Greetings from the South County News team. We are proud of this issue, which features not only many area happenings and regular columns you’ve come to expect, but also our student athletic teams.
Rotary beef raffle proceeds support STRIVE
STRIVE is a mentoring program, sponsored by the Vicksburg Rotary Club, designed to encourage senior high school students who need some extra support. Rotary’s raffle tickets are $10 each and available at Vicksburg High School, Vicksburg Administration Building, or any Vicksburg Rotarian. Four winning tickets will win a beef quarter, compliments of Oswalt Family Farms. The drawing will be held Friday, February 10 at Vicksburg’s homecoming basketball game.
Laverne Swinehart to celebrate 100th birthday
Longtime community member Laverne Swinehart will celebrate her 100th birthday on February 20th. On February 19th, the Vicksburg United Methodist plans to sing “Happy Birthday” and send best wishes to her during the 11:15 a.m. service livestream. Please plan to attend if you would like to participate. Birthday cards can be sent to the following address:
North Woods Village Memory Care
Laverne Swinehart—Room 343
6203 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
1st Annual IceBURG Festival, February 11 from 2-6
Vicksburg Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting this outdoor event. Area restaurant and bars will compete in the “Best Grilled Chez” contest. Live ice carving begins at 3. A Snowsuit Fashion Show (contestants can register at the tent before the event) begins at 4, a DJ will provide music, and the South County Fire Authority will offer hot chocolate and s’mores. Wow! The Chamber hopes residents will join the fun!
Former VHS grad continues publishing
In his retirement, Dr. Bob Ike, VHS ’70, has penned a number of books and shared them with the Vicksburg District Library. His fifth and latest, “Musing through a Pandemic,” reflects on various aspects of life under coronavirus. As a physician and trained virologist, Dr. Ike brings a unique perspective to these issues. His latest includes something he suggests we all enjoy: Eat and drink! Expect a few 3 x 5 card ready recipes, but that’s not the only focus. Dr. Ike indicates he has a couple more books in the works.
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