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Published: June 28, 2008 10:17 pm
Valley Briefs: June 29, 2008
Fifth annual Senior Citizen Prom set
Advanced tickets are on sale for this year’s 5th Annual Senior Citizen Prom in Casey, Ill.
“Come Sail Away Into the Moonlight Moment” will take place 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 12 in the Roosevelt Community Center, 401 E. Main St. Doors open at 4.
The event will include a complete dinner catered by Deb’s Catering Service of Altamont, Ill.
Trouble and Company of Martinsville, Ill., will provide the live evening entertainment.
They sing Beach Boys and Temptations very well. There will be door prizes, and crowning of a king and queen and prom court. Petals and Perks of Casey will be donating the flowers for the event.
Advanced ticket prices are $9 for those 60 and older, $11 under 60, $1 more at the door.
For ticket information, call one of the following organizations or committee members: Casey Senior Center, (217) 932-5100; Casey Health Care Center, (217) 932-5217; Peace Meal Nutrition Program, 1-800-543-1770; People First Rehabilitation, (217) 821-1780; Mary Jane Wright, (217) 382-5569; or Irma J. Hammond, (217) 889-5404.
Parks, reservoirs seek feedback
If you visited an Indiana state park or reservoir in 2008, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources would like for you to participate in an online survey about the quality of your experience.
To participate, go to www.in.gov/dnr/healthy/. On the right hand side of the page is a link to the survey, which takes about 10 minutes to complete.
You will be asked to give feedback on everything from the picnic areas, park or reservoir staff, inn facilities, and your overall opinion of the park or reservoir.
After completing the survey you will have the option of entering a drawing to win a 2009 State Park Pass.
The survey will run through the end of October and provide valuable feedback on what you feel state parks and reservoirs are doing right and what they need to improve.
Data from the surveys will be used to help parks and reservoirs plan for the future.
Valley girl wins Dream Girls crown
Katie Dosch of Paris, Ill., recently was crowned the 2008 Dream Girls U.S.A. National Junior Miss.
Dosch attended the Illinois Dream Girls U.S.A. Pageant in March, was crowned the 2008 Illinois Queen of Queens, and advanced to the national pageant in St. Louis over Memorial Day weekend.
She competed in the formal wear, runway model, spokes model, talent, photogenic and portfolio picture competitions.
More than 270 contestants competed for some of the most elite pageant titles in the country. The Dream Girls U.S.A. Pageant has had its success showcased in a one-hour documentary on the Discovery Channel.
It is known for providing real opportunities for real girls in the modeling, acting and entertainment industries.
The Dream Girls program introduces and promotes community service participation as well as public speaking.
Many of the Dream Girls participants and winners have been featured in film, theater, television and magazines, as well as print, runway, promotion, trade shows and high fashion modeling.
Each year thousands of dollars in scholarship savings bonds, cash awards and other prizes are given at the state and national level.
Dosch will make appearances and do several hours of community service throughout the next year. To book her for a special promotional appearance, call (217) 712-0297.
Little Miss and Mister contest set July 12
The All-American Little Miss and Mister contest sponsored by the Parke County Chamber of Commerce will begin at 4 p.m. July 12 in the Show Pavilion at the 4-H Fairgrounds.
The contest entry deadline is July 5 for forms to be in the Extension Office on the Fairgrounds in Rockville.
Registration forms are available at the Parke County Chamber of Commerce Office, Extension Office, REMC, most banks in Rockville and the Parke County Inc. office.
Contestants must be a resident of Parke County and be at least age 5 by Aug. 1 and cannot have reached his/her 8th birthday before Aug. 1.
Any contestant who has performed or competed on the professional level (for monetary gain) in anything other than an amateur contest are considered ineligible.
This is not a beauty contest, but a contest to choose an all-around, wholesome Little Miss and Mister.
Contestants are to appear in casual dress, preferably shorts, socks and tennis shoes.
A white T-shirt to be worn during the public contest will be provided to all contestants about one hour ahead of the contest backstage at the Show Pavilion.
Winners and the two runners-up will receive trophies. Little Miss and Mister will receive a savings bond and portrait from Gobbles Knob Country Store.
No entries will be accepted after the July 5 deadline for registration.
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