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Benton youth wins first in national poster contest
Bruce Bollero of Benton won first place in the Class I division of the 24th annual national Employ the Handicap poster contest. Other Class I winners were Brad Loman Benton second Beverly Miles Benton third and Donald Domini West Frankfort honorable mention. Class II winners included Scott Levanti West Frankfort first Sharon Summers Logan second Mark Reynolds West Frankfort third and Allan Wisely Benton honorable mention. Winning posters advance to Chicago for further judging with final art scholarships and savings bonds awarded afterward.
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Bruce Bollero
Mike Bollero
Benton
Franklin County
Illinois State Employment Service
Department of Illinois Disabled American Veterans
Brad Loman
Beverly Miles
Donald Domini
West Frankfort
Scott Levanti
Sharon Summers
Logan
Mark Reynolds
Allan Wisely
Chicago
Downstate