June 27, 2013 Volume 139, Issue 26 Summer Shiloh Youth Volleyball Camp Gloritrek Shiloh CUSD #1 School Board Meets by Dana Hales
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Volume 139, Issue 26 June 27, 2013 Shiloh FFA Attends State Convention Gloritrek Did you know there are 7126 unreached IL on Tuesday. The team will finish the people groups around the world? These trek on August 3 in New York City. groups have never heard the gospel. They Numerous home and churches have been have no clue as to who Jesus is. This is open to the trekkers. They have biked what inspired an American missionary, between 60 and 100 miles every day. serving in Taiwan, to do a “Gloritrek.” Gloritrek events have taken place in David Atkin (married to Brenda churches along the route. Amazingly, after Wilcoxon, a Shiloh alum) is an avid being on the road for over 30 days, they sportsman. He has taken part in numerous remain on schedule. If you would like to Pictured are members of the Shiloh FFA Chapter that recently attended the State Convention held in Springfield. In the front row (L to R) are Katie Starkey, Courtney Hood, Bailey McIntyre, Karla Madden and Chloe Daly. Back row are Jazzy Ward, Dalton Tweedy, Cody Hood, Jacob Gordon and Hayden Kile. photo by Tonya Eich, FFA sponsor By Karla Madden, Shiloh FFA Reporter session the FFA members got to listen to On the days of June tenth through the their favorite motivational speaker Sam thirteenth, the Shiloh FFA traveled to Glenn “the chalk guy.” Hayden Kile and Springfield Illinois for the 85th Annual Karla Madden represented the Shiloh Illinois FFA State Convention. chapter by sitting on the delegate floor Pictured are David Atkin and his son Noah in the center along with two of the Taiwan- To start their journey off , all ten students and voting for our new major state offices. ese bikers. Article and photo submitted by Elaine Wilcoxon stopped at the American Red Cross for a Shiloh received awards for getting bronze triathlons in Taiwan, as well as hiking and check out what is happening on Gloritrek, The Day of Service. They spent three hours for the scrapbook and the Program of biking. His “idea” was to bike across visit their website at gloritrek.com. assisting the Red Cross and trying to help Activities. Also at two of the sessions, America from LA to New York City to On July 1, they will arrive in Newman in any way possible. For their service they Dalton Tweedy received his State educate and bring attention to the fact that and will be at Mack and Elaine Wilcoxon’s received tee shirts and were recognized at Proficiency Award and his State Degree. there are so many unreached peoples in until the morning of July 3. Then they head the convention. All in all Shiloh got to meet many FFA our ever-shrinking world. As Dave talked south to Louisville, KY to attend the North On the other three days the chapter members from all over Illinois, and even of doing this trek, two Taiwanese friends American Christian Convention from July attended six sessions to learn how to “Grow got to spend time with our National FFA (one a bike shop owner) asked to join him. 9-12. Legacies” and improve the FFA. In the third central region Vice-President, Brennan Costello. His 13-year-old son, Noah, began the trek At 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 1, David with them on May 20. Noah, however, re- will be speaking at the Brocton Christian Shiloh CUSD #1 School Board Meets by Dana Hales injured his knee when they were east of Church. Everyone is welcome to come and Phoenix, AZ and he was forced to stop. He hear about Gloritrek and its purpose of Shiloh CUSD#1 Board of Education met Regional Office of Education in Charleston was able to rest at his grandparent’s home declaring God’s glory among the nations on Monday, June 17th for purposes of the on June 25th for 4 hours. The whole board (Mack and Elaine Wilcoxon) in Newman, (Psalm 96:3). Hope to see you all there. Annual Budget Hearing and also a Public will participate in a training session with IL. He will rejoin the group in Beardstown, Submitted by Elaine Wilcoxon Hearing on School Calendar Holiday Dr. Patrick Rice from the State Board of waivers. The regular meeting got Education on July 25th. Five board members Summer Shiloh Youth Volleyball Camp underway at 7:15pm. Roll was taken with plan on attending the Illinois Association David Smith absent. Consent agenda of School Boards convention in Chicago There will be a Shiloh Youth Volleyball Camp held at the Shiloh Gymnasium next week, items were approved as corrected. in November. Monday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 3. Basic volleyball skills and techniques will Administrative reports from Principal Two resignations were accepted under be taught to incoming 5th through 8th graders. The