Around Town

Fuel the Fire is homecoming theme; sign up for parade floats
    The Holyoke Dragons have set Fuel the Fire as the 2018 homecoming theme. A week of fun activities will include a parade Friday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. The Interocean Avenue parade route will begin on the north side of town at Bignel Street and will end at City Park with a community pep rally. Float entries must be turned in by Monday, Oct. 1. Forms may be picked up at the JR/SR high office or by emailing Angela Powell at powellan@hcosd.org.
    The Fuel the Fire dress-up days for students are America Monday, Twin Tuesday, Way Back Wednesday, class colors on Thursday and green/gold on Friday.
    Homecoming week will culminate with athletic competitions — volleyball vs. Burlington, Friday, Oct. 5, 4 p.m.; football vs. Burlington, Friday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m., including a halftime show with the crowning of royalty; and softball vs. Wray, Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m.
    
Scheunemann family leaves legacy
    Last week’s sudden death of Chip Scheunemann, a third-generation owner of Scheunemann’s Department Store, has rocked the Holyoke community. An upcoming issue of the Enterprise will include a tribute to the family as well as information on the future of the business that has stood on main street for more than 100 years.
    
AWANA kicks off next Wednesday
    Kids 4 years old through sixth grade are invited to the AWANA kick-off and registration Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church. A free supper and games will be offered for the whole family.
    AWANA is a Bible-oriented club that meets regularly on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. with check-in at 5:45 p.m. at the church.