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of the Universe”.......................... 1 By the Numbers........................... 3 Cooperation Is Key to Success.... 5 Retail and Recreation Reap Revenues............................... 7 Space to Grow..................................... 9 Top Learning Choices Are a Top Draw............................... 12 Marion Is at the Heart of Regional Health Care..................... 14 Marion Is Best Base for Exploring Southern Illinois............ 18 Many Shows Go On in Marion....................................... 21 Spiritual and Community Service................................... 23

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Welcome to “The Hub

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ABOUT This book is published by CommunityLink and distributed through the Marion Chamber of Commerce. For advertising information or questions or comments about this book, contact CommunityLink at 800-4555600 or by e-mail at info@CommunityLink.com. FOR INFORMATION Marion Chamber of Commerce,

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Country Living and City Appeal..................................... 24 Much More for Your Money in Marion........... 28 Membership Directory.... 29

Location & History

Welcome to â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hub of the Universeâ&#x20AC;?

arion, located in beautiful Southern Illinois, has been growing steadily for years. With industry booming, this one-time agricultural community now embraces various industries and is the mecca for dining and shopping in the region, with as many as 95,000 people working, eating, and shopping daily in this city of 17,500. Often called â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hub of the Universeâ&#x20AC;? by 12-term (46-year) Mayor Robert Butler, Marion is 120 miles from St. Louis, 180 miles from Nashville, 250 miles from Indianapolis, and 190 miles from Memphis, with several major cities, including Chicago, within 400 miles. Illinois Route 13 and Interstate 57 meet at Marion, and I-57 provides quick access to major cities, as well as to interstates 24 and 64, making this crossroads town an important stop on Midwest journeys. Its enviable location has helped bring an economic boom to Marion in recent years, as many new stores, restaurants, and businesses â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and even a minor league baseball team â&#x20AC;&#x201D; have come to call the city home in recent years. Marion takes its name from Revolutionary War hero Gen. Francis Marion, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Swamp

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Fox,â&#x20AC;? who, according to legend, was greatly feared by the Redcoats. Several of Marionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s men settled in the region. Marion became the county seat in 1839 when Franklin County was divided up and Williamson County was created. William Benson laid out the site for the town square in an area that is smaller than the Circuit City Warehouse that currently occupies a place in town. Marion was granted its city charter in 1874 and was, at the time, the only town in Williamson County. Another war hero and eventual U.S. senator, Gen. John A. Logan, resided in Marion. During the Civil War, in a location where many were Southern sympathizers, Logan gave a stirring speech in the town square that helped to win Southern Illinois over to the Union. Loganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contribution to the Civil War is seen and celebrated throughout Southern Illinois, including at the successful community college named in his honor. At one time, the best tobacco to be had in the United States came from Williamson Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agriculture business. Coal mining was another large industry for the town; during the World War II era, over 12,000

coal miners worked and lived in Williamson County. However, Marion was never limited to any particular industry and now boasts a federal prison, Pepsi MidAmerica, AISIN, Circuit City Distribution Center, Ameren, and other large businesses. Marionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dedicated citizens have helped the town prosper, especially after the coal mining industry diminished. One of the benefits of having an active Chamber of Commerce is that Marion was able to successfully petition for I-57 to be routed through the town. The Chamber of Commerce is not the only active group in the area, as the local Rotary, Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, and Kiwanis are also very busy helping the community grow and prosper. While industries and many new retailers and restaurateurs are finding a home in Marion, residents enjoy quiet neighborhoods that have a hometown appeal many enjoy and thrive on. The strong school system is another bonus for residents, as is the natural beauty of the region. State parks and lakes are within easy driving distance of Marion, as are numerous golf courses and great lodging.

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Marion’s heritage and economic growth come together in the city’s unique downtown. It’s home to local, state, and federal government offices, as well as several dining, shopping, and specialty businesses. Downtown Marion is home to a historic district and, thanks to efforts led by Marion Main Street Inc., it is enjoying a period of growth and renewal. It is also home to the stateof-the-art Cultural and Civic Center, which hosts several annual community events. Started in 1999, in less than a decade, Marion Main Street Inc. already has an impressive list of accomplishments under their belt. Comprised of businesspeople and residents, along with representatives from the city, banks, and the Chamber of Commerce, the organization has overseen the following achievements: • Inclusion of Marion in Illinois’ statewide Main Street Program • Receipt of two Lieutenant Governor’s Organization awards, for “Marion Pride Day Fund Raising” and “Partnership with the Illinois Arts Council”

• Development and implementation of a low-interest loan program for commercial businesses in the main street district • Clean-up and beautification of the Tower Square district, with new landscaping, facade improvements, new sidewalks, and French Quarter-style lighting • Twenty-five new businesses have been welcomed to downtown Marion since 2002

Downtown’s unique appeal is a blend of 21st-century living and history. A local ordinance preserves historic properties and aesthetic improvements are ongoing, maintaining the district’s charm and appeal. At the same time, progressive economic incentives, including TIF districts; a variety of retail, dining, and service businesses; and high-tech conveniences like several Wi-Fi hotspots are drawing more and more people downtown every day. Today, more than 900 people are employed in and around downtown Marion, while hundreds — often thousands — more come downtown to do business each day.

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By the Numbers

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City of Marion 1102 Tower Square Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6281 www.cityofmarionil.gov

Housing Growth/Appreciation Est.

St. Louis, Mo....................................119 miles Nashville, Tenn. ...............................191 miles Louisville, Ky....................................198 miles Memphis, Tenn. ...............................217 miles Indianapolis, Ind..............................252 miles Chicago, Ill. .....................................320 miles Little Rock, Ark................................335 miles Kansas City, Mo. ..............................368 miles Milwaukee, Wis. ..............................411 miles Atlanta, Ga. ......................................437 miles Des Moines, Iowa.............................469 miles

2010 Total Housing ..................................................... 29,065 ................. 1.7% 2005 Total Housing ..................................................... 28,567 2010 Median Value of Source: Rand McNally Owner Occupied Housing ....................................... 112,021 .............. 26.4% 2005 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing ......................................... 88,649 2005 Owner Occupied Housing .................................. 19,692 Income 2005 Renter Occupied Housing.................................... 6,106 Growth Est. 2000 Total Households ................................................ 25,358 2000 Median Year Housing Structure Built....................1968 2010 Median Family Income ..........................$50,841 .......11.1% 2005 Median Family Income ..........................$45,775 .......12.3% Source: Economic Development Intelligence System, 2007 2000 Median Family Income ..........................$40,744 2010 Median Household Income................$45,775 .......12.3% 2005 Median Household Income ..........$36,360 .......12.3% 2000 Median Household Income........$32,290 2005 Median Disposable Income .......$28,278 2005–2010 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate %...........................3.1 2010 Per Capita Income .......................$24,098 .......16.6% 2005 Per Capita Income ........................$20,663 .......16.2% 2000 Per Capita Income ...........................$17,779 Source: Economic Development Intelligence System, 2007

Population Marion Population 2000 .......................16,035 Marion Population 2008 Projected .......17,300 Williamson County Population 2000....61,296 Williamson County Population 2007....64,541 Median Age ...............................................39.6 Population 18–65 ...................................9,180 Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Community Facilities Available Within 10 Miles Motels/Hotels ...........................................................26 Number of Rooms .........................................1,263 1,263 Churches Protestant .........................................................140 Catholic ................................................................2 Public Hospitals .........................................................1 Total Number of Beds .........................................92 Emergency Medical Treatment...........................Yes Doctors ....................................................................63 Dentists ....................................................................24 Restaurants.............................................................130 130 Capacity of Largest Banquet Room ...................600 Country Clubs ...........................................................2 Public Golf Courses ...................................................6 Health Clubs ..............................................................3 Public Tennis Courts ..................................................6 Public Swimming Pools .............................................1 Public Access to Lake/River.... Yes: Crab Orchard Lake Nearby Lakes: Crab Orchard, Kincaid, Rend, Cedar, Little Grassy, Devil’s Kitchen, Lake of Egypt Source: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, 9/2007

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Major Employers Employer...............................................................Product/Service ................ Employees John A Logan College ...................................... Higher Education ..................... 800 AISIN Manufacturing Illinois ............................Automotive Parts ..................... 700 Heartland Regional Medical Center....................... Health Care ......................... 600 Pepsi MidAmerica ................................................. Soft Drinks .......................... 600 Veterans Administration Hospital.......................... Health Care ......................... 600 Southern Illinois Power Coop ......................... Electricity Provider .................... 500 Herrin Hospital ..................................................... Health Care ......................... 450 Blue Cross/Blue Shield ..................................... Claims Processing..................... 350 Circuit City ...................................................Service & Distribution ................. 350 U.S. Dept. of Justice ............................................ Federal Prison........................ 350 Source: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, 9/2007

Transportation Highway Federal Highways...................... 2 State Highways.......................... 3 Interstates..................... I-57, I-24 Motor Freight Terminals ........... 2 Local Carriers ............................ 8 Interstate.............................. 5 Intrastate.............................. 3 Commercial Bus Service......... Yes

Air Williamson County Regional Airport Type of Surface ....................... Concrete Longest Runway....................8,012 feet Runway Lighted .............................. Yes Fuel Available.................................. Yes Commercial Airlines........................... 1 Charter Service................................ Yes Private Storage/Maintenance ........... Yes

Rail Railroad ............ Frequency of Switching Burlington Northern/Santa Fe ............. Daily Union Pacific....................................... Daily Crab Orchard & Egyptian.......................... Daily/As Needed Source: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, 9/2007

Utilities Water Supplier ........................................ Municipal Source ....................................................Lake Average Daily Demand (Gallons) .1.8 million Storage Capacity (Gallons) ...........1.5 million Treatment Capacity (Gallons) .......2.7 million Waste Water Type of Treatment ............................. Tertiary Process ................................ Activated Sludge Treatment Capacity (Gallons) .....4.95 million

Gas/Electricity/Telecommunications Gas ............................................ AmerenCIPS Electricity ................................. AmerenCIPS; Egyptian Electric Coop Local Telephone ................................ Verizon Digital Switching ................................ Yes Fiber Optics........................................ Yes Source: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, 9/2007

Labor Force Summary Williamson County, 2007 Total All Industries ........................ 23,728 Total Government ........................... 2,448 Total Private Industry .................... 21,280 Accommodation/Food Services ....... 2,670 Administrative/Waste Services......... 1,560 Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing/Hunting .... 0 Arts/Entertainment/Recreation ........... 219 Construction ................................... 1,005 Education........................................... 101 Finance/Insurance ........................... 1,436 Health Care/Social Assistance.......... 4,905 Information ........................................ 498 Management ........................................ 32 Manufacturing................................. 3,238 Mining ................................................... 0 Other Services .................................... 591 Professional/Technical Services........... 490 Public Administration ..................... 1,497 Real Estate/Leasing ............................. 290 Retail Trade ..................................... 3,449 Transportation/Warehousing ........... 1,041 Utilities .............................................. 210 Wholesale Trade................................. 498 Source: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, 9/2007

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Government

Cooperation Is Key to Success Williamson County

The City of Marion is the county seat for Williamson County. The county board consists of three elected commissioners who serve six-year terms. One of those commissioners, Tracey Glenn, serves as a County Commissioner and as a member of the Marion Chamber of Commerce. She has first-hand knowledge of the importance of city, county, and economic entities working closely together. “I’m involved with the Chamber as a small business owner and a commissioner. I’m also a member of the Chamber Board of Directors,” Glenn notes. “The county works with the Chamber on economic development projects — both the county and Chamber have representatives on the Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDCO) board.”

Commissioner Glenn agrees with the notion, originally put forward by Mayor Butler, that Marion is “The Hub of the Universe.” “With Marion’s location on I-57, in the middle of Williamson County, and Williamson County’s location at the center of the Midwest, Marion’s location is prime for economic development,” Glenn says. “It is a plus for business development — our location in the state and the U.S., close to interstates 57, 64, and 24.” Glenn adds, “We also have an economic development director on the county level, Celeste Sollers, who works closely with REDCO and other entities to secure grants for businesses and county entities. We all work together for the betterment of Williamson County.”

Williamson County Government 200 W. Jefferson St. Marion, IL 62959 www.williamsoncountycourthouse.com

City of Marion

Marion has a council government consisting of Mayor Butler and Commissioner of Public Works John Goss; Commissioner of Public Property Robert P. Owens; Commissioner of Streets, Alleys and Cemeteries Lannie Gribble; and Commissioner of Public Safety Jay Rix. The Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Marion City Hall. Marion is home to government offices not only for the city, but also for Williamson County and the State of Illinois.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hub of the Universeâ&#x20AC;? Located in the heart of Southern Illinois, Marion has a special beauty that is complemented by its hometown atmosphere. As the county seat of Williamson County, Marion enjoys a dynamic economy, supported by a diverse assortment of business and industry. Centrally located, Marion is convenient to the best of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recreational, cultural and educational opportunities.

Mayor Robert Butler, elected to his first term in 1963, has put forth a lot of time and effort in ensuring his cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current and future success. His tenure as mayor has seen a 92 percent growth in population. Butler has guided the city through such disasters as recovering from a devastating tornado in 1982 and rebuilding after a fire that destroyed the previous Civic Center. He has also overseen many of Marionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successes, including the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adoption of home rule, the establishment of TIF and Enterprise zones, the recruitment of a minor league baseball team, and a boom in economic development that Butler himself has called â&#x20AC;&#x153;almost overwhelming.â&#x20AC;? Butler is a firm believer in a regional growth focus, often remarking that whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good for Marion is good for Southern Illinois, and vice versa. To that end, the city has partnered on various ventures with the Chamber of Commerce, Marion Main Street, and neighboring communities in Williamson County. With 95,000 people traveling through the city daily, Mayor Butler remarks that he often doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recognize people in restaurants due to the large numbers of people now moving through the city. His pro-growth policies have helped Marion thrive; he even has an industrial park named after him. His dedication as a public servant of the city of Marion was recently evident as he vocally opposed an Illinois electric rate increase that has caused economic struggles throughout the state.

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Economy

Retail and Recreation Reap Revenues Retail and Dining Hub

With shopping giants such as Menardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Wal-Mart choosing Marion (the Wal-Mart in Marion is among the retail giantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest stores), as well as restaurants regularly moving into town, people from all over come to Marion to shop and dine. A location on I-57 and Illinois 13 gives Marion a boost in drawing retail and dining businesses. Construction is under way to make exiting the interstate easier. Illinois 13 from Marion to Carterville, the fastest-growing retail corridor outside the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major metropolitan areas, is also slated for expansion to six lanes. Williamson County Regional Airport, Illinois Centre Mall, and other shopping centers give residents and visitors ample opportunity to contribute to the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic well-being. Several large dealerships provide the region with cars from every major manufacturer. The new Rent One Park anchors â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hill,â&#x20AC;? 175 acres of shopping, entertainment, fine dining, and accommodations, including Menardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and 17th Street Bar & Grill, recently honored by Bon Appetit magazine for having the best ribs in the nation. Expanding Retail Revenues Growth in retail has combined with a local sales tax to foster a considerable jump in sales

tax revenue for the city. According to City Treasurer Steve Hale, sales tax revenues in 2007 ($5.9 million) were up 8.8 percent over 2006 ($5.4 million). That number is expected to increase further in 2008. This money has helped to pay for infrastructure improvements that include new schools.

Tourism

Tourism is a driving force in the area and a mainstay of the Marion economy. Twenty-one state parks and 13 federal recreation areas are located in Southern Illinois, all close to and easily accessible from Marion via state and county highways. With over 1,200 motel rooms and 75 restaurants, Marion is the home-away-from-home for visitors. Marion is the gateway to a sportsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paradise. Located on the Mississippi Flyway, there are many goose hunting clubs in and around Marion. White-tailed deer abound in the area, and with half a dozen lakes in Southern Illinois, Ducks Unlimited claims large numbers of area residents as members. Marion is also home to the Southern Illinois Miners, the 2007 Frontier Baseball League Team of the Year, and hosts over 50 professional baseball games a year plus scores of amateur, collegiate, and scholastic

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cÂ ompetitions in Rent One Park, a beautiful and functional facility seating over 5,000. A new exit ramp and overpass is under construction by Rent One Park, and bridges over I-57 in Marion are being widened to six lanes in anticipation of future growth. Nearby John A. Logan Community College and Southern Illinois University draw visitors to the region for cultural and sporting events. A regional wine trail, award-winning golf courses, community events, and more are bringing more tourist dollars to Marion each year.

Williamson County Pavilion

In the Williamson County Pavilion, Marion also has an ideal venue for meetings and largescale events. Located behind Illinois Centre Mall on 50 acres by a 12-acre lake, the Pavilion is 172 feet wide and 300 feet long, making it large enough for conventions, concerts, trade shows, expositions, meetings, weddings, and more. In addition to three carpeted 38-by-51-foot rooms, the Pavilion features removable wall systems, allowing it to be set up in a variety of layouts for different events. For information on booking the Pavilion, call 618-993-2657.

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Space to Grow

ndustry has been growing in Marion by leaps and bounds. Growth can be credited to the diligent efforts of city government, the Chamber of Commerce, and REDCO (Regional Economic Development Corp.) to bring expansion and jobs to the area, including nearly 3 million square feet of industrial space, $250 million in facilities and equipment investment, and over 2,000 jobs. One of REDCOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest successes has been getting three AISIN plants to move to the city, creating hundreds of jobs (see box on page 10).

Growth can be credited to the diligent efforts of city government, the Chamber of Commerce, and REDCO. Industrial Space

Airport Industrial Park The Airport Industrial Park has 15 acres available adjacent to Route 13, as well as more than 200 acres available on prime acreage west of Williamson County Regional Airport, some with access to the runway. One-acre sites suitable for commercial or office use face Route 13.

Utilities are in place, and the park is located in a Williamson County Enterprise Zone. REDCO Industrial Park Adjacent to the Williamson County Regional Airport and across the street from Heartland Regional Medical Facility, REDCO Industrial Park is home to three AISIN plants: AISIN Manufacturing Illinois, AISIN Light Metals, and AISIN Electronics (see box on page 10). REDCO Industrial Park was designed to benefit industry, as the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway has tracks running north/south through the park. Proximity to the airport and the interstate makes it even more accessible. The $4 million in infrastructure that went into the park included a new blacktop road, 12-inch water lines, sewer, natural gas, fiber optics, and electricity. Robert L. Butler Industrial Park Robert L. Butler Industrial Park contains the 1.3 million-square-foot Circuit City Warehouse and has 50 acres of space available for future businesses. Located across from the Williamson County Regional Airport, Robert L. Butler Industrial Park

is also home to the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance Data Center, Southern Pride, Wisconsin Physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services, the Frito Lay Distribution Center, and Illinois Tool Works. The park has regional facilities for the Laborers Union and other trade unions, including two buildings, a credit union, and a new training center for hands-on work. Lot sizes in the park can be configured to meet the needs of industries looking for a new location, and the park has fire and police protection. Williamson County Industrial Park With Enterprise Zone benefits available, Williamson County Industrial Park is located just one mile north of Route 13 and six miles west of I-57. The park has approximately 500 acres available for sale, and lot sizes can be configured to meet client needs.

Large Businesses Succeeding

The Marion area is now home to three manufacturing plants in the AISIN Group, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second-largest manufacturer of car

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AISIN AISIN Manufacturing Illinois, LLC 11000 Redco Drive â&#x20AC;˘ 618-998-8333 AISIN Electronics Illinois, LLC 11200 Redco Drive â&#x20AC;˘ 618-997-9800 AISIN Light Metals, LLC 10900 Redco Drive â&#x20AC;˘ 618-997-7900 Marionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AISIN Manufacturing has 700 employees. AISIN Light Metals employs roughly 80 people, while AISIN Electronics has 140 people. These three AISIN businesses are separate entities with different presidents and employees but are all part of the international AISIN Group, a Japanese company supplying automotive parts to manufacturers around the world. Angela Holmes, section manager of General Admin., says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;AISIN liked that Marion was close to John A. Logan Community College, Rend Lake Community College, and Southern Illinois University, as these institutions can help with training and staffing.â&#x20AC;? Proximity to I-57 was another point in Marionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favor, as one of AISINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s customers, Mitsubishi, is located in Bloomington, Ill., right off the interstate. The airport and the railroad tracks that run behind the plant covered many of AISINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transportation needs. The space for future growth was also appealing: AISIN Manufacturing has already expanded once since its inception. Marionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest appeal to AISIN was the willing workforce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good group of people who have skills and wanted to work,â&#x20AC;? Holmes says. AISIN employs people from 72 different zip codes.

