Repurposing An Old City Landmark – The Olde Wicks Factory Special Events Center
Some people think big, while some people think really BIG. Jennifer Ostrander, owner and operator of Core Elite in Highland, along with her husband Frank and daughter Shannon, have purchased the former Wicks Organ building and have grand plans for the facility.
In 2011, the Ostranders opened Core Elite in space she leased on the west edge of Highland. They began with the goal of helping Highland High School cheerleading team improve their results at the state competitions. They have grown quickly and now train several local cheerleading squads, both middle school and high school year-round. Last year the Wicks building became available and the family purchased the property. After substantial cleaning and renovation, they were able to relocate the business to an 18,000 square foot area of the building in March of this year and have begun operating in their new space.
But what to do with the rest of the massive 80,000 square foot complex that was first opened in 1906? Find out here.
Join DaCom as they celebrate 70 years in business!
Entries for Homecoming Parade -
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
If your business, club or group would like to place an entry in the parade, please contact Monica Rensing at 618 781-7809 or
monicarensing@yahoo.com by September 14
th.
"Let's Glow Crazy"
September is...
Flush Out Childhood Cancer
Month
Join in this fun community effort to bring awareness and a little bit of humor to this very serious condition. Keep from being "flushed" or "flush" someone yourself. Details here.
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Announces Pre-Registration Dates for Fall Health Fair
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will host their fall health fair Friday, October 19, from 5:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Highland Hope Church, located at 12846 Daiber Road, Highland, IL. Pre-registration for an appointment will only take place in person, in the main lobby of the Hospital and on the dates listed below. Walk-in appointments are only available from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for those who do not pre-register.
Dates/Times & Fees here.
Reality Store 2018
Highland Business Women’s Club is sponsoring “The Reality Store” for the 8
th grade student body at Highland Middle School. This year’s program is scheduled for September 21, 2018.
The Reality Store is a two-hour life skills simulation for students. Each participant chooses a career that matches his/her interest and abilities.
Volunteers are needed to operate “stations” at which the students pay taxes, obtain housing, transportation, insurance and experience some of life’s unexpected events.
Highland BW is seeking the support from the community. You may contact Susie by cell: 618.520.7039 or by e-mail at
susiebullit@yahoo.com if more information is needed.
to build their own unique mini golf hole.