Conservation Fair teaches kids about nature and energy
Thousands of children from six counties attend the 11th annual Conservation Fair at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds on Oct 24. The World Bird Sanctuary in St Louis brings live birds and a habitat talk while students explore conservation topics, energy, coal, weather, soil and water through hands on activities and exhibits.
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DU Quoin
World Bird Sanctuary of
St. Louis
Shelly Harre
Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District
Harre
Smokey the Bear
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
HEROS Nomination Program Seeks Local Sponsors
Stacey at Du Quoin High School continues HEROS awards after recognizing Trinkle as a beacon. Nominations, due Thursdays to qualify for next week’s honor, can be sent to Teresa Stacy or emailed. Winners receive weekly media release photos and letters, with prizes sought from local businesses, including gas cards and food coupons.
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Stacey
Trinkle
Teresa Stacy
du Quoin High School
Homeeddics
Yahoo.com
Precious Pumpkin Contest Sows Pinckneyville Charity Pageant
Pinckneyville junior women seek contestants for the Precious Pumpkin Contest running October 1 to 26. Eligible children are newborn to two years old by October 26. Entries include child name, address, and parents, plus two photos, due by 3 p.m. October 1 to Lisa Bathon. Proceeds benefit childhood illness research. top prizes are 200, 100, and 50 dollar bonds with all entrants receiving a gold dollar.
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Pinckneyville
Pinckneyville Junior Women’s Club
Murphy Wall State Bank
First National Bank of
Peyton Emling
Lisa Bathon
Puffin Road
Student Course List Shows Wide Range of Senior Programs
A compiled roster lists numerous courses and activities across departments led by teachers including Mary Browning Allison Campbell Dana Bone Hilary Barkley Justin Walker Sara Browning Katie Marhet Amanda Wilson Casey Campbell Hannah Sickmeyer Emily Morris Dustin Keele Amee Walker Victoria Price Allison Campbell Victoria Price Jacob Edmonds Derek Fisher Justin Walker Andrew Leedle Kendall Browning Carly Cripps Matt Leedle Grant Bauman Rebekah Tennant Kecia Randolph Justina Williams Libby Bauman Cody Joiner Allison Campbell Chelsea Jackanicz Sara Browning Katie Keele Brittany Chapman Emilee Meadows Amee Walker Libby Bauman Jessica Browning Dean Carr Stetson Bauman and others.
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Sammy Bauman
Mary Browning
Allison Campbell
Jessica Browning
Dana Bone
Cody Joiner
Hilary Barkley
Joshua Hall
Justin Walker
Melissa Loyd
Sara Browning
Katie Marhet
Amanda Wilson
Casey Campbell
Hannah Sickmeyer
Emily Morris
Dustin Keele
Victoria Price
Jacob Edmonds
Derek Fisher
Andrew Leedle
Kendall Browning
Carly Cripps
Matt Leedle
Illinois
Grant Bauman
Rebekah Tennant
Kecia Randolph
Justina Williams
Will Morris
Libby Bauman
International Foods
Chelsea Jackanicz
Katie Keele
Brittany Chapman
Emilee Meadows
Amee Walker
Emilee
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Kids Fair
By Christi Mathis
Southern Illinoisan
Franklin
Jackson
Perry
Randolph
Washington
Williamson County
HEROS
Lincoln School
Lincoln Middle School
Carbondale
Southern Illinois
Prism Educational Services
Sparta
Lincoln
Sharad Kumar
Katy Lieder
Neha Tibrewala
Elizabeth Hamman
Marilyn Hughes
Science
Health Victoria Price
Experimental Aircraft Association
Ty Englehardt
Dave Dacy
Williamson County Regional Airport
Alex Mirkovich
Sue Dacy
Clyde Zellers
Tom Frasca
Viado Lenoch
Tony Kazian
Banterra
Marion Memorial Hospital
John A. Logan
Southern
Kroger
Aridas
Marion
Aeroflite, Inc
Williamson County Regional Airpo
West Coolidge Ave
Bi-County Health Department
Carlson Wagonlyt
Circuit City
Consolidate Insurance Agency
D.T. White Electrice
Dennis L. Hawkins
C.P.A
E.T. Simonds Construction Company
Edwards-Etherton Oil Company
Franklin-Williamson Human Services
Harrah’s
Metropolis Casino
Heartland Pump Rental & Sales
Helleny’s
Herrin Tire & Muffler Hess
Holliday Oil Company
Holmes Construction
Litton Enterprises
Lunsford
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