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parts. Total AISIN employment in the REDCO Industrial Park is just under 1,000 workers (see box at left). The Robert L. Butler Industrial Park, on the west side of Marion, is home to several large manufacturing facilities: the more than 1 million-square-foot Circuit City Distribution Center; Southern Pride, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest manufacturer of commercial barbecue ovens; Wisconsin Physicians Services and Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, both processors of medical claims for Illinois and other Midwestern states; and Illinois Tool Works/Diagraph Bradley. Other manufacturing operations in Marion include Pepsi MidAmerica, Crisp Container, General Dynamics, Excel Mining Supply, and the Southern Illinois Power Cooperative electric generating facility. Timberline Fisheries

Corporation provides much of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supply of bait and pet food. With more than 10 separate banking organizations, Marion is the center of financial activity for Southern Illinois, as well as the administrative center for state and federal governmental agencies and many regional business operations. Marion is home to regional offices for AmerenCIPS and Verizon, as well as numerous service providers in a variety of social service areas. Health care is plentiful in Marion, with the Heartland Regional Medical Center and the Veterans Administration Medical Center each employing 600 workers. Several facilities to provide care for the elderly are also found in the city.

Harry Crisp Legacy Delivering to parts of Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee, Marion Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company has been in the region since 1968. Marion has benefitted greatly from the foresight of this companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founder, Harry Crisp Sr. Purchasing the franchise rights in 1935 of the then-struggling Pepsi company, Crisp showed the kind of foresight that later helped Marion grow into the booming town it is today. Crisp became involved in the community and eventually ran for office. As mayor of Marion, Crisp served three consecutive terms. He worked to get the Federal Prison located in Marion, as well as the Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. Diligently

working to make sure Marion Memorial Hospital was completed, he also made a strong case for locating I-57 through Marion, something that continues to benefit the city. Three generations later, the Crisp family is still helping Marion grow and prosper, recently donating $1 million to the Harry L. Crisp Sr. Sports Complex on the high school campus, which has six tennis courts, a soccer practice field, two baseball diamonds, two softball diamonds, a playground for kids, and much more, benefitting both the high school and the community.

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Marion’s Community Unit No. 2 School District offers a well-rounded educational opportunity as they embrace their motto of “Teaching Tomorrow’s Leaders Today.” Students from every background and learning capability are given a variety of educational offerings. Virtual Book Talk Clubs are offered at every elementary school, helping to teach children about technology while promoting academics. The district has five elementary schools, as well as a junior high and high school, with plans for a new high school and a new Creal Springs Elementary under way. Funds for these new projects will be

partially provided by a Williamson County sales tax referendum passed in February 2008. Money generated by the new 1 percent, countywide sales tax increase will be divided among Williamson County school districts (proportionally, based on enrollment), to be used solely for new school construction or retiring debts accrued during construction. It is expected that the new tax will generate around $7.5 million annually and that it may eventually help lower property taxes. While the plans for a new high school are still in the works, the Harry L. Crisp Sr. Sports Complex has already been partially completed.

This new sports complex covers 77 acres near the school and boasts two soccer fields, two baseball fields, two softball fields, double playgrounds, and a walking track. The sports complex was made possible in large part due to the donation of over $1 million made by the Crisp family, who have lived in Marion and helped the community for generations. There will be plenty in the new sports complex for the community, including the children’s playground and the Marion Rotary Club’s Amphitheater. As the Rotary Club’s Centennial project, the outdoor shell amphitheater will host concerts performed by the high school, community, and others.

School Directory • www.marionunit2.org

Creal Springs Elementary 400 Southern Line St. Creal Springs, IL 62922 Phone: 618-996-2181 Fax: 618-996-3339 Jefferson Elementary 700 E. Boulevard St. Marion, IL 62959 Phone: 618-997-5766 Fax: 618-997-3287

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Lincoln Elementary 400 Morningside Drive Marion, IL 62959 Phone: 618-997-6063 Fax: 618-997-0459

Washington Elementary 420 E. Main St. Marion, IL 62959 Phone: 618-993-8534 Fax: 618-997-0460

Longfellow Elementary 1400 W. Hendrickson St. Marion, IL 62959 Phone: 618-993-3230 Fax: 618-997-8046

Marion Junior High 1609 W. Main St. Marion, IL 62959 Phone: 618-997-1317 Fax: 618-997-0477

Marion High School 1501 S. Carbon St. Marion, IL 62959 Phone: 618-993-8196

Higher Education

Within easy driving distance are two top institutions of higher education, John A. Logan Community College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale. These two schools have benefitted the area greatly, as one of the region’s major industries, AISIN, decided to locate in the area partly because of the close proximity of the schools. By providing top-notch educational and vocational programs, both schools educate and prepare people for a variety of future jobs. John A. Logan College

700 Logan College Road • Carterville, IL 62918 Phone: 618-985-3741 • Fax: 618-985-2248 www.jal.cc.il.us

• Community college • Enrollment: 5,273 • Degrees awarded: Associate • Special study options: distance learning, independent study, internships • Full-time faculty: 83 • Participates in NJCAA athletics, including women’s cheerleading, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s baseball, men’s golf, women’s golf, women’s volleyball, women’s softball

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Mail Code 4710 • Carbondale, IL 62901-4512 Phone: 618-536-4405 • Fax: 618-453-4609 www.siuc.edu

• University • Student population (undergraduate; fall 2007): 16,193 • Student-to-faculty ratio: 16-to-1 • Degrees offered: Associate, Bachelor’s, Post Bachelor’s Certificate, Master’s,

Doctoral, First Professional, First Professional Certificate. More than 200 degree options available. • More than 400 registered student organizations • Special study options: cooperative program, distance learning, double major, English as Second Language, honors program, independent study, internships, student designed major, study abroad, teacher certification • Participates in NCAA Division 1 Athletics, including women’s cheerleading, basketball, volleyball, swimming, indoor track, softball, crosscountry track, diving, golf, tennis, track and field; men’s cheerleading, basketball, swimming, indoor track, baseball, football, cross-country track, diving, golf, tennis, track and field • Career placement services: career classes, on-campus interviews, internships • Special academic facilities/equipment: art, natural history, and science museums; outdoor education center; center for crime studies; advertising and public relations agencies; child development lab; community human services center; airport training facility; archaeological research center; fisheries and wildlife research labs; coal research center; electron microscopy center. SIUC’s two newest additions: TrouttWittmann Academic and Training Center; Student Health Center. • Named a “Best Midwestern College” and an “America’s Best Value College” by The Princeton Review

Unity Christian School 100 E. College St. • Energy, IL 62933 618-942-3802 • www.ucswarriors.com

Unity Christian School has been offering quality education since 1978. With students from 22 different communities in Southern Illinois, this nondenominational school is not affiliated with any particular church, and the families represent over 40 different churches in the area. Teaching Pre-K through 8th grade, Unity Christian has a dedicated staff of certified teachers. Unity Christian’s 200 students annually score higher on standardized tests than the national average. Unity Christian offers extracurricular athletic activities including cheerleading, basketball, softball, and track. Students also compete in music and speech competitions, as well as in Bible and academic competitions. In addition to the regular course curriculum, Unity Christian also offers Bible study, Spanish, and music. Unity Christian recently merged with three other Christian schools in the area to form Agape High School, also located in Energy.

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Health Care

Marion Is at the Heart of Regional Health Care

arion is home to state-of-the-art medical facilities with services to fit almost any need. Home to Heartland Regional Medical Center and the Veterans Hospital, Marion again shows itself as the heart of the region, as people come from Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois to receive medical care. With relatively new facilities, Heartland Regional Medical Center offers a variety of services to residents.

Heartland was built six years ago, and it continues to be the only new hospital built in Southern Illinois in more than 40 years. Heartland offers a diverse range of services with more than 500 employees and 160 physicians in 31 specialty areas. Heartland offers cardiac care services, the latest in diagnostic imaging, inpatient and outpatient surgical services, and physical therapy. Heartland also

helps to bring more than 1,100 babies into the world every year. Heartland stays a step ahead by investing in the latest technology and recruiting toptier physicians — all leaders in their practice areas — to promote continual medical advancements, support clinical excellence, and bring new medical practices from the industry front lines back home, to your community.

Heartland Regional Medical Center

3333 West DeYoung, Marion 618-998-7000 • www.heartlandregional.com

Heartland Regional Medical Center has had a rich history as a comprehensive health care provider in Southern Illinois for more than 50 years. Heartland offers the very best of both worlds to patients: It’s a hometown health care provider with strong roots in the community, but it’s also a state-of-the-art facility with the resources to invest in new technologies and medical

Heartland stays a step ahead by investing in the latest technology and recruiting top-tier physicians. innovations. Heartland’s promise to the community is to provide high-quality, accessible, and compassionate care that meets the needs of their community, today and in the future.

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Completed in 1942, the Marion VA Medical Center provides care to 43,722 veterans annually, serving 27 counties in Southern Illinois, eight counties in southwestern Indiana, and 17 counties in northwest Kentucky. With 55 acute-care beds and a separate 60-bed facility for nursing home care, Marion VA Health Care System has four community-based outpatient clinics located in three states. Marion VA offers ancillary care, behavioral medicine, extended care, inpatient care, medical specialty care, pharmacy, primary care, and surgical specialty, with the clinics offering a variety of different services depending on location.

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Recreation and Tourism

Marion Is Best Base for Exploring Southern Illinois

ithin easy driving distance of Marion is a staggering number of parks, campgrounds, lakes, and wildlife refuges. Add to that award-winning golf courses, ever-expanding shopping and dining, wine trails, and unique events, and it’s easy to see why Mayor Butler claims the moniker “The Hub of the Universe” for his city. The natural beauty of Southern Illinois is awe-inspiring, and Marion has the best hotels and dining options in the region, with easy access to three different major highways, making staying in town an easy decision.

Golf

Crab Orchard Golf Club

901 W. Grand Ave., Carterville 618-985-2321 • www.craborchardgolfclub.com

• 18 holes, par 70 • Semi-private • Driving range and practice facilities • Teaching and fitting center • Golf pros on staff • Fully stocked pro shop • Clubhouse with dining room/grill, bar, and club room

Kokopelli Golf Club

1401 Champions Drive, Marion 618-997-5656 • www.kokopelligolf.com

• Residential community course, ranked No. 3 in Illinois by Golf Week Magazine • 18 holes, par 72, 5,315–7,150 yards, slope 123–139 • Practice and instructional facilities

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• Golf pros on staff • Clubhouse with locker rooms, full-service pro shop, and Kokopelli Restaurant, featuring both casual and fine dining • Facilities available for banquets, private parties, weddings, business meetings, special events; event coordinator on staff

Pine Lakes Golf Club 2705 S. Park Ave., Herrin 618-942-6816

• Public golf course • 18 holes, par 67, 5,889 yards, slope 107 • Driving range

Stardust Golf & Country Club 14756 Stardust Road, Johnson City 618-983-8822

• Public golf course • 9 holes, par 36, 2,972 yards, slope 129 • Driving range

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

The 43,890-acre Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, between Carbondale and Marion, consists of Crab Orchard, Little Grassy, and Devil’s Kitchen lakes and adjacent areas. The refuge offers boating, swimming, fishing, water skiing, camping, and picnicking. Hunting is allowed during specified times. The man-made lakes draw more than 1 million visitors a year; the refuge is ideal for bird-watchers. A total of 700 plant species,

245 bird species, 33 mammal species, 63 fish species, and 44 reptile and amphibian species have been documented on the refuge.

Giant City State Park

Giant City State Park, part of the Shawnee National Forest, is probably the most popular park in the Southern Illinois area, accommodating many activities in gorgeous natural settings a mere 30-minute drive from Marion. Named for the distinctive natural landscape, which looks as if it were constructed by giants, the park offers hiking, camping, rock climbing and rappelling, fishing, and horseback riding. Shelters throughout the park come equipped with barbecue grills, playgrounds, and restrooms, and a visitors center offers displays of the natural, cultural, and geological features of the park. Giant City Lodge was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Constructed of native oak and sandstone, the main building houses a spacious restaurant. Guests can stay in cabins a short walk from the lodge, which features a gift shop, cocktail lounge, and swimming pool.

Garden of the Gods

Part of the Shawnee Forest and the River to River Trail, Garden of the Gods is one of the most breathtaking parks in all of Illinois. With two main trail systems leading through various rock formations, Garden of the Gods is especially popular with hikers.

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The parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous Observation Trail is a 0.25-mile stone trail that leads to an observation deck overlooking sandstone rock formations such as Camel Rock, Anvil Rock, and Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Smokestack. The trail provides information about the area, including the history and geology of the park. According to the Illinois Tourism Bureau, Garden of the Gods ranks 10th in the nation for photographing sandstone rock formations and high vistas.

Cache River Wildlife Preserve

Cache River is remarkable for many reasons, not least of which are trees over 1,000 years old. In 1996, it was dedicated as a Wetland of International Importance, only the 19th U.S. wetland to receive the distinction. Barkhausen-Cache River Wetlands Center fosters natural resources appreciation and education while interpreting the unique natural and cultural history of the Cache River Wetlands. Activities include hiking and biking, fishing, and canoeing. Bird-watchers can see bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, great horned owls, barred owls, great blue herons, great egrets, little blue herons, green herons, least bitterns, wood ducks, mallards, snow geese, sora rails, woodcock, quail, red-headed woodpeckers, pileated woodpeckers, prothonotary warblers, black vultures, and turkey vultures.

Ferne Clyffe State Park

Ferne Clyffe State Park is located in Goreville, and as its name suggests, there are

more than a few ferns making up the foliage of the park. Located 12 miles south of Marion, Ferne Clyffe is accessible via I-57 and I-24. Ferne Clyffe State Park covers 2,430 acres of the majestic Shawnee Hills and is visited by more than 200,000 people each year. Hawksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cave, a 150-foot-long shelter bluff, and an intermittent 100-foot waterfall are two of the most famous features. Enjoy walking the trail around Fern Clyffe Lake, hunting and fishing, picnicking, camping, horseback riding, and more in the park.

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Wineries

Wine-making is a growing industry in Southern Illinois, which offers three wine trails and dozens of wineries. Area vineyards offer spectacular scenery, award-winning vintages, accessories and specialty foods, tastings, dining, live music, and more.

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Culture

Many Shows Go On in Marion Marion Cultural and Civic Center

A symbol of both Marionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural and historic heritages is the Marion Cultural and Civic Center (MCCC). When the original MCCC burned down in 1997, a campaign to build a new center was amazingly successful, as the citizens of Marion worked together to raise the necessary $8 million and doubled the size of the old center. Located in the historic downtown plaza, the new MCCC is breathtakingly beautiful, with high ceilings; an elegant, custom chandelier in the lobby; and a gorgeous grand staircase. The original terra cotta facade, from the 1922 opera house that became the first MCCC in 1975, was worked into the new building. Such attention to detail shows the importance that Marion places on history and culture. The MCCC plays host to theatrical productions, concerts, pageants, conferences, and more. MCCC is also home to Marionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise Alley Players, who have been entertaining Marion theatergoers for

over 30 years. This nonprofit acting troupe works diligently throughout the year, hosting the Playwright Competition, the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre Workshop, Summer Lab Theatre, the annual Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Show, and family-oriented productions. For more information on the Paradise Alley Players, visit http://marionpap.itgo.com. To learn more about MCCC and to view a detailed calendar of upcoming events, visit www.marionccc.org.

meeting rooms. LEAA sponsors art classes for the community throughout the year. The gallery and shop feature art in a variety of media, including clay, computer art, drawing, fibers, gourd art, jewelry, painting, photography, prints, sculpture, and woodworking. The gallery and gift shop hours are Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., with other hours by appointment. For more information on LEAA, visit http://members.digitalil.net/~leaa/index.htm.

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Marion Carnegie Library

The Little Egypt Arts Association (LEAA), located at 610 Tower Square Plaza in Marion, strives to â&#x20AC;&#x153;provide leadership and direction to expand and promote opportunities for creative, artistic expression in Southern Illinois.â&#x20AC;? The LEAA Centre is housed in a two-story building on Tower Square Plaza donated to the organization by the Frank E. Powell Sr. family. The centre is home to an art gallery showcasing membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pieces, as well as offices, a shop, classrooms, workshops, and

One of several historic libraries across the United States funded by a grant from famed philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, the Marion Carnegie Library opened its doors in 1916 with 1,162 volumes and 680 borrowers. Today, the library houses over 70,000 volumes and has 8,000 borrowers and over 100,000 visitors each year. In addition to its home collection, Marion Carnegie Library has access to thousands more books from a network of libraries across Illinois.

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Williamson County HistoriCal soCiety

Started in 1954, the Williamson County Historical Society is located in the historic county jail at 105 S. Van Buren St. in Marion. The society boasts a comprehensive Web site and offers a vast amount of information in many different formats. This treasure trove of historical data, coupled with the museum, illustrates how rich the history of Williamson County and Marion actually is. Bob Jackson, of the Williamson County Historical Society, is very proud of the societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museum. Now located in what used to be the jail, the museum has ample space. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been in operation for many years,â&#x20AC;? Jackson says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are over 20 rooms, but only one section is like it was when it was actually a jail. That section is the cell blocks.â&#x20AC;?

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For up-to-date listings of county events, visit the Williamson County Tourism Bureau Web site at www.wctb.org.

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Spiritual and Community Service

he importance of religion in the community of Marion is seen in its many churches and in the many spiritual and community service programs those churches operate every day. While many churches are within walking distance of neighborhoods, there are also quite a few churches building on the edges of Marion as the city continues to grow. Breathtaking architectural structures exist among both the new and historic churches in the community of Marion. Some of the churches have been granted landmark status, including the Goddard Chapel. Built in 1918,

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Worship

The Marion Ministerial Alliance illustrates the spiritual commitment Marion residents have. The Alliance is comprised of several area churches who come together and prepare hot cooked meals to feed the homeless and the hungry.

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Homes & Real Estate

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The country landscape, combined with the convenience of a bustling town nearby, is appealing. “You can look up and actually see stars, because the street lights and the lights of the city don’t blank them out,” notes George Trammell, president and CEO of the Marion Chamber of Commerce. “Kids in the city have never seen stars. They’re so bright here. There’s good fresh, country air.

