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Edwards County 2015 Guide

November 2015

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Welcome to Edwards County!

Edwards County was named after Ninian Edwards, the governor of the Illinois Territory, and, later the governor of Illinois. The county was formed in 1814, and at the time comprised nearly half of the state of Illinois. New counties were formed from it until 1824, when it assumed its present form from the creation of Wabash County. This made Edwards the smallest county in the state. Although it is the smallest, Edwards County is big on hospitality, as it offers the kinds of amenities that inspire its residents and visitors to experience and remember the joys of southern Illinois living. It’s county seat, Albion, boasts being the “Chowder capitol of the world.”

Table of Contents

Agriculture...........................17 Business...............................5 Churches.............................11 Clubs and Organizations......6 Community Events...............4 Convalescent Homes..........17 Demographics.......................8 Dining....................................6 Economic Development......14 Emergency Services...........18 Financial Institutions.............5 Government........................16 Housing.................................6 Human Services...................9

Hunting...............................15 Industries............................14 Legislator Addresses..........10 Libraries .............................17 Lodging.................................6 Medical Services.................18 Museums..............................7 Parks....................................9 Pet Care .............................12 Post Offices..........................7 Schools...............................11 Senior Citizens....................18 Utilities.................................13 Quick Facts..........................8

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Community Events

PORK DAYS USA Albion invites everyone to attend the annual Pork Days USA Celebration the second weekend in July. Plan to enjoy the parade, carnival, Little Mr. and Miss Pork Days pageant, great food, fundraisers and a wide array of crafters. And don’t forget to enjoy the great musical talent and the 5k color run. ALBION CHOWDER Held June 11, 2016, folks can enjoy Albion Chowder at Roy M. Luthe Memorial Park. Albion invites everyone to attend the annual Pork Days USA Celebration the second weekend in July. Plan to enjoy the parade, carnival, Little Mr. and Miss Pork Days pageant, great good, fundraisers and a wide array of crafters. Of and don’t forget to enjoy the great musical talent and the 5k color run.

Pork Day USA EDWARDS COUNTY FAIR The Edwards County Fair is generally held toward the end of July. Based at the Edwards County Fairgrounds, 90 West Pine ALBION AREA-WIDE GARAGE SALES Check out the deals in Albion the first Saturday in May and the Street in Albion. A classic event, the fair features rides, musical performances, harness racing, a demolition derby and, of course, first Saturday in October. 4-H exhibits. ALBION HERITAGE DAY Held the first Saturday in October. BONE GAP CHOWDER The Bone Gap Chowder is set for the 2nd Saturday each August in Bone Gap. There will be a tractor-pull at noon. Chowder will be ALBION DONE BRIGHT Held early December through the holidays, guests can visit the served at 4 p.m. lighted displays at the Albion Courthouse lawn. WEST SALEM CHOWDER The West Salem Chowder is held the third Saturday in August. WEST SALEM FREEDOM CELEBRATION This fun event in West Salem is held the Saturday and Sunday before July 4. It features a car show, community worship service, GRAYVILLE DAYS The Grayville Days festival is held Labor Day weekend down- 5K run/walk and the county’s only fireworks show. town in Grayville.

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Chamber of Commerce ALBION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Albion Area Chamber Of Commerce serves Albion and all of Edwards County. The county has about 7,000 residents, and encompasses the communities of Albion, Bone Gap, Browns, Ellery, Grayville and West Salem. P. O. Box 82 Albion, Illinois 62863 618-445-2303 Online: www.albionchamber.org

Financial Institutions Citizens National Bank, 10 West Elm St., Albion. Lobby hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Drive-up hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon. Phone 445-2344. www.cnbalbion.com First Bank, 102 South Court St., Grayville. Lobby hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Drive-up hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Phone 375-2200. www.firstbank.bz. Albion ATM located at 26 E. Elm St. Tri County Banking Center, 119 S. Middle St., Grayville. Lobby and drive-up hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon. Phone 375-2261. www. fairfieldnb.com First State Bank, 200 West Church St., West Salem. Lobby hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Driveup hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Phone 456-8884.

