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Major contributor to CHS says it's all about keeping kids in school

Professor James Franklin Sharp has several plaques in his honor inside Chester High School and a bench named for him outside the Colbert Gym entrance, but what he has truly given the school is harder to take a picture of.
By Jim Beers Feb 6, 2019 6:02 PM
The band High South sponsoring golf tourney to benefit Chester music program

If you're a golfer looking for a great tourney in the spring, or if you or your kids are or have ever been involved in the Chester schools music program, then put a "save the date" on your calendar!
By Gwendy Garner Feb 6, 2019 2:29 PM
Bell of Hope will ring at Memorial Hospital of Chester

The chemotherapy and infusion department at Memorial Hospital in Chester has a new addition to their wall of remembrance. A "Bell of Hope," donated by the Gielow family in loving memory of Marvin A. Gielow, now graces the entry wall. The inscription reads, "Ring this bell three times well to celebrate this day. This course is run, my treatment done, now I am on my way."
Submitted by Memorial Hospital of Chester Feb 6, 2019 2:26 PM
2019 Randolph Society Honors: Knuckleballer Roger Wolff

Second of five parts. Continuing its mission of honoring outstanding Randolph County people and their achievements, the Randolph Society Foundation Board has chosen five honorees for 2019. These honorees are being profiled over five weeks; and all of them were nominated by citizens of Randolph County.
Submitted by the Randolph Society Foundation Board Feb 6, 2019 2:25 PM
Chester High School's 'Wild About Cheer' camp will be held Feb. 11-15

Registration is open for the Chester High School cheerleaders' annual Cheer Camp, "Wild About Cheer," to be held Feb. 11, 13, 14 and 15 at the Juergen Gymnasium. Practices will be held Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (Feb. 11, 13, 14) with a special performance Friday, Feb. 15 at halftime of the JV basketball game between Chester and Sesser-Valier.
BY JIM BEERS Feb 6, 2019 2:19 PM
CHS agriculture students enjoy Ag Night at SIU

Chester High School Agriculture students attended the 2019 Southern Illinois University Ag Night at the SIU vs. Northern Iowa basketball game on Jan. 23. About 500 area agribulture students attended the event and enjoyed watching the Salukis defeat the Panthers 70-62 in an exciting come-from-behind win in front of 4,419 fans. Chester High School agriculture teacher Matthew Meltzer brought about 30 CHS students to the event.
Jan 31, 2019 5:58 PM
Chester Women's Club discovers the mysteries of owls

The Chester Women's Club met Friday, Jan. 25 at the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church. Chairwomen of the hostess committee were Joan Derringer and Eleanor Miller The program, introduced by Sandra Starr, was given by Thomas May of the Kaskaskia Valley Audubon Society, who gave a presentation on "What Makes An Owl An Owl."
By Gwendy Garner Jan 31, 2019 5:56 PM
Career Day gives Lutheran teens a glimpse of working world

Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School works career education into its educational curriculum, striving to give our students a well-rounded education that prepares them for life. Recently, students spent a day exploring different types of careers that are available in our area.
Submitted by Christ our Savior Lutheran High School Jan 31, 2019 5:50 PM
Cannonball bicycle race series returns to Chester

Again this February, cyclists from around the Midwest will come to the banks of the Mississippi River in Chester to undertake the Cannonball Bike Race. The Chester Cannonball is the first of two races in the area in February. It will be held Feb. 2 and two courses will be offered, 55 and 77 miles.
By Gwendy Garner Jan 23, 2019 2:23 PM
Black Rhinos honored for good bus behavior

Chester Grade School students who ride on the "Black Rhino" bus each day were presented with a CGS Peaceful Bus Award in November, because they obey the school bus rules and get along like a "bus family." Bus driver Bruce Williamson reports that he never has any issues with his Black Rhino students. The Black Rhinos are: Aaron Bierman, Peyton Choate, Chase Gilbert, Rylie Myers, Robbie Myers, Andrew Runge, James Shaw and Sawyer Shaw.
Submitted by Chester Grade School Jan 16, 2019 11:20 AM

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