The Masters Table Opens in Former Pancake House
In Marion the former John's Original House of Pancakes becomes The Master's Table owned by "Jesus Christ the King" and run by La Donna Ikeler, a Fairfield born again Christian who opened July 5 to offer Christians fellowship and meals. Ikeler arrived in February seeking a way to serve the Lord and faced church ministry ties before leasing the vacant building from Orval Hilliard, owner of HitchBack Tavern, after prayers with the 700 Club.
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Ed Bean
The
Southern Illinoisan
John
Marion
Jesus Christ the King
la Donna Skeler
Fairfield
Ikeler
700 Club
Orval Hilliard
Businessman and Mrs Skeler Open Gospel Themed Eatery
The businessperson meets at a tavern and signs a lease for a restaurant in a church-sparse neighborhood. Mrs Skeler, a reformed alcoholic, shares her rough past, including her late husband leaving half a million dollars. The eatery blends modern and vintage touches with Biblical art, gospel records, and a poster promoting upcoming Christian singing.
New roller rink brings family friendly fun to Carbondale
Carbondale business owners Dick Pearson and Jeff Pauline open the Great Skate Train at Lakewood Plaza near Illinois 13 and Reed Station Road. The 65 by 130 foot rink features a disco light and sound system, a birthday room, mini rink, pro shop, arcade, and concession stand. Open daily with sessions for family skating, lessons, open skating, and disco skating, the facility aims for a clean, safe atmosphere with a penalty box for misbehaving patrons.
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Tom Woolf
Dick Pearson
Jeff Pauline
Carbondale
Lakewood Plaza
Illinois 13
Reed Station Road
Pauline
Illinois
Decatur
Pearson
Herminey Harington Helps Fend Off Solicitations
David Harrington uses the name Herminey Harington on his phone listing to thwart solicitors. He jokes that when pressed he claims Mrs. Harington is lobbying in Olympia or has died yesterday, cutting off calls with a smirk.
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Herminey Harington
David Harrington
Harrington
Herminey
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