Chamber Officers: President Wes Harris Vice President Stan Struckmeyer Secretary Melissa Felling Treasurer Phil Blair

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Clubs & Organizations

• ALBION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce meets at noon the second Thursday of each month at the Albion Senior Citizens Center, 323 North 5th St., Albion. • AMERICAN LEGION POST #590 239 South 4th St., Albion Phone: 618-445-4926 • AMERICAN LEGION McCORMACK POST #658 The American Legion meets at the northwest corner of the square in West Salem. For more information, contact Jim Barnett at 618-456-3515 or Allan Venters at 618-456-3767. • ENGLISH PRAIRIE QUILTERS GUILD The English Prairie Quilters Guild is a not-for-profit organization whose sole purpose is to promote and preserve the cultural art of quilting. The guild meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 129 East Main St., Albion. You may contact Tammy Davis, 618-375-7670, for more information. • GIRL SCOUTS Any girl age 5-18 can join Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Council. Girls have the opportunity to try many different activities: Earn badges, perform community service, travel, create crafts, sing and, yes, sell cookies! Girls are divided into troops by age or grade level. For details, contact Community Organizer Tammy Krouse, 618-445-2859. http://www.gsofsi.org •CUB SCOUTS /BOY SCOUTS The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with opportunities to try new things, provide service to others and build selfconfidence. Cub Scouts are boys from first grade to fifth grade and boy scouts are sixth grade to 21 years old. For information, contact Jim Krouse, Scout Master, Troop #292 at 618-445-2859. www. scouting.org.

• ROYAL RANGERS/ MPACT GIRLS A faith-based program for boys and girls from kindergarten through high school. Members participate in activities such as camping, sports and crafts while also learning Biblical principles. Weekly meetings are at the House of Prayer beginning with a meal at 5:15 p.m. The Royal Rangers and Mpact Girls then meet at 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. while parents are encouraged to attend Wednesday Night Bible Study at the church. For details, contact the House of Prayer, 618-445-2731. •MOOSE LODGE Moose Family Center #621 43 N 5th Street Albion, Illinois 62806 618-445-3819 www.Mooseintl.org • TOPS IL#2633 Albion - TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY Meets weekly on Tuesday nights at 5:00 p.m. for weight-in and 5:30 for the meeting at the First United Methodist Church, 129 E. Main St., Albion. TOPS is a nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. TOPS is a leading supporter of obesity research at the Medical College of Wisconsin. TOPS is open to anyone age 7 and older. You may visit one time free to see what TOPS is all about; you may also call Shirley Trible, TOPS Area Captain, at 456-3442. • WEST SALEM MASONIC LODGE #866 Housed at 505 W. Church St., West Salem, the club holds an annual chowder and other events. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. •EDWARDS COUNTY MEMORIAL POST #8222 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS 31 S. Fifth St. Albion, 618-445-2213. Open 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Real Estate & Housing Whether you are looking to rent a house Main office- 618-375-4444 Fax- 618-375or apartment, or buy or build a new home, 7707 101 South Court St. Grayville Illinois area realtors can help. Local real estate 62844 professionals can assist with any housing • Main Street Real Estate, Randall Halneed. lam, Managing Broker, Bev Luker, Broker Associate, 14 West Main Street; Albion, IL REAL ESTATE CONSULTANTS 62806 618-445-6070 or 1-800-425-5261 E-Mail: • Fenton Real Estate and Auction Ser- insureu200@yahoo.com vice, 117 West North Street, West Salem, IL •Integrity Realty & Auctions offers real 62476 618-456-8984 E-mail: fentonauction@ estate brokerage and auction services for yahoo.com sellers of residential, commercial, farm, • Rick Davis Auctions and Real Estate, land, estates and liquidations. Dustin Managing Broker-Rick Davis, Real Estate Hawkins, Managing Broker/Auctioneer Broker-Cindy Hodgson 618-384-8594, Real 51 West Main Street, Albion, IL 62806 Estate Broker- Sheila Schnepper 618-445- Office: (618) 445-2267 Fax: (618) 445-9026 7422, Real Estate Broker-Jim Pumphrey www.integritylistings.net 618-384-1420.