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Owning Your Own Home: Getting Started*

How do I know if I’m ready to buy a home? You can find out by asking yourself some questions: • Do I have a steady source of income? • Have I been employed on a regular basis for the last 2–3 years? • Is my current income reliable? • Do I have a good record of paying my bills? • Do I have few outstanding long-term debts, like car payments? • Do I have money saved for a down payment? • Do I have the ability to pay a mortgage every month, plus additional costs? If you can answer “yes” to these questions, you are probably ready to buy your own home. How do I begin the process of buying a home? Start by thinking about your situation. Are you ready to buy a home? How much can you afford in a monthly mortgage payment? How much space do you need? What areas of Marion do you like? After you answer these questions, make a “To Do” list and start doing casual research. Talk to friends and family, drive through neighborhoods, and look in the newspaper. Additionally, you may want to consider pre-applying for a loan. Doing so will allow you to know how much home you can afford before you begin searching; it can also give you negotiating power once you’ve selected a home, as the buyer will know that you’re already approved for a loan. However, the rates and amounts of pre-approval loans are usually only good for a fixed period of time; if your home search exceeds this period, you will have to re-apply for the loan. How does purchasing a home compare with renting? The one advantage of renting is being generally free of most maintenance responsibilities. But by renting, you lose the chance to build equity, take advantage of tax benefits and protect yourself against rent increases. Also, you may not be free to decorate without permission and may be at the mercy of the landlord for housing. Owning a home has many benefits. When you make a mortgage payment, you’re building equity. And that’s an investment. Owning a

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home also qualifies you for tax breaks that assist you in dealing with your new financial responsibilities — like insurance, real estate taxes and upkeep — which can be substantial. But given the freedom, stability and security of owning your own home, they are worth it. How does the lender determine the maximum loan I can afford? The lender considers your debt-to-income ratio, which is a comparison of your gross (pre-tax) income to housing and non-housing expenses. According to the FHA, monthly mortgage payments should be no more than 29 percent of gross income, while the mortgage payment, combined with non-housing expenses, should total no more than 41 percent of income. The lender also considers cash available for down payment and closing costs, credit history, and so on when determining your maximum loan amount. How do I select the right real estate agent? The Marion Chamber of Commerce can provide a list of area agents. Talk to each before choosing one. Look for an agent who listens well and who understands your needs and whose judgement you trust. The ideal agent knows the local area well and has resources and contacts to help you in your search. Overall, you want to choose an agent who makes you feel comfortable and can provide all the knowledge and services you need. How can I determine my housing needs before I begin the search? Your home should fit the way you live, with spaces and features that appeal to the whole family. Before you begin looking at homes, make a list of your priorities — things like location and size. Should the house be close to certain schools? to your job? to public transportation? How large should the house be? What kinds of amenities are you looking for? Establish a set of minimum requirements and a “wish list.” Minimum requirements are things that a house must have for you to consider it, while a “wish list” covers things that you’d like to have, but that aren’t essential. *Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development www.MarionIllinois.com

Retirement

Much More for Your Money in Marion

www.C21HouseOfRealty.com

Marion

1009 N. Carbon St. 618-997-6495

Lake of Egypt

12097 Lake of Egypt Rd. 618-964-1447

Herrin/Carterville

108 W. Plaza Rd. 618-985-3717

Carbondale

1400 W. Main St. 618-457-3344

Murphysboro

105 E. Walnut St. 618-684-5563

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ith industry booming in Marion, it may be surprising that a large number of retirees choose to settle in Marion. But there are lots of reasons for choosing the region for retirement. Many people sell their homes in a densely populated area, such as Chicago or California, purchase a home or land in this area, and have plenty of money left over to spend on retirement and leisure activities. Drawn to the beauty of Southern Illinois, many people are also finding a peaceful pace of living, award-winning golf on a number of courses, fine shopping and dining, and even great investment opportunities. Relatively inexpensive land allows newcomers to buy sizeable acreage in the country and custom-build exactly the kind of house they want. Additionally, new communities designed specifically for retirees are springing up around the community. But the primary draw? “It’s the quality of life, it’s not the city,” says George Trammell of the Marion Chamber of Commerce. Many choose to relocate to Marion simply to escape the noise and bustle of a large metropolitan area, while still enjoying much of what the city has to offer. But they often find when they arrive that their disposable income goes a lot farther here. With the cost of living in Southern Illinois being significantly lower than most metropolitan areas, people can sell their homes in the city, purchase a new home in the area, and still have plenty of money left over to golf, shop, travel, and more. In addition to golfing and shopping, Marion is close to several state parks, as well as to some of the best fishing sites in the state. Shawnee National Forest, Crab Orchard, Giant City, Ferne Clyffe, Garden of the Gods, Trail of Tears, Lake Murphysboro, Little Grand Canyon, and the Cache River Wetlands provide an endless variety of outdoor activities. The natural beauty inherent to the area provides endless scope for outdoor activity. Additionally, with the growth Marion has experienced recently, new and improved health care facilities are easily accessible. A brand-new hospital, Heartland Regional Medical Center, and the Marion VA Hospital ensure that top-notch medical services are just minutes away. “We’ve got these excellent health care facilities, things to do, golf courses, Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge, and Devil’s Kitchen and Garden of the Gods, and all these things that they can do around here,” Trammell concludes. “This is a good place to retire to, especially as it continues to develop down by Lake of Egypt. You are not in town, you are in the country.”

membership Directory

Alphabetical Listing 1

1187 Creative

Herb Voss, Account Executive 201 E. Main Street Carbondale, IL 62901 618-457-1187 herb@1187creative.com www.1187creative.com Advertising/Agencies/Specialties

17th Street Bar & Grill

Gary Strothmann, General Manager 2700 17th St Marion, IL 62959 618-998-1114............. Fax: 618-998-8117 strof63@hotmail.com Restaurants 2

20’s Hideout Restaurant, LLC

Augustine Duran, Manager 2606 W. Main St P.O. Box 1847 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-8325............. Fax: 618-993-5989 cigos@midamer.net Restaurants A

Abundant Life Assembly of God Church

Rev. Jeff Baker, Pastor 1409 E. DeYoung Street, Marion, IL 62959 618-997-2136............. Fax: 618-993-6196 abundantlife12@verizon.net Churches See ad page 23

Ace Hardware

Joe Turley, President 1131 N. Carbon St, Suite A Marion, IL 62959 618-993-1330............. Fax: 618-997-4153 ace7839@shawneelink.net Hardware - Retail

Adam’s Shoe Store

Vince Adams, Owner 418 N. Market Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5368 dladams55@hotmail.com Retail

Addus HealthCare, Inc.

Christy Boggess, Manager 411 S. Court St, Suite A Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6565............. Fax: 618-993-5892 866-687-9639 Home Health Services See ad page 14

ADT Security Services

Kyle L Mitchell, Sales Representative 18325 Garrett Road West Frankfort, IL 62896 618-218-3223............ Fax: 618-983-7851 klmitchell@adt.com www.adt.com Security Services

Aeroflite Sales & Charter

Bob Gulledge, Owner 7700 Aviation Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2764............. Fax: 618-997-6925 bgulledge@verizon.net Transportation Services

AFLAC

Travis Cockburn, Sales Coordinator 1903 Princeton Ave Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1938............. Fax: 618-997-2376 aflac@midwest.net Insurance Agencies

AirEvac Lifeteam

AmerenCIPS - Operations

Aisin Electronics Illinois, LLC

AmerenCIPS - Public Relations

Larry Bray, Membership Coordinator 9842 Old Bainbridge Trail Marion, IL 62959 618-998-1611............. Fax: 618-998-1620 800-409-3557 x3 braylarry@air-evac.com www.air-evac.com Air Tansportation Jesse Gordon, Sec Mgr Gen Assembly 11200 Redco Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9800............. Fax: 618-997-9888 jgordon@aisineil.com www.aisineil.com Manufacturers See ad page 11

Aisin Light Metals

Ed Daech, Human Resource Manager 10900 Redco Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-997-7900............. Fax: 618-997-1550 edaech@aisinlightmetals.com www.aisinlightmetals.com Manufacturers See ad page 11

Aisin Mfg Illinois, LLC

Angela Holmes, Sec Mgr of human Development 11000 Redco Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-998-8333............. Fax: 618-998-8383 Manufacturers See ad page 11

Aldi, Inc.

Mitch Hess 1305 N. Russel St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-2836 800-492-7111 Grocery-Retail

All Occasions Party Supply

Rick Ober 1800 W. Main St P.O. Box 460 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3311............. Fax: 618-993-4654 Fober@ameren.com www.ameren.com Utilities George Sheppard 1800 W. Main St P.O. Box 460 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3311............. Fax: 618-993-4654 www.ameren.com Utilities

American Classic Tours

Gayla Taylor, Owner 801 W. Deyoung St, Suite A Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1203............. Fax: 618-993-3700 info@americanclassictours.com www.americanclassictours.com Travel Agencies

American Heart Association

Beth Hartke, Regional Director 1300 Hazel Lane Johnston City, IL 62951 618-983-3234............. Fax: 618-983-4214 beth.hartke@heart.org www.americanheart.org Organizations / Foundations

American Memorials Co., Inc.

Tamera Patterson, Vice President 306 S. Court St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-8968............. Fax: 618-993-8969 ammoninc@yahoo.com Monument Sales

American Red Cross MO-IL Blood Region

Cindy & Richard Trokey, Owners 1301 W. Enterprise Way, Suite 50B Marion, IL 62959 618-993-1050 alloccasionspartysupply@msn.com Party Supplies

Bob Ferrera, Account Manager 3470 Somerset Rd Harrisburg, IL 62946 618-252-0600............. Fax: 618-252-3820 ferrerarl@usa.redcross.org www.redcross.org Organizations / Foundations

Alliance Occupational Health, Inc.

Andy Roberts Electric, Inc.

Buddy Murphy, President/Owner 1131-D N. Carbon St Marion, IL 62959 618-969-9384............ Fax: 618-969-9382 allianceocchealth@yahoo.com Occupational Health

Allstate Insurance

Travis Murray, Owner 4503 W. DeYoung St, Suite 105C Marion, IL 62959 618-997-8710............ Fax: 618-997-8738 800-ALLSTATE A025939@allstate.com www.allstate.com Insurance Agencies See ad page 21

Alltel

Mike Stegle, Director 2705 W. DeYooung Street Marion, IL 62959 888-310-2605............. Fax: 618-998-0839 mike.stegle@alltel.com www.alltel.com Telephone Systems & Service

Ameren Economic Development

Glenn (Skip) Smallwood, Jr., CED CEM 340 S. Silver Springs Rd Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 573-651-5629............. Fax: 314-641-2091 gsmallwood@ameren.com www.ameren.com Utilities

Andy Roberts, President 1900 Colonial Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-922-3893............. Fax: 618-977-0454 andyrob@mchsi.com Electric Contractors

Applebee’s Grill & Bar

Michelle Myers, General Manager 2712 W. DeYoung St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9436............. Fax: 618-998-8253 Restaurants

Arthur Agency

Dennis Poshard, President 104 E. Jackson Street Carbondale, IL 62901 618-351-1599............. Fax: 618-351-3360 866-311-3280 Advertising/Agencies/Specialties See ad page 20

Artstarts

Cindy Hunt, Executive Director P.O. Box 1005 Marion, IL 62959 618-922-1853 artstarts2008@aol.com www.artstarts.biz Organizations / Foundations B

Baker & Sons Plumbing, Inc.

Vicki Baker, Secretary/Treasurer 1701 E. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-6986............. Fax: 618-993-9755 vbaker@yourclearwaves.com Plumbing Contractors

The Bank of Marion

Dutch Doelitzsch, Chairman of the Board 300 Tower Square Plaza Marion, IL 62959 618-997-4341............. Fax: 618-997-2435 ddutchd@mchsi.com www.bankofmarion.com Banks See ad page 27

The Bank of Marion

Raymond Altmix, President & CEO 300 Tower Square Plaza Marion, IL 62959 618-997-4341............. Fax: 618-997-2435 rayaltmix@bankofmarion.com www.bankofmarion.com Banks See ad page 27

The Bank of Marion

Robert Kincheloe, Senior Vice President 300 Tower Square Plaza Marion, IL 62959 618-997-4341............. Fax: 618-997-2435 blkincheloe@bankofmarion.com www.bankofmarion.com Banks See ad page 27

The Bank of Marion

Don Bett, Vice President 300 Tower Square Plaza Marion, IL 62959 618-997-4341............. Fax: 618-997-2435 dbett@bankofmarion.com www.bankofmarion.com Banks See ad page 27

The Bank of Marion

Mark A Feldhake, Vice President 817 S. Park Ave. Herrin, IL 62948 618-942-6918............. Fax: 618-942-6819 mfeldhake@architechniquesltd.com www.architechniquesltd.com Architects

Mitzi Calhoon Moore, Senior Vice President & CFO 300 Tower Square Plaza Marion, IL 62959 618-997-4341............. Fax: 618-997-2435 mitzim@bankofmarion.com www.bankofmarion.com Banks See ad page 27

Arthritis Foundation

The Bank of Marion

Architechniques, Ltd.

Paula Reeves, Branch Director 4501 W. DeYoung, Ste. B104 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-1777............. Fax: 618-993-1779 preeves@arthritis.org www.arthritis.org Organizations / Foundations

Judy Batchelor, Real Estate Loan Manager 300 Tower Square Plaza Marion, IL 62959 618-997-4341............. Fax: 618-997-2435 jbatchelor@bankofmarion.com www.bankofmarion.com Banks See ad page 27

The Bank of Marion

Cindy Throgmorton, Consumer Loan Manager 300 Tower Square Plaza Marion, IL 62959 618-997-4341............. Fax: 618-997-2435 cthrogmorton@bankofmarion.com www.bankofmarion.com Banks See ad page 27

The Bank of Marion

Terri Ryan, Business Development 300 Tower Square Plaza Marion, IL 62959 618-997-4341............. Fax: 618-997-2435 tryan@bankofmarion.com www.bankofmarion.com Banks See ad page 27

Banterra Bank

Don Nolen, Commercial Officer 3201 Banterra Way Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2678............. Fax: 618-993-8820 dnolen@banterrabank.com www.banterrabank.com Banks See ad page 22

Banterra Bank

Steve Lappin, Commercial Lender 3201 Banterra Way Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2678............. Fax: 618-993-8820 slappin@banterrabank.com www.banterrabank.com Banks See ad page 22

Banterra Bank

Jeanine Ragain, Branch Coordinator 1105 N. Carbon Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-2760 jragain@banterrabank.com www.banterrabank.com Banks See ad page 22

Banterra Bank

Mel Bower, Marketing Director 1105 N. Carbon Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-2760 mbower@banterrabank.com www.banterrabank.com Banks See ad page 22

Banterra Bank

Amber Clark, Branch Manager 3201 Banterra Way Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2678............. Fax: 618-993-8820 aclark@banterrabank.com www.banterrabank.com Banks See ad page 22

Banterra Bank

Mike Dugger, Commercial Officer 401 E. DeYoung Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-0180, Ext. 3710 Fax: 618-998-8526 mdugger@banterrabank.com www.banterrabank.com Banks See ad page 22

Banterra Bank

Jason Henson, Assistant Team Leader 3201 Banterra Way Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2678............. Fax: 618-993-8820 jhenson@banterrabank.com www.banterrabank.com Banks See ad page 22

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Barger, Patrick, CPA

Partick Barger, Owner 1104 N. Court Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5700............. Fax: 618-993-5079 pbcpa@shawneelink.net Accountants/CPA

Basi, Basi & Associates

Roman Basi, President 4501 W. DeYoung Street, Suite 200 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3436............. Fax: 618-997-8370 rbasi@taxplanning.com www.taxplanning.com Attorneys

Baysinger Design-Group, Inc.

Michael & Sheila Baysinger, Architects 401 N. Market Street Marion, IL 62959 618-998-8015............. Fax: 618-998-8032 info@baysingerdesigngroup.com www.baysingerdesigngroup.com Architects

Bening Communications

Steven Tooley, Vice President 714 N. Carbon St, Suite 6 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5400............. Fax: 618-993-5444 marion@beningcomm.com www.beningcomm.com Telephone Systems & Service

Bennie’s Italian Foods John & Lynn Hill, Owners 309 N. Market St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6736 Restaurants

Best One Tire

Greg Lewis, Manager 1001 North Court St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-8136............. Fax: 618-998-8296 soiltim@hotmail.com Tire Dealers

Bill’s Package Liquor Store Darren Holmes, Owner 103 N. Court Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6224 Liquor Sales

Black Diamond Harley-Davidson

Rodney Cabaness & Shad Zimbro, Owners 2400 Williamson County Parkway Marion, IL 62959 618-997-4577............. Fax: 618-993-5558 marketing@blackdiamondhd.com www.blackdiamondhd.com Motorcycle Dealers

Bob Stotlar Building Center

Rob Stotlar, President 510 W. Main Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2653............. Fax: 618-997-5883 stotlarb@midwest.net Building Materials

Borowiak’s IGA (1)

Trevor Borowiak, Owner 914 W. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9683............. Fax: 618-997-9683 iga245@shawneelink.net Grocery-Retail

Borowiak’S IGA (2)

Tim Wright, Store Supervisor 914 W. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9683............. Fax: 618-997-9683 iga245@shawneelink.net Grocery-Retail

Bowman, V.W. Oil Company

Jack Bowman 1300 Norman Rd P.O. Box 280 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-8118............. Fax: 618-993-5876 Oil - Petroleum Dealers

Bragee, Kevin W., CPA, LLC

Kevin W Bragee, Member 2909 Williamson County Parkway Marion, IL 62959 618-993-1040............. Fax: 618-998-9292 bragee@kwbcpa.com www.kwbcpa.com Accountants/CPA

Brothers Vending

Melanie Brothers, Director of Operations 7100 Hanks Lane Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6200 brothersvending@msn.com Vending Companies

Bruce Electric Service, Inc.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

Barbara Harrigan, Sr Manager 5001 Meadowland Parkway Marion, IL 62959 618-998-2600............. Fax: 618-997-2713 harriganb@bcbsil.com www.bcbsil.com Medical Management See ad page 5

Blue Funeral Home

Monte Blue, Owner 1704 N. Court St P.O. Box 411 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5648............. Fax: 618-998-1064 877-530-0300 bluefh@neondsl.com Funeral Homes

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Rob Cash, President/CEO 1100 W. DeYoung Street P.O. Box 279 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2621............. Fax: 618-997-2943 800-770-6001 rlc@cashbaker.com www.cashbaker.com Automobile Dealers

Century 21 House of Realty, Inc.

Richard Davis, Broker/Owner 1009 N. Carbon St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6495............. Fax: 618-997-1276 800-922-1618 Rich.Davis@century21.com www.century21.com Realtors See ad page 28

CFA Staffing

Linda Poninski, Branch Manager 1702A W. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5150............. Fax: 618-997-5051 lponinski@cfastaffing.com www.cfastaffing.com Employment Services See ad page 2

Changing Seasons Lawn Maintenance Co.

Trent Mohlenbrock, Owner 3915 W. Ernistine Ln Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6897 Landscaping/Lawn Maintenance

Circuit City Stores, Inc.

Dave Clevenger, Regional Director of Distribution 1100 Circuit City Rd Marion, IL 62959 618-998-1828............. Fax: 618-998-4100 dave_clevenger@circuitcity.com www.circuitcity.com Wholesale Distributors

Cartridge World

Paul Roth 715 N. Giant City Rd, Suite 5 Carbondale, IL 62901 618-529-1204............. Fax: 618-529-1904 paul.roth@cartridgeworldusa.com www.cartridgeworldusa.com Printer Cartridge Refilling

CASA of Williamson County

Cheri Fitts, Executive Director 201 W. Main St P.O. Box 972 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1301............. Fax: 618-998-0006 casawmsn@yahoo.com Organizations / Foundations

Casey’s General Store Michelle Crites, Manager 505 S. Court St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9881 Convience Stores

City of Marion

Gail West, City Administrator 1102 Tower Square Marion, IL 62959 618-997-2612............. Fax: 618-997-2028 econdev@mychoice.net www.cityofmarionil.gov Government Agencies See ad page 6

Clarida & Ziegler Engineering Company

Brian Ziegler, President 308 South Court St P.O. Box 937 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-6411............. Fax: 618-993-6750 wbziegler@claridaeng.com www.claridaeng.com Engineers See ad page 21

Cole Electric Home of the Electrical Detectives

Jason Shadowen, General Manager 1800 N. 14th St Herrin, IL 62948 618-988-8731............. Fax: 618-942-2070 877-4-WIRE-PI info@electricaldetectives.com www.electricaldetectives.com Electric Contractors

Comfort Inn dba Ajam Inc.

