Mason family units a multi business tourism venture in Murphysboro
The Mason family forms a combined tourism venture near Shawnee National Forest. Mase's Place offers barbecue and fried fish with a small bar, plus Mason Ridge Bed and Breakfast and Hideaway provide lodging on Hickory Ridge Road. Rooms range from 79.99 to 99.99 per night with breakfast included. Josh Mason also operates a tour bus offering six hour Southern Illinois trips for about 30 per person starting from Mase's Place.
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Mason
Murphysboro
Scot Mason
Patty
Josh
Mark
Scot
Mase
Mason Ridge Bed and Breakfast
Mason Ridge
Mason Ridge Hideaway
Sinois
Green retreat to feature eco cabins and organic garden
Elizabeth Robinson and husband Michael oversee a four phase eco retreat planned with green buildings, e glass windows, and energy efficiency. The project includes organic farming, a hothouse, and environmental education for children. Two cabins by spring 2008, horse barn and bed and breakfast by fall 2008, full completion in 2009.
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Elizabeth Robinson
Michael Robinson
Florida
Elizabeth
Labor Day Picnic Draws Thousands At Southern Illinois Fairgrounds
The gathering at the fairgrounds drew thousands including state Rep. Mike Best and Senators Gary Forby and David Luechtefeld plus other officials and candidates. Organizers say the event offers an affordable Labor Day option for union members and families, with attendees praising the turnout and atmosphere despite politicians’ reduced stage presence.
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Bradley
Mike Best
R-Murphysboro
Gary Forby
D Benton
David Luechtefeld
R-Okanville
Marsha Steele
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
West Frankfort
Obama Critiques Clinton In New Hampshire Speech
In Manchester Obama sharpens attacks on Hillary Clinton, warning against divisive special interest politics and emphasizing the need to challenge Washington. He argues experience alone cannot fix a failing system, citing his years in the Illinois legislature and the U.S. Senate amid the change versus experience debate.
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N.H
Barack Obama
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Bush
Obama
George Bush
Dick Cheney
Washington
Clinton
Illinois
Senate
Local lodgings gear up for busy fall season
Barton House prepares for a bustling autumn with three day reunions and Thanksgiving gatherings. Linda Goforth notes groups like Wild Women on Wine, with generations traveling to visit grandparents. The bed and breakfast advertises space for kids, wine, hot dog roasts, and S’mores as fall amenities.
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Linda Goforth
Goforth
Barton
Attendance at Illinois fair up despite heat and hiccups
Thousands attended the Illinois fair with norms suggesting turnout may match last year’s record crowd. Norm Hill, assistant fair manager, expects attendance and revenue to be near last year’s high marks though some concerts drew smaller crowds. Weather and security details were smooth overall, with ISP District 13 reporting no major incidents and credits given to residents vendors and entertainers for the event’s success.
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Hill
Ilinois
David Sneed
ISP District 13
du Quoin
Sneed
District 13
U.S. 51
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