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<item><title>Proposed tax increase addressed by County Board
</title><description>A budget hearing to address Lawrence County property owners' questions concerning a proposed tax hike was conducted in the County Board room on Wednesday, Oct. 21 prior to the regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The 27 percent increase breaks down to an estimated additional $50 per $1,000 tax bill, Kemper CPA representative Curt Benson explained.
</description><link>http://www.russell-publications.com/lincolntrail/bridgeport/thisweek/01.php</link></item><item><title>Governor visits Lawrence County
</title><description>Democrats are ramping up efforts in Lawrence County. Governor Pat Quinn delivered the keynote speech at the annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner, which was held this past Saturday at the Central Christian Church Banquet Hall in Lawrenceville. 
</description><link>http://www.russell-publications.com/lincolntrail/bridgeport/thisweek/02.php</link></item><item><title>Bridgeport Banking Center undergoes personnel changes
</title><description>Personnel changes at the First Bridgeport Banking Center have caused some members of the community to question the business operations of the institution. Its parent company, the Fairfield National Bank, is reaching out to customers to assure them that recent changes have been ''unfortunate;'' but that it is a ''rock-solid financial institution.''
</description><link>http://www.russell-publications.com/lincolntrail/bridgeport/thisweek/03.php</link></item><item><title>The song remembers when... Hanners blends narratives with folk music
</title><description>It's storytelling gone melodic.
</description><link>http://www.russell-publications.com/lincolntrail/casey/thisweek/01.php</link></item><item><title>Farmers come together to help Schiver family
</title><description>Over 60 farmers and their helpers turned out last Monday to finish the harvest for the Schiver family following the untimely death of Robert ''Rob'' Schiver. Schiver and Son Farms is a three-generation farming operation that included David Schiver, his sons John and Rob, and John's son, Jesse, along with Larry Smith, who has worked for the Schivers for the past 50 years. 
</description><link>http://www.russell-publications.com/lincolntrail/casey/thisweek/02.php</link></item><item><title>Chief presents Neighborhood Watch program to CIA
</title><description>A Neighborhood Watch program can result in a dramatic decrease in burglary and related offenses. Casey Police Chief Mark Jenkins gave a PowerPoint presentation to Casey in Action on Nov. 19 to explain the function and organization of a watch program.
</description><link>http://www.russell-publications.com/lincolntrail/casey/thisweek/03.php</link></item><item><title>Rotarians learn about Ag in the Classroom, a program benefitting students throughout Clark County
</title><description>Last Tuesday, Marshall Rotarians were treated to a special presentation by Barb Gard, the Ag Awareness Coordinator for Clark County Farm Bureau. Specifically, her presentation focused on AITC (Ag in the Classroom), a program founded in 1981 that expanded to include Illinois in 2005.
</description><link>http://www.russell-publications.com/lincolntrail/marshall/thisweek/01.php</link></item><item><title>Public announcements and upcoming events dominate discussion at City Council
</title><description>While the agenda itself was a short one, there were plenty of big announcements at the last City Council meeting, much of which focused on upcoming holiday festivities and the long-awaited dedication of the Lincoln statue, which was donated to the community by Jerry and Jean Forsythe. 
</description><link>http://www.russell-publications.com/lincolntrail/marshall/thisweek/02.php</link></item><item><title>A treasure trove at home for the holidays
</title><description>Almost every year, my daughter and I fight the madness that is known simply as Black Friday, seeking a few early season bargains on the road to Christmas Day. But while sick people like us do find a warped sense of pleasure in fighting the crowds and standing in eternal lines, what we don't enjoy is going back to the same places throughout the season, hoping to find something different, something better as we round out our Christmas shopping and look for those special stocking stuffers for those special someones. 
</description><link>http://www.russell-publications.com/lincolntrail/marshall/thisweek/03.php</link></item><item><title>Heavenly Delight Cakes Neoga's newest business
</title><description>Looking for a new location for her growing business, Connie Adams of Heavenly Delight Cakes found Neoga, more specifically the former Rentfrow Building Supply store. Adams said she had outgrown her former location on Charleston Ave. in Mattoon, and was delighted (pardon the pun) to see all the space available to her in the new shop. Now there is room for the freezers, refrigerators, display cases and worktables that are necessary for her specialty cake business.
</description><link>http://www.russell-publications.com/lincolntrail/neoga/thisweek/01.php</link></item><item><title>Christmas activities continue in Neoga
</title><description>As last week's News explained, the Children's Shopping Spree will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 9 a.m. Volunteers will help children shop for items to give to family and friends and available to the little shoppers at a discounted rate ''within their gift-giving budget.'' The children can then home with gifts for everyone on their list all wrapped and ready to put under the tree.
</description><link>http://www.russell-publications.com/lincolntrail/neoga/thisweek/02.php</link></item><item><title>Barbershoppers plan annual Christmas benefit concerts
</title><description>Continuing their tradition of ''giving'' to the community, the Coles County Barbershop Chorus will present their 34th Annual Christmas Benefit Concerts on Sunday, Dec. 6. Wesley United Methodist Church (2206 4th Street, Charleston) will host the 4 p.m. concert, while the First Presbyterian Church (10 Charleston Ave. in Mattoon) will be the site of the 7 p.m. performance. Both churches have adequate parking and are wheel chair accessible. The 30-man chorus and 5 quartets will present this FREE one hour concert that focuses on the true meaning of Christmas.
</description><link>http://www.russell-publications.com/lincolntrail/neoga/thisweek/03.php</link></item><item><title>Getting to know: Debra Hawkins
</title><description>Debra Hawkins was born December 1, 1973 in Robinson, IL. Her parents are Dean and Tonya Stringfellow, who are both deceased.
</description><link>http://www.russell-publications.com/lincolntrail/oblong/thisweek/01.php</link></item><item><title>Cub Scouts visit Pumpkin Patch
</title><description>The Oblong Cub Scout Pack 324 visited Dorney's Pumpkin Patch in Lawrenceville on Sunday, October 11. Twelve scouts and their families enjoyed a corn maze, 12 foot slide, pumpkin slingshot, hayride, digging for gold nuggets and jumping in the inflatables. Several also picked out their ''perfect pumpkin'' before heading home. Upcoming events for the scouts include a costume party at the American Legion on October 24. During the Fall Follies, the scouts will be holding a cake walk from 9 Ð 12 and they will also be serving BBQ sandwiches, chips, hot chocolate, candy and cookies all day long as a fundraiser. On November 7, they will be helping those in need by placing flyers on every door during our ''Scouting for Food'' drive. The food will then be picked up on November 14. They will also be honoring our service men and women by participating in the veteran's day program at Pulliam's on November 11. Come check them out at the Fall Follies Ð they appreciate all of your support! 
</description><link>http://www.russell-publications.com/lincolntrail/oblong/thisweek/02.php</link></item><item><title>Fireworks after game
</title><description>The huge fireworks display which had to be postponed when rain halted Oldies in the Park has been rescheduled for this Friday, October 16, 2009, after the Oblong Panther's last home football game.
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</title><description>Sunday, October 4, 2009, Cottonwood School #92 Reunion at the Cottonwood Community Center near Moonshine, IL, with Bill Burris in charge started by saying everyone be seated before we partake of the food.
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