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The busiest day of the year in the world of White County 4-H began at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13 at the White County Fairgrounds. Members brought in their general projects for conference-style judging. Members have worked a full year on everything from visual arts projects to photography to crops and woodworking.
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Chapter members include Shelia (far right) along with (lt. to rt.) her granddaughter and daughter. Seated is matriarch Betty Albright. Photo provided.
Michael Hillegas Chapter NSDAR member Shelia Joy Albright, has three other members of her family who are proud to be Americans and members of DAR. Daughter Deborah Joy Albright-Stone is a current member and granddaughter Shelia Joy Stone's membership papers are currently being processed. Shelia's mother-in-law, Betty Albright is a member of the Old Goshen Trail Chapter.
Anyone interested in joining the Michael Hillegas Chapter may contact Kathy Morris, Regent ( 841-7982), Sharon L. Tanner (841-1941) or Shelia Albright ( (926-2658).
By Denise Karns and Jody Travelstead
The library Summer Reading Program is over, but that doesn’t mean your summer reading has to end! These hot humid days are a perfect time to sit in a comfy chair with a tall glass of tea and a good book. The library has made some recent changes to the children’s room. We have moved the juvenile non-fiction collection into the juvie room. This will make finding a book on your favorite subject easier than ever. Need help finding a great book this summer? Ask us, we would love to help you find one. [Read more...]
Area youth are invited to the 2021 Youth Pedal Pull event on Wednesday, July 14. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. and will take place at the White County Fairgrounds beside the Floral Hall pavilion. [Read more...]
By Denise Karns and Jody Travelstead
The staff of the Norris City Public Library would like to send a special THANK YOU to the sponsors, presenters, and volunteers that helped make our Summer Reading Program a success this year! Sponsors: Banterra Bank, Child Find, the Norris City Library Gardeners, and Wonder Market. Volunteers: Katelyn Allen, Kinsey Allen, Mattie Colbert, Roger Hobbs, Colton Inboden, and Alice Sutton. We would also like to thank Rend Lake, Egyptian Health, and the Shawnee National Forest for sending such wonderful presenters. [Read more...]
Shelia Albright, Michael Hillegas Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, proudly wears the new state Outstanding DAR Service for Veterans medal. Photo provided.
Shelia Albright, Veterans Chairman for the Michael Hillegas Chapter NSDAR, recently received the Illinois State Organization NSDAR award for Outstanding DAR Service for Veterans. The award was given based on her body of work for veterans. [Read more...]
This coming Monday, June 28, 2021, is Carmi's Zip Code Day. It will be 6-28-21 in the 62821. The Carmi Chamber of Commerce will be holding a fun contest on their Facebook page, and participants will have a chance to win Carmi Chamber Bucks! Chamber Bucks can be spent at any business in Carmi (merchant policy may vary). The contest will begin at 9am on Monday, so tune to the Chamber’s Facebook page that morning for details. [Read more...]
Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI) has a job opening at the central office for a Head Start Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) Coordinator. This is a pay grade IX, full-time position with benefits as described in the WADI Employee Handbook. Prefer a Bachelor but Associate degree is acceptable in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Early Childhood Education, or social Services with at least 1 year of experience in program management. [Read more...]