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28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations May 8

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 7:00am
28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations May 8

(KFVS) - The 28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8 at Bleyer Lake.

Bleyer Lake is located about 1.5 miles south of Midland Inn, just off of County Club Road.

Over 1,300 special population youngsters and adults, volunteers and staff will line the shores of Bleyer Laek for this event. They will spend the day fishing and will be provided a picnic lunch. All of the fishing equipment is provided free of charged to the participants.

The participants will come from Southern Ililnois schools and sheltered worshops in Jackson, Williamson, Union and other surrounding counties. The event begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to help participants with their fishing equipment, bait fishing hooks and encourage their efforts. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, unless accompanied by a parent or school official.

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Car Craft Street Machine Nationals returning to DuQuoin

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 4:14pm
Car Craft Street Machine Nationals returning to DuQuoin

DUQUOIN, IL (KFVS) - The Car Craft Street Machine Nationals will return to the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds June 28-30, 2013.

Organizers say the Street Machine Nationals called the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds home for 13 years, ending its run in 1998. This event was legendary for its hardcore horsepower, cool classics and plenty of big block engines. This national celebration of horsepower and dream machines will showcase the same as the grounds will swell with beautiful, high-performance street machines, hot rods and street trucks from across the nation. 

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Marion hospital announces opening, dedication of new Memory Garden

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 10:00am
Marion hospital announces opening, dedication of new Memory Garden

MARION, IL (KFVS) - The Hospice of Southern Illinois is excited and proud to announce the opening and dedication of the new Memory Garden.

Thanks to major donors, Tiffany and Chris Sievers, the garden will be named the Hospice of Southern Illinois, SI Elder Law Memory Garden. 

The Open House Schedule includes:

Date: Thursday, May 23

Time: 4:30 p.m. networking, 5:30 p.m. dedication ceremony

Place: 204 Halfway Rd., Marion, Ill.

Please join Hospice of Southern Illinois, our donors, and community partners who have helped bring the beautiful garden to reality for a beautiful dedication ceremony. The Memory Garden will be a place for individuals and families to find peace and reflect on the lives of the loved ones they have lost.    

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SLIDESHOW: Celebrating 5 years of the 5KFVS

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 6:30pm
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RC boat race coming to Arrowhead Lake May 3-5

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 2:30pm
RC boat race coming to Arrowhead Lake May 3-5

MARION, IL (KFVS) - The Williamson County Tourism Bureau is partnering with the Johnston City Park Board, the City of Johnston City and Wesley Custom Graphics to host their first RC (remote control) boat race, “ Little Thunder on Arrowhead Lake”, May 3- 5.

Organizers say a little rain won’t stop the show, the boat race participants will began practicing Friday at noon. Races will start at 9 a.m. Saturday at Arrowhead Lake in Johnston City even if the rain continues throughout the weekend. They say only storms will stop the race.

There will be food and vendors who are under a shelter and out of the rain as well. Races will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday.

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IEMA highlights home, workplace emergency planning

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 3:21pm
IEMA highlights home, workplace emergency planning

 

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is stressing the importance of emergency  preparedness throughout May as part of its 2013 preparedness campaign.

“Businesses that emphasize emergency preparedness both in the workplace and for their employees at home help protect their most important assets, their employees,” said IEMA Director Jonathon Monken.  “Throughout May, we’re encouraging businesses to take a look at their workplace emergency plans, conduct safety drills and encourage their employees to put together a home emergency supply kit and family communications plan.”

Monken said his agency plans to provide preparedness information and tips to staff throughout May. 

IEMA says to develop a plan that addresses each threat, taking into consideration different shifts.

 Other parts of an emergency plan include:

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Group Yard Sale to benefit Relay for Life May 4 in Carterville

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 4:07pm
Group Yard Sale to benefit Relay for Life May 4 in Carterville

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - A Group Yard Sale in Carterville, Ill. will be Saturday, May 4 starting at 7 a.m.

The yard sale will be at the S.I. Bowl parking lot at 10240 Samuel Road in Carterville, Ill.

Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Williamson County.

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