Lodging & Dining

GRAYVILLE Fairbridge Inn at Windsor Oaks, located at the intersection of Interstate 64 and Illinois Route 1 at 2200 South Court. Fairbridge Inn at Windsor Oaks also houses the Paradise Grill. Features include free cable TV and local

calls, high speed Internet availability and an indoor heated pool. Banquet and meeting facilities available. Phone: 618-375-7930.

EDWARDS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY The Edwards County Housing Authority provides 51 housing units to elderly, disabled and low-income families. Their mission is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment free from discrimination. The housing authority has housing units available for the elderly as well as family units, with most utilities provided, in Albion and West Salem. The office is located at 125 West Cherry St., Albion, and is open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 445-2715.

64 and Illinois Route 1 in Grayville, has 55 guest rooms including Whirlpool rooms and a fitness room, and a meeting room is available in a nearby restaurant. The Grayville Super 8 Motel, locatPhone: 618-375-7288 ed at the intersection of Interstate Fax: 618-375-7318

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Museums

Post Offices

EDWARDS CO. HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM The Edwards County Historical Society Museum houses data and relics relating to the history of the area. It is located at 212 W. Main St. in Albion. The museum is an 1850s residence, the birthplace of Louis Lincoln Emerson, former Illinois governor. He was born there in 1863 and served as governor from 1929-1933. Open Thursday 6-9 p.m., or by appointment. Phone: Terry Harper, president, 618-445-3433 Email: EdwardsCountyHistory@frontier.com

ALBION The Albion Post Office is located at 104 West Main St. Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9-11 a.m. Last Daily Collection: 2:40 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Vernon Higginson serves as postmaster. Phone 445-3331.

BONE GAP DEPOT A restored, small-frame depot in Bone Gap is home for artifacts collected from the area, including the old telegraph, documents from 1880, a cash register, balance scales, the cart used to haul baggage and old trunks and signal lights. It was built about 1880 when the Peoria-Decatur-Evansville Railroad (later the Illinois Central Railroad, now abandoned) was laid near town. The town itself moved closer to the railroad after the line passed it by; the original location of Bone Gap is now marked only by an old cemetery. The museum also has pictures and memorabilia from the town’s old high school. The depot opens by appointment, and during special events. Phone: Dave Rigg, 618-445-2788

BONE GAP The Bone Gap Post Office is located at 200 North State St. Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-noon. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Phone 446-3313.

BROWNS The Browns Post Office is located at 602 Henderson St. Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30-11:30 a.m. and Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m. Last Daily Collection: Monday through Saturday at 2:25 p.m. Phone 446-5244.

GRAYVILLE The Grayville Post Office is located at 210 East South St. Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.noon, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m. Last Daily Collection: 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tony Hickenbottom serves as Postmaster. Phone 375-4861. WEST SALEM The West Salem Post Office is located at 115 East North St. Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30-11:30 a.m., 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30-10:15 a.m. Last Daily Collection: Monday through Friday 3 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m. Crystal Clodfelter is Postmaster. Phone: 456-3461.

