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Streator’s Leading Ladies hold monthly meeting at Chipper’s Grill

Fundraiser set for Aug. 12 at The Bullpen, other upcoming events announced

The regular monthly meeting of Streator’s Leading Ladies was held Thursday, June 19, at Chipper’s Grill, according to a news release.

Jessica Stayton led the meeting in place of Jill Newbold. The minutes and treasurer’s report were read and approved.

Correspondence included updates from Stephanie Wargo, who received a $200 Northlawn Math Award, and Av Weidert, who was awarded a $600 Streator High School scholarship and a $500 Beckie Chismarick Community Service Award, according to the release.

Other scholarship recipients were Leah Krohe, who received a $600 Streator High School scholarship, and Zeel Patel, who was awarded the $200 Woodland Math Award.

The club announced a fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at The Bullpen. Tickets are available from any member.

Members also will serve refreshments at Engle Lane from Oct. 5 to 10.

The next meeting will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at Chipper’s Grill. The organization invites anyone interested in community service and philanthropy to attend.

Maribeth M. Wilson

Maribeth M. Wilson has been a reporter with Shaw Media for two years, one of those as news editor at the Morris Herald-News. She became a part of the NewsTribune staff in 2023.