Williamson County Fair Pageant heats Marion tonight
The Miss Williamson County Fair Pageant starts at 8 p.m. at the Marion fairgrounds with contestants Lindsey Snider Jennifer Rose Miranda Jo Hinman aiming for the title. The winner will advance to the Miss Illinois County Fair Pageant in January in Springfield.
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Williamson County
Marion
Lindsey Snider
Jim
Mary Snider
Herrin
Jennifer Rose
Joy Ragain
Jerry Kee
Johnston City
Miranda Jo Hinman
Murphysboro
Mickey Hinman
Kevin Thompson
Springfield
Dixon-House and Parks family reunions set this weekend
The Dixon-House reunion runs noon to 4 p.m. today at Pleasant Hill Christian Church Fellowship Hall as a potluck event with Doris Bastien reachable at 684-6122. The 56th Parks family reunion is Sunday at Dixon Springs State Park at the Illinois 145 and 146 junction, with a noon potluck. attendees should bring drinks, lawn chairs, and genealogical info, and a small air conditioned camper will be available. información reach 643-4566.
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Dixon-House
Pleasant Hill Christian Church Fellowship Hall
Doris Bastien
Parks
Dixon Springs State Park
Illinois 145
Hurst Bush classmates reunion set for Sunday at Masonic Temple
A reunion for Hurst and Bush school alumni starts at 1 p.m. Sunday with a pot luck at the Masonic Temple in Hurst. Open to all students who attended either school. for more information call 985-2376.
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Hurst-Bush
Masonic Temple
Hurst
Hurst Or Bush
Herrin sets registration dates for district students
Herrin school district announces registration windows for new students and returning pupils. Grades 6-8 register 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug 6. grades 2-5 register Aug 8-9. kindergarten and first grade register Aug 10. Photo IDs required for grades 6-8 on Aug 9-10 at Herrin Middle School. Freshmen orientation Aug 9 at Herrin Civic Center. Class schedule pickup dates vary by class at Herrin High School mid-August.
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North Side
Herrin Middle School
Herrin Civic Center
Jackson County mails mobile home tax bills
Jackson County Treasurer's Office will mail 3,775 Mobile Home Tax Bills on Monday. Taxes are due Oct. 15 and billed to the person who owned the mobile home as of Jan. 1, 2001. Contact the Supervisor of Assessment for corrections. Bills may be paid by mail or in person at the County Treasurer's Office on the first.
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Jackson County
Night Out 2001 kickoff and park painting event
National Night Out 2001 will kickoff Monday from 6 to 8 p.m with painting of the basketball court and surrounding block. The event runs 6 to 10 p.m. Aug 7 at the park with supplies provided.
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Murphysboro
Carterville Pageant Seeks Young Entrants For Local Event
The Tri-C Junior Women's Club sponsors the Little Mr and Miss Carterville Pageant during the Carterville Free air. Open to children ages five to seven from Cambria Carterville and Crainville. Registration at 6 30 p m Monday Cannon Park Shelter. Call Janet at 985 5157 day or 985 6948 evenings.
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Carterville
Cambria
Crainville
Cannon Park
Janet
Illinois wine judges crown Galena Cellars for Muscat design
Southern Illinois wineries garner 12 awards at the Illinois Wine Judging Competition in Springfield.13 Illinois wineries won honors, with Galena Cellars earning the grand prize in label design for Muscat of Alexandria. Judges included Karla Kunzeman Terry Scrogum and Pat Anderson. Bonnie Cissell notes growth from five to over 25 wineries by year end. Jack Griggs and IGWRA president comment on industry growth and event impact.
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Springfield
Southern Illinois
Illinois
Galena Cellars
Illinois Grape and Wine Resources Council
Karla Kunzeman
Terry Scrogum
Pat Anderson
Springfield Arts Council
Bonnie Cissell
Ooon
Jack Griggs
Association
Griggs
Union County chamber funds development amid cash squeeze
Anna sees Don Denny guiding a site tour for a prospective manufacturer while Union County plans funding shifts. The Union County Economic Development Corp director, also at Shawnee College, could bring 50 jobs but faces jeopardy from cash flow problems. the Chamber of Commerce votes to donate 500 monthly until January to sustain development efforts, with a detailed report due Sept. 6.
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Don Denny
Denny
Information Exchange
Union County Economic Development Corp
Shawnee College
Union County Board
Union County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Bryan Crain
Economic Development Corporation
Crain
Ben
Brick courtyard project pitched to Marion leaders
Cindy Grenfell backs a brick courtyard at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Hospice of Southern Illinois and Marion Memorial Health Foundation sponsor toward 3,000 $100 bricks engraved as tributes to decorate the hospital’s south side. bricks sold through February or March, with a Vienna company providing engraving.
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Marion
Goreville
Cindy Grenfell
Southern Illinois
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Grenfell
Rotary Club
First United Methodist Church
Main Street
Southern Illinois Community Service Organizations
Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc
Marion Memorial Health Foundation
Thomas Keim
Marion Memorial Hospital
Vienna
Marion hospice brick fundraiser announces engraving options
The Marion area brick program offers $100 bricks for HRMC Brick Courtyard. Engraving is limited to 13 characters per line and three lines. Purchases can be by check to HRMC Brick Courtyard Project or by Visa and MasterCard. Contact Hospice of Southern Illinois or the Marion Memorial Health Foundation for details.
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Hospice of Southern Illinois
Marion Memorial Health Foundation
HRMC
P.O
Visa
MasterCard
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