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Edwards County QuickFacts Geography QuickFacts Land area in square miles, 2010 - 222.42 Persons per square mile, 2010 - 30.2

Population QuickFacts Population, 2014 estimate - 6,617 Population, 2010 (April 1) estimates base - 6,721 Living in same house 1 year+, 2009-2013 - 91.3% Foreign born persons, percent, 2009-2013 - 0.6% Language other than English spoken at home, percent age 5+, 2009-2013 - 1.4% High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25+, 2009-2013 - 86.8% Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree or higher, percent of persons age 25+, 2009-2013 - 10.5% Veterans, 2009-2013 - 556 Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16+, 2009-2013 - 22.5 Housing units, 2014 - 3,158 Homeownership rate, 2009-2013 - 79.9% Housing units in multi-unit structures, percent, 20092013 - 5.0% Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 20092013 - $65,800 Households, 2009-2013 - 2,728 Persons per household, 2009-2013 - 2.43 Per capita money income in past 12 months (2013 dollars), 2009-2013 - $20,898 Median household income, 2009-2013 - $39,075 Persons below poverty level, percent, 2009-2013 - 11.4%

Business QuickFacts

firms, percent, 2007 - Few Hispanic-owned firms, percent, 2007 - Few Private nonfarm establishments, 2013 - 145 Women-owned firms, percent, 2007 - 22.2% Private nonfarm employment, 2013 - 1,983 Merchant wholesaler sales, 2007 ($1000) - 147,064 Non employer establishments, 2013 - 481 Retail sales, 2007 ($1000) - 40,643 Total number of firms, 2007 - 500 Retail sales per capita, 2007 - $6,229 Black-owned firms, percent, 2007 - Few Accommodation and food services sales, 2007 ($1000) American Indian- and Alaska Native-owned firms, per- 2,538 cent, 2007 - Few Building permits, 2012 - 13,797 Asian-owned firms, percent, 2007 - Few Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander-owned

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Human Services WABASH AREA DEVELOPMENT INC. Wabash Area Development Inc. (WADI), is a not-for-profit Community Action Agency. Its Edwards County office is located at 334 Industrial Ave., Albion. WADI provides several different areas of service, including LIHEAP-Energy Assistance, Family and Community Training Site, Weatherization Program, Homebuyers Program, EF&S Homeless Program, CSBG Emergency Service Program, Scholarship Program, Head Start, Early Head Start, Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and more. Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am.-5 p.m. Phone: 618-445-2379 THE HOPE CENTER The Hope Center in Albion is a not-for-profit, Christian based organization focused on the ever-changing needs of Edwards and surrounding counties. It offers a variety of services to individuals, families and those experiencing a crisis.

Services include: The sharing of the Gospel of Christ; Prayer; Information on pregnancy and parenting options; Referrals; Assistance locating affordable medical care; Grief support counseling; BRIDGES program; Ongoing support and assistance with pregnancy-related issues; Mentoring for children and families; Parenting and support classes; Drug and alcohol recovery support; Community service coordination; Seminars (as needed); and Center tours and speakers. The Hope Center serves as a Frontier Community College resource center and Community NAEIR distributor, provides Lifeline Ministry, Marketplace Ministry, Christian helpers, Beacon of Hope Mentoring and the Feed the Family program, an adoption seminar and training connection and a Threads of Hope partner. Located at 23 West Cherry St., Albion (mailing address is 111 Flower Drive, Albion, IL 62806), The Hope Center is open each Wednesday at 11 a.m. or by appointment. Contact Steve Smith at 618-445-2065, or safestart@hotmail.com, or Bucky Conner at 618-516-3859. HOTLINES: Prayer: 1-800-251-2468 Pregnancy: 1-800-395-HELP Abuse: 1-800-342-2873 AIDS: 1-800-342-2437 Cancer: 1-800-227-2345

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Parks ROY M. LUTHE MEMORIAL PARK Roy M. Luthe Memorial Park is located on the west edge of Albion, behind the Edwards County High School and Albion Grade School. The park offers swimming from Memorial Day to Labor Day at the Albion Park Pool. The pool offers both daily fees and yearly memberships. The park also offers fishing in the pond on the premises, playground equipment, four baseball diamonds, a basketball court and tennis courts. There is also camping allowed in the park — which is also the site of the Albion Chowder Festival — and there are shelter houses and picnic tables available on the grounds. MEMORIAL PARK Memorial Park in Grayville offers boating, fishing and camping among its many activities. The campground offers 25 sites with running water and electricity. Restrooms and shower facilities are also available. For reservations or information, contact Grayville City Hall at 122 S. Court St., 618-375-3671. Shelter houses in the park are available to be rented. There is also a baseball diamond and swimming pool in the park. The park overlooks the Wabash River and a dock for fishers and boaters is located north of the park at the end of East North Street.