Patricia Hadfield, General Manager 2600 W. Main St P.O. Box 1025 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-6221............. Fax: 618-993-8964 gm.il057@choicehotels.com www.choicehotels.com Motel/Hotels

Comfort Suites

Hiren Patel, Owner 2608 W. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9133 800-4-CHOICE Motel/Hotels See ad page 19

Classic Concrete Construction

Jack Cochran, President 1115 N. Highland St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-7500............. Fax: 618-993-7501 ccc@shawnee.net Concrete Products

Clear Point

Michelle Smith, Partner 121 N. 13th Street Herrin, IL 62948 618-942-5191............. Fax: 618-942-5177 msmith@clear-point.com www.clear-point.com Employment Services

Clearpoint Financial Solutions

CommunityLink

George Prudhomme, Director of Business Development 4742 Holts Prairie Road P.O. Box 306 Pinckneyville, IL 62274 618-357-8653.........Fax: 866-898-8307 800-455-5600

george.prudhomme@communitylink.com

www.communitylink.com Advertising/Agencies/Specialties

Corporate Strategy & Finance Associates

David Mueth, Territory Account Manager 16401 Swingley Ridge Rd, Suite 400, Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-735-2542............. Fax: 636-735-2700 Dmueth@cisco.com Internet Networking Services

City of Marion

Clearwave Communications

Hugh Crane 514 N Market St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5769............. Fax: 618-993-8057 hwc-ceo@coe-rr.com www.coe-rr.com Transportation Services

Byassee Keyboard Company

Jay Rix, Commissioner 1102 Tower Square Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6281............. Fax: 618-997-2028 www.cityofmarionil.gov Government Agencies See ad page 6

Tedd Powers, Principal 2516 Saddlegate Court Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 573-651-3389 tedd@csfassociates.com www.csfassociates.com Business Consultant Training

Cisco

Jim Byassee, Owner 521 W. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-8562 byassee@clearwave.com Music Equipment & Supplies

City of Marion

Brandy Hetrick & Joy Gaddis, Financial Specialists 1616 W. Main St, Suite 200 Marion, IL 62959 877-877-1995............. Fax: 618-997-1962 brandyhetrick@clearpointfs.org www.clearpointfinancialsolutions.org Credit & Debt Counceling

John D Browning, President 1706 E. Main St P.O. Box 945 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5628............. Fax: 618-993-5628 Electric Contractors See ad page 9

Bleyer & Bleyer, Attorneys At Law James Bleyer, Attorney 601 W. Jackson Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1331 Attorneys

Cash’s Baker Chevrolet Cadillac

Robert L Butler, Mayor 1102 Tower Square Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6281............. Fax: 618-997-2028 cityclerk1@mychoice.net www.cityofmarionil.gov Government Agencies See ad page 6

City of Marion

Lannie Gribble, Commissioner 1102 Tower Square Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6281............. Fax: 618-997-2028 www.cityofmarionil.gov Government Agencies See ad page 6

City of Marion

John Goss, Commissioner 1102 Tower Square Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6281............. Fax: 618-997-2028 www.cityofmarionil.gov Government Agencies See ad page 6

City of Marion

Bob Owens, Commissioner 1102 Tower Square Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6281............. Fax: 618-997-2028 bowens49@mchsi.com www.cityofmarionil.gov Government Agencies See ad page 6

Mike Phalin, Vice President Sales/ Marketing 1120 N. Carbon St Marion, IL 62959 618-969-9800............. Fax: 618-969-9820 877-552-9283 mphalin@clearwave.com www.clearwave.com Telephone Systems & Service

Colborn, Ann & Associates, LLC

Ann Colborn, Managing Broker 109 N. Monroe P.O. Box 1718 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-9990............. Fax: 618-993-1955 allcolborn@verizon.net Realtors

Coldwell Banker

Wanda Cain, Realtor 401 S. Carbon St Marion, IL 62959 997-5879 Home 800-480-7538 WandaCain@neondsl.com Realtors

Coldwell Banker

J David Thompson, Broker/Owner 104 S. Carbon St P.O. Box 53 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1868............. Fax: 618-997-4661 800-480-7538 jdavid@midamer.net Realtors See ad page 25

Crab Orchard & Egyptian Railroad

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

Dan Frisk, Refuge Manager 8588 Route 148 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3344............. Fax: 618-997-8961 dan_frisk@fws.gov www.fws.gov Government Agencies

Cracker Barrel

Paul Gaudreau, General Manager 2602 W. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-6306 Restaurants

Creal Springs

Stuart Parks, Principal 400 S. Line Street Creal Springs, IL 62922 618-996-2181............. Fax: 618-996-3339 www.marionunit2.org Schools

Cree Development Corporation

Vice President of Operations 2610 W. Main St P.O. Box 70 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6996............. Fax: 618-997-9548 tgrindberg@creedev.com www.creedev.com Hospitality Management

Crisp Container Co.

John Rains 700 Skyline Dr P.O. Box 1070 Marion, IL 62959 618-998-0400............. Fax: 618-993-6483 Manufacturers

Crossroads Car Rental

Sara McAllister, Rental Manager 1910 W. Coolidge Ave. Marion, IL 62959 618-993-6890............. Fax: 618-993-0587 800-225-2161 sara.mcallister@marionford.com www.marionhyundai.com Automobile Rentals See ad page 22

CTS Technology Solutions, Inc.

Ryan Richardson, Account Specialist 1804 Supply Rd Carterville, IL 62918 800-443-3068............. Fax: 618-433-2299 800-443- 3068 rrichardson@ctscomplete.com www.ctscomplete.com Telephone Systems & Service

CWI (Continental Waste Industries)

Mike Houlditch, General Manager 1540 Landfill Rd P.O. Box 690 DeSoto, IL 62974 618-867-2356............. Fax: 618-867-3012 800-631-1156 houlditchm@repsrv.com Waste Disposal D

D & C Sheet Metal Heating & Cooling Inc.

Charles D Davis, Vice President 603 N. Market St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6577............. Fax: 618-997-2194 dcsheet@verizon.net Heating & Cooling Contractors

D & L Apartments

Denver Diefenbach, Owner/Manager 7211 Highway 45 P.O. Box 248 Carrier Mills, IL 62917 618-994-2480............. Fax: 618-994-2628 dbach826@shawneelink.net Real Estate / Housing Rental

Dairy Queen - Marion (DeYoung St.) Thomas J Wolf, Jr., Owner 201 E. DeYoung St P.O. Box 400 Marion, IL 62959 618-998-0262 tom-wolf@mchsi.com Restaurants

Dairy Queen - Marion (Main St.) Thomas J Wolf, Jr., Owner 2200 W. Main St P.O. Box 400 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5180 tom-wolf@mchsi.com Restaurants

Datalogic

Steven Shafer, Owner 1004 W. Hendrickson St P.O. Box 248 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6461 888-997-6461 info@d-logic.com www.d-logic.com Municipal and Small Business Software

Davie Transfer Inc.

Kevin Davie, Owner 16767 Liberty School Rd Marion, IL 62959 618-983-6062............. Fax: 618-983-3117 800-850-2910 sdavie@shawneelink.net Moving Companies

Deacon, Dr. Jeffrey S.,D.P.M.

Jeffrey Deacon, DPM 1009 W. Cherry Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-0333............. Fax: 618-993-0545 Physicians

Dental Care for Kids

Dr. Martha “Jodi” Braid, DMD, Owner 2801-7 Civic Circle Marion, IL 62959 618-998-9868............. Fax: 618-998-9870 Dentist

Diagraph / ITW

Steve Marlow, Human Resource Manager 5307 Meadowland Parkway Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3321............. Fax: 618-997-1701 Manufacturers See ad page 2

Diagraph / ITW

Drury Inn

Reservation Desk 2706 W. DeYoung St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9600............. Fax: 618-997-9600 800-378-7946 drury@druryinn.com www.druryinn.com Motel/Hotels

Dycus, Bradley & Draves, PC Douglas Bradley, Partner 3401 Office Park Drive Marion, IL 62959 618-993-8724 Accountants/CPA See ad page 5 E

Edward Jones Investments

Bo Broemmell, Financial Advisor 2711 St. Andrews Dr P.O. Box 185 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-2321............. Fax: 888-235-2872 800-757-5173 bobroemmel@hotmail.com Financial Investments/Planning

Edward Jones Investments

Brad Ragain, Financial Advisor 400 E. DeYoung St P.O. Box 1023 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6421............. Fax: 877-234-3548 866-997-6421 Brad.Ragain@EdwardJones.com www.edwardjones.com Financial Investments/Planning

Edward Jones Investments

Butch Quarles, General Manager 5307 Meadowland Parkway Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3211............. Fax: 618-997-1701 bquarles@diagraphms.com Manufacturers See ad page 2

Debbie Hopkins, Financial Advisor 2801 Civic Center Boulevard, Ste. 2 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5763............. Fax: 877-284-1063 877-997-5763 debbie.hopkins@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com Financial Investments/Planning

Diamond Designs

Edward Jones Investments

Steve McNeill, Owner 901 N. Carbon St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5983............. Fax: 618-993-0481 diamonddesigns1@verizon.net Jewelers - Retail

Diederich Insurance Jeff Diederich 1201 W. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1802 Insurance Agencies

Discount Wallpapper

Michele Horner 1001 S. Court Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6090............. Fax: 618-993-1743 Retail

Distinctive Interiors Wayland Sims, Owner 2800 E. Outer Dr P.O. Box 188 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2202 Furniture Sales

Dralle, Drucilla

Drucilla Dralle 909 S. Madison Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5918 Individual Members

Dreams Do Come True

Linda Byassee, Certified Wedding Planner 521 W. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-998-8833 jl2byassee@clearwave.com Wedding / Event Consultants/Rentals

Randy Lewis, Jr., Financial Advisor 312 W. Main St P.O. Box 185 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-2321............. Fax: 888-235-2872 800-757-5173 r.lewis@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com Financial Investments/Planning

Edwards-Etherton Oil Company, Inc.

Jerry Edwards, President 411 N. Fair St P.O. Box 217 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-6935............. Fax: 618-997-6921 800-851-6044 eeocvp@msn.com Oil - Petroleum Dealers

Edwards-Etherton Oil Company, Inc.

Mark Edwards, Vice President 411 N. Fair St P.O. Box 217 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-6935............. Fax: 618-997-6921 800-851-6044 eeocvp@msn.com Oil - Petroleum Dealers

Egyptian Building Trades

Thomas Caliper, Executive Director 1106 W. Elm P.O. Box 156 West Frankfort, IL 62896 618-937-4505............. Fax: 618-937-4401 Organizations / Foundations

Egyptian Revival Day Spa

Debbie Reiman, Manager 10393 Fleming Rd Carterville 62918 618-985-8995............. Fax: 618-985-6507 DebbieReiman@EgyptianRevivalDaySpa.com Massage/Day Spas

Elizabeth & Nichole Fine Jewelry

Scott Bunting, Owner P.O. Box 1772 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-1640............. Fax: 618-993-1645 elizabethandnichole@verizon.net Jewelers - Retail

Emerald Realty

Kam Harmon, Broker/Owner 714 N. Carbon Street, Ste. 5 Marion, IL 62959 618-998-9100............. Fax: 618-998-9130 kam@emeraldrealty.us www.emeraldrealty.us Realtors See ad page 25

Excel Mining Systems, Inc. (1)

Dave Farmer, Plant Superintendent 809 Skyline Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2611............. Fax: 618-993-6410 Mining Equipment

Excel Mining Systems, Inc. (2)

Larry Jordan, Plant Manager 809 Skyline Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-997-2611............. Fax: 618-993-6410 ltjordan@yahoo.com Mining Equipment

Excel Mining Systems, Inc. (3)

Sherry Overturf, Plant Clerk 809 Skyline Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2611............. Fax: 618-993-6410 Mining Equipment

Extra Help Employment Servives, Inc.

Jim, Patty, Randy & Marti Emery, Owners 1700 N. Court St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3080 Recreation

Teresa Katubig, Owner 3911 W. Ernestine Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-993-9675............. Fax: 618-993-3305 tkatubig@extrahelpinc.com www.extrahelpinc.com Employment Services See ad page 20

Employer’s Association

Extra Help Payroll Servives, Inc.

Emery Brothers Skating Rink

Mary Pille P.O. Box 156 Carbondale, IL 62902 800-948-5700 Organizations / Foundations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Charles Bell, Branch Manager 2703 W. DeYoung Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9151............ Fax: 618-997-0187 www.enterprise.com Automobile Rentals

Enviro-Tech Termite & Pest Control

Gene Neafus, President 2225 Sweets Dr P.O. Box 2346 Carbondale, IL 62902 618-993-3540............ Fax: 618-529-5543 800-294-5817 Exterminators

Etcetera Flowers & Fine Gifts

Mark Alexander 1200 N. Market St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9411............. Fax: 618-998-9210 800-871-9971 michaelj35@verizon.net Florists

Eubank, Charles D. & Associates

Charles D Eubank 747 Oak Hill Rd Evansville, IN 47711 812-424-3253............. Fax: 812-424-3358 800-686-3253 Charles_Eubank@dalecarnegie.com Individual Members

EvolutionMC, LLC

Joshua Rothchild, Account Executive 100 S. 13th St P.O. Box 177 Herrin, IL 62948 618-942-8294............. Fax: 618-942-6924 866-942-8294 jrothchild@evolutionmultimedia.net www.evolutionmultimedia.net Computer/Internet Services

Evrard-Strang Construction

Andrea Goodwin 1007 S. Court Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-8997............. Fax: 618-997-9978 Building Contractors

Gail Lannom, Marketing & Sales 3911 W. Ernestine Dr Marion, IL 6259 618-993-8836............. Fax: 618-993-3305 glannom@extrahelpinc.com www.extrahelpinc.com Payroll Services See ad page 20

Extreme Indoor Sports

Scott Belanger, Owner 1109 N. Railroad St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2255............. Fax: 618-997-2255 siga7@varizon.net Gymnastics F

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot

Judy Attebury, General Manager 1400 Halfway Rd Marion, IL 62959 618-993-3011............. Fax: 618-998-1099 Motel/Hotels

Farmers State Bank

Steve Cook, Community Bank President 1106 W. DeYoung Street Marion, IL 62959 618-998-1188............ Fax: 618-998-8585 scook@myfsb.com www.myfsb.com Banks See ad page 11

Farmers State Bank

Clark Deacon, Senior Vice President 1106 W. DeYoung Street Marion, IL 62959 618-998-1188............. Fax: 618-998-8585 www.myfsb.com Banks See ad page 11

Farmers State Bank

Charles Holland, Assistant Vice President 1106 W. DeYoung Street Marion, IL 62959 618-998-1188............ Fax: 618-998-8585 www.myfsb.com Banks See ad page 11

www.MarionIllinois.com

Ferrellgas

Todd Saddoris, General Manager 1821 N. Court St P.O. Box 398 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3242........... Fax: 618-993-5269 800-577-2436 toddsaddoris@ferrellgas.com www.ferrellgas.com Gas-Propane Companies See ad page 25

Fifth Season Residential

Bob Bradley, Managing Partner/Owner 915 Radcliffe St. Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2800........... Fax: 618-998-9348 rbradley@hotmail.com www.fifthseasonassistedliving.com Assisted Living

Fifth Third Bank

Rachelle Chrisman, Financial Center Manager 3402 Heartland Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-4852 ............ Fax: 618-997-4120 melindarachelle.chrisman@53.com www.53.com Banks

First United Methodist Church

Victor Long, Pastor 208 W. Main Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5421 ............ Fax: 618-993-9196 pastor@mchsi.com www.marionfirst.org Churches

Flanders Electric Motor Service of IL, Inc.

Bill Nielson, Manager 1000 N. Court St P.O. Box 1106 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2681 ............ Fax: 618-993-6081 bnielson@flanderselectric.com www.flanderselectric.com Electric Motors - Dealers/Repair See ad page 13

Flanders Electric Motor Service of IL, Inc.

Rick Richert, Purchasing 1000 N. Court St P.O. Box 1106 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2681 ............ Fax: 618-993-6081 rrichert@flanderselectric.com www.flanderselectric.com Electric Motors - Dealers/Repair See ad page 13

Foley-Sweitzer Motor Sales, Inc.

James C Sweitzer, Vice President/General Manager 2604 W. DeYoung Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1313 ............ Fax: 618-993-8094 888-997-1313 sweitzer_marion@mbretailer.com www.foley-sweitzer.com Automobile Dealers

Fountains Nursing Home

LeeAnn Ward, Administrator 1301 East DeYoung Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1365 ......... Fax: 618-998-9300 administrator.fountains@ abslongtermcare.com Nursing Homes Fountains Nursing Home 1301 East DeYoung Street Marion, IL 62959 Phone: 618-997-1365

Fowler Heating & Cooling, Inc.

Shari Fowler, Office Manager 423 S. Court St P.O. Box 909 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5288 ............ Fax: 618-997-1585 fowlerheating@hotmail.com Heating & Cooling Contractors

32 Marion Chamber of Commerce

Fox Medical

LeAnn Farmer, CSR 1400 W. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9262 ............ Fax: 618-997-9305 866-511-5893 Medical Equipment

Fox’s Cleaners

Bob Gulledge, Owner 1102 W. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5053 ............ Fax: 618-993-1117 cleaner1@midwest.net Dry Cleaners/Laundry See ad page 13

Fox’s Flowers & Gifts

Jennifer & Jeff Chamness, Owners 2801 Civic Circle Blvd., Suite 3 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-8134 ............ Fax: 618-998-0690 800-993-8134 foxsflowers@mchsi.com Florists

Franklin-Williamson Human Services John Markely, Administrator 902 W. Main West Frankfort, IL 62896 618-937-6483 ............ Fax: 618-937-1440 john.markely@fwhs.org www.fwhs.org Human Services

Fusaro’s Italian Deli

Patty & Andrew Misker, Owner 2406 Williamson County Parkway Marion, IL 62959 618-993-4028 misker0713@aol.com Restaurants Fusaro’s Italian Deli 2406 Williamson County Parkway Marion, IL 62959 Phone: 618-993-4028 G

Garden Gate Florist

Shelia Billingsley, Owner 806 N. Court St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-7773 ............ Fax: 618-993-7773 866-993-7773 gardengateflorist@verizon.net Florists See ad page 1

Garrison & Garrison, Attorneys Emmalou Garrison 612 N. Market Street P.O. Box 1110 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2601 Attorneys

General Dynamics

Kathie Winn 8820 Route 148 P.O. Box 278 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-9312 ............ Fax: 618-993-9561 Manufacturers

Geotech Engineering & Testing, Inc.

Chris Whiting, Senior Project Manager 403 N. Court St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-6700 ............ Fax: 618-993-6717 Engineers See ad page 22

Gold’s Gym

John Etherton, Owner 2500 Williamson County Parkway Marion, IL 62959 618-998-0619 ............... Fax: 877-Golds03 jetherton@goldsgym.net www.goldsgym.net Health Club

Golden Eagle Distributing, LLC

Jim Pugh, General Manager 2713 Merchant St. P.O. Box 1810 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-8900 ............ Fax: 618-993-1855 budman@midwest.net Wholesale Distributors See ad page 10

Goldline Photo Plus

Joseph Lawrence, Manager 1403 Joe Abbott Way Marion, IL 62959 618-998-1516 ......... Fax: 618-997-8503 sales@goldlinephoto.com Photographers Digital Photo Lab and 1-Hour Portrait Studio Just west of Kroger in Marion We print.... *ALL sizes of photos *Specialty cut vinyl *Indoor/Outdoor Banners *Four-color T-shirts *Photo Gifts *Promotional Items ....much, much more!

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - LCMS Rev. Mark P Surburg, Pastor 1801 Westminster Drive Marion, IL 62959 618-993-3649 gslcmarion@verizon.net Churches

Goodwill Industries (Missouri Goodwill)

Stacy Jiacoma 1127 N. Carbon St Marion, IL 62959 618-998-1612 mvago@mersgoodwill.org www.mersgoodwill.org Organizations / Foundations

Gott, Amanda Byassee, Attorney At Law

Grassworks

Doug Corzine, Owner 11916 Kellville Rd Marion, IL 62959 618-534-3194 czine13@hotmail.com Landscaping/Lawn Maintenance

Gray, Hunter, Stenn, LLP

David Haas 2602 W. DeYoung P.O. Box 1728 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2647 ............ Fax: 618-993-3981 ghscpa@ghscpa.com www.ghscpa.com Accountants/CPA See ad page 9

Gray, Hunter, Stenn, LLP

Thomas M Stinson, CPA 2602 W. DeYoung P.O. Box 1728 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2647 ............ Fax: 618-993-3981 ghscpa@gray-hunter-stenn-cpa.com www.gray-hunter-stenn-cpa.com Accountants/CPA See ad page 9

Great Boars of Fire

Bob Fombelle, Owner 920 Kratzinger Hollow Road Cobden, IL 62920 618-833-5858 ............ Fax: 618-833-5855 800-440-4489 gbof1@verizon.net Catering Services

Great Lakes Airlines

Monica Taylor, Director of Sales & Marketing 1022 Airport Parkway Cheyenne, WY 82001 307-432-7000 ............ Fax: 307-432-7001 mtaylor@flygreatlakes.com www.flygreatlakes.com Air Tansportation See ad page 19 H

Hampton Inn

Amanda Byassee-Gott, Attorney 208 N. Market Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2196 ............ Fax: 618-993-2198 amandabgott@verizon.net Attorneys

Barb Lomax, General Manager 2710 W. DeYoung St Marion, IL 62959 618-998-9900 ............ Fax: 618-997-8684 800-426-7866 maril_hampton@hilton.com Motel/Hotels See ad page 25

Graham & Associates Financial Group

Handfuls On Purpose Christian Store

Ralph Graham, President 1712 W. Main St P.O. Box 1231 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9004 ............ Fax: 618-997-4009 pres1@lld.net Insurance Agencies

Graham Family Medicine

Dr. Eric S Graham, MD 4501 W. DeYoung St. Ste. 107B Marion, IL 62959 618-998-9200........... Fax: 618-998-9700 www.grahamfamilymedicine.com Physicians

Graphics Galore, Inc.

