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CERES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
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Dedicated
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Newsletter |
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Year 2012 |
AUGUST |
Edition
No. 2 |
NEWSLETTER SPONSOR
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you or your company would like to sponsor a future newsletter, please contact
any officer or mail your check for $165 to
PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
Hello folks,
I
hope that everyone’s summer is going well. The CAA has had a very good spring
and summer, and many thanks to everyone who has helped to make it a success.
Our MAY
DAY was a huge success and a great show of cooperation between the CAA and the
Ceres Ruritan Club. As the day began with a wonderful breakfast, compliments of
Nelson’s Café and crew, the Ruritan Club provided everyone with a great lunch,
by George Keck and company. Though we did not have as many flea market folks,
we had several exhibitors who were there to show off their skills. Something
new this year was the antique farm equipment and vehicles. Many thanks to the
Glade Spring Antique tractor club for coming up and sharing the equipment with
us. We hope that we can build from this in the future. We are always open to
new ideas and guidance.
Our
fund raising cookouts and BBQ’s have been slightly off in attendance this
summer which have netted us a smaller amount of income than in the past. We
have still been very satisfied with our efforts and feel that everyone still
enjoys what we do. Thanks to all the CAA members who give so freely of their
time, young and old, to help make these activities a success. Also, we would
like to extend a hearty thanks to everyone who comes out and generously gives
to the CAA. These funds are used to keep up the facility for the purpose of
serving our area with a place for the youth to play as well as a gathering
place for families and their own private events.
The
CAA also helped once again this year with summer
Once
again, many thanks to everyone who helps to make this association a
success. Please remember people, whether
or not you ever attended the Ceres school, we want you to become involved as
well as become a member of this great organization. We are always in need of
new hands and new ideas to further improve this association.
Thanks
again and please don’t forget our last few fund raisers and the annual
homecoming in October. Hope everyone has a good last half of summer and a
wonderful fall.
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Thanks,
G.H.
Peery, III,
President |
F I F T Y Y E A R S !!!!!
Can you believe it was fifty years ago that
There was an advantage to being in smaller classes. No one was overlooked by a struggling teacher
who was trying to teach too many students.
We missed that.
And
can you believe it has been thirty years since the Elementary School was moved and
the
2nd
ANNUAL CERES DAY - MAY 5
The Ceres Ruritan
Club and the Ceres Alumni Association joined together on Saturday, May 5, to make
CERES DAY on the campus of the former school a fun day and an educational
experience for all who attended. This
year’s event brought even more crafters and exhibits.
The day started at
8:00 am with Nelson’s Café serving breakfast.
The gym was filled with yard sale, flea market, craft sales and bake
sale items.
10:00 am brought demonstrations
and exhibits with everything from local history to blacksmithing, weaving,
antique farm machinery, antique tractors, butter making, soap making, spinning
of wool, quilting, wood carving and many, many more. The Bland FFA Chapter had an interesting
exhibit which included crosscut sawing and rope making. The Ceres Fire Department exhibited its
equipment. George and Helen Keck made a
big pot of delicious Brunswick stew. An old fashioned beans and cornbread lunch
served in the former schoolhouse by the Ceres Ruritan Club was a super hit.
Both the Museum and
cannery were open this year. Mark your
calendar on the first Saturday in May next year for this not-to-be-missed
event. It gets bigger each year.
REMINDER - WIFI HOT SPOT NOW IN CERES
REPORTED DEATHS
The following deaths were reported since the last newsletter
was published:
Ralph A. Austin
Dorothy Umbarger Wright
Barbara (Mrs. Eddie) Hubble
Shirley Mae Cregar
Roddy R. Crabtree
Thomas E. Mallory, Jr.
Junior Hounshell
Lucy Clemons Kidd
Dillard Clemons
Ray Edwards
Loetta Pauley Fortner
Mabel Webb
Peggy Shufflebarger Hubble
James P. Box (brother of Darleyne Atwell)
Ralph Anderson
Ruth (Mrs. Robert A.) Atkins
MEMORIAL GIFTS
In memory of William M.