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Contact Your Legislators Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner Springfield — Office of the Governor, 207 State House, Springfield, IL 62706. Phone 217-782-0244. Chicago — Office of the Governor, James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph, 16-100, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone 312-814-2121. Web site: http://www.illinois. gov/gov/

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) Washington, D.C. — 711 Hart Senate Bldg., Washington, DC 20510. Phone 202-224-2152. Fax 202-228-0400. Springfield — 525 South 8th St., Springfield, IL 62703. Phone 217492-4062. Fax 217-492-4382. Carbondale — 250 W. Cherry St., Suite 115-D, Carbondale, IL 62901. Phone 618-351-1122. Fax 618-351-1124. Web site: http://durbin.senate. gov/

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Illinois) Chicago — 230 South Dearborn, Suite 3900, Chicago, IL 60604. Phone 312-886-3506. Fax 312-886-2117. Springfield — 607 E. Adams, Suite 1520, Springfield, IL 62701. Phone 217-492-5089. Fax 217-492-5099. Washington, D.C. — 524 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510. Phone 202-224-2854. Fax 202-228-4611. Web site: http://kirk.senate.gov/

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U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) Washington, D.C. — 2217 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515. Phone 202-225-5271. Fax 202-225-5880. Harrisburg — 110 E. Locust St. Room 12, Harrisburg, IL 62946. Phone 618-252-8271. Fax 618-252-8317. Effingham — 101 North 4th Street, Suite 303, Effingham, IL 62401. Phone 217-347-7947. Fax: 217-342-1219. Web site — http://shimkus. house.gov/

State Sen. Dale Righter (R, Mattoon-55) Springfield — 309 M Statehouse Springfield, IL 62706 Phone 217-7826674. Fax 217-782-7818. Mattoon — 88 Broadway Avenue, Suite 1, Mattoon, IL 61938. Phone 217-235-6033. Fax 217-235-6052. Web site — www.dalerighter. com

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Schools

ALBION Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1 Online: www.edwardscountyschools.org Total student population: 1000 Board of Education: Tod Goble, Richard Wolfe, Robert Keortge, Jayare Buerster, Jo Rector, Lawrence Speir Jr. and Dale Woods. The board meets at the Edwards County High School band room every month except April, August and November when they meet at the West Salem Grade School cafeteria. They meet the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m., except in the case of a holiday.

Administration

WEST SALEM West Salem Grade School is part of the ECCUD and, as such, is governed by the same Board of Education as Albion Grade School and Edwards County High School. West Salem Grade School is for students in grades K-8. The principal is Dale Schmittler. Secretary, Jill Loudermilk. The school is located at 105 E. School St. Phone 456-8881.

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David Cowger, Superintendent Shane Carter, Special Education/ Assistant Principal Sherry Giese, Unit Secretary Preston Nelson, ECHS Principal Jonathon Julius, K-12 Dean of Students & Athletic Director Sherry Colyer, High School Secretary Tami Nale, Guidance Secretary Preston Nelson, AGS Principal Stacey Moore, Secretary Natalie Stanhope, Secretary The superintendent’s office is located at 361 W. Main St. (Albion Grade School). Phone 445-2814. Albion Grade School is for children in grades K-8. The school is located at 361 W. Main St. Phone 445-2325. Edwards County High School is for students in grades 9-12. The school is located at 361 W. Main St. Phone 445-2326.