Joe & Toni Hayes, Owners 201 W. DeYoung St, Suite A Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6880 ............ Fax: 618-997-6880 joe@graphicsgaloreinc.com www.graphicsgaloreinc.com Plaques/Signs/Engraving/Awards

Graphics Galore, Inc. (2)

Pat Wiese, Sales Associate 13990 Timberline Rd Marion, IL 62959 618-993-6536 ............ Fax: 618-993-1390 pwsales@netscape.com Graphic Design

Mike & Ellen Meece, Owners 922 W. Main Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3507 ............ Fax: 618-997-3695 email@handfulsonpurpose.com www.handfulsonpurpose.com Retail

Harrisburg Truss Company

Doug Heil, President 1822 Barton St Harrisburg, IL 62946 618-253-8787 ............ Fax: 618-252-8516 dheil@harrisburgtruss.com www.harrisburgtruss.com Manufacturers

Health Alliance Medical Plans

Dane Spalt, Account Executive 308 W. Plaza Dr, Suite C Carterville, IL 62918 618-997-2745 ............ Fax: 618-993-1519 dane.spalt@healthalliance.org www.healthalliance.org Insurance Agencies

Heartland Communications Internet Services, Inc. Brian Glover, General Manager 1301 Broadway P.O. Box 1602 Paducah, KY 42002-1602 270-898-7871 www.hcis.net Computer/Internet Services

Heartland Labor Services, LLC

Robert Meyers, President/COE 520 Rushing Dr Carterville, IL 62918 618-985-5120 ............ Fax: 618-985-6305 r.meyers@heartlandlaborservicesllc.com www.heartlandlaborservicesllc.com Employment Services

Heartland Realty & Rentals, Inc.

Brandi Basi, Executive In Charge of Accounts 4501 W. DeYoung St, Suite B106 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-3029 ............ Fax: 618-993-3057 rbasi@taxplanning.com www.taxplanning.com Real Estate / Housing Rental

Heartland Regional Medical Center

Tim Schmidt, CEO 3333 W. DeYoung St Marion, IL 62959 618-998-7000 ............ Fax: 618-998-7449 www.heartlandregional.com Hospitals See ad page 16-17

Heartland Rehabilitation DBA: HR Physical Therapy

Laura Roach, Owner 3308 Logan Dr Herrin, IL 62948 618-993-4024........... Fax: 618-993-1570 hrtherapy@verizon.net www.hrphysicalthreapy@.com Physical Therapy See ad page 14

Heartland Rotary Club of Williamson Co.

Bob Hardy, President PMB 104, 1117 N. Carbon St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5436 Organizations / Foundations

The Hill

Doug Bradley, Real Estate Developer 2753 Kokopelli Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-993-8724 ............ Fax: 618-993-1903 info@thehillmarion.com www.thehillmarion.com Real Estate / Housing Rental

Hill Printing & Office Supply Company

Earl & Rita Sigley, Owners 110 N. Print Avenue Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5304 ............ Fax: 618-997-2776 Printing & Office Supplies

Hilliard Lyons Inc.

Ben W Bruce, Vice President 200 Tower Square P.O. Box 758 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-4608 ............ Fax: 618-993-0579 800-997-4608 Bbruce@Hilliard.com www.hilliard.com Financial Investments/Planning

HLS Home Medical Equipment

Carole Linke, Sales Consultant 1000 N. Carbon St, Suite S Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9385 ............ Fax: 618-997-8946 877-3302-2992 Medical Equipment

Holcomb Foundation Engineering Company

Timothy J Holcomb, President 393 Wood Rd P.O. Box 88 Carbondale, IL 62902 618-529-5262............. Fax: 618-457-8991 800-333-1740 tim@holcombengineering.com www.holcombengineering.com Engineers

IDEARC Media Corporation

Traci Hendrickson, Sales Representative 1616 W. Main Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1600............. Fax: 866-681-5048 800-922-5013 traci.l.hendrickson@idearc.com www.idearc.com Advertising/Agencies/Specialties

Ike Honda

Sheri Nicholson, General Manager 400 Comfort Dr P.O. Box 1025 Marion, IL 62959 618-998-1220............. Fax: 618-998-0212 800-465-4329 Motel/Hotels

Lori Sisulak, General Manager 4407 W. DeYoung Street P.O. Box 1609 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-4000............. Fax: 618-993-9015 800-639-4663 lorisisulak@ikehonda.com www.ikehonda.com Automobile Dealers

Holmes Construction

Illinois Broadcasters Association

Holiday Inn Express (Ajam Inc.)

Darren L Holmes, Vice President 1704 Holmes Dr. P.O. Box 879 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3326............. Fax: 618-997-4679 rlholmes@holmesconst.net www.holmesconst.net Building Contractors See ad page 8

Hometown Phone Book

John Melfi, Sales Manager 2 Eastport Plaza Dr Collinsville, IL 62234 618-345-5400............. Fax: 618-345-5474 john.melfi@yahoo.com www.hometownohonebook.com Telephone Directories

Honeybakers Restaurant Baking - Catering

Keith Ingram 1131 N. Carbon St Town & Country CEnter Marion, IL 62959 618-997-0992............. Fax: 618-997-0992 www.honeybakers.com Restaurants

Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.

Deborah Hogg, Education Coordinator 204 Halfway Rd Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3030............. Fax: 618-997-3665 800-233-1708 Home Health Services

Hurst Rosche Engineers Inc.

David D Pool, AIA 1805 Industrial Park Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-998-0075............. Fax: 618-998-0076 dpool@hurst-rosche.com www.hurst-rosche.com Engineers Architects I

Ideal Lawn & Tractor

Roger Followell, Owner 3000 Williamson County Parkway Marion, IL 62959 618-993-8546............. Fax: 618-997-2055 800-513-2076 ideallawnandtractor@verizon.net Lawn/Tractor Sales & Service

IDEARC

Traci Hendrickson, Sales Representative 1616 West Main Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1600............. Fax: 866-681-5048 800-322-5013 traci.l.hendrickson@idearc.com www.idearcmedia.com Telephone Directories

Dennis Lyle, President/CEO 200 Missouri Avenue Carterville, IL 62918 618-985-5555 dlyleiba@aol.com www.ilba.org Organizations / Foundations

Illinois Centre Mall

Bob Hardy, General Manager 3000 W. DeYoung Street, Ste. 604 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5377............. Fax: 618-993-8866 bob@illinoiscentremall.com www.illinoiscentremall.com Retail

Illinois Department of Employment Security

Penny Valentine, Local Office Manager 8195 Express Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6835............. Fax: 618-993-5871 penny.valentine@illinois.gov www.ides-state.il.us Employment Services/Unemployment Insurance

Illinois State Duck & Goose Calling Contest

George R. Trammell, Contest Coordinator P.O Box 1088 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6311............. Fax: 618-997-4665 grtram@msn.com Sports Contests

KBSI - FOX 23/My Net 49

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

Keller, Dr. J.D., PC

LC Cavaness, Broker 413 N. Market St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-6377............. Fax: 618-993-3383 Insurance Agencies See ad page 21 Dan Kerley, Vice President of Operations 2703 W. Deyoung St, Suite 3 Marion IL 62959 618-658-3278............. Fax: 618-658-2095 Tax Return Preparation

Jacobs & Crabtree

Trevor Crabtree, OD 1508 B N. Sioux Drive Marion, IL 62959 618-993-8787............. Fax: 618-997-6547 Optometrists

Jefferson

John Fletcher, Principal 700 E. Boulevard Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5766............. Fax: 618-993-3287 www.marionunit2.org Schools

Jent, Saundra K.

Saundra K Jent, Williamson County Clerk 200 W. Jefferson Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1301............. Fax: 618-993-2071 Individual Members

Jibber Jabber

Stephanie Bury, Marketing Director 3000 W. DeYoung Marion, IL 62959 618-993-3407............. Fax: 618-993-3410 866-582-2660 stephanie.l.bury@gmail.com Telephone Systems & Service

Jim Shotton Construction Co., Inc.

Jim Shotton, President 6768 Cra-Mel Drive Marion, IL 62959 618-993-6393............. Fax: 618-998-9630 ms102000@aol.com Building Contractors

Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mobile Offices

Jim Pape, Specialist 150 E. Pleasant Hill Road, #136 Carbondale, IL 62903 618-453-3829............ Fax: 618-453-7198 sknapp@siu.edu Business Consultant Training

Jim Helleny, Owner 12882 Rt. 37 N P.O. Box 547 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6072............. Fax: 618-993-8734 800-747-5467 jim@jimsmobileoffices.com www.jimsmobileoffices.com Mobile Offices

Insurance House, The

John A. Logan College

IMEC

Clay Bradley, Owner/Agent 205 S. Market St P.O. Box 550 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1311............. Fax: 618-993-6404 888-467-4687 info@inshouse.com www.inshouse.com Insurance Agencies

Insurance Management Services

Jon Cavaness 410 N. Market St P.O. Box 668 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-6346............. Fax: 618-993-3383 Insurance Agencies

Ivan & Wanda Zwick

Ivan & Wanda Zwick 13387 N. Shorl;and Drive Marion, IL 62959 618-964-1663 Individual Members

Jackson and Gray Company, Inc.

Dr. Robert L Mees, President 700 Logan College Road Carterville, IL 62918 618-985-3741............ Fax: 618-985-2248 800-851-4720 www.jalc.edu Colleges & Universities

John A. Logan College

Lisa Hudgens, Director of Placement 700 Logan College Road Carterville, IL 62918 618-985-3741............ Fax: 618-985-6610 800-851-4720 www.jalc.edu Schools

John D. Power, O.D.

Lori Power, Office Manager 3411 Office Park Drive P.O. Box 1130 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5600............. Fax: 618-993-2574 power.eyecare@verizon.net www.visionsource-powereyecare.com Optometrists

Wanda C Evans, Local Sales Manager 4501 W. DeYoung St, Suite B203 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-7783............. Fax: 618-993-2953 800-455-5274 Media Jack Keller, MD 1008 W. Cherry St, Suite F Marion, IL 62959 618-997-2248............. Fax: 618-997-6851 jdk1@shawneelink.net Physicians

Kemper CPA Group, LLP

Clatus Bierman, CPA 3401 Professional Park Dr. P.O. Box 129 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3055............. Fax: 618-997-5121 cbierman@kcpag.com www.kcpag.com Accountants/CPA See ad page 20

Kemper CPA Group, LLP

Connie Bierman, Marketing Director 3401 Professional Park Dr. P.O. Box 129 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3055............. Fax: 618-997-5121 cjbierman@kcpag.com www.kcpag.com Accountants/CPA See ad page 20

Kemper CPA Group, LLP

Kimberly Walker, Partner 3401 Professional Park Dr. P.O. Box 129 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3055............. Fax: 618-997-5121 kwalker@kcpag.com www.kcpag.com Accountants/CPA See ad page 20

Kerber, Eck & Braeckel, LLP

Mark W Dallas, Partner 1116 W. Main Street Carbondale, IL 62903 618-529-1040............. Fax: 618-549-2311 markd@kebcpa.com www.kebcpa.com Accountants/CPA

KFVS - TV Channel 12

Stepanie Tango, Account Executive P.O. Box 100 Cape Girardeau, MO 63702-0100 573-335-1212............. Fax: 573-335-6733 stango@kfvs12.com www.kfvs12.com Media

Knights of Columbus

Chuck Roper, Grand Knight 100 Columbus Dr P.O. Box 184 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-8097 Organizations / Foundations

Koerner Distributor, Inc.

Jack E Smith, Sales Manager 10074 Samuel Rd Carterville, IL 62918 618-985-3767............. Fax: 618-985-3768 800-333-2579 jack@koernerdistributor.com www.koernerdistributor.com Wholesale Distributors

Kokopelli Golf Club & Restaurant

Jesse Barge, Director of Operations 1401 Champions Dr P.O. Box 1902 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5656............. Fax: 618-997-8469 888-746-0887 jbarge@kokopelligolf.com www.kokopelligolf.com Golf Courses

Koller Homes

Mike Koller, President 1501 Lisa Lane Marion, IL 62959 618-993-6922 mik5959@aol.com Building Contractors

Krehbiel & Associates, LLC

Earon Wolaver, CPA 310 E. DeYoung Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2148............. Fax: 618-997-4482 earonwolaver@krehbielcpa.com www.krehbielcpa.com Accountants/CPA

Kroger Company

Jim Clark, Store Manager 1704 W. DeYoung St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-6330............. Fax: 618-993-2724 www.kroger.com Grocery-Retail

Kroger Company

Dee Tanner, Zone Manager 501 N. Giant City Rd. Carbondale, IL 62901 618-549-8665............. Fax: 618-549-2462 www.kroger.com Grocery-Retail L

Lamar Advertising

David Stroup 3515 Park Ave. P.O. Box 1247 Paducah, KY 42001 270-433-3082............. Fax: 270-444-7172 800-440-3082 dstroup@lamar.com www.lamar.com Advertising/Agencies/Specialties

Latta Java Coffee Shop

Kathy Gulledge, Owner 412 N. Market Street Marion, IL 62959 618Coffee/Pastry/Sandwich Shops See ad page 23

Lawn Works Unlimited

Brian D Pulley, Owner 1006 N. Logan Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5063............. Fax: 618-997-0595 oddjob@midwest.net Landscaping/Lawn Maintenance

Liberty Village of Marion

Manager 3116 Williamson County Parkway Marion, IL 62959 618-993-8600............. Fax: 618-993-5887 618-373-1552 Nursing Homes See ad page 15

Lifetime EMRS Corp.

Kevin W McConnell, President/CEO 1003 W. Cherry Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-4302............. Fax: 618-997-5389 lifeline@shawneelink.net Ambulance Service See ad page 1

Lincoln

Jane Stiritz, Principal 400 Morningside Drive Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6063 www.marionunit2.org Schools

Little Egypt Arts Association Kaye Howell, President 601 Tower Square P.O. Box 254 Marion, IL 62959 618-998-8530 leaa@intrnet.net Organizations / Foundations

www.MarionIllinois.com

Little Egypt Estates

Marion Banking Center

Little Egypt Veterinary Clinic

Marion Campgrounds & RV Park

Jaclyn Rieckenberg, Site Manager 1600 Yost Avenue Marion, IL 62959 618-998-0454............. Fax: 618-997-3474 littleegypt42@aol.com Real Estate / Housing Rental Dr. James Parker, DVM, Owner 602 S. Court St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9786............. Fax: 618-993-0023 800-455-7387 littleegyptvet@msn.com www.littleegyptvet.com Veterinarians See ad page 2

Litton Enterprises, Inc.

Janet Litton, President 600 Halfway Rd P.O. Box 790 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2210............. Fax: 618-993-3162 Plumbing Contractors

LMCC

Paul Nobel IBEW Local 702 106 N. Monroe West Frankfort, IL 62896 618-932-2102 800-252-8922 Organizations / Foundations

Long John Silvers Sarah Reid, Manager 1118 N. Carbon St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-2261 Restaurants

Longfellow

Amy Sanders, Principal 1400 W. Hendrickson Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-3230 www.marionunit2.org Schools

Kevin Wilson 102 Comfort Drive Marion, IL 62959 618-997-2500............. Fax: 618-997-2599 www.bankofherrin.com Banks Julie Ross, General Manager 119 N. 7th Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3484............ Fax: 618-997-3492 info@marioncampgrounds.com www.marioncampgrounds.com Campgrounds

Marion Carnegie Library

David Patton, Director 206 S. Market St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5935............. Fax: 618-997-6485 dpatton@shawls.lib.il.us Libraries

Marion Community Unit #2 Schools

Dr. Wade Hudgens, PhD, Superintendent 1700 W. Cherry Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2321............ Fax: 618-997-0943 whudgens@marionunit2.org www.marionunit2.org Schools

Marion Cultural & Civic Center

Joshua S. Benson, Executive Director P.O. Box 51 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-4030 www.marionccc.org Organizations / Foundations

Marion Cultural & Civic Center Foundation Barb Cypin, Treasurer P.O. Box 367 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-2048 Organizations / Foundations

Marion Daily Republican M

M - Womens Apparel

Meredith Ashe, Owner 1109 N. Carbon Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5094............. Fax: 618-997-5418 m-apparel@hotmail.com Retail See ad page 9

Mack’s Auto Sales & Marine

Tommy Fritzi & Mack, Owners 100 N. Court Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-1818............. Fax: 618-993-1818 Auto & Marine Dealer

Mackie’s Pizza

Roxanna Nicholes, Owner 2704 Walton Way Marion, IL 62959 618-997-4100............. Fax: 618-997-4155 Restaurants

Main, Dr. Robert J., DDS

Robert J Main, Owner 1504 Sioux Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-997-0127............. Fax: 618-997-5124 Dentist

Marion Abstract Company, Inc.

Steve Bond 406 N. Monroe Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6262............. Fax: 618-993-3779 titleins@midwest.net Abstract & Title Companies

34 Marion Chamber of Commerce

Tim Petrowich, Publisher 502 W. Jackson St P.O. Box 490 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2626............. Fax: 618-998-0866 800-238-3853 publisher@mariondaily.com Media

Marion Diagnostic Center

Shari Gamble, Nurse/Administrator 3003 Civic Circle Blvd. Marion, IL 92959 618-993-1400............. Fax: 618-993-1522 Clinics See ad page 14

Marion Electrical Supply

Dennis Brewer, Manager 1607 Dufour Avenue P.O. Box 1607 Marion, IL, 62959 618-997-6529............. Fax: 618-993-2862 800-292-0179 dbrewer53@hotmail.com Electric Equipment-Retail

Marion Eye Centers & Optical

Jamie Rone, Practice Manager 1200 W. DeYoung St. P.O. Box 1178 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5686............. Fax: 618-997-5505 800-344-7058 mec@marioneyecenters.com www.marioneyecenters.com Optometrists

Marion Ford-Lincoln-Mercury

Michael Absher, Owner 1910 W. Coolidge Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2161............. Fax: 618-993-6890 800-225-2161 www.marionford.com Automobile Dealers

Marion Ford-Lincoln-Mercury

Marion Reservation Center (6)

Marion HealthCare LLC

Marion Reservation Center (7)

Brad Poole, General Manager 1910 W. Coolidge Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2161............. Fax: 618-993-6890 800-225-2161 www.marionford.com Automobile Dealers Teddi Grindberg, Administrator 3003 Civic Circle Boulevard Marion, IL 62959 618-993-1112............. Fax: 618-993-1113 Surgery Centers

Marion High School Steve Smith, Principal 1501 S. Carbon Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-8196 www.marionunit2.org Schools

Marion Home Depot

Jeff Hellmer, Store Manager 3200 Banterra Drive Marion, IL 62959 618-997-7100............. Fax: 618-997-9313 Building Materials

Marion Junior High School Kim Brave, Principal 1609 W. Main Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1317 www.marionunit2.org Schools

Marion Main Street

Bob Stein, Executive Director P.O. Box 535 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5299 marionmainstreet@yahoo.com Organizations / Foundations

Marion Reservation Center (1)

Greg Geyman, Director of Operations 900 Skyline Dr, Suite 100 Marion, IL 62959 618-998-2300............. Fax: 618-998-1671 greg.geyman@usfsi.com www.hyattselect.com Hospitality Management

Marion Reservation Center (2)

Diana Street, Human Resource Manager 900 Skyline Dr, Suite 100 Marion, IL 62959 618-998-2300............. Fax: 618-998-8610 diana.street@usfsi.com www.hyattselect.com Hospitality Management

Marion Reservation Center (3)

Jessie Campbell, Senior Operations Manager 900 Skyline Dr, Suite 100 Marion, IL 62959 618-998-2320............. Fax: 618-998-2350 jessie.campbell@usfsi.com www.hyattselect.com Hospitality Management

Marion Reservation Center (4)

Steven Henderson, Nigh Operations Manager 900 Skyline Dr, Suite 100 Marion, IL 62959 618-998-2300............. Fax: 618-998-8610 missy.payne@usfsi.com www.hyattselect.com Hospitality Management

Marion Reservation Center (5)

Matt Sanders, Senior Operations Manager 900 Skyline Dr, Suite 100 Marion, IL 62959 618-998-2300............. Fax: 618-998-2347 matt.sanders@usfsi.com www.hyattselect.com Hospitality Management

Abbie Pape, Manager of Data Services 900 Skyline Dr, Suite 100 Marion, IL 62959 618-998-2300............. Fax: 618-998-2350 abbie.pape@usfsi.com www.hyattselect.com Hospitality Management Wayne Davis, Supervisor Hotel Technology 900 Skyline Dr, Suite 100 Marion, IL 62959 888-215-9044............. Fax: 618-998-1671 wayne.davis@usfsi.com www.hyattselect.com Hospitality Management

Melise’s Consignment Boutique

Melise Smith, Owner 928 W. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-1800............. Fax: 618-993-1821 Resale / Consignment Shops Formal Wear

Melise’s Consignment Boutique

Melise Smith, Owner/Manager 928 W. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-1800............. Fax: 618-993-1821 Resale / New Formal Wear/Tuxedo Rental

Mid America Mortage Services of IL, Inc.

