Finger Lickin Chicken Contest Raises Funds in Crainville
Six contestants pay 100 each to compete in Crainville on Main Street near Illinois 13 for Create A Smile Dental Foundation. Shaun Green and Harvey Henson tied for first by devouring 10 chicken legs in eight minutes, as onlookers cheered. Foundation president John Flora aims to raise 100000 annually. two thrift stores support the effort in Carterville and Zeigler.
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Third annual Christopher Homecoming moves to new park with rides
Christopher hosts the third annual Homecoming at a new Dennison Memorial Park honoring Bill Dennison. Carnival rides arrive from Trinity Carnival. booths, concessions, and a craft show open at noon with a 2 p.m. lawn tractor pull and 5 p.m. music by Gayle Wolff and friends. Food includes fish sandwiches, ribs, taffy, corn dogs, and Fitz's Root Beer. Friday features Mercy jazz. Saturday plans include bocce, a tractor pull, and a cook-off.
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Stonefort Reunion at Reunion Park Highlights Carnival and Parties
Wuat's Coming Stonefort Reunion runs 6 30 p m Tuesday through Saturday Aug 26 at Reunion Park Stonefort featuring a carnival games and a Democrat and Republican night free admission call 618 777 2567. Program and Memory Loss Early Detection at Golden Circle Senior Center 901 S Commercial St Harrisburg 11 a m Wednesday informs about Home Again aiding nursing home residents returning home and memory loss resources call 618 252 7940.
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Medical Reimbursement Forum Set for Wednesday in Mt Vernon
Medical providers and other professionals gather 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Mt. Vernon Convention and Visitor's Bureau to discuss a growing backlog of unpaid Medicaid reimbursements in Illinois and its impact on business. Third Annual Southern Illinois Bocce Tournament Friday Sept 1 at Herrin Bocce Courts behind the Civic Center raises funds for Williamson County Programs on Aging. Contact (618) 988-1585.
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Today’s Events at area venues include fair and drives
Union County Fair runs today through Saturday August 26 at Anna Fairgrounds featuring a demolition derby horse racing and a queen contest. Also listed are a teen pregnancy prevention talk at Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship a Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Homecoming with lunch and live music a blood drive with DQ Blizzard coupons a dreams book discussion at Interfaith Center and a CCHS Athletic Kick-off Picnic at Turley Park Carbondale with a potluck note of contact details.
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Kite tubes banned in Rend Lake and nearby waters
The St. Louis District of the U S Army Corps of Engineers bans kite tubes on Rend, Carlyle, and Shelbyville lakes in Illinois and related Mississippi and Illinois River sections. The devices are inflatable with fabric floors, pulled by boats, and can lift riders up to 60 feet. Col. Lewis F. Setliff cites safety, noting three deaths and more than 30 serious injuries from kite tube use. The move targets pools and river sections within the district.
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Jackson County budgets despite ongoing union talks
Jackson County will proceed with its budgeting process despite continuing negotiations between the county board and labor unions. Finance committee chair Gerald Compton aims to begin now and amend later if necessary. Readouts show agencies seek items for the 2006-07 budget with a projected $440000 shortfall and various highlighted items, including a roof project and GIS upgrades, offset by savings from the court assessments fund. Budget hearings are scheduled for Aug 29, Aug 30, and Sept 5.
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MARRIAGES AND DIVORCES REPORTED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY
Franklin County records show numerous marriage licenses filed in July and August including C Pennell and Edith Curtis Benton. Paul Kash and Ethel Cheek Macedonia. Lucas Williams West Frankfort and Lynn Ross Thompsonville. Arnold Taylor West Frankfort and Brenda Jones Shawneetown. Dustin Eckhardt Collinsville and Bryn Henley. Mark Overturf Buckner and Holly Depler. Tyler Carpenter Benton and Amanda Walters. Gary Bowers West Frankfort and Candra Phillips. and more. Divorces filed or granted include Lindsey Lindsey Thompsonville and Jodi Lindsey, Cavinder and Cavinder Benton, Furlow spouses, Goss, Baker, Finger, and Hackett cases, with divorces granted for Stites and Angus among others.</S>
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Tyler James Carpenter
Amanda Jean Walters
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Robert Eiv Mandrell
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Tia Kay Felty
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Jodi Lee Lindsey
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