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Steeleville Jaycees begin Oktoberfest planning

By Staff reports

Tue Aug 24, 2010, 11:23 AM CDT

The Steeleville Jaycees met Tues. Aug, 17 to work on plans for this year’s 28th annual Oktoberfest that will be held on Oct. 8 and 9th in downtown Steeleville. The theme for this year’s Oktoberfest is “Down on the Farm” and will feature many of the festival favorites as well as some new activities.

Randolph County’s Economic Development Coordinator intorduced

By Staff reports

Tue Aug 24, 2010, 11:21 AM CDT

The Chester Chamber of Commerce’s monthly board meeting was held at Reid’s Harvest House, Tuesday, August 17, 2010.
Chris Martin, Randolph County’s Economic Development Coordinator, was welcomed. Chris was born in Wabash County, Indiana. He is an accomplished musician, author, writer, and ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church.

Steeleville School Board makes personnel decisions

By Mike Trotter

Tue Aug 24, 2010, 11:22 AM CDT

One resignation and several hirings were dealt with at the last Steeleville school board meeting. The Board accepted the resignation of art teacher Christie Fifer. She will be replaced by Yvonne Balleto, who will work part-time as art teacher and part-time as a teacher's aide. Alice Decker was hired as Spanish teacher/teacher's aide, Gayle North was hired as a part-time guidance counselor and Mary Polley was hired as a Title 1 aide.

Police Chief gives report at council meeting

By Staff reports

Tue Aug 24, 2010, 11:20 AM CDT

Chief Coffey reported on the following topics at the August 2, 2010 City Council meeting:
He provided the council with information on another meeting he had with IDOT regarding the tractor-trailer traffic.
He reported on some changes in job duties with regard to Animal Control enforcement.