Evansville News
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Eloise B. Kueker
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Old Man Winter has struck again! I am looking forward to spring. And the yearly weather predictor will make his forecast known in a couple of weeks. That's right, folks, Groundhog Day is just around the corner. Now for those of you who wish to travel to Pennsylvania to watch the "official" Groundhog forecast, here are a few things you might want to know.
Did you know that Punxsutawney Phil has a wife? Her name is Phyllis and you can purchase a plush toy Phil or Phyllis at the festival. Also, you may have breakfast with Phil and even feed him some nuts while there. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7.50 for kids.
And then you can listen to the Inner Circle Banquet Guest Speaker who is Jim Koch, Brewer and Founder of the Boston Beer Company. Tickets for the banquet are $25.00 each. And while there, don't forget to stop in and visit the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center. Admission is $4.00.
Pennsylvania's official celebration of Groundhog Day began on Feb. 2nd, 1886. The legendary first trip to Gobbler's Knob was made the following year. Up on Gobbler's Knob, Phil is placed in a heated burrow underneath a simulated tree stump on stage before being pulled out at 7:25 am to make his prediction.
Some famous people have been born on Groundhog's Day. They are Farrah Fawcett, Tom Smothers, Forrest Tucker, Christie Brinkley, and Garth Brooks.
Anniversary
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kumke on their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Drew's Landscaping & Greenhouse
Come visit Drew's from Jan. 17 thru Jan. 22 when they offer an Inventory Reduction Sale. Some items will be drastically reduced.
Breakfast Buffet
The Columbian Squires invites all to attend their "All You Can EAT" Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, Jan. 23 at the KC Hall in Evansville. Serving begins at 7 am until 12 noon. Menu includes scrambled eggs, pancake, sausage, bacon, hash browns, milk gravy, biscuits, fruit and drink. Carryout's and dine-in is available.
Euchre Tournament
The KC is sponsoring a Euchre Tournament on the following days: Jan. 30th, Feb. 13th, Feb. 27, and March 13th. Sign-up at 12:45. Games begin at 1 pm. You don't need to bring a partner to play. Sign-up with Andy Montroy by calling 853-4500. All proceeds go to benefit various KC Charities.
Chicken Dinner
St. John's Lutheran Church of Ruma will host their annual Chicken Dinner (all you can eat) on Sunday, Feb. 6 with serving from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Evansville Business Association
The EBA will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 26 at the American Legion Hall at 6:30 pm. This is a very important meeting and all members are urged to attend. Any business owner who is not a member is also invited to attend.
Evansville Public Library
The Library hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 noon to 6 pm. They also have a new phone number 853-4649.
Book Club-the Evansville Public Library is starting a book club. Ages pre-teen to adult are welcome. Meetings are Tuesdays at 4 pm.
The monthly craft day will be Thursday, Jan. 20th at 4 pm.
The Library has received a grant for some improvements and there will be construction going on from time to time.
Nelson's Tree Service and Property Maintenance
Nelson's Tree Service is located just south of Evansville along State Highway 3. Daniel Nelson offers tree service and yard maintenance. He provides residential and commercial lawn care as well as fall and spring clean-up. He also sells seasoned fire wood. Now is the time to get stocked up for those long cold winter days and nights. He is fully insured and offers 24 hour emergency service. His phone number is 210-8754.
Pilout's Pub
The kitchen is open on Wednesday thru Sunday and the menu has changed. They will be featuring fresh homemade pizza, hamburgers, Italian Beef, etc. Call 853-2252.
DeStefani's
DeStefani's Diner has come to town down along Main St. Rich and Gail will be happy to serve you. Their menu consists of pizzas, subs, nachos, drumsticks, soda etc. Try their Chicken Sara. It is an 8 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast prepared in a white wine and lemon butter sauce topped with a three blend cheese and fresh mushrooms served with broccoli, baked potato and roll.
They are open from 4-9 on Thursday-Sunday. The phone number is 853-2014.
Rich and Gail will offer curb side delivery this winter when you call and place your order.
Evansville Senior Citizens Club
The next meeting will be Jan. 12, 2011.
Remember in case of bad weather listen at 8 or 8:30 to WHCO, Sparta Radio station and all cancellations are on radio. Also watch for the school busses. If they cannot get through the meeting probably will be cancelled. Correspondent, Allene Becker
Liberty Courtyard Winery
The winery, Liberty Courtyard, is closed now till April.
Evansville Food Mart
Evansville Food Mart also has a great gift section as well as groceries and beverages
Village Hall
The next meeting of the Evansville Village Hall will be Feb. 21at 7 pm in the Village Hall Conference room. If you have any issues that need to be addressed, contact City Hall so that you can be put on the Agenda.
The Village meeting date has been changed to the 3rd Monday of the month.
As always to check out what is going on in our town check the Village Web Site at www.evillevg@htc.net
If you are using the recycle trailer, remember to place your items in the appropriate compartments. This is strongly recommended in order for the Village to continue to participate in this program and your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Three Board of Trustee positions and the village Clerk position will be on the ballot for the upcoming election. If you are interested in filling one of these, stop by City Hall to get more information.
KC
The next meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011
Congratulations to Dave and Bridget Young. Dave was named Knight of the Year and Dave and Bridget were named Family of the Year.
American Legion
The next meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011.
American Legion Auxiliary
The next meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011.