Grayville Community Unit School District 1 Online: www.gcusd.com Total student population: 321 Board of Education: Mrs. Vanessa Fullop, President, Mr. Robert Armstrong, Vice President, Mrs. Sara Mann, Secretary, Mr. David Hall, Mr. John Stockton, Mrs. Stephanie Hatcher, Mr. David Kleinschmidt. All meetings of the Grayville CUSD #1 Board of Education are conducted on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at the Jr./Sr. High School unless otherwise noted.

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Administration

Principal, Wells Elementary: Melissa Crow Principal, Jr./Sr. High Sarah Emery Wells Elementary is for children in grades Pre-K through 5. The school is located at 704 W. North St. Phone 375-7214. Grayville Junior-Senior High School is for students in grades 6-12. The school is located at 728 West North St. Phone 375-7114.

Churches

House of Prayer 230 North 5th St. 445-2731. First United Methodist Church of Albion 129 East Main St. 445-2555. Parsonage: 445-3305. Albion Church of Christ 603 Illinois Rt. 15 445-6034. Mt. Zion United Methodist Co. Rd. 400 E & 400 N. First Baptist Church 106 South 4th St. 445-2610. Little Prairie Christian Church 857 County Road 200 E. Box 256. 445-3169. West Village Christian Church 296 Co. Rd. 1300 N. 445-2692. First Christian Church 106 North 4th St. Albion 445-2552. St. John’s Episcopal Church 20 East Cherry St. 618-315-1671. Albion Free Methodist Church 118 S. 7th St. Albion 445-3962. First Presbyterian Church 120 W. Elm St. 618-240-4672. Samaria Missionary Baptist Church 1176 County Road 100 East. 445-2108.

BROWNS Browns United Methodist Church 1st and Mulberry St, Browns 446-5226. Browns Christian Church RR#1. 446-5277. Browns Chapel Co. Rd. 40 E. & 100 N. Grace Fellowship Church 954 Co. Rd. 450 N. Grayville gracefellowshipchurch.net

Bone Gap Christian Church 325 S. State St. 446-3318. Gospel Chapel P.O. Box 68, Bone Gap. 445-2788.

ELLERY Bethel United Methodist Church RR#1. Two miles southwest of Ellery. 445-3733. Ellery Christian Church 660 Co. Rd. 000 E. Ellery. Parsonage: 445-3007.

GRAYVILLE First Baptist Church 2301 Broster Rd. Grayville. 375-6361. First Christian Church 118 North Court St. 375-5391. New Life Center 928 N. Court St. 375-7200. United Methodist Churches of Grayville & Browns 115 West North St. Grayville. 375-7731. Northside Missionary Baptist Church 805 North State Rd. 375-7537.

WEST SALEM Moravian Church 257 East Church St. West Salem. 456-8532. First Christian Church 209 West Church St. West Salem. 456-8563. Zion United Methodist Church Jack Allen Rd. West Salem. 456-3754.

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Pet Care

ALBION VETERINARY CLINIC The Albion Veterinary Clinic is located at 360 North 4th St. in Albion. It is equipped to serve both large and small animals. Office hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m Saturday. Walk-in small animals hours are 1-3 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Closed on Sundays. Dr. D. W. St. Ledger D.V.M. Phone 445-2511. COUNTRYSIDE VETERINARY CLINIC Countryside Veterinary Clinic is located south of Albion at 743 IL Rt 130. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday; and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Dr. Emily Smith, D.V.M. sPhone 445-9191. GILL VETERINARY CLINIC The Gill Veterinary Clinic is located on the West Salem Blacktop on the west edge of West Salem at 1844 County Road 700 E. Large and small animals welcome. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Dr. Ron Gill, D.V.M. and Denise Roberts, D.V.M. Phone 456-3676. MT. CARMEL ANIMAL HOSPITAL Mt. Carmel Animal Hospital celebrated 40 years of serving Wabash and Edwards Counties in 2015. The animal hospital is located at 2816 N. Cherry St., Mt. Carmel. Small animals are welcome by appointment or walk-ins.

