Eureka College Students to Portray Figures from Eureka’s Past in Sept. 12 Cemetery Walk
Aug. 25 auditions also open to community members

EUREKA – The Eureka College Theater Department and the Woodford County Historical Society will hold their third annual cemetery walk from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at Olio Township Cemetery, 1015 S. Main St., Eureka. The rain date is Sept. 19.
Eureka College students and community members will portray figures from Eureka’s past.

Henry Robinson Monument

EUREKA -  The striking monument of Goodfield cattleman Henry Robinson stands above most of the others in Olio Township Cemetery. The story of Robinson and seven others buried in the cemetery will be featured in this year’s joint Cemetery Walk sponsored by the Woodford County Historical Society in cooperation with Olio Cemetery, Eureka College, and Eureka Christian Church.

HIGHLAND - The winner of Scheffel and Company's First place award in the Amateur category at last weekend's Highland Street Art Fest  was the work by Karen and Meghan Whaley.

First place amateur

BookerFest Vendor's Booths

 Family-friendly activities , carnival rides, food, vendors' booths and good music abound at the Booker Washington Center's annual BookerFest on Kent Street. Admission is free.

ROCKFORD - Once again Rockford residents can enjoy the family-friendly activities of Bookerfest. Held at the Booker Washington Community Center, 524 Kent Street, it will begin Saturday, August 7 at 11:00 A.M. and run to 10:00 P.M. There will be carnival rides, food vendors, merchandise vendors, community information booths, and entertainment. Admission is free. 

Illinois State Fair Ferris Wheel

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Fair will once again thrill visitors with a wide variety of entertaining options.
Thursday, August 12 will be Preview Night with a twilight parade, discounted carnival rides, and the Society Horse Show along with judging for junior beef and heifer showmanship.
Friday will be County Fair Day featuring the queens from 105 fairs and expositions across the state. The six days of harness racing at the fair’s one-mile dirt track will get off to a fast start. It’s also Hometown Pride Day, honoring Decatur.

73rd Glad Festival Set for August 11 - 15

Lincoln Way East HS at Gladfest 2009 Parade

 MOMENCE - Frankfort’s Lincoln Way East High School marching band was one of last year’s entries in the Glad Fest parade. The Friday parade will follow the Car Parade on Main Street.

MOMENCE - The 73rd annual Momence Glad Festival has adopted a country theme this year. It will run from Wednesday, August 11 through Sunday, August 15 and will have something for everyone to enjoy. The Princess and Queen coronation will be on Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the High School Football Field. Admission to this presentation is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.

2009 Teen Pageant

TOULON - The first weekend in August is the traditional time for the Old Settler Days, an event that began in 1877. The celebration starts off Wednesday evening with a Hymn Sing at the Methodist Church. Thursday night there will be the Miss Teen, Junior Miss and Little Miss OSA pageant, and a BBQ dinner at Connie’s on Main Street.

Friday there will be an American Legion Fish Fry, Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull in the Park, a Beer Garden, and a Cemetery Walk. The music for Friday evening will be provided by ‘Coco Loco Band’ on the Main Stage.

Chris Hany

 By Jerry Riley

Chris Hany, Woodford County animal warden, is supporting a program that she hopes will not only help dogs, but ease citizens’ tax burden a bit.

Metamora Recieves Honors from Mike Hinrishsen

 EUREKA - Paige Garber (left), coach Deric Linder, and Cori Maloney listen as Third District Board member Mike Hinrichsen reads the proclamation adopted by the County Board congratulating the Metamora Girls Softball team on its recent State championship.

Horse Line at MCFA

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BELLEVILLE - After a nineteen year absence, the Madison County Fair is proud to announce the return of the Horse show to the Madison County Fair schedule. The Horse show will be held on July 31st at the Madison County Fairgrounds. The show will begin at 10 A.M. with western classes with speed classes beginning at 1 P.M.

ROCKFORD - the Northern Division Collegiate Wood Bat Baseball World Series will be played at Marinelli Field Saturday and Sunday, July 31 and August 1. Game one is set for Saturday at 7 P.M.; game two will be at 1:00 P.M. and game three will be at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday.

Marinelli Field at 101 15th Avenue is one of the homes for the Northern Division Collegiate wood-bat baseball playoffs and the only home to the Championship World Series. General admission is $5. For information, call 815-708-0242 or go to http://www.gorockford.com/visitors/calendar / .