Many people in Calhoun County and the area are community minded, generous and dedicated. The Hur Herald staff
would like to
recognize those individuals and groups for all they do. We ask our readers to submit names of individuals or groups, along
with a brief description of why they are Shining Stars.
Submit your entries to bob@hurherald.com
By Bob Weaver
A special Hur Herald "Shining Star" goes to the Calhoun County Athletic Complex
Committee and the many people who have made the new athletic complex at Mt.
Zion a huge success.
Former Calhoun Middle/High School principal Roger Propst, at last nights football
game, recognized contributions of time and money that have made the new facility
possible.
"I know I speak for the Board of Education, the school administration, faculty, staff
and student body of the school, when I say a heartfelt thank you to CCACC, the
community, alumni and friends for once again stepping up and providing
excellence for our young people," said Propst.
"We dedicate this beautiful complex to the student body of Calhoun Middle/High
School, and all those young people who will follow."
Launching the project, the voters of Calhoun approved $533,000 in a bond issue,
which was used for site preparation. The CCACC, through fund raising and
government grants, raised another $504,000, making a total of $1,037,000.
Just as admirable, the thousands of hours of volunteer labor that helped complete
the project.
Financial support came from alumni and friends with donations from at least thirty
states - California to Florida.
The CCACC was formed in 1999 to raise funds to assist in the construction of new
complex. The hardworking group has raised funds through elimination dinners,
basketball tournaments, basket bingo, selling hot dogs, having auctions and
dozens of other fundraisers.
Programs were initiated to accept funds from the public, including purchasing a
bleacher seat, buying a square of the new field or becoming a member of a donor
club.
Propst said three bronze plaques have been permanently affixed to the new
facilities building, recognizing those people, groups and companies that have
provided direct assistance to the project.
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