Paul Roth, President P.O. Box 341 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6311............. Fax: 618-997-4665 Organizations / Foundations

Gary Brandon, Vice President 107 Commercial Dr Carterville, IL 62918 618-985-2166............. Fax: 618-985-2305 888-985-2166 gary@mams.tv Mortgage Services

Marion Senior Citizens Center

Mid-Continent University

Marion Rotary Club

Letina Poole, Executive Director 507 W. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9019............. Fax: 618-993-0398 letinapoole@ll.net Organizations / Foundations

Marion Toyota

Jeff Mayer, General Manager 3300 W. DeYoung Street P.O. Box 1028 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5692............. Fax: 618-997-6303 800-868-6274 info@mariontoyota.com www.mariontoyota.com Automobile Dealers

Mary Kay Beauty

Carrie Pritchett, Consultatnt 9678 Day Road Marion, IL 62959 618-922-9511 carriepritchett07@yahoo.com Beauty Consultants

The Mattress Store, Inc.

Bill & Cindy Suitt, Owners 2901 Civic Circle Blvd. Marion, IL 62959 618-993-1404............. Fax: 618-993-1405 the.mattress.store@verizon.net Retail

maurices

Destiny Grimmett, Manager 2406 Williamson County Parkway Marion, IL 62959 618-997-4619 Retail

Mayer Networks

James Mayer, IT Director 1075 Kira Ct Carbondale, IL 62901 618-529-4922 866-515-4922 jmayer@mayernetworks.com Computer/Internet Services

McDonald’s

Samantha Davis, Marketing Manager 700 N. Court St. & 2603 W. DeYoung St Marion, IL 62959 618-932-2110............. Fax: 618-932-2275 jmm1942@mchis.com Restaurants

Medicine Shoppe, The

Bruce Craddock, R Ph 1315 W. Main Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1393............. Fax: 618-997-5448 Pharmacies

Tina Penrod, Corporate Development 99 Powell Road East Mayfield, KY 42066 618-658-8919 888-628-4723 tpenrod@midcontinent.edu www.midcontinent.edu Colleges & Universities

MidCountry Bank

Randy Forby, President/CEO 2611 Blue Heron Drive Marion, IL 62959 618-998-4160............. Fax: 618-998-4194 randy.forby@midcountrybank.com www.midcountrybank.com Banks

MidCountry Bank

Ashley Michael Gott, Business Banker 2611 Blue Heron Drive Marion, IL 62959 618-998-4160............. Fax: 618-998-4194 ashley.gott@midcountrybank.com www.midcountrybank.com Banks

Midwest Office Supply

Brenden Tolan, Sales Representative 1107 North Court Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9433............. Fax: 618-998-8004 866-978-5555 Office Supplies / Furniture

Midwest Waste

Doug Quaglia, Sales Representative 716 Skyline Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9561............. Fax: 618-993-8150 800-634-0215 Waste Disposal

Miller Spinal Health Center

Dr. Guy Bradford Miller, Chiropractor 404 S. Court Marion, IL 62959 618-997-8066............. Fax: 618-997-7702 info@millerspinalhealth.com www.millerspinalhealth.com Chiropractors

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home Larry Hughes 800 N. Market St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5462 Funeral Homes See ad page 23

Monroe Cleaners

Fred Monroe, Owner 405 W. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5740............. Fax: 618-998-1557 fmonroe@mchsi.com Dry Cleaners/Laundry

More Than Décor

Oakridge Manor Bed & Breakfast

Morgan Commercial Structures

Occupational Performance & Rehab

Daphyne Hilliard, Store Manager 1110 N. Carbon Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-2094............. Fax: 618-998-0412 giftsandgadgets@neondsl.com Retail James R Morgan, President 302 McDowell Rd. P.O. Box 400 Murphysboro, IL 62966 618-687-1738............. Fax: 618-687-1913 info@morgancs.com www.morgancs.com Building Contractors

Mradmin

Demetrius Jackson, Marketing Director 1112 W. Main St P.O. Box 728 Carbondale, IL 62901 618-351-7800............ Fax: 618-351-7900 demetriusj@mradmin.com www.mradminonline.com Computer/Internet Services

Robert & Anna Bordenave, Innkeepers 9049 Route 166 Creal Srings, IL 62922 618-996-2237 innkeeper@oakridgemanor.com Motel/Hotels

Verlinda Henshaw, OTD OTR/L 3905 Ernestine Dr., Suite B Marion, IL 62959 618-993-6237.......... Fax: 618-997-3529 opr@oprtherapy.com www.oprtherapy.com Physical Therapy Physical & Occupational Therapy & Industrial Rehab

Odum Concrete Products

Tim Odum, VP/Secretary/Treasurer 1800 N. Court St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-6211............. Fax: 618-997-3085 tim@odumcp.com Concrete Products

NAPA Auto Parts

Ronald E Thompson, Store Manager 2310 W. Main Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2100............. Fax: 618-993-1704 866-883-2835 ronthompson415@hotmail.com Auto Parts/Supplies/Service See ad page 7

New Horizons Homes, Inc.

Charles Sharpe, Secretary/Treasurer 2801 17th St Marion, IL 62959 618-998-4663............. Fax: 618-998-8164 866-647-6464 charlie@newhorizonhomes.com www.newhorizonhomes.com Custom Modular Homes See ad page 26

Mike Johnson, Account Manager 663 Lakewood Drive Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 800-613-4624............. Fax: 636-272-1233 800-613-4624 mike.johnson@officedepot.com www.officedepot.com Office Supplies / Equipment

OfficeWare

Tim Williams, Document Solutions Sales 1107 N. Court St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6998............. Fax: 618-993-3727 800-888-2797 tim.williams@officeware.com www.officeware.com Office Supplies / Equipment

Old National Bank

Lisa Atkisson 3903 W. Earnestine Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6521............ Fax: 618-997-5779 Carpet/Flooring

Cynthia Gibbons, Market President 2306 Williamson County Parkway Marion, IL 62959 618-998-2030............. Fax: 618-998-2031 866-306-4011 cindy_gibbons@oldnational.com www.oldnational.com Banks See ad page 2

Norman Carpet One Floor & Home

Olde Tyme Hardware Co.

Niemann Flooring

Brian Norman, Owner 2702 Merchant Street P.O. Box 73 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-3034............. Fax: 618-993-5243 normanc1@neondsl.com Carpet/Flooring/Window Blinds

NuEar-All American Hearing Center

Sheri Taylor, NBC-HIS, COHC 1103 W. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6975............. Fax: 618-998-9735 800-997-6975 nuear-allamerican@yahoo.com Hearing Centers O

O’Keefe, Dr. John F.

John F O’Keefe, Owner 301 N. Van Burent Marion, IL 62959 618-993-6616 Dentist

O’Reilly Auto Parts

Brian Latting, Store Manager 200 South Court Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-3737 www.oreillyauto.com Auto Parts/Supplies/Service

Scott Murrie, Manager 506 N. Market Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-3866............. Fax: 618-993-3015 scott@palmermurrie.com www.palmermurrie.com Abstract & Title Companies

Papa Murphy’s

Jake Jefferson, Owner 602 N. Court St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-7797............. Fax: 618-997-7790 idimagine@wavecable.com Restaurants

Pass Your Plate

Jill Lewis, Owner 2406 Williamson County Parkway, Suite E Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5392............. Fax: 618-997-5468 marionil@passyourplate.com www.passyourplate.com Catering Services See ad page 7

Pearson, George

Office Depot N

Palmer & Murrie Abstract Co., Inc.

Ted Pentecost, President 3303 1/2 Commerical Loop, PMB 110 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-9145............. Fax: 618-993-9146 Hardware - Retail

On Media

Laura Hughes, General Manager 2250 N. Illinois Ave Carbondale, IL 62901 618-529-5277............. Fax: 618-549-8033 lhughes@onmediaadsales.com www.onmediaadsales.com Media P

P & I Builders, LLC Don Irwin, Partner P.O. Box 1193 Marion, IL 62959 618-964-9030 Building Contractors

Pain Management Center

Laxmaiah Manchikanti, MD 108 Airway Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-997-7820............. Fax: 618-997-6721 info@thepainmd.com www.thepainmd.com Medical Management

George Pearson Harrisburg, IL 62946 Individual Members

Peebles Siding & Construction, Inc.

Doug Peebles, President 1075 Market Road Marion, IL 62959 618-964-1735............. Fax: 618-964-1735 Building Contractors

Peoples National Bank

Bill Bonan II, Community Bank President 445 N. Commercial Harrisburg, IL 62946 618-253-2421............. Fax: 618-252-4031 bill.bonanII@peoplesnationalbank.com www.peoplesnationalbank.com Banks

Ponder Service, Inc.

Florence Ponder, Vice President 15041 Calico Rd Marion, IL 62959 618-997-8900............. Fax: 618-993-8317 Heating & Cooling Contractors

Powless Meyer & Hudgens, LLC

David Powless, Member/Manager 1006 N. Carbon Street P.O. Box 1608 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5553............. Fax: 618-993-3394 Accountants/CPA

Powless Meyer & Hudgens, LLC

Kim Meyer, Member/Manager 1106 N. Carbon Street P.O. Box 1608 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5553............. Fax: 618-993-3394 Accountants/CPA

Powless Meyer & Hudgens, LLC

Kerry Hudgens, Member/Manager 1106 N. Carbon Street P.O. Box 1608 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5553............. Fax: 618-993-3394 Accountants/CPA

Professional Therapeutic Group

Lana Joyner, Owner/Administrator 2907 Williamson County Parkway Marion, IL 62959 618-998-9894............. Fax: 618-998-9993 lana_joyner@joynertherapy.org www.joynertherapy.org Physical Therapy See ad page 14

The Purple Peacock

Cherie Dixon, Owner 410 N. Market Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-0242 cheriepurplepanda@yahoo.com Antiques/Collectables

Peoples National Bank

Pat Cruse, Retail Sales Manager/Vice President 2803 W. 17th Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-8151 patricia.cruse@peoplesnationalbank.com www.peoplesnationalbank.com Banks See ad page Inside Front Cover

Pepsi MidAmerica

Lee Crisp, President/COO 2605 W. Main Street P.O. Box 1070 Marion, IL 62959 618-998-3233............. Fax: 618-998-3633 800-827-7020 lee@pepsimidamerica.com www.pepsimidamerica.com Wholesale Distributors

Perma Treat of Illinois, Inc.

Shawn Bond 602 N. Carbon P.O. Box 99 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5646............. Fax: 618-993-8680 800-572-7384 permatreat@yahoo.com Building Materials

Pet Wellness Center

J Craig Smith, President 8257 Express Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2273............. Fax: 618-993-6220 www.wellnesscenterpc.com Veterinarians

Petter Business Solutions

Keith Dickens, President 5110 Charter Oak Dr Paducah, KY 42001 270-575-5078............. Fax: 270-444-0617 800-227-4932 kdickens@petter-business.com www.petter-business.com Office Supplies / Equipment

Quality Connection / LMCC

Paul Nobel & Bill Belforte 106 N. Monroe West Frankfort, IL 62896 618-932-2102............. Fax: 314-835-1650 Organizations / Foundations

Quizno’s Sub

Blaine Jennings, Regional Manager 1120 N. Carbon St, #50 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9933............. Fax: 618-998-0116 Restaurants See ad page 7 R

Raben Tire Company, Inc.

Jim Adams 1200 W. Dufour Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6381............. Fax: 618-993-6473 800-455-6381 Tire Dealers

Ramsey’s Concrete Service, Inc.

Steve Ramsey, President 1300 Shawnee Trail Carterville, IL 62918 618-997-9193............. Fax: 618-997-7193 www.ramseyconcrete.com Concrete Construction

Raquel’s Couture

Gretchen Boren, Owner 3000 W. DeYoung St, Ste. 190 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-8429 raquels_couture@verizon.net Retail

Raymond James Financial Services

Michael P Tison, Branch Manager 1201 Tower Square Plaza Marion, IL 62959 618-993-3513............. Fax: 618-997-6331 michael.tison@raymondjames.com www.raymondjames.com Financial Investments/Planning

REDCO

Bob Campbell, Consultant 2305 W. Main St P.O. Box 307 Marion, IL 62959 618-998-8252............. Fax: 618-997-4665 800-699-1760 redco@redco.org www.redco.org Industrial Developers See ad page 10

Regions Bank

Barry Smith, President Southern Illinois 100 S. Fourth Street Paducah, KY 42001 270-441-1269 barry.smith@regions.com www.regions.com Banks

Regions Bank

Bob Porter, Branch Manager/Assistant VP 1706 W. DeYoung Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-4732, x2....... Fax: 618-993-8737 robert.porter@regiona.com www.regions.com Banks

Rent One

Neal Swanson, Store Manager 1112-A North Carbon Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-2999............. Fax: 618-997-9081 072@rentone-rto.com www.rentone-rto.com Retail

Rent-All & Sales, Inc.

Robert Collier, Manager 8460 Express Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5044............. Fax: 618-993-3682 rentall@verizon.net Equipment Rentals

Reppert’s Office Supply

Jerry L. Repperet, Owner 112 Lafayette Street P.O. Box 529 Anna, IL 62906 618-833-2150............. Fax: 618-833-5813 800-524-7911 reppert@midwest.net www.reppertsales.com Office Supplies / Equipment

Reynolds, J.W. Rock of Ages Memorials

Tammy Poynor, Sales Manager 1809 N Court St P.O. Box 901 Marion, IL 618-993-5511............. Fax: 618-993-5511 800-526-9180 tpoynor@rockofages.com www.rockofages.com Monument Sales

Rides Mass Transit District

Carletta L Prather, Public Relations 1202 W. Defour Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-1900............. Fax: 618-993-2156 877-667-6119 mktgpr@ridesmtd.com www.ridesmtd.com Transportation Services

River Radio (1)

Steve Falat, General Manager 1431 Country Aire Dr Carterville, IL 62918 618-985-4843............. Fax: 618-985-6529 800-455-3243 Media

www.MarionIllinois.com

River Radio (2)

Kim Debose, General Sales Manager 1431 Country Aire Drive Carterville, IL 62918 618-985-4843............. Fax: 619-985-6529 800-455-3243 kimd@riverradio.net www.riverradio.net Media

River Radio (3)

Bruce Griffith, Account Executive 1431 Country Aire Dr Carterville, IL 62918 618-985-4843............. Fax: 618-985-6529 800-455-3243 bruceg@riverradio.net Media

School for Hearing Impaired John Belcher, Principal 801 E. Reeves Marion, IL 62959 618-997-2472 www.wcsed.org Schools

Securitas Security Services

Kory Best, Branch Manager 4501 W. DeYoung St, Ste. 201B Marion IL 62959 618-993-0269............ Fax: 618-993-0270 Kory.Best@Securitasinc www.securitasinc.com Security Services

Security Alarm Corporation

Stephen A Allen, President 112 E. DeYoung St P.O. Box 128 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3353............. Fax: 618-993-8371 roberts1@midamer.net Insurance Agencies

Josh Dice, General Manager 1511 E. Main Street P.O. Box 665 Salem IL 62881 618-548-5768............. Fax: 618-528-2064 800-252-7621 josh@securityalarm.com www.secuirtyalarm.com Security Services

Ross Construction, Inc.

Shawnee Enterprises Inc.

Roberts Insurance Agency

Jerry Ross, President 504 W. Jackson St. P.O. Box 249 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5904............. Fax: 618-993-5624 jross@rossconstruct.com www.rossconstruct.com Building Contractors

Rx For Pools, Inc.

Joe Campbell, Owner 403 W. Main Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-8031............. Fax: 618-993-0169 800-497-2026 joerxpools@earthlink.net Retail S

Saluki Connection

Leah Bahr, Marketing Director 3000 W. DeYoung St., Ste. 352 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6067............. Fax: 618-549-0151 leahpe@seventen.com www.seventen.com Retail

Salvation Army

Cindy Cowgur, Business Administrator 906 Tower Square Plaza P.O. Box 1112 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5854............. Fax: 618-993-9669 800-933-5854 cindy_cowgur@usc.salvationarmy.org www.salvationarmy.org Organizations / Foundations

Sam’s Club

Calvin Hodgson, General Manager 2709 Walton Way Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5568............. Fax: 618-993-8372 Retail

Sanders & Sanders, Attorneys At Law

John Sanders, Partner 208 N. Market Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2196............. Fax: 618-993-2198 800-455-4885 sanderslaw@hotmail.com Attorneys

Sao Asian Bistro General Manager 2800 17th St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2828 Restaurants

36 Marion Chamber of Commerce

Thomas Logan 1304 W. Boulevard St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5365............. Fax: 618-997-5366 Real Estate / Housing Rental

Sherwin-Williams

Justin Morgan, Manager 1901 W. DeYoung Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3602............. Fax: 618-997-9963 sw3246@sherwin.com www.sherwin.com Retail

SI Bowl

Vickie Hunsaker, General Manager 10240 Samuel Rd Carterville, IL 62918 618-985-3755............. Fax: 618-985-3757 vickie@sibowl.com www.sibowl.com Recreation

Silkworm, Inc.

Stephanie Rhodes, Marketing Director 102 S. Sezmore Dr. P.O. Box 340 Murphysboro, IL 62966 618-687-4077............. Fax: 618-684-4515 800-826-0577 stephanie.mr@silkwormink.com www.silkwormink.com Advertising/Agencies/Specialties

Sisters Three

Marlene Cattaneo, Owner 3000 W. DeYoung St., Ste. 336 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-3733............. Fax: 618-993-3272 margret33@verizon.net www.sistersthree333.com Retail

SIU Credit Union

Tammy Sullins, Branch Manager 2809 Outer Way Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5244............. Fax: 618-998-8437 800-449-7301 tammy.sullins@siucu.org Credit Unions

Sonic Drive-In

Scott Mygatt, General Manager 2710 Walton Way Marion, IL 62959 612-997-5005............. Fax: 618-997-3664 Restaurants

SouthEastern IL Electric Co-op

Greg Cruse, Administrator of Finance 585 Highway 142 South P.O. Box 251 Eldorado, IL 62930 618-273-2611............. Fax: 618-273-3886 800-833-2611 gregcruse@seiec.com www.seiec.com Utilities See ad page 13

Southern FS

Alan Kirby 202 E. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2833............ Fax: 618-997-8403 Farm Supplies

Southern IL Coalition for the Homeless

Sharon Hess, Executive Director P.O. Box 955 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-0094............. Fax: 618-993-4013 sichome_05@yahoo.com Organizations / Foundations

Southern Ilinois Security

Daniel J Graff, President 1000 Hanson St P.O. Box 1096 Murphysboro IL 62966 618-687-3469............. Fax: 618-687-4805 sisc@globaleyes.net Security Services

Southern Illinois Asphalt Co., Inc.

