Zeigler Mayors Says City Finances Stable Despite Suggestions
Zeigler Mayor Dennis Mitchell defends city finances amid Finance Commissioner Jim Floods proposals to raise water rates by three dollars per customer and cut benefits. Officials note existing part-time police hours and discuss potential insurance changes while highlighting a recent non bouncing check incident and an upcoming council meeting.
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Grand Theatre fundraiser at Gambit Golf Club Vienna
Johnson County Revitalization Corp hosts a 7 p.m. Friday fundraiser at Gambit Golf Club Vienna in the new convention center. Gospel artist Cathy J. Reynolds performs for the Grand Theatre’s renovation project to become a cultural and educational hub. Tickets from local shops and JCRC members. Modern Woodmen of the World will match funds. Reynolds also slated for Oct 13 at Bethlehem Gospel Mission Church with Gods Country and local acts. veterans salute. For info call Gary Hacker 771-6877 or Ann Malcarne 995-9321.
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Gambit Golf Club
Vienna
Cathy J. Reynolds
Grand Theatre
Reynolds
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Branson
Kornbread Junction
Tunnel Hill
Past Antiques
Louise Cook
JCRC
Gary Hacker
Grand Theatre Project
Bethlehem Gospel Mission Church
God’s Country
Ann Malcarne
Rotary Chicken BBQ fundraiser boosts community support
Rotary members led by Patricia McMeen organized a barbecue chicken dinner and rib benefit to fund community programs. Mayor Vic Ritter and City Clerk Marlene Simpson helped in serving, while longtime attendee Mike Sortal praised the club’s service and impact. Proceeds typically range from four to four and a half thousand dollars, varying with chicken prices.
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Patricia McMeen
Fire Prevention Week Emphasizes Escape Plans and School Programs
Mayor Brad Cole urges residents to plan and rehearse escapes as Fire Prevention Week arrives. The Lake of Egypt Fire Protection District held an open house with about 60 children, while Marion Fire Chief Anthony Rinella outlined district school visits. Fire safety houses, tours, and truck rides are planned at Wal-Mart health fairs and local schools through October.
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Lake of Egypt
Marion
Anthony Rinella
Rinella
Wal-Mart
Perry County
du Quoin
Pinckneyville
Stop Signs in West Frankfort Traffic Review
West Frankfort officials review safety at stop signs where trains block Poplar Street causing backups. Chief Mike Dunn will conduct a traffic study for council review within 30 days. McPhail motions to approve the ordinance pending reports on Poplar Street and Ida Street signs.
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Browning
West Frankfort
Mike Dunn
McPhail
Ida Street
Dinn
Learn the Fun Aquatics and Adventure Trips at SIU
SIUC Student Recreation Center offers adult group swim lessons CPR-PR/AED First Aid and youth lessons all ages. Programs include Latin Middle Eastern Salsa Swing dance and martial arts Ba Gua Wing Chun Xingyi Quan. Adventure trips feature rock climbing canoeing and backpacking with Discover Southern Illinois for ages 9-14. For details visit www.siu.edu/rss or call 536-5531.
Gourd Art and Wine Festival Highlights Local Craft Talent
Fair weather drew festivalgoers to a wine and art event featuring gourds carved by Jerry and Carol Prater from Mount Vernon who returned home after 30 years in Pennsylvania. Their chip carving and woven designs complemented beaded jewelry, pottery, and metal sculptures by local artisans including Michael and Joan Tate. Visitors lined up for armbands and tasting glasses as vendors showcased a village’s artistic heritage.
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Artisan Center
Jerry Prater
Carol
Jerry
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Pennsylvania
Michael Tate
Mount Vernon
Joan Tate
Tates
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