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IDOL offers haunted house safety tips

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Thursday, October 27th, 2011, 2:17pm

(KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Labor is offering some safety tips for haunted house enthusiasts.

The department is encouraging residents to wear bright clothing and follow safety rules.

“We want to make sure that individuals, who bravely enjoy a good scare at haunted houses, do so safely,” said IDOL Director Joe Costigan. “We urge parents and kids to read safety signs to ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween.”

IDOL suggests the following tips to stay safe:

Check for an Illinois Department of Labor 2011 permit sticker
Read all signage before entering a haunted house and listen to your guide for directions
Pay attention to the location of exits in the haunted house
Stay on the approved path of travel and be cautious on or near stairs
Do not smoke, use lighters or matches
Wear bright-colored clothing and avoid loose-fitting clothing that could snag on props
Be aware that strobe

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SLIDESHOW: 2011 Halloween costumes

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011, 6:04pm

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Register for the 47th annual Illinois State Fiddle Contest

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Thursday, October 13th, 2011, 1:14pm

Register for the 47th annual Illinois State Fiddle Contest

ILLINOIS (KFVS) - The 47th Annual Illinois State Fiddle Contest will be Sunday, October 16.

Hosted by the Illinois Old-Time Fiddlers Association, the contest will be at the Keller Convention Center in Effingham, Ill. starting at 1 p.m.

Admission for the event is $5 and children ages eight and under are free.

The association says it is hoping to get contestants of all ages and from all areas of the state of Illinois. Their goal is to preserve the old time music and pass it on to future generations.

For rules, to register or for more information, you can visit IllinoisOldTimeFiddlers.org, call Teresa at 217-682-3208 or Ann at 217-273-2482.

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Dance studio in West Frankfort

Submitted by Alycia Dobrinick on Friday, October 7th, 7:49 am

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - A dance studio will be held once a month in West Frankfort.

"Keep Dancing Alive" will be held at West Frankfort Dance at the Wit and Wisdom Building. It's located at 225 East Poplar.

The event will be held the second Monday of every month, starting on October 10th. It runs from 7:00-10:00 p.m. It costs $4.00 per person.

Those who attend can expect cake, cookies, ice cream, and punch.

George Sisk will play saxophone and Jim White will play keyboard. Even if you don't dance, you're welcome to go and listen.

For more information, you can call Joan Skiver-Levy at (618) 937-3070.

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10th anniversary of the Pink Bagel

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011, 10:34am

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - Pink Ribbon Bagels celebrate 10 years of fighting breast cancer.

In October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Panera sells the Pink Ribbon Bagel with a portion of the proceeds from each bagel going to a variety of breast cancer causes throughout the country.

Panera says donations from the sale of the bagel have now raised more than $1 million for breast cancer charities. They say they hope to make 2011 the largest year for donations ever.

The concept began in 2001 when Sue Stees, co-owner of 18 Panera Bread franchises and a breast cancer survivor began searching for ways to help other women fighting the same disease. She developed the Pink Ribbon Bagel and sold 27,000 of them in the first year.

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Mentors 4 Kids hosts trivia night

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Thursday, September 15th, 2011, 1:00pm

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Mentors 4 Kids Trivia Night will be Saturday, October 22 at St. Mary's Parish Center in Mt. Vernon, Ill.

All proceeds from the Trivia Night entry fees will support Mentors 4 Kids, which was formed in 2009 to provide caring, volunteer adult mentors for children who want and need a positive role model in their life.

The entry fee for the event is $80 per team with a maximum of eight players on each team. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the trivia quiz starts at 7 p.m. Organizers say prizes will be given out for best decorations and costumes. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, mulligans and dessert auction.

“Trivia nights are all about having fun and bringing friends and family together for a friendly competition,” said David Overstreet, event chairperson and M4K Advisory Board of Jefferson County chairman. “Our trivia event is also for a great cause.

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Old King Coal, Princess Flame to be crowned in West Frankfort

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer

Saturday, September 10th, 2011, 10:00am

Old King Coal, Princess Flame to be crowned in West Frankfort

WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) - The 70th Anniversary Southern Illinois Old King Coal Festival will start Sunday, September 11.

The festivities will start at 2 p.m. in the Paschedag Auditorium inside Frankfort Community High School with the crowning of Old King Coal, Bob Tango and Princess Flame.

Pageant Director Brittany Yates announced the eight young women between the ages of 16 and 24 will vie for the title with the winner being awarded a $500 scholarship. Sixteen young ladies between the ages of seven and 15 will compete for Junior, Pre-Teen and Teen Princess Flame.

At 5 p.m. Thursday, September 15, the festival officially gets underway downtown with Family Night on the midway featuring Luehrs' Ideal Rides.

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