contact Amy or Barb at Vilas Health and Variety 967-2123
High School Rodeo May 11th
Lorna Shoemaker was in attendance for the rodeo, and it was discussed about the clean-up which they can always use help with. This will take place the Thursday before the rodeo on May 8th . They will also be getting sponsors for the events anyone wanting to help with the rodeo or to sponsor a event please contact Lorna Shoemaker at lornashoemaker@hotmail.com
EMS Week May 8th – 24th
The ambulance is discussing doing a one day event instead of a week long. It would be called “Your Life is Our Mission- so lets Party at Durkee Lake. It would be a family event on May 24th at Durkee Lake some of the events they are looking at hosting are a Duck Race – BBQ – Sand Volleyball – Golf – Kids Fishing – First Aid Tournament. This is a great event for all the community to realize how important knowing emergency care is. Anyone interested in helping or having ideas please contact Shawn at speterson@takini.net
Awards Night May 13th
Mel Dutton will get a date back to us. We are still in need of someone to help organize the evening. In the past the chamber has helped decorate the event and provided drinks and cookies. Anyone interested in helping please contact the Chamber as soon as possible. This is a great event for our youth to be recognized for their accomplishments.
Graduation May 18th
4-H Rodeo June 22nd
Ida Hibner and Lorna Shoemaker were both in attendance for the rodeo. The Rodeo has moved dates from July to June because of the National High School Finals Rodeo. Anyone wanting to donate towards the rodeo or help with anything please contact Ida at idah@gwtc.net or Lorna at lornashoemaker@hotmail.com
Home Show with Barrel Racing and Team Roping
This is an event that has been mentioned that brought a lot of people to town. We are searching for someone who would be interested in heading this up. Please contact the chamber office if you are interested.
Demoltion Derby June 14th
4th of July –July 4th
It was discussed about having events on the day of the 4th including Volleyball, Golf, a community cook-out, pool games ect. We are in the need of someone to take this on. If you are interested please contact the Chamber Office.
Stock Show August 6th -10th
It was suggested having a hypnotist one day of the stock show or maybe a Hoe Down. We will get a contact person for the Stock Show and get the out to everyone.
Welcome for Teachers August 18th
Mr Dutton talked about how good this was in the past. Noel Fischbach has volunteered to take this event on. He will get with Mr. Dutton and get a date set. Anyone with any ideas or who would like to help Noel you can contact him at fthfds@faithsd.com
Ethnic Day & Crazy Days
A lot of discussion was held on this when to do it and how. Tom and Danette Maxwell and Deb Brown has volunteered to head this up. If anyone has any ideas on this please contact Deb at faith@faithsd.com or Tom or Danette at tom_maxwell@hotmail.com
Homecoming September 12th & 13th
Turkey Bowling November
This will be held sometime around Thanksgiving. Amy Schuelke, Jami Sheridan and Cindy Clark have volunteered to do head this event. Anyone wanting to help or having ideas please contact Jami at Sheridan@faithsd.com or Cindy at crisis@faithsd.com also Amy can reached at Vilas 967-2123.
Christmas Activities
Discussion was held on Christmas events and it was mentioned having a community pot luck, wreath auction, gingerbread house auction. We are in need of someone to take care of all the following events if anyone is interested in any of them please contact the Chamber Office as soon as possible.
Parade of Lights
Christmas Fair
Misty Williams and Darcy Moleman have volunteered to help with the Christmas Fair. It was discussed changing the date to a weekend either Saturday or Sunday and also a weekend away from Bison and Dupree. Anyone with ideas can contact Misty or Darcy at the Faith School.
New Years Eve – Vegas Night December 31st
Hypnotist ??????????
A date was not set for this it was discussed that this could be held during Stock Show or sometime. If there is anyone wanting to do this event please contact the Chamber Office.
Sue May 10th – Sept
It was discussed that we need to be prepared for all the extra people in town. The Chamber will keep everyone informed on this.