Mike Deaton, Office Manager 5200 Meadowland Parkway P.O. Box 518 Marion, IL 62959 618-998-1615............. Fax: 618-998-1744 Asphalt Contractors

Southern Illinois Builders Association

Tim Garvey, Executive Director 1468 Green Mount Rd. P.O. Box 13901 O’Fallon, IL 62269 618-624-9055............. Fax: 618-624-9065 tim@siba-agc.org www.siba-agc.org Building Contractors

Southern Illinois Cabinet, Inc. Mike Droge, Partner 1701 E. DeYoung Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-6999 800-300-9780 Manufacturers

Southern Illinois Community Foundation

Pat Bauer, Executive Director 201 W. DeYoung St, Suite C Marion, IL 62959 618-977-3700............. Fax: 618-997-3771 info@sicf.org www.sicf.org Organizations / Foundations

Southern Illinois Healthcare

Cheryl Benn, Director of Marketing 1239 E. Main St P.O. Box 3988 Carbondale, IL 62902-3988 618-457-5200............. Fax: 618-529-1995 cheryl.benn@sih.net www.sih.net Organizations / Foundations

Southern Illinois Irish Festival Connie Shanahan, Coordinator P.O. Box 3276 Carbondale, IL 62902 618-549-3090 cshan@midwest.net Organizations / Foundations

Southern Illinois Miners

Surgery Center of So. IL

Southern Illinois Redi-Mix, Inc.

Taco John’s

Eric Haag, Vice President 3000 W. DeYoung St, Suite 750 P.O. Box 1207 Marion, IL 62959 618-998-8499............. Fax: 618-969-8499 info@southernillinoisminers.com www.southernillinoisminers.com Entertainment Jeff Denny, Secretary/Treasurer 2400 N. Skyline Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-993-3600............ Fax: 618-997-8035 Concrete Products

Southern Illinois Vein Center

James Robelen, MD FACS 3106 Outer Drive, Ste. 100 Marion, IL 62959 618-998-8346............. Fax: 618-997-3942 Clinics

Southern Illinoisan

Linda Bickers, Administrator 806 N. Treas P.O. Box 1729 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2113............. Fax: 618-993-5589 Surgery Centers T

Pat Tarrant 903 N. Court St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-8901 Restaurants

Target Marketing

Sue McEwan, Owner 3303 1/2 Commercial Loop P.O. Box 1883 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-0145............. Fax: 618-993-1325 Advertising/Agencies/Specialties

Dennis DeRossett, Publisher 710 N. Illinois Ave P.O. Box 2108 Carbondale, IL 62901 618-529-5454............. Fax: 618-457-2935 800-288-0429 news@thesouthern.com www.thesouthern.com Media

TCT Network

Special Olympics, Southern/Area 15

TCT Network

State Farm Insurance - Kenya Garner

TCT Network

Jo Dodd, Area Director 608 E. College St Carbondale, IL 62901 618-457-2969............. Fax: 618-457-4879 jdodd@soill.org Organizations / Foundations Kenya Garner, Agent 507 E. DeYoung St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1819............. Fax: 618-997-1810 Insurance Agencies See ad page 24

Stephaney’s Bargain Boutique Stephaney Odle, Owner 700 E. Main Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-1470 stephaneyodle@yahoo.com Resale / Consignment Shops

Stevens Floral, Gifts & Framing

Manager 2402 Williamson County Parkway Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1551............. Fax: 618-993-5269 lin@stevensofmarion.com www.stevensofmarion.com Retail

Stiles Office Solutions

Mark S Sanders, President 601 W. Industrial Park Rd Carbondale, IL 62901 618-529-4950............. Fax: 618-457-7781 msanders@stilesos.com www.stilesos.com Office Supplies / Equipment

Studio 13 Tanning & Beeauty Salon

Lisa Murry, Beauty Consultant 4503 W. DeYoung, Ste. 104C Marion, IL 62959 618-993-1630............. Fax: 618-997-8738 lmurray79@yahoo.com Beauty Consultants

Super 8 Motel

Amber Parker, General Manager 2601 W. DeYoung St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-5577............. Fax: 618-997-6779 800-800-8000 mgr.super8@msn.com www.marionsuper8.com Motel/Hotels

Shane Chaney, CFO 11717 Rt. 37N P.O. Box 1010 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9333............. Fax: 618-997-8936 sac@tct.tv Media Julie Nolan, Assistant to the President 11717 Rt. 37N P.O. Box 1010 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9333............. Fax: 618-997-8936 jan@tct.tv Media Sharon Hoffman, Director of Human Resources 11717 Rt. 37N P.O. Box 1010 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-4700............. Fax: 618-997-8936 s.hoffman@tct.tv Media

TEPPCO

Bryan S McArthy, Area Manager 3134 Doron Rd P.O. Box 9 Creal Springs, IL 62922 618-966-8301............. Fax: 618-966-8342 bsmcarthy@epco.com www.teppco.com Pipeline

Tequilas Mexican Restaurant

Oscar Ruiz, Manager 1906 W. Coolidge Marion, IL 62959 618-997-0162............Fax: 618-997- 3923 Restaurants

Thomason Express, L.L.C.

Lee Thomason, President/CEO 1606 E. Main st. Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2805............. Fax: 618-997-2011 800-336-2805 lee@thomasonexpress.com www.thomasonexpress.com Transportation Services

Thompson, Dave / GMAC Real Esate

Dave Thompson, Owner/Broker 1301 Enterprise Way, Suite 37 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1111............. Fax: 618-997-5937 800-396- 9761 thompson@midamer.net www.marionrealestate.com Realtors See ad page 24

Timberline Fisheries Corporation

Todd Goodman, General Manager 201 E. Timberline Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9311............. Fax: 618-997-4692 800-423-2248 livefood@timberlinefisheries.com www.timberlinefisheries.com Wholesale Distributors

Town & Country Paving

Tom Burns, Owner 4062 S. Wolf Creek Rd Carbondale, IL 62901 618-964-1806............ Fax: 618-964-1660 800-554-3356 TBGB@hcis.net Asphalt Contractors

University of Illinois, Extension

Ed Billingsley, Extension Director 1306 N. Atchison Ave. Marion, IL 62959 618-993-3304............. Fax: 618-997-1542 williamson-co@extension.uiuc.edu www.uiuc.edu Colleges & Universities See ad page 23

UPS Store, The

Jim Skiersch, Owner 1117 N. Carbon St Marion, IL 62959 618-998-0898............. Fax: 618-998-0899 store4099@theupsstore.com www.theupsstore.com Printing & Office Supplies

Tru-Bilt Farm & Commercial Building Co.

Larry Johnson, General Manager 9328 Foyt Road Marion, IL 62959 618-982-2110............. Fax: 618-982-2211 trubilt@midamer.net Building Contractors U

U.S. Bank

Doug Baker, Vice President 1116 N. Carbon Marion, IL 62959 618-998-2007............. Fax: 618-997-8030 doug.baker@usbank.com www.usbank.com Banks

U.S. Bank

Myrna Denton, Branch Manager 1116 N. Carbon Marion, IL 62959 618-998-2002............. Fax: 618-997-8030 myrna.denton@usbank.com www.usbank.com Banks

U.S. Lawns of Southern IL

Dean Albright, Owner P.O. Box 261 Energy, IL 62933 618-942-7355............. Fax: 618-942-7355 Landscaping/Lawn Maintenance Snow Removal

U.S. Lawns of Southern IL

Dean Albright, Owner P.O. Box 261 Energy, IL 62933 618-942-7355............. Fax: 618-942-7355 Snow Removal

V.A. Medical Center (1)

Warren E Hill, Director 2401 W. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5311............. Fax: 618-993-4154 Hospitals

Valpak of Southern Illinois

Heidi Keyser, Marketing Consultant P.O. Box 3273 Carbondale, IL 62902 877-408-5113............. Fax: 866-596-5061 877-408-5113 heidi@keysermedia.com www.keysermedia.com Advertising/Agencies/Specialties

VanHorn, Thomas W. Jr., CPA

Thomas W VanHorn, Owner 114 S. Vicksburg Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5524............. Fax: 618-997-2276 tom@tvhcpa.com www.tvhcpa.com Accountants/CPA

Verizon

Dennis Harmon, Area Manager 208 W. Union Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-0678............. Fax: 618-997-1827 Telephone Systems & Service

Verizon Wireless

Kassandra Gregory, Store Manager 2902 West DeYoung Street Marion, IL 62959 618-534-2524............. Fax: 618-998-0435 kassandra.gregory@hotmail.com www.verizonwireless.com Telephone Systems & Service

United States Penitentiary

Lisa J.W. Hollingsworth, Warden 4500 Prison Rd P.O. Box 2000 Marion, IL 62959 618-964-1441............. Fax: 618-964-2058 ljennings@bop.gov www.bop.gov Government Agencies

United Way of Southern Illinios

Wal~Mart

Tim Mieldezis, General Manager 2802 Outer Road Drive Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5618............. Fax: 618-997-7479 Retail

Walt’s Restaurant

Toni Hayden, Executive Director 1301 Enterprise Way P.O. Box 1901 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-7744............. Fax: 618-993-0140 Organizations / Foundations

Walt Nieds, President 213 S. Court St Marion, IL 62959 618-993-8668............. Fax: 618-997-7763 Restaurants

Unity Christian School

Deborah Runion, Principal 420 E. Main Street Marion, IL 62959 618-993-8534 www.marionunit2.org Schools

Debi Barnett, Director of Development 100 E. College Energy, IL 62933 618-942-3802............. Fax: 618-942-7228 ucswarriors@verizon.net Schools See ad page 13

Washington

Water Station & Detail Shop

Leo & Tonya Miller, Owners 603 N. Court Street P.O. Box 1196 Marion, IL 62959 618-727-0393............. Fax: 618-993-6709 mayflower1muscle@hotmail.com Carwash

Weekly Review

Publisher 1120 N. Carbon St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-2222............. Fax: 618-997-4018 Media

Well’s Big & Tall

Sabrina Yearack, Owner 1010 E. Dickinson Drive Marion, IL 62959 618-998-8651............. Fax: 618-993-1466 info@wellsbigandtall.net www.wellsbigandtakk.net Retail

Western Sizzlin Steak House

Ron Colborn & Chris Edmonds 1808 Bittle Place Marion, IL 62959 618-993-2426............. Fax: 618-993-2427 marionwesternsiz@verizon.net Restaurants

Westmore Liquor Mart

Steve Locke, Manager 802 N. Russel Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1151............. Fax: 618-997-4379 Liquor Sales

WGGH Radio Station

Jim & Jackie Fishback, Owners 1801 E. Main St P.O. Box 340 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-8102............. Fax: 618-997-2307 wggh@wggh.net www.wggh.net Media

White & Borgognoni Architects

Gail White, Owner 212 N. Illinois Ave. Carbondale, IL 62901 618-529-3691............. Fax: 618-529-2626 gailw@wb-architects.com www.wb-architects.com Architects

Whitehead Wellness Center

Williamson County Programs on Aging

Workforce Employment Solutions

Robert Childers, Executive Director 1201 Weaver Road Herrin, IL 62948 618-988-1585............ Fax: 618-942-6993 wcpa1@neondsl.com Organizations / Foundations

Joe Rozier, Vice President 213 W. Main St Carbondale, IL 62901 618-519-9330............. Fax: 618-519-9333 jrozier@visitworkforce.com www.visitworkforce.com Employment Services

Williamson County Tourism Bureau

WPSD-TV - News Channel 6

Shannon Johnson, Executive Director 1602 Sioux Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3690............. Fax: 618-997-1874 800-433-7399 info@wctb.org www.wctb.org Recreation See ad page Outside Back Cover

Williamson Development Company

8341 Express Drive Marion, IL 62959 618-998-8010............. Fax: 618-998-8012 jmorris@clineres.com Coal Development

Willy Jak’s

Matthew Davis, General Manager 2704 17th Street Marion, IL 62959 618-998-1800............. Fax: 618-998-1800 burgersncream@verizon.net Restaurants

Wilson Realty, Paul

Beth Wilson, Agent/Manager 1007 W. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1371............. Fax: 618-993-6451 wilsons@hcis.net Realtors

Wilson Realty, Paul - Steve Maxwell

Steve Maxwell, Realtor 1007 W. Main St Marion, IL 62959 618-923-3629............. Fax: 618-997-9607 emax_1@mchsi.com Realtors

Mark D Whitehead, Owner 2103 W. Main Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5000............. Fax: 618-997-8658 markwhiteheaddc@ whiteheadwellness.com www.whiteheadwellness.com Chiropractors Massage/Day Spas

Window World of Southern Illinois

Whitehead Wellness Center

Winters Brewster Crosby & Schafer, LLC

Mark D. Whitehead, Owner 2103 W. Main Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5000............. Fax: 618-997-8658 markwhiteheaddc@ whiteheadwellness.com www.whiteheadwellness.com Massage Therapy

Williams & Associates

Mary Jo McCurdy, Marketing Director 1106 W. DeYoung St P.O. Box 1717 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-0387............ Fax: 618-998-8585 mjmccurdy@williamsdreamteam.com www.williamsdreamteam.com Insurance Agencies

Williamson County Airport Authority

Doug Kimmel, Airport Manager 10400 Terminal Drive, Suite 200 Marion, IL 62959 618-993-3353, x4....... Fax: 618-997-9129 airport@midwesr.net Air Tansportation

Williamson County Fair

Steve Eli, President P.O. Box 605 Marion, IL 62959 618-751-9318............. Fax: 618-997-9444 williamsoncountyfair@yahoo.com Organizations / Foundations

Graham Tamplin, Sales Manager 305 N. Carbon Street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-0189............. Fax: 618-533-6871 866-663-3825 graham@the189window.com www.the189window.com Building Contractors

John Brewster, Member 111 W. Main street Marion, IL 62959 618-997-5611............. Fax: 618-997-6522 winlaw@winterslaw.com www.winterslaw.com Attorneys

Wisconsin Physicians Service (WPS)

Linda Hatfield 100 Television Lane P.O. Box 1197 Paducah, KY 42002-1197 618-221-0166............. Fax: 618-995-1471 800-4-WPSD dunks@midwest.net Media

Wright, Marjorie

Marjorie Wright 1811 Suzanne Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-997-9255 Individual Members

WSIL - TV Channel 3

Steve Wheeler 1416 Country Aire, Dr Carterville, IL 62918 618-985-2333............. Fax: 618-985-6482 Media

WSIL - TV Channel 3 Bonnie Wheeler 1416 Country Aire, Dr Carterville, IL 62918 618-985-2333 Media

WSIU/WUSI TV & Radio

Delores Kerstein, General Manager Mailcode 6602 Carbondale, IL 62901-6602 618-453-4344............. Fax: 618-453-6186 www.wsiu.org Media See ad page 2 Y

Yellow Book USA

Walter Rasmussen & Joe Newman 258 S. Mt. Auburn Rd Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 573-339-7100............. Fax: 573-339-7108 800-585-2001 walter.rasmussen@yellowbook.com www.yellowbook.com Telephone Directories Z

Zeller Construction, Inc.

Chris Schaber, President 900 Skyline Dr., Ste. 600 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-3220............. Fax: 618-997-5810 cschaber@zellerconstruction.com www.zellerconstruction.com Building Contractors

Kelly Hartung, Manager 912 N. Pentacost Dr Marion, IL 62959 618-998-5196 khartung@wpsic.com www.wpsic.com Government Agencies

Withers Broadcasting

Janet Jensen, General Manager 1822 N. Court St P.O. Box 127 Marion, IL 62959 618-997-8123............. Fax: 618-993-2003 Media

Women’s Center, Inc., The

Meghan Nigra, BA Development Specialist 610 S. Thompson St Carbondale, IL 62901 618-549-4807............. Fax: 618-529-1802 800-334-2094 wcds@thewomensctr.org www.thewomensctr.org Organizations / Foundations

www.MarionIllinois.com

Categorical Listing Abstract & Title Companies

Marion Abstract Company, Inc. 618-997-6262

Ambulance Service

Lifetime EMRS Corp. 618-997-4302 See ad page 1

Accountants/CPA

The Purple Peacock 618-993-0242

618-993-1040

Dycus, Bradley & Draves, PC 618-993-8724 See ad page 5

Gray, Hunter, Stenn, LLP 618-993-2647 See ad page 9

Kemper CPA Group, LLP 618-997-3055 See ad page 20

Kerber, Eck & Braeckel, LLP 618-529-1040

Krehbiel & Associates, LLC 618-993-2148

Powless Meyer & Hudgens, LLC 618-993-5553

VanHorn, Thomas W. Jr., CPA 618-997-5524

Advertising/Agencies/Specialties

1187 Creative 618-457-1187

Arthur Agency 618-351-1599 See ad page 20

Architects

Architechniques, Ltd. 618-942-6918

Baysinger Design-Group, Inc. 618-998-8015 618-998-0075 618-529-3691

Southern Illinois Asphalt Co., Inc. 618-998-1615

Town & Country Paving 618-964-1806

Assisted Living

Fifth Season Residential 618-993-2800

Attorneys

Basi, Basi & Associates 618-997-3436

Bleyer & Bleyer, Attorneys At Law 618-997-1331

Garrison & Garrison, Attorneys

618-993-2196

IDEARC Media Corporation 618-997-1600

Lamar Advertising 270-433-3082

Silkworm, Inc. 618-687-4077

Target Marketing

Sanders & Sanders, Attorneys At Law 618-993-2196

Winters Brewster Crosby & Schafer, LLC 618-997-5611

877-408-5113

Air Tansportation

AirEvac Lifeteam 618-998-1611

Great Lakes Airlines 307-432-7000 See ad page 19

Williamson County Airport Authority 618-993-3353, x4

Auto & Marine Dealer

Mack’s Auto Sales & Marine 618-993-1818

Auto Parts/Supplies/Service

NAPA Auto Parts 618-993-2100 See ad page 7

O’Reilly Auto Parts 618-993-3737

Automobile Dealers

Cash’s Baker Chevrolet Cadillac

618-687-1738 618-964-9030

Enterprise Rent-A-Car 618-997-9151

Banks

618-997-4341 See ad page 27 618-993-2678 See ad page 22

Banterra Bank 618-997-2760 See ad page 22

618-993-0180, Ext. 3710 See ad page 22

618-997-4852

Marion Banking Center 618-997-2500

MidCountry Bank 618-998-4160

Old National Bank 618-998-2030 See ad page 2

Peoples National Bank 618-253-2421

Peoples National Bank

618-997-8151 See ad page Inside Front Cover

Regions Bank Regions Bank

618-997-4732, x2

U.S. Bank

618-998-2007

U.S. Bank

618-998-2002

First United Methodist Church

Ross Construction, Inc.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - LCMS

618-993-5904

Southern Illinois Builders Association 618-624-9055

Tru-Bilt Farm & Commercial Building Co. 618-982-2110

Window World of Southern Illinois

618-922-9511

Studio 13 Tanning & Beeauty Salon 618-993-1630

Foley-Sweitzer Motor Sales, Inc.

Evrard-Strang Construction 618-997-8997

Clinics

Marion Diagnostic Center 618-993-1400 See ad page 14

Southern Illinois Vein Center 618-998-8346

Coal Development

Zeller Construction, Inc. 618-997-3220

Williamson Development Company 618-998-8010

Building Materials

Bob Stotlar Building Center 618-993-2653

Marion Home Depot

Coffee/Pastry/Sandwich Shops

Latta Java Coffee Shop 618See ad page 23

618-997-7100

Colleges & Universities

Perma Treat of Illinois, Inc. 618-997-5646

John A. Logan College 618-985-3741

Business Consultant Training

Corporate Strategy & Finance Associates 573-651-3389

Mid-Continent University 618-658-8919

University of Illinois, Extension 618-993-3304 See ad page 23

IMEC

618-453-3829 Computer/Internet Services Campgrounds

Marion Campgrounds & RV Park 618-997-3484

EvolutionMC, LLC 618-942-8294

Heartland Communications Internet Services, Inc.

