10/30/07 Youngsters at Bremen Elementary-Middle School are doing their part for United Way. Two weeks ago the seventh and eighth graders staged a carnival for the entire school for the third year. Each year their profits have increased and this year was no exception. Last Thursday, the students gathered with Tracy Tredway, principal, and Phil Scott, organizer and social studies teacher, to present a check.

They bubbled over with excitement as they gathered around Jennifer Maddox, executive director of United Way of Marshall County. She was thrilled to accept a check for $2,369.04.

"I want to thank all of you…You made a real difference this year," she said.

All the students had helped set up and work the carnival which included 11 game booths, a concession stand and a prize redemption counter.

Tredway is anxious to reclaim the trophy that is awarded to the school students raising the most money. Traveling trophies are also awarded at the United Way Annual Meeting to the school system and company raising the most money.

"I really want that trophy-really bad," he laughed. He was serious.

"He's going to do what it takes," Scott offered. No doubt they're fast at work planning another way to get students involved in the effort-and bring that trophy back from Triton to Bremen.

The United Way of Marshall County partners with 16 Member Agencies to provide services for the elderly, youth, those in need and health services. United Way also supports additional programs and activities throughout the county, including Bremen. United Way member agencies providing direct services in Bremen include: Community Hospital of Bremen, Heart and Hands, Council on Aging, Women's Care Center, American Red Cross, Care and Share, Salvation Army, Community Coordinated Child Care, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.

Contact the United Way office at 574-936-3366 for more information.