RBF Dome plans to rebuild Bucky’s home at SIUC site
Development director Janet Elizabeth Donaghue says the Save America’s Treasure Grant must be matched by fundraising, with $25,000 raised so far and restoration due in 2012. SIUC professor Jon Davey recalls Fuller quotes and anticipatory design influence, praising the project as a privilege. RBF Dome board president Brent Ritzel notes ongoing work ahead.
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Nutrition 5K Supports Good Sam Food Pantry
Mike Heath executive director of Good Samaritan notes fundraisers supplement grants to keep the pantry running. Jerry Bradley of Neighborhood Co-op cites 30 plus volunteers making the event a strong community effort. Before the race, runners enjoyed healthy snacks and RobaboB’s musical act with Bob Iltis sounding the post call on a conch horn. Local runner Jennifer Lee from Mattoon spoke about returning to racing for charity and her motivation to participate.
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Good Samaritan
Jerry Bradley
Robabob
Bob Iltis
Mattoon
Jennifer Lee
Smokey and the Bandit tribute road run to benefit wounded
The Bandit Run returns with a rolling replica of the movie truck and plans a Lincoln Nebraska start to Braselton Georgia finish. Proceeds from T shirt sales help The Wounded Warrior Project. Event sponsored by Restore A Muscle Car and Year One Automotive draws fans to Mount Vernon and other stops along the route.
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Mount Vernon
Smokey and the Bandit
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