Buttonman turns hobby into disaster relief fundraiser
West Frankfort resident Scott Clem turns a decade of button making into a Red Cross fundraiser. He sells patriotic badges depicting a United States map and flag with the motto Battered But Not Beaten We Shall Overcome. Proceeds go to the Red Cross as Clem notes the effort unites people in support after September 11.
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West Frankfort
Scott Clem
Clem
Red Cross
United States
Simple Solutions Printing
Southern
Bank pursues Mariah boats assets in Benton auction
National City Bank filed foreclosure and a separate $3.5 million promissory note suit against Jimmy Fulks, who allegedly guaranteed $2 million. Indebtedness on the note is cited as $2,765,000. Mariah Boats, once hiring over 500 and producing 5,000 boats yearly, had a 1990 tax abatement with Benton that covered 100 percent of real estate taxes for 10 years. Auction set for November 9 and 10 to sell remaining equipment and parts.
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Benton Municipal
National City Bank
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Mariah
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Benton
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Anna Fire Police Commission revived under 5,000 rule
Anna reinstates its fire and police commission after 11 years as state law requires a community of 5000 or more to have one. City appoints Pam Needling Mary Jane Edmonds and David Lamer for initial staggered terms through 2002 2003 and 2004 with future three year terms. Fire Chief Jim Cross says operations won’t change much as merit system governs appointments and promotions.
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Anna
Anna Fire and Police Commission
Pam Needling
Mary Jane Edmonds
David Lamer
Needling
Edmonds
Fire Department
Jim Cross
Cross
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Herrin J W Walker clothing store demolished
In Herrin the three story 1912 J W Walker building and attached Mary's Town Shop were razed by a work crew. James Walker, descendant of founder James Vincent Walker, expresses mixed feelings but welcomes downtown development as Mayor Vic Ritter notes the building had outlived its usefulness.
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Herrin
J.W. Walker Clothing
Vic Ritter
Mary’s Town Shop
Walker
James Walker
James Vincent Walker
Park Avenue
East Cherry Street
Carterville
Band War 2001 boosts BCHS juniors with hard rock acts
BCHS juniors host Band War 2001 at McLeansboro venues featuring five bands playing four songs each. Andrew Blackwell arrives late from a scholarship banquet as organizers aim to raise about $2,000 for prom costs with $5 admission and free studio time prize.
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RTA
Justin Branch
McLeansboro High School
Matt Jones
Denny
Andrew Blackwell
Jones
Denny Blackwell
BCHS
Cody Girten
Liberty Ave. Records
Orient
Allen
Odeum Wins Benton High Band War 2001 Competition
Odeum, Benton’s home band, won the Band War 2001 rock contest at the Benton Civic Center. Five area high school groups competed for junior class fund-raiser money with Odeum securing a prize of free studio time at Liberty Ave Records in Orient.
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Wcil-Fm
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My New Hero
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Tiny Tank
Carterville
Citrus Kill
Pinckneyville
RTA
McLeansboro
Odeum
Benton
Liberty Ave. Records
Orient
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