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Forman Community Chorus
presents “The Melody Lingers On”
ONLY 75 TICKETS REMAINING

In conjunction with The Forman Community Chorus production of “The Melody Lingers On” the
Manito Historical Society is sponsoring a Dinner theater on Saturday, March 24th as a way to raise funds for the “Save the Jail” project. Manito Community Bank is selling Dinner theater tickets on behalf of the Manito Historical Society.
The meal will be catered by Barrack’s Cater Inn of Peoria. Entre choices will be Roast Prime Rib of Beef or Chicken Breast Mushroom EnCroute. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with the meal served at 6:30.
March 24th seems a long ways away but as of this writing (2/14/12) only 75 tickets remain at the bank for sale. Meal choice must be noted at the time of ticket purchase.

Local Blood Donation Opportunities

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Midwest Central High School, located at 910 S. Washington, Manito.

Also: 3/8/2012, 1:00 pm- 6:00 pm, Forman Center, 308 S Harrison, Manito

Pancake & Sausage Day in Manito

The Manito Popcorn Festival Committee met recently to plan for the 2012 Pancake and Sausage Day. This year’s P&S Day will be held on Saturday, February 25. All you can eat whole hog sausage and pancakes will be served at the Midwest Central Elementary Cafeteria from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m.

As usual we will be asking for volunteer help for that day. We need assistance in the dining room, kitchen and especially with set-up and tear-down. If you would like to assist in this venture please contact Dorothy Kreiling or Lee Lacey.

Sausage and meat orders are now being taken by calling Manito Oil & Propane at 309-968-6703.

MCPS Kindergarten Screening

The Administration and Kindergarten staff at Midwest Central Primary School would like to announce that Kindergarten Screening will be
held on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 8:00am – 2:00pm and Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 12:00 – 6:00pm at the Primary School. Kindergarten Screening is by appointment only. To schedule a
time for your child’s screening, please call the Primary School at 968-6464 between the hours of 7:30am – 3:30pm by March 8, 2012. Scheduled
screening times will be on a first-come first-serve basis. Kindergarten Screening is necessary for all incoming students who will be five years old by September 1, 2012.

Taking Consignments for the
56TH ANNUAL
MANITO - FOREST CITY
ROTARY CLUB
CONSIGNMENT SALE

ANNUALLY OVER 1000 ITEMS
OVER 1000 BUYERS; 4 RINGS SELLING

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012
AT 10:00 A.M. SHARP

AT THE FOREST CITY PARK - 2 BLOCKS NORTH OF THE MANITO BLACKTOP IN FOREST CITY , IL

DEADLINE FOR ITEMS TO BE
ADVERTISED IN OUR SALE BILL IS FEB 14, 2012

WE WILL TAKE CONSIGNMENTS
UP TO THE START OF THE SALE .

ALL MONEY RAISED GOES TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.

QUESTIONS ?

Allen Forsythe 309 - 597 -2263

LYNN COERS AT RICKETT GRAIN CO
309-597-2331

DON NICKERSON AT
NICKERSON INSURANCE 309-968-7628

E-MAIL - lynncoers@yahoo.com

FARM EQUIPMENT, ANTIQUES, AUTOMOBILES, TRUCKS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS , LAWN MOWERS
MUCH MUCH MORE

MCHS Homecoming 2012

The theme of this year’s Midwest Central High School Homecoming is “MCHS: The Places You Will Go!” Each class has a region as its focus: Freshmen: Jungle; Sophomores: Arctic; Juniors: Outer Space; and Seniors: Ocean. This year’s Homecoming has a special community service focus: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We have already started working to raise money and awareness, but will continue through our Homecoming basketball game February 3 at 6:00 P.M. against Mt. Pulaski. Black shirts have been sold to help “black out” the bleachers the night of the Homecoming game with fans not only supporting our Raiders, but also supporting St. Jude. Some shirts will be available for purchase the night of the game for $10 each, but will only be available on a first come-first serve basis. Between the girls’ and boys’ varsity games, the Homecoming Court will be announced.

Homecoming activities will take place the week of January 30 to February 3. During the lunch hour throughout the week, the classes will participate in a volleyball competition with the winning class challenging the faculty team to a match on Friday. Also, on Friday, February 3, additional activities will be held, including hall decorations, cafeteria decorations, lip sync, little red wagon, letter stuffing, and felt banner. Students will also compete in relays and tug of war in the afternoon hours. The lip syncs and relay activities will begin at 12:00 P.M. Those wishing to see the lip syncs may arrive at 12:05
P.M. During the Friday assembly, all winter activity members will also be recognized. The Homecoming dance will take place on Saturday, February 4 in the high school cafeteria from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Coronation of the king and queen will be held at 9:00 P.M. Advance tickets will be sold January 23-27 for $5 per person with one dollar per ticket will go directly to St. Jude. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

Homecoming is sponsored by the Midwest Central High School Student Council. If you wish to make a donation to St. Jude, please mail it to 910 S. Washington St., Manito, IL 61546.

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