Ryan Marler earned his Instrument Rating on his pilot certificate on Sept. 14. With his Instrument Rating, Ryan is now approved by the Federal Aviation Administration to fly aircraft solely by reference to instruments.

Sugar Tree Ridge resident and Southern State Community College student Michelle Lanz (left) receives the 2011 AAUW (American Association of University Women) scholarship from AAUW member Loretta Dean. The scholarship is for $750.

In recognition of breast cancer awareness month, the community is invited to an Oct. 11 “Volley for the Cure” match at Southern State Community College’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. The Lady Patriots will take on Clark State Community College at 6 p.m. in the Patriot Center.

Lynchburg-Clay's Volley for the Cure game will be Thursday, Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. vs. Fairfield. The school is having a bake sale and raffle to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

The contest is administered by the Bill of Rights Institute, a non-profit educational organization in the Washington, D.C. area devoted to educating young people about the Constitution and Founding principles. The 2011-2012 contest is sponsored by the History Channel.

Looking for that small treasure? Needing some clothes for any member of the family? And wanting a great bargain at the same time? Then look no more! On Saturday, Oct. 8, St. Mary Catholic School will hold a rummage sale at the school from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For the fourth year, the Women’s Center at Shawnee State University will sponsor “My Sister’s Closet Boutique” on Monday, Oct. 3 through Friday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the basement of Massie Hall, Room 019.

Southern State Community College’s Patri-Tots Learning Centers announce sponsorship of the USDA-funded Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available to all enrolled participants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability and will be served at no separate charge 226.23(d).

Southern State Community College has released its president’s and dean’s list for academic excellence for Summer Quarter 2011. To be eligible for the president’s list, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average while carrying a minimum of 12 academic credit hours. Those who achieve the dean’s list are also full-time students who have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0.

The Highland County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be meeting this week on Thursday at 6 p.m. instead of Tuesday.

Trisha Hauke, the daughter of Doug and Tammy Hauke of Sardinia, was named to the Northern Kentucky University Scholar's List.

The Crazy Quilters have made and donated this beautiful Peace Star, Ohio Star Variation quilt to St. Mary Catholic School for a raffle fundraiser. Tickets can be purchased at the school. Please call 840-9932 for information.

The Southern State Singers will begin rehearsals for the 2011-12 season 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, in Room 107 of Southern State Community College’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro.

Ten-year-old Sarah Rose Thatcher will be the featured guest for a Meet-the-Artist event 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in the Learning Resources Center (LRC) on Southern State Community College’s South Campus, 12681 U.S. Route 62, near Sardinia. The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.

The Hillsboro FFA attended the Ohio Leadership Conference FFA Camp on June 24-27.