Alto Pass winemaker wins three prizes in Illinois contest
Anders Hedman of Alto Pass takes top honors in Illinois third Amateur Wine Competition held in Springfield. He earned a blue ribbon, Best of Class for red wines, and Best of Show for his Chambourein. Thirty-six judges evaluated 171 entries from 59 winemakers across 20 categories sponsored by the Department of Agriculture.
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Attorney to speak at BPW meeting in Carbondale
Janie Smith, longtime BPW member and national officer candidate, will address the Carbondale BPW at 5:30 p.m. April 20 in the Ponderosa Steak House private dining room. She will discuss Title IX, pay equity for women, and her wide BPW leadership roles.
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Police urge alertness as counterfeit cases rise in area
Officials warn of a growing counterfeiting surge across Carbondale Mount Vernon and Fairview Heights. Experts note newer computer printing fuels fakes, with $20 bills most common and tips include using detection pens and reporting suspected passes to police. Authorities urge not detaining suspects and collecting descriptions for witnesses.
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Easter service atop Bald Knob Cross marks 68 years of tradition
On Easter morning a large crowd gathered on Bald Knob Cross for an early service. Rev Jerry Cain of Judson College delivered the sermon as sunrise framed the hillside gathering. Longtime attendees like Linda Hutchcraft and Nancy Shelton explained personal histories at the annual event dating back decades.
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City Purchases And Pay Increases At Council Meeting
A new street department truck costing 24800 and a 3500 snow plow attachment were approved. The city clerk’s office will get software and a printer for 4000. Mileage reimbursement for city employees rises from 0.25 to 0.37 per mile. A park department radio was bought for 850. Aldermen Marty Bert Loren Mott and Dan Colvis were appointed to draft a plan to restructure the city utilities department.
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Carterville quilter’s work showcased in Paducah museum display
In the 1980s quilting rebirth, machine stitched quilts gained prominence after a 1989 Best of Show win in Paducah. The AQS, based in Paducah, has grown to over 50,000 members in 50 states and 80 countries. The nonprofit museum at 215 Jefferson St. is open daily within posted hours. Contacts include 270 898 7908 and websites for the group and museum.
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Carbondale Man Arrested After Domestic Dispute
Joseph E. Zinzer, 45, was arrested by Carbondale police Friday for unlawful restraint after a Domino's driver reported dragging a woman to his car in the 900 block of East Walnut Street. Police stopped his car at University Mall. the woman appeared to be trying to jump from the moving vehicle as officers arrived. He was taken to Jackson County Jail.
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Local government and school board meeting schedule
Marion Recreation Board meets at 7 p.m. Youth Center Mount Vernon zoning board gathers 7:30 p.m. at city hall. Budget and Finance 7 p.m. at city hall Pinckneyville Cemetery Board 4:30 p.m. Rick Warren Memorial library board 4 p.m. Elkville Lesser Walier school board 6:30 p.m. K-12 complex Southwestern Illinois College Facilities and Finance 6 p.m. Belleville Marsh Conference Room Personnel Programs and Services 5 p.m. Belleville Marsh Conference Room Sparta City Council 7 p.m. Vergennes Village Board 7 p.m. Vienna school board 7 p.m. West Frankfort Public Library Board 7 p.m. library.
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