Ray's Shoes
Every Tuesday is Senior Discount Day at Ray's Shoes.
Kaskaskia River Sportsmen
The Kaskaskia River Sportsmen Club will meet on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011.
School Board
The next meting of the Sparta Dist. #140 School Board will be on Monday, Feb. 21 at Sparta Lincoln at 7 pm.
EAC News
Honor Roll
The following students earned Honor roll status at EAC for the 2nd quarter:
4th Grade
High Honors-Jacob O'Riley
Honors-Seth Becker, Jordan Pilout
Honorable Mention-Faith Argus, Xander Cory, Britni Goddard, Drake Schulein
5th Grade
High Honors-Carly Carril
Honors --Joshua Gaertner
Honorable Mention-Mackenzie Conner, Kaylee Kirkover, Alyssa Presswood, Hunter Schulein, Mackenzie Stefani
6th Grade
High Honors-Samantha Bramlett, Lindsey Harbaugh, Ally Walter
Honors-Kaitlyn Ubal
Honorable Mention-Carolyn Bradshaw, Jonathan Voudrie
7th Grade
High Honors-Joel Rahlfs
Honorable Mention-Austin Carpenter, Britton Couchman
8th Grade
Honors-Chris English, Paige Johnson, Bobbie Lake, Brad Valleroy, Drew Walter
Honorable Mention-Shae Schuessler
Basketball Season
The last home game will be on Thursday, Jan. 20 vs. St. Libory at 6 pm. This will be 8th grade parent recognition night.
Volleyball Season
Volleyball season has begun. The girls and Mrs. Biethman are busy practicing and getting ready for their opening game on Jan. 31.
The first game will be at home on Monday, Jan. 31 at 4 pm.
Jr. Beta Club
The Jr. Beta Club will sponsor a fund raiser beginning Jan. 10. The orders are to be turned in by Jan. 24 with delivery in Feb.
Activity Pictures
Activity Pictures for the yearbook will be taken on Wednesday, Jan. 19. These include basketball, volleyball, track, Jr. Beta Club, Yearbook Staff, Band, and Chorus.
Basketball players need the white jerseys. Track people will need to have a white T-shirt. All parts of all uniforms and band instruments need to be at school by 8 am.
Individual pictures may also be taken. If you wish your child to have an individual picture, you must send the money by that morning. A separate envelope is needed for each individual sport or activity you want taken. Package information will be sent home prior to the picture day.
If you have any questions, call Eloise at 853-4411.
Assembly
There will be an all-school assembly on Friday, Jan. 28 at 9 am.
Early Dismissal
Students will be dismissed on Friday, Jan. 28 at 11:30 am. Lunch will be a sack lunch. There will not be an alternate or ala carte.
Menus
Breakfast
Monday, Jan. 24-Breakfast pizza, fruit, milk.
Tuesday, Jan. 25-Chocolate chip breakfast bar, fruit, milk.
Wednesday, Jan. 26-Egg, ham & cheese hot pocket, juice, milk.
Thursday, Jan. 27-Cinnamon toast, sausage, fruit, milk.
Friday, Jan. 28-Poptart, fruit, milk.
Lunch
Monday, Jan. 24-Stuffed Crust Pizza, tossed salad, peaches, milk. Alt- PBJ
Tuesday, Jan. 25-Chili, crackers, ½ PB sandwich, carrots, celery, pineapple, milk. Alt- Ham & cheese on bun
Wednesday, Jan. 26-Fish on bun, cheesy potatoes, slaw, pears, milk. Alt- Hot dog on bun
Thursday, Jan. 27-Chicken nuggets, macaroni & cheese, peas, mixed fruit, milk. Alt- PBJ
Friday, Jan. 28-Sack Lunch. No alternate, no ala carte
Evansville Enterprise
Jan. 22, 1932
Fred A. Kueker, 43, passed away at his home with a gall stone attack. Survivors were his wife, Emelia, and sons, Harold, Wilbert and Orville.
Miss Petronilla Spreitler was surprised on her birthday.
The Evansville Sanitary Milk Producers held their meeting and an election of officers. Newly elected officers were: H.P. Wicklein, President; Anton J. Pautler, Vice-President; Clem Wunderlich, Secretary. The Advisory Committee was made up of Edward B. Pautler, Albert Pautler, J.A. Cragan, and Harry Colvis.
Upcoming Events
Jan. 17- Jan. 22- Drew's Inventory Reduction Sale
Jan. 17-School Board at Sparta High
Jan. 17-No School
Jan. 17-Town Board
Jan. 17-Martin Luther King Holiday
Jan. 18-EAC PTO Meeting
Jan. 19-EAC Activity Pictures
Jan. 20-Library Craft Day
Jan. 20-Kaskaksia Sportsmen
Jan. 21-KC Smoker
Jan. 23-Columbian Squires Breakfast Buffet
Jan. 24-End of Beta Sales
Jan. 26-EBA Meeting
Jan. 28-EAC Assembly
Jan. 28-Early Dismissal @ 11:30
Jan. 30-KC Euchre
Feb. 6-St. John's Chicken Dinner
Feb. 13-KC Euchre
Feb. 15-Spring Picture Day at EAC
Feb. 15-KC Meeting
Feb. 21-School Board at Tilden
Feb. 27-KC Euchre
March 13-KC Euchre
Mar. 21-School Board at Sparta Lincoln
Apr. 18-School Board at Sparta Lincoln