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nc iw ian 10 gvA/u wajat |/uuiiuui cim ucugcr iuco wit-company. Think Coca-Cola and the State Fair t’s a good match, said Hugh Pittenger, general manager of Central States Coca-Cola Bottling Co.Still, Pittenger doesn’t foresee the company’s role in the fair expanding as Hall seeks more help.He needs more corporate sponsors, not more from his corporate sponsors, Pittenger said. We’re happy with where we are.But as the fair evolves from agriculture showcase to allpurpose festival, it becomes less helpful to companies that want to reach only farmers, said Gordon Tjelmeland, spokesman for the farm equipment manufacturerDeere Co.There are more focused waysto reach the customer, Tjelmeland said. They have videotapes; they have field demonstrations; they teach all kinds of safety programs throughthe dealership now.Deere has reduced its presence at state fairs over the years, Tjelmeland said. It’s probably to the point now where it’s going tolevel off. ’ ’To get more out of the fair, Halladvocates raising admission fees.The fair charges only $2 and lets young children and the elderly in free, a bargain compared to many state and county fairs, he said.mi. wmiaiuavu icgiaicimgOU|/|/vI € till VUgllUUI lilt tUUlliy ,Marnico demands sewer fees■ Tells residents they must pay for the services they receivedBy LYNDA L SCHMITZJoumal-Courior ReporterThe Marnico Betterment Association plans on collecting about $2,500 in back sewer fees owed by residents, even if it has to be done through legal means.We will collect. You use (the sewer system), you need to pay for it,” association presidentChuck Rowe said Sunday afternoon. About 14 owners owe more than $50 in fees, according to theboard.Mr. Rowe said notices will be sent out to those who owe. About 90 percent of the families who owe out here are ready to comply. It’s all legal, he said.Several Marnico Village residents had stopped paying their sewer fees because the system had been operating illegally. The association that governs the trailer court had failed four years ago to file the proper papers with the state to operate the sewer system.The association approved its revised by-laws Sunday afternoon, including new language about sewer fees, which are $10 a monthper hook-up. Member Bob Reed said many people thought some of the language in the previous bylaws was unclear.Residents who have paid their bills are angry with those who haven’t.I’ve paid for this since 194 — it’s so aggravating. They are using a service. If they lived in town and didn’t pay for service from Illinois Power, their electricity would be shut off. This is not any different, Ada Reed, a 13-year resident, said.Paul Summers, a three-year resident agreed and said, You can’t please everyone, but they’ll have to deal with it.The new by-laws say that sewer usage rights may be terminated by the board when payments are delinquent and that the involved parties must be 14 days written notice of intent to disconnect. A hearing may be held before the board prior to disconnection if requested.The by-laws go on to say that if a fee remains unpaid, a lien may be issued. If this happens, the property cannot be sold until the fee is paid.Mr. Reed said in a previous interview that the problem with the state was an oversight and that the board is now in compliance.Some of the residents who have withheld their fees are ready to pay now that the association has fixed things with the state.Floyd Summers, who went without paying the fee for 23 months when he learned the system was being run illegally, has now paid the $230.If you’re hooked (up to the sewer system), you need to pay for it. It’s a service. I paid my $230 and I think the others here should pay, he said at the meeting.The Spellbrinks have lived at Marnico Village since 1987 and stopped paying their sewer fee to protest to how the association was being run in the past. Nobody knew what exactly was going on with the money, but now with things reinstated, we seem to be back on track, said Raymond Spellbrink.He said he thought everything went well at the meeting. We are prepared to pay our past bills, he said. The Spellbrinks owe about 18 months worth of fees.Tattoo helps identify manHARRISBURG (AP)—An Arkansas man suspected of killing a Southern Illinois man has been arrested by Nevada police, who say they used a tattoo to confirm his identity.Joseph William Jordan, 19, was arrested in Lander County, Nev., early Saturday after he ran out of gas and money near a service station and asked the attendant if the county had a program to help stranded motorists, said Saline County Sheriff George Henley.The attendant called the local sheriff to ask if anyone could help Jordan. A deputy made a routine check on Jordan’s car and discovered it was stolen, Henley said.Police said the car belonged to Ralph Thompson, a 55-year-old Carrier Mills man who was found shot to death and wrapped in a quilt Aug. 13.Saline County police faxed a photograph of Jordan’s face to Lander County police, but it was unclear, said Cpl. Zack Gibbons of the Saline County Sheriff’s Department.Gibbons then faxed them a photograph of a tattoo of a rose on Jordan’s upper arm.That did it. The rose did him in, Gibbons said.498-9587 or (217) 942-6121.TOORROWwOrganizations, support groupsTOUQHLOVE, 7 p.m. at Passavant Area Hospital.^ After 5 Christian Women’s Club, 6:30 p.m. at the Black-hawk restaurant.^ Jacksonville Lions Clubboard, 7 p.m. at ISVI.► Overeaters Anonymous,noon at First Presbyterian Church.^ Alcoholics Anonymous,12:30 p.m. at the Wells Center, Jacksonville; 8 p.m. at the Wells Center (open); 8 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church (basement), Virginia; 8 p.m. atWhite Hall PresbyterianChurch; and 8 p.m. at SacredHeart church’s rectory, 414 Wyatt, Franklin.^ Al-Anon (for families ofalcoholics), 8 p.m. in St. Michael’s rectory (basement), 411 Sheffield St., Greenfield.For info, call 368-3008.To submit an item lor Datebook, maf it to: Datebook, c/o Journal-Courter. P.O. Box 1048, Jacksonville, IL 62651-1048, or bring* to the front (teak of the newsroom, 236 W State St
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Mon, Aug 24, 1992
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