9-25-2008

VANDALIA MAYOR ASKS PUBLIC TO HELP KEEP STATE HOUSE OPEN

 

The Old State Capitol in Vandalia, which was to close to the public because of lack of state funding, may still remain open. A House bill before the Illinois legislature requires the restoration of certain appropriations to the Historic Preservation Agency that were reduced or vetoed by the Governor. The Old State Capitol was on that list.

Vandalia Mayor Rick Gottman encourages area residents to contact state legislators immediately to help restore funding cuts for the Vandalia State House. It’s important to tourism in Illinois. Tourism is the second engine of economics in Illinois. Deterring people from coming to Illinois to see these historical sights is a major concern. He is not only concerned about the Old Capital Building in Vandalia, but all historical sights threatened by the budget cuts.  To write a letter and voice your opinions, go to the website at:   www.ILGA.gov

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3^RD ANNUAL AUTUMN ART WALK

 

Our Common Ground's 3^rd Annual Autumn Art Walk will be September 26^th, from 5:00 - 9:00 PM, in downtown Greenville.  There will be quilts on display, pottery demonstrations, musical entertainment, work by local artists, and a dinner theater type presentation.  For more information, check the internet at: OCGart.org.

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ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL IN BREESE HOSTS ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP

 

St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese will host an Alzheimer's Association Support Group meeting the fourth Thursday of each month.  The next meeting is today (9/25) at 1:30 PM, in the Senior Renewal area of the hospital HealthPlex.  The meeting is for those who care for persons with dementia or anyone who has a family member or friend with Alzheimer's.  There is no charge.  For more information, call 618-526-5698.

 

CAMPUS SAFETY WEEK BRINGS AUTO ROLLOVER SIMULATOR

 

As part of National Campus Safety Awareness Month,

Tom Kearns, Director of Campus Safety at Greenville College, wants to prove that seatbelts do save lives. This Friday, from 1:00-4:00 PM, the Illinois State Police will be bringing their automobile rollover simulator to Greenville College to signify the dangers of not wearing seatbelts. The simulator will have crash test dummies in the driver and passenger seats and will show the impact of a vehicle rolling over while the dummies are not strapped in, and then the State Police will show the same rollover while the dummies are strapped in with seatbelts. Kearns encourages the community to come out and watch the rollover simulator and take the opportunity to talk to the State Police. The presentation is open to the public.   

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TOURISM MEETING TONIGHT

 

The City of Greenville Tourism Committee will meet on Thursday, Sept 25^th at 7:00 PM at the Municipal Building. A funding request for the Our Common Ground Autumn Art Walk will be on the agenda.

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