Carpet/Flooring

Niemann Flooring 618-997-6521

Carpet/Flooring/Window Blinds

270-898-7871

Mayer Networks 618-529-4922

Mradmin

618-351-7800

Norman Carpet One Floor & Home 618-993-3034

Concrete Construction Carwash

Ramsey’s Concrete Service, Inc. 618-997-9193

Water Station & Detail Shop 618-727-0393

Catering Services

Great Boars of Fire Building Contractors

618-993-3649

618-997-0189

Beauty Consultants

Mary Kay Beauty

618-997-2136 See ad page 23 618-993-5421

Farmers State Bank

Fifth Third Bank

Abundant Life Assembly of God Church

Peebles Siding & Construction, Inc. 618-964-1735

618-993-2621 618-997-1313

38 Marion Chamber of Commerce

Churches

Morgan Commercial Structures

270-441-1269

618-993-0145

Valpak of Southern Illinois

618-997-5000

P & I Builders, LLC

618-998-1188 See ad page 11

Gott, Amanda Byassee, Attorney At Law 618-357-8653

618-993-6890 See ad page 22

Banterra Bank

618-993-2601

CommunityLink

Crossroads Car Rental

Banterra Bank Asphalt Contractors

Whitehead Wellness Center

618-993-6922

The Bank of Marion

White & Borgognoni Architects

618-997-8066

Jim Shotton Construction Co., Inc. Koller Homes

618-997-5692

Hurst Rosche Engineers Inc.

Chiropractors

Miller Spinal Health Center

618-993-6393

Marion Toyota

Automobile Rentals

Barger, Patrick, CPA Bragee, Kevin W., CPA, LLC

618-997-3326 See ad page 8

618-993-2161

Antiques/Collectables

618-997-5700

Holmes Construction

618-997-4000

Marion Ford-Lincoln-Mercury

Palmer & Murrie Abstract Co., Inc. 618-993-3866

Ike Honda

618-833-5858

Pass Your Plate 618-997-5392 See ad page 7

Concrete Products

Classic Concrete Construction 618-993-7500

Odum Concrete Products 618-993-6211

Southern Illinois Redi-Mix, Inc. 618-993-3600

Convience Stores

Casey’s General Store 618-997-9881

Employment Services/ Unemployment Insurance

Illinois Department of Employment Security

Furniture Sales

Distinctive Interiors

877-877-1995

Credit Unions

SIU Credit Union 618-993-5244

Engineers

Clarida & Ziegler Engineering Company

Custom Modular Homes

618-998-4663 See ad page 26

618-993-6700 See ad page 22

Main, Dr. Robert J., DDS 618-997-0127

O’Keefe, Dr. John F. 618-993-6616

Holcomb Foundation Engineering Company Hurst Rosche Engineers Inc. 618-998-0075

Entertainment

Southern Illinois Miners 618-998-8499

Fox’s Cleaners 618-993-5053 See ad page 13

Monroe Cleaners

618-997-5656

Government Agencies

618-997-6281 See ad page 6

Equipment Rentals

618-993-5044

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

Marion Reservation Center (4)

United States Penitentiary 618-964-1441

Graphic Design

Cole Electric Home of the Electrical Detectives 618-988-8731

Grocery-Retail

Aldi, Inc.

618-997-2836

Edward Jones Investments 618-997-2321

Edward Jones Investments 618-997-6421

Edward Jones Investments

Electric Equipment-Retail

618-997-6529

Hilliard Lyons Inc.

618-993-2681 See ad page 13

Employment Services

CFA Staffing

618-997-5150 See ad page 2

Clear Point

Borowiak’S IGA (2) 618-997-9683

618-993-9675 See ad page 20

Heartland Labor Services, LLC 618-985-5120

Workforce Employment Solutions 618-519-9330

Hospitals

618-997-5311

Franklin-Williamson Human Services

Kroger Company 618-993-6330

Kroger Company 618-549-8665

Gymnastics

618-997-9411

Fox’s Flowers & Gifts 618-993-8134

Garden Gate Florist

Melise’s Consignment Boutique 618-993-1800

Funeral Homes

Blue Funeral Home 618-997-5648

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home

Williams & Associates 618-993-0387

Cisco

Diamond Designs 618-997-5983

Elizabeth & Nichole Fine Jewelry 618-993-1640

Individual Members

Dralle, Drucilla 618-993-5918 812-424-3253

Landscaping/Lawn Maintenance

Changing Seasons Lawn Maintenance Co. 618-997-6897

Grassworks

618-534-3194

Lawn Works Unlimited 618-997-5063

U.S. Lawns of Southern IL 618-942-7355

Lawn/Tractor Sales & Service

Ideal Lawn & Tractor 618-993-8546

Ivan & Wanda Zwick Libraries

Jent, Saundra K.

Marion Carnegie Library

618-993-1330

Pearson, George

Liquor Sales

Olde Tyme Hardware Co.

Wright, Marjorie

Hardware - Retail

Ace Hardware

618-993-9145

618-993-7773 See ad page 1

Formal Wear

618-997-1819 See ad page 24

618-964-1663

Florists

618-997-5462 See ad page 23

618-998-7000 See ad page 16-17

618-937-6483

Extreme Indoor Sports

618-942-5191

Extra Help Employment Servives, Inc.

888-215-9044

Eubank, Charles D. & Associates

Etcetera Flowers & Fine Gifts

State Farm Insurance Kenya Garner

Jewelers - Retail

Human Services

618-993-2255

Flanders Electric Motor Service of IL, Inc.

618-997-3353

636-735-2542

618-998-2300

618-997-9683

618-997-4608 618-993-3513

Roberts Insurance Agency

Marion Reservation Center (6)

V.A. Medical Center (1)

Borowiak’s IGA (1)

Raymond James Financial Services Electric Motors - Dealers/Repair

618-993-6377 See ad page 21

Heartland Regional Medical Center

Southern FS

618-997-5763

Marion Electrical Supply

618-998-2300

618-993-6536

618-993-2833

Jackson and Gray Company, Inc.

Internet Networking Services

Marion Reservation Center (5)

Graphics Galore, Inc. (2)

Financial Investments/Planning

618-993-5628 See ad page 9

618-998-2300

Marion Reservation Center (7)

Exterminators

Enviro-Tech Termite & Pest Control

618-922-3893

Bruce Electric Service, Inc.

618-998-2300 618-998-2320

Farm Supplies

Andy Roberts Electric, Inc.

618-998-2300

Marion Reservation Center (3)

618-998-5196

618-993-3540

Marion Reservation Center (1)

618-997-2612 See ad page 6

Wisconsin Physicians Service (WPS)

618-997-5740

Electric Contractors

Hospitality Management

Marion Reservation Center (2)

City of Marion

Insurance Management Services 618-993-6346

Cree Development Corporation

City of Marion

618-997-2745 618-997-1311

Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.

Kokopelli Golf Club & Restaurant

Health Alliance Medical Plans Insurance House, The

618-997-3030

618-997-3344

Rent-All & Sales, Inc. Dry Cleaners/Laundry

618-997-6565 See ad page 14

618-997-6996

Dental Care for Kids 618-998-9868

Addus HealthCare, Inc.

Golf Courses

618-529-5262 Dentist

618-997-3242 See ad page 25

618-993-6411 See ad page 21

Geotech Engineering & Testing, Inc.

New Horizons Homes, Inc.

Ferrellgas

Graham & Associates Financial Group 618-997-9004

Home Health Services Gas-Propane Companies

Clearpoint Financial Solutions

618-997-8900

618-993-2202

618-997-6835 Credit & Debt Counceling

Ponder Service, Inc.

618-997-1301

618-997-9255

Health Club

Gold’s Gym

618-998-0619

Industrial Developers

618-997-6975

618-998-8252 See ad page 10 Insurance Agencies

AFLAC

618-997-1938 Heating & Cooling Contractors

D & C Sheet Metal Heating & Cooling Inc. 618-997-6577

Fowler Heating & Cooling, Inc. 618-997-5288

Bill’s Package Liquor Store 618-997-6224

Westmore Liquor Mart 618-997-1151

REDCO

Hearing Centers

NuEar-All American Hearing Center

618-993-5935

Allstate Insurance 618-997-8710 See ad page 21

Diederich Insurance 618-997-1802

Manufacturers

Aisin Electronics Illinois, LLC 618-997-9800 See ad page 11

Aisin Light Metals 618-997-7900 See ad page 11

Aisin Mfg Illinois, LLC 618-998-8333 See ad page 11

Crisp Container Co. 618-998-0400

www.MarionIllinois.com

Diagraph / ITW

MEDICAL MANAGEMENT

618-997-3321 See ad page 2

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois 618-998-2600 See ad page 5

Diagraph / ITW 618-997-3211 See ad page 2

Pain Management Center 618-997-7820

General Dynamics 618-993-9312

MINING EQUIPMENT

Harrisburg Truss Company

Excel Mining Systems, Inc. (1)

Southern Illinois Cabinet, Inc.

Excel Mining Systems, Inc. (2)

618-253-8787 618-997-6999

MASSAGE THERAPY

618-997-2611

Excel Mining Systems, Inc. (3) 618-993-2611

MOBILE OFFICES

Jim’s Mobile Offices 618-997-6072

618-985-8995

MONUMENT SALES

MEDIA

KBSI - FOX 23/My Net 49

American Memorials Co., Inc. 618-993-8968

Reynolds, J.W. Rock of Ages Memorials 618-993-5511

618-993-7783

KFVS - TV Channel 12 573-335-1212

Marion Daily Republican

MORTGAGE SERVICES

Mid America Mortage Services of IL, Inc. 618-985-2166

618-993-2626

MOTEL/HOTELS

On Media

618-529-5277

River Radio (1) 618-985-4843

River Radio (2) 618-985-4843

River Radio (3) 618-985-4843

Southern Illinoisan 618-529-5454

Liberty Village of Marion 618-993-8600 See ad page 15

Comfort Inn dba Ajam Inc. 618-993-6221

Comfort Suites 618-997-9133 See ad page 19

Alliance Occupational Health, Inc. 618-969-9384

OFFICE SUPPLIES / EQUIPMENT

Office Depot OfficeWare

618-997-6998 270-575-5078

Reppert’s Office Supply 618-833-2150

Stiles Office Solutions 618-529-4950

OFFICE SUPPLIES / FURNITURE

Midwest Office Supply 618-997-9433

OIL - PETROLEUM DEALERS

Bowman, V.W. Oil Company 618-993-8118

Edwards-Etherton Oil Company, Inc. 618-993-6935

Drury Inn

618-997-9600

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot 618-993-3011

Hampton Inn

OPTOMETRISTS

Jacobs & Crabtree 618-993-8787

John D. Power, O.D. 618-997-5600

618-997-9333

618-998-9900 See ad page 25

TCT Network

Holiday Inn Express (Ajam Inc.)

618-993-5686

Weekly Review

Oakridge Manor Bed & Breakfast

WGGH Radio Station

Super 8 Motel

TCT Network

618-997-4700 618-997-2222 618-993-8102

Withers Broadcasting 618-997-8123

WPSD-TV - News Channel 6 618-221-0166

618-993-5577

MOTORCYCLE DEALERS

Black Diamond Harley-Davidson 618-997-4577

WSIU/WUSI TV & Radio 618-453-4344 See ad page 2

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Fox Medical

MOVING COMPANIES

Davie Transfer Inc. 618-983-6062

MUNICIPAL AND SMALL BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Datalogic

618-997-6461

618-997-9262

HLS Home Medical Equipment 618-997-9385

ORGANIZATIONS / FOUNDATIONS

American Heart Association 618-983-3234

American Red Cross MO-IL Blood Region Arthritis Foundation 618-993-1777

MUSIC EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

Byassee Keyboard Company 618-993-8562

618-997-1301

Egyptian Building Trades

618-997-8097

Little Egypt Arts Association 618-998-8530

LMCC

Marion Cultural & Civic Center 618-997-4030

Marion Cultural & Civic Center Foundation 618-997-2048

Goldline Photo Plus

618-998-1516 Digital Photo Lab and 1-Hour Portrait Studio Just west of Kroger in Marion We print.... *ALL sizes of photos *Specialty cut vinyl *Indoor/Outdoor Banners *Four-color T-shirts *Photo Gifts *Promotional Items ....much, much more!

Marion Main Street

PHYSICAL THERAPY

618-993-5299

Marion Rotary Club 618-997-6311

Marion Senior Citizens Center 618-997-9019

Quality Connection / LMCC 618-932-2102

Salvation Army 618-993-5854

Heartland Rehabilitation DBA: HR Physical Therapy 618-993-4024 See ad page 14

Occupational Performance & Rehab

618-993-6237 Physical & Occupational Therapy & Industrial Rehab

Professional Therapeutic Group

Southern IL Coalition for the Homeless

618-998-9894 See ad page 14

618-993-0094

PHYSICIANS

Southern Illinois Community Foundation

Deacon, Dr. Jeffrey S.,D.P.M.

Southern Illinois Healthcare

Graham Family Medicine

Southern Illinois Irish Festival

Keller, Dr. J.D., PC

618-977-3700 618-457-5200 618-549-3090

618-993-0333

618-998-9200 618-997-2248

Special Olympics, Southern/Area 15

PIPELINE

618-457-2969

United Way of Southern Illinios 618-997-7744

Williamson County Fair 618-751-9318

TEPPCO

618-966-8301 PLAQUES/SIGNS/ENGRAVING/AWARDS

Graphics Galore, Inc.

Williamson County Programs on Aging

618-997-6880

Women’s Center, Inc., The

Baker & Sons Plumbing, Inc.

618-988-1585

PLUMBING CONTRACTORS

618-549-4807

PARTY SUPPLIES

618-993-6986

Litton Enterprises, Inc. 618-993-2210

All Occasions Party Supply 618-993-1050

PRINTER CARTRIDGE REFILLING

PAYROLL SERVICES

Cartridge World 618-529-1204

Extra Help Payroll Servives, Inc. 618-993-8836 See ad page 20

PHARMACIES

Medicine Shoppe, The 618-997-1393

PRINTING & OFFICE SUPPLIES

Hill Printing & Office Supply Company 618-997-5304

UPS Store, The 618-998-0898

618-937-4505

Employer’s Association Goodwill Industries (Missouri Goodwill)

REAL ESTATE / HOUSING RENTAL

D & L Apartments 618-994-2480

618-998-1612

Heartland Realty & Rentals, Inc.

Heartland Rotary Club of Williamson Co.

The Hill

618-993-5436

40 Marion Chamber of Commerce

Knights of Columbus

618-922-1853

CASA of Williamson County

PHOTOGRAPHERS

618-985-5555

618-252-0600

Artstarts

WSIL - TV Channel 3 618-985-2333

Marion Eye Centers & Optical

618-998-1220 618-996-2237

Illinois Broadcasters Association

618-932-2102 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Petter Business Solutions

Egyptian Revival Day Spa

618-997-5000

1301 East DeYoung Street Marion, IL 62959 Phone: 618-997-1365

800-613-4624

618-997-5000

Whitehead Wellness Center

Fountains Nursing Home

618-993-2611

Whitehead Wellness Center

MASSAGE/DAY SPAS

NURSING HOMES

618-993-3029 618-993-8724

Little Egypt Estates 618-998-0454

Honeybakers Restaurant Baking - Catering 618-997-0992

Shawnee Enterprises Inc. 618-997-5365

Long John Silvers 618-997-2261

Realtors

Century 21 House of Realty, Inc. 618-997-6495 See ad page 28

618-997-4100

997-5879 Home

Coldwell Banker 618-997-1868 See ad page 25

Papa Murphy’s

618-997-9933 See ad page 7

Sonic Drive-In

Thompson, Dave / GMAC Real Esate

Taco John’s

618-997-1111 See ad page 24

618-993-8901

Wilson Realty, Paul

618-997-0162

618-997-1371

Wilson Realty, Paul - Steve Maxwell 618-923-3629

Emery Brothers Skating Rink 618-997-3080

Clearwave Communications

John A. Logan College

CTS Technology Solutions, Inc.

Lincoln

Jibber Jabber

Longfellow

Verizon

Marion Community Unit #2 Schools

Verizon Wireless

618-993-2321

Marion Junior High School 618-997-1317

Walt’s Restaurant 618-993-8668

School for Hearing Impaired 618-997-2472

618-993-2426

Unity Christian School 618-942-3802 See ad page 13

Willy Jak’s

618-998-1800

Washington

618-993-8534 Retail

618-985-3755

Williamson County Tourism Bureau 618-997-3690 See ad page Outside Back Cover

Resale / Consignment Shops

Melise’s Consignment Boutique 618-993-1800

618-993-5368

Discount Wallpapper 618-997-6090

Handfuls On Purpose Christian Store 618-997-3507

Illinois Centre Mall

Stephaney’s Bargain Boutique 618-993-1470

618-993-5377

M - Womens Apparel

Resale / New Formal Wear/ Tuxedo Rental

Melise’s Consignment Boutique 618-993-1800

Security Services

Adam’s Shoe Store

ADT Security Services 618-218-3223

Securitas Security Services

618-548-5768

The Mattress Store, Inc. 618-993-1404

Snow Removal

U.S. Lawns of Southern IL 618-942-7355

17th Street Bar & Grill 618-998-1114

20’s Hideout Restaurant, LLC 618-997-8325

Applebee’s Grill & Bar 618-997-9436

Bennie’s Italian Foods 618-997-6736

Cracker Barrel 618-993-6306

Dairy Queen - Marion (DeYoung St.) 618-998-0262

Dairy Queen - Marion (Main St.) 618-997-5180

Fusaro’s Italian Deli

2406 Williamson County Parkway Marion, IL 62959 Phone: 618-993-4028

Sports Contests

618-997-4619

More Than Décor 618-997-2094

Illinois State Duck & Goose Calling Contest 618-997-6311

Raquel’s Couture Rent One

618-997-2999

Rx For Pools, Inc. 618-993-8031

Marion HealthCare LLC 618-993-1112

Surgery Center of So. IL

Sam’s Club

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service 618-658-3278

Tire Dealers

Sherwin-Williams 618-997-3602

Sisters Three 618-993-3733

Stevens Floral, Gifts & Framing

Best One Tire 618-993-8136

Raben Tire Company, Inc. 618-997-6381

Transportation Services

Aeroflite Sales & Charter 618-993-2764

Crab Orchard & Egyptian Railroad 618-993-5769

Rides Mass Transit District 618-993-1900

Thomason Express, L.L.C. 618-993-2805

Travel Agencies

American Classic Tours 618-997-1203

Utilities

Ameren Economic Development 573-651-5629

AmerenCIPS - Operations 618-997-3311

AmerenCIPS - Public Relations 618-997-3311

SouthEastern IL Electric Co-op 618-273-2611 See ad page 13

Vending Companies

Brothers Vending 618-997-6200

Little Egypt Veterinary Clinic 618-997-9786 See ad page 2

Pet Wellness Center

618-993-5568

618-997-1551

618-534-2524

Veterinarians

Saluki Connection 618-997-6067

618-997-9311

618-993-2113

Tax Return Preparation

Telephone Directories

Hometown Phone Book 618-345-5400

IDEARC

618-997-1600

618-985-3767

Timberline Fisheries Corporation

Surgery Centers

618-997-8429

Koerner Distributor, Inc.

618-998-3233

618-997-0678

618-687-3469

618-997-5094 See ad page 9

618-993-8900 See ad page 10

Pepsi MidAmerica

618-993-3407

Southern Ilinois Security

maurices Restaurants

800-443-3068

618-993-0269

Security Alarm Corporation

618-998-1828

Golden Eagle Distributing, LLC

618-969-9800

618-993-8196

Tequilas Mexican Restaurant

SI Bowl

618-993-5400

Marion High School

Western Sizzlin Steak House Recreation

Jefferson

618-993-3230

612-997-5005

Circuit City Stores, Inc.

Bening Communications

618-997-6063

618-993-2828

Wholesale Distributors

888-310-2605

Creal Springs

618-985-3741

Quizno’s Sub

618-998-9100 See ad page 25

Telephone Systems & Service

618-998-8651

618-997-5766

Sao Asian Bistro

Emerald Realty

618-998-8833

Well’s Big & Tall

618-996-2181

Wedding / Event Consultants/Rentals

Dreams Do Come True

Alltel

618-997-7797

Coldwell Banker

573-339-7100

Schools

618-932-2110

618-993-9990

Yellow Book USA

618-997-5618

Mackie’s Pizza McDonald’s

Colborn, Ann & Associates, LLC

Wal~Mart

618-993-2273

Waste Disposal

CWI (Continental Waste Industries) 618-867-2356

Midwest Waste 618-997-9561