Brownsville School Will Hold Drive Thru Chili Supper and Raffle
The Book Report – October 13
By Jody Travelstead and Nicole Inboden
The Michael Hillegas Chapter/NSDAR and Veteran Chairman Sheila Albright are collecting $15.00 Wal-Mart gift cards for the veterans Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. If you would like to donate a gift card you can drop it off here at the library. They will be collecting the cards until November 3rd. [Read more...]
Carmi Rifle Club to Host Fall Open House Weekend in October
Submitted by Valinda Rowe
The Carmi Rifle Club, a not for profit organization in Carmi, Ill., will be hosting its annual fall open house range weekend Saturday, Oct. 16th-17th. The range will be open for shooting all day, both days. This is a great time to come sight in your hunting guns! [Read more...]
The Book Report – October 6
By Jody Travelstead and Nicole Inboden
We want to say a big thanks to all who came to wish Denise a happy retirement! We are going to miss her and are thankful for the many years of service she has gave to the library. Also, a thanks to Milly Pate and the library gardeners for cleaning up the landscape around the library. [Read more...]
Heritage Festival is Back at SIC with New Dates
After a one-year hiatus, the annual Heritage Festival at Southeastern Illinois College is back. The date has been moved up a few weeks and will now be held Saturday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. [Read more...]
Dolores Payne Marks Milestone Year as a Member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently recognized several daughters of the Michael Hillegas Chapter, NSDAR. On behalf of the President General of the NSDAR, Denise Doring VanBuren, Dolores Payne of Norris City received a certificate in appreciation of her 10 years of service. [Read more...]
The Book Report – September 29
By Jody Travelstead and Nicole Inboden
Stop by the library this Thursday, September 30th for Denise’s last day in the library! Denise Karns has served the library and this community well for many years and she will be greatly missed. We are so sad to see her go and know you are as well. Be sure to come by and wish her a happy retirement! [Read more...]