“Bill” Creggar
By Sarah Paulette
By Ronnie Houck
In memory of Mae Groseclose
Heslep
By Dean and Christine DeRosa
In memory of Ralph Anderson
By William H. and Betty C. Hubble
Endowment Trust Fund Gift
In memory of Elementary
School Teachers:
Ruth Thomas, Louise Cassell
& Ruby Atwell
By Edd Houck
APPRECIATION
Appreciation is expressed to Louis Hitt for donating to the Alumni
Association the H. C. Groseclose and FFA
stained glass window from the former Sharon Presbyterian Church. The window will be displayed in the Museum
along with several other recently donated treasures. Thanks to all the donors.
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SCHOLARSHIP
COOKOUT
The annual cookout on April 14, 2012 to
raise funds for the William M. “Bill” Creggar scholarship was well attended. The price was by donation and all proceeds
went to the Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is awarded annually to a
The Bland Senior receiving the 2012 Bill
Creggar scholarship was Regan Johnson.
Regan’s application essay was well written and interesting.
SCHOLARSHIP WINNER’S THANK YOU
It is such an honor for me to receive the
William M. "Bill" Creggar Scholarship provided by the Ceres Alumni
Association. As I said in my application essay, I remember having a hard
time with a math assignment during my elementary school days, and being
frustrated to the point of tears. I will never forget Mr. Creggar's
kindness and patience as he helped me understand what I was doing.
I plan to receive my degree in special
education, and I hope that by going into education I will be able to help
students and show the kindness and patience that Mr. Creggar showed me.
Words cannot express my appreciation for being the recipient of this
scholarship. Many thanks for this wonderful honor to the Ceres Alumni
Association and all who donated to make the scholarship possible. - Regan
OCTOBER RAFFLE
Plans are again underway
for a raffle, to be drawn on October 20, 2012.
Tickets are being mailed with this newsletter. Your assistance in
selling or buying these will be greatly appreciated. A complete list of prizes and donors will be
published later. Raffle and door prizes,
listed below, were donated by an Association member or the business or
organization indicated. We already have some very nice prizes including:
Ø Rifle, Remington 243 w/scope, bolt action, donated by CAA
Ø Framed P. Buckley Moss print, donated by Moss Foundation and
framed by Farmer’s Daughter
Ø Handmade quilt made and donated by “Just for Fun Quilters”
Ø I-Pad2 donated by CAA and several CAA members
Ø $25 gift certificate donated by Harner’s Market
Ø $25 gift cards (2) donated by Chick-a-Bee Farm
Ø $25 Wal-Mart gift card (2)
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Ø Free State Inspection donated by Wright Automotive
Ø $50 Gift Certificate, good at various businesses by Builders Supermarket
Ø $20 gift certificate donated by Old Post Flea Market
Ø Carharett lined jacket, Carhartt overalls and Carhartt women’s shorts donated by Fowlkes
Machinery
Ø Handmade throw made and donated by Crabtree Family Sewing
Ø $25 gift cards (2) from New Peoples Bank of Bland
Ø $25 cash from Randy Townley, Bland Auto
Ø Medium Pizza & 3 liter Coke (2) by Bland Square
Restaurant
Ø Gift cards by Jack King of State Farm Insurance
Ø $25 by First1Bank of Wytheville
Ø $10 gift cards (3)
Additional prizes
are still needed.
A gift will be given to the individual who
has the highest ($) raffle ticket sales.
FITNESS
ROOM
The fitness room contains state-of-the-art
exercise equipment and is available for use 24/7 at a minimum cost of $5.00 per
month. Use of our fitness room equipment
is frequently being ordered by doctors following or in conjunction with physical
therapy. This is far less expensive than
trips to Wytheville,
MEMBERSHIP
DUES
At
the end of July, there were 108 paid CAA
members. Dues
are $25.00 for one year, and $100.00 for five years. Memberships are based on calendar year
(January – December). Everyone is eligible to join. We appreciate your support.
