Sports & Recreation

National Safe Boating week runs through May 24

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 9:00am

National Safe Boating week runs through May 24

(KFVS) - Illinois Conservation Police are gearing up to help ensure the public’s safety on Illinois waterways throughout the year as part of the observance of National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24.

As in year’s past, CPOs are asking boaters to ‘Wear It!’ while boating this season.

The ‘Wear It!’ message is a simple, straightforward and easy message to understand. Everyone on board a boat should wear a life jacket from the time they get on until the time they get off the vessel. It could literally save their life.

“Fastening a flotation device takes just seconds, but that action can save the rest of your life. Life jackets aboard a boat are only effective if they are worn,” said Illinois Conservation Police Chief Rafael Gutierrez.

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Zeigler fire department to host “Heroes & Horsepower” car show

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 4:42pm

Zeigler fire department to host “Heroes & Horsepower” car show

ZEIGLER, IL (KFVS) - The Zeigler Fire Department will be hosting a car show on Saturday May 18.

It is appropriately named the “Heroes & Horsepower” car show. The car show will be held on the Zeigler Circle.

Registration begins at 9 a.m., with judging to begin at noon. Trophies will be handed out at 3 p.m.

The first fifty vehicles that register for the event will receive a free dash plaque.

Judging classes will be Chevrolet, Ford, Mopar, Import, 4x4, Street Rod, Truck, Motorcycle, Emergency Service Vehicle, Chiefs Choice, and Best of Show.

Entry fee is $15 per vehicle for participants, and is free to the public.

The fire department will also be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, potato chips and drinks the day of the show.

There will also be music provided by a DJ.

Proceeds from the show are to support the ongoing Raise the Roof fund raiser series for a fire station addition.

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Zeigler fire department to host “Heroes & Horsepower” car show

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 5:00pm

ZEIGLER, IL (KFVS) - The Zeigler Fire Department will be hosting a car show on Saturday May 18.

It is appropriately named the “Heroes & Horsepower” car show. The car show will be held on the Zeigler Circle.

Registration begins at 9 a.m., with judging to begin at noon. Trophies will be handed out at 3 p.m.

The first fifty vehicles that register for the event will receive a free dash plaque.

Judging classes will be Chevrolet, Ford, Mopar, Import, 4x4, Street Rod, Truck, Motorcycle, Emergency Service Vehicle, Chiefs Choice, and Best of Show.

Entry fee is $15 per vehicle for participants, and is free to the public.

The fire department will also be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, potato chips and drinks the day of the show.

There will also be music provided by a DJ.

Proceeds from the show are to support the ongoing Raise the Roof fund raiser series for a fire station addition.

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28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations May 8

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 7:00am

28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations May 8

(KFVS) - The 28th Annual Fishing Expedition for Special Populations is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8 at Bleyer Lake.

Bleyer Lake is located about 1.5 miles south of Midland Inn, just off of County Club Road.

Over 1,300 special population youngsters and adults, volunteers and staff will line the shores of Bleyer Laek for this event. They will spend the day fishing and will be provided a picnic lunch. All of the fishing equipment is provided free of charged to the participants.

The participants will come from Southern Ililnois schools and sheltered worshops in Jackson, Williamson, Union and other surrounding counties. The event begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to help participants with their fishing equipment, bait fishing hooks and encourage their efforts. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, unless accompanied by a parent or school official.

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Rend Lake Fishing Report - Week of May 6

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 10:54am

Rend Lake Fishing Report - Week of May 6

BENTON, IL (KFVS) - The following fishing report for Rend Lake is from the Army Corps of Engineers:

Largemouth Bass: Good

Worms, black and blue jigs. Fish in shallow bays near brush cover and bushes. Fish around bridges and along the rocks. Reports of fish being caught around Jackie Branch and Sandusky cove. 14” minimum length limit, 6 daily creel limit.

One fish daily creel limit in ponds 14” minimum length.

Crappie: Excellent

Jigs are working well. Quarter-Ounce pink and white tub jigs. Small & Medium Minnows. Fish are in flooded brushy areas (set bait 2’ deep). Reports of fish being caught shallow in buck brush in any cove and also deep water around brush piles. From shore fish near structures.

Twenty-five fish daily creel limit with no more than 10 fish 10 inches or longer

Bluegill: Good

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Zeigler fire department to host “Heroes & Horsepower” car show

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Monday, April 29th, 11:03 am

ZEIGLER, IL (KFVS) - The Zeigler Fire Department will be hosting a car show on Saturday May 18.

It is appropriately named the “Heroes & Horsepower” car show. The car show will be held on the Zeigler Circle.

Registration begins at 9 a.m., with judging to begin at noon. Trophies will be handed out at 3 p.m.

The first fifty vehicles that register for the event will receive a free dash plaque.

Judging classes will be Chevrolet, Ford, Mopar, Import, 4x4, Street Rod, Truck, Motorcycle, Emergency Service Vehicle, Chiefs Choice, and Best of Show.

Entry fee is $15 per vehicle for participants, and is free to the public.

The fire department will also be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, potato chips and drinks the day of the show.

There will also be music provided by a DJ.

Proceeds from the show are to support the ongoing Raise the Roof fund raiser series for a fire station addition.

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U of I Extension sponsors 4-H Summer Camp

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 11:12am

U of I Extension sponsors 4-H Summer Camp

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - According to University of Illinois Extension, the 4-H Memorial Camp in Monticello, Illinois is the perfect place for your child to experience the finest in summer camp life.

They have traditional and innovative programs, professional staff and comfortable facilities await campers at 4-H Memorial.

Summer youth camp is open to all youth ages 8-16 years. Following with the 4-H mission to foster positive youth development through a “learn-by-doing” philosophy, campers experience a five-day, four-night camp full of activities and learning. Swimming, boating, hiking, arts & crafts, fishing, singing, volleyball, softball, the list goes on and on!

Four summer youth camps will be operated June and July.

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