camp will run 12:15-2:15 p.m. for Harbaugh and Suptintendent Dr. Wheatley business action, Mr. Anderson, part-time these three days. Coach Casey Long and Coach Aimee Lugo will be hosting this camp, were accepted. Spanish teacher and Mrs. Coffing, along with the help of current high school volleyball players. Payment of current bills were discussed classroom aide. The 2012-13 Amended If your child has not registered yet, please contact Coach Long at 217.887.2364 ext. and then approved. Budget was approved. The board 3407 and provide the following information: Athlete’s Name; Grade for 2013- Under communications, a report was approved School Board Member Training 2014; T-Shirt Size; Parent Contact Number. given by Missy Tingley, Athletic Director, Meeting for July 25, 2013 and approved Parents may also register their child(ren) the first day of camp. The cost of the camp who was involved along with David Smith the deactivation of the Education is $10, which will include a camp t-shirt. Please check in your athlete on the first day of and Jason Dye with counterparts from Foundation committee and set Board camp. Thank you for your support of Shiloh Volleyball! Chrisman Schools on possible Committee assignments. opportunities of cooperative sports teams. The board voted to move into Executive These were preliminary talks opening up Session at 8:18pm and came out at 10:35pm. approved Executive Session minutes of the PK-Grade Principal Contract, 2013-14 communication links with no agreements Dave Smith entered the meeting at 10:17pm. May 20, 2013; set salaries for Superintendent/9-12 Principal Goals and offered or made. Also the Finance Upon returning to open session the board Transportation/Building and Grounds the FY14 Superintendent/9-12 Principal Committee met on June 14th. made the following decisions: destroy the Director, Unit Secretary, Board Recording Contract. Four board members will participate in audio recordings of the Executive Secretary, District Treasurer and The meeting was adjourned at 10:45pm. School Board Leadership training at the Sessions of Dec. 19, 2011 and prior; Technology Coordinator. The board tabled Page 2 The Newman Independent June 27, 2013 LETTER TO EDITOR proposal to make myself. The local graduation parties, birthday Peace Meals American Legion Post has been blessed celebrations, benefits, dances and other Menus Dear Editor, with a young man who has devoted such community based functions. I propose a challenge to the good countless hours and efforts to keep it a However, we need help! We need citizens of Newman. We are coming off viable organization within the Newman donors to help fund the roof repair. We Jun 27: Ham and beans, copper another wonderful weekend at the community. Jerad Pollock has been have had the generous offer by Rod carrots, sliced pears, cornbread Newman Freedom Festival, and the devoted to the welfare of the Legion and Craig Bisby to help lead the work Jun 28: 2 MEALS DELIVERED ON efforts and the generosity of various and its service to the community for crew on the repair, but we need the THURSDAY. NO MEALS SERVED ON components of our community have years, with consistent support from a money to purchase the needed FRIDAY. been on full display. We witnessed well handful of other legionnaires like Ken materials. This is where I am asking for Fernandes, LaVerne Fraser, Don donations from individuals to help us Jul 2: Turkey cutlet w/gravy, mini organized and entertaining opening ceremonies and activities such as the Hendershot, Dana Hales, Gary Gaines, meet our goal. If we can get 40 people potatoes bakers, mixed vegetables, kiddie tractor pull on Friday evening, Bob Miller, Charlie VanSickle, Carl and/or businesses to donate $100 each, whole grain wheat (2) followed on Saturday with a regionally Collins ,service member Terry Payton, we will have the money we need to get Jul 3: Roast beef w/gravy, corn, roll, recognized effort by James Young and and a few others. We have also been the roof repair completed. Dee and I melon salad his intrepid crew managing a finely blessed with the support of what is will be the first to step forward and Jul 4: CLOSED FOR tuned 5K/Biathlon race, a terrific small arguably the best American Legion pledge $100 apiece to get this started. INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY town parade, Carolyn Dennis’s direction Auxiliary Post in Central Illinois. The The Newman Independent editors ladies of the Post #210 Auxiliary have have agreed to keep a running list of Jul 5: 2 MEALS DELIVERED ON of “Lexie” Minott’s crowning of Little Mr. and Miss Newman, many activities “had our back” for decades and their donors in the paper until we reach our THURSDAY. NO MEALS SERVED ON sponsored by GOAL officials led by selfless devotion to our cause has goal.