Education

The staff and students of Brownstown Jr.-Sr. High, along with their families, have collected 24.6 pounds of pop tabs during the school year.

Healthy heart workshop
The University of Illinois Extension Center, in partnership with Kaskaskia College, is offering a two-day “Meals for a Healthy Heart” workshop on Monday and Wednesday, June 23 and 25, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Vandalia Campus.
The course number is COED-8091-VA01E. All students pay a $20 registration fee.

St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Joe Critcheloe of Vandalia graduated with a doctorate degree from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy on May 4.

Critcheloe is currently residing and working in St. Charles, Mo.
He is the son of Kathy Critcheloe and Mike Critcheloe, and the grandson of Marvin and Pat Nichols, and Judy Critcheloe and the late Ken Critcheloe.

Hosick Motors Inc. helped raise $2,020 in funding for Vandalia Elementary School with Chrysler brand’s Drive for the Kids program. The fundraising event was held on April 25, in conjunction with the Fun Fair.
“Drive for the Kids is a mutually beneficial program. We are pleased to support our local schools, and enjoy demonstrating (our) product,” said Phil Scroggin, manager of the Midwest Business Center for Chrysler Group LLC.