NEWSLETTER
We have been sending this newsletter to you and hope you are
enjoying it. Most of you are members of
the Association or help us with our various fund raisers. We appreciate all that you do. For those of you who have been unable to
contribute, joining the Association would help defray the cost of your
newsletter.
CAA 2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
HAMBURGER/HOT DOG COOKOUT
August 18, 2012 – starting at
6:00 PM
PIG ROAST
September 22, 2012 – starting
at 5:00 PM
Note:
Date Changed from 9/15/12
12th
ANNUAL CERES HOMECOMING
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Registration
starts at 11:00 AM
Touring
& visiting until 12:55 AM
Meal
served at 1:00 PM
(Meal reservations
due by October 12, 2012)
Meal cost
- $15.00 per person
Meal by
Scarlett's Catering (formerly Loretta Worrell)
Short
Program after lunch
Business
meeting and raffle drawing
Touring
and Visiting
BRING
TOYS FOR TOTS (new unwrapped)
Reservation
forms must be returned by
October 12,
2012 to
See
registration forms on the next page.
ELECTION
DAY NELSON’S CAFÉ
November 6, 2012
6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Vote and have breakfast or lunch
TAKEOUT
PORK ROAST
December
date to be announced
Order your Christmas
Monthly Board Meetings
3rd
Thursday – 7:00 PM
Except 3rd
Saturday - Jan., Apr., July, & Oct.
(Board of
Directors may make changes)
Everyone
is welcome
to attend
Check the web site www.ceresva.org for
other upcoming events as they are scheduled.
Ceres Alumni Association (C. A. A.)
Twelfth Annual Ceres Homecoming
Registration Begins 11:00 AM - October 20, 2012
Former Ceres School
Registration – Return to: C. A.
A, PO Box 32 , Ceres , VA 24318
Name(s) and Address: ________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
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*PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO RESERVE MEAL |
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Other Funds Enclosed: |
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Dues for 5 years |
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Donations to Association |
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Donation to Endowment Trust Fund |
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Raffle Tickets |
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Would you be willing to be an officer or serve on a committee? |
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Ceres
Alumni Association 276
682-3989 E-Mail
Address ceres_alumni_association@hotmail.com Web Site Elmer Beardshall, Web Master Reminders Monthly
Board Meetings 7:00
PM on 3rd Thursday in each month except quarterly
meetings - 3rd Sat. of Jan, Apr., July, Oct. Everyone is welcome Open
by appointment Call
276 682-4587 |
Officers for 2012President G. H. Peery, III 276.682.4381 Vice President Betty C. Hubble 276.682.4255 Secretary/Reporter Michelle Groseclose 276.682-4450 Membership Secretary Historian Kathy M. Hubble 276.682.4504 Treasurer Robert Association Directors and term ending year: Jonan C. Repass – 2012 Rebecca Peery – 2013 Sue Repass – 2012 J. W. Cassell – 2014 W. Nelson Tibbs – 2012 Evelyn H. Groseclose – 2014 Frankie Gray – 2013 Elizabeth Kimberlin – 2014 William H. Hubble – 2013 Wade Hall – Past President Endowment Trust Fund Directors & term ending year: Joyce Keen – 2012 DeWayne Hubble – 2013 Glen Repass – 2012 Dean Kirk – 2014 James Wilson – 2012 Robin U. Repass – 2014 Judy Cassell – 2013 Jerry Thompson – 2014 William H. Crabtree - 2013 Robert I. Waddle – Treas. Permanent Board Members: Archie Atwell, Anne Britton, Donna Compton, Frances Davis, Wade Hall, Betty Hubble, G. H. Peery, III, and Doris Woodward
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