Office hours are 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. To keep your family pets happy and healthy, services include surgery, dentistry, X-rays, preventative care, boarding and grooming. This past year laser therapeutic therapy was added. Phone 262-5578.

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Utilities

WATER Albion residents wanting to have their water turned on may contact Albion City Hall at 27 W. Elm St. or phone 445-3214. Albion requires a $75 deposit is required for those wanting water turned on at rental property and those with prior outstanding balances. Current water rates are $15 for the first 1000 gallons and $5 for each additional 1000 gallons. Water and sewer connection fees are $500 for water and $500 for sewer unless the connection is across a highway, then the fees are $600 for each. Sewer rates are $12 for the first 1000 gallons and $3.55 for each additional 1000 gallons. Rural areas served by Albion will pay $20 for the first 1000 gallons and $6.25 for each additional 1000 gallons. Garbage pickup is $9.12 per month. West Salem residents may contact West Salem Village Hall, 106 East South St., or call 456-3167, for water hook-up. There is a $25 service fee (non-refundable) plus $100 deposit for water and sewer hook-up, a monthly fee of $10.50 per month plus $7.35 per 1000 gallons will be charged for water and Citizens must complete a form for water hook-up. A monthly fee of $7 plus $2.75 per 1000 gallons is charged for sewer. RURAL WATER Rural residents may reside within one of these rural water districts: Ellery Water District - The Ellery Water Corporation purchases its water from the City of Albion and provides it in portions of Edwards County. Phone 445-2858. Rural Wabash County Water District - Located in Lancaster, it NATURAL GAS also serves portions of Edwards County. Phone 299-6101. • Consumers Gas Co. 30 North 4th St., Albion. Phone 445-3012.

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ELECTRICITY • Ameren CIPS Phone 1-888-789-2477. • Wayne White Counties Electric Co-Op Enfield: 963-2357 Fairfield: 842-2196 TELEPHONE • Frontier - Residential customers, call 1-877-462-8188. Online: www.frontier.com Payment address: P.O. Box 2951, Phoenix, AZ 85062-2951 CABLE TELEVISION • NewWave Communications - Serves: Mt. Carmel, Albion, Grayville 113 W. 9th Street Mt. Carmel, IL 62863 Phone: 1-888-863-9928 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m. http://www.newwavecom.com/ SATELLITE TV • Dish Network www.dishnetwork.com/ • DirecTV www.directv.com/

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GARBAGE In Albion. Garbage is collected on Thursday of each week (each residence is picked up once weekly). Garbage is automatically picked up if you reside in the city limits, and a pick-up charge is added to the water bill monthly. Grayville residents are served by the City of Grayville. Trash is picked up Tuesday. Trash should be at curb side by 5 a.m. For information concerning the proper day for your home, contact City Hall at 375-3671. A fee is charged monthly. West Salem residents trash is picked up weekly, on Wednesday, for a monthly fee of $9.

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Industries

CHAMPION LABORATORIES 200 S 4th St, Albion, IL 62806 618-445-6011

Founded in West Salem in 1955, Champion Laboratories, Inc., has expanded into the world’s largest private label filter manufacturer and a leading OEM filter supplier. Champion’s main manufacturing, distribution center and office facilities are located in Albion. The company manufactures Champ-branded automotive filters; Luber-finer heavy duty, light truck and automotive filters; PetroClear fuel dispensing filters; and Kleener cabin air filters. It is the maker of many of the most famous filter names in the industry. www.champlabs.com; www.luberfiner.com

KASHA INDUSTRIES 2113 N Court St, Grayville, IL 62844‎ 618-375-2511

Located on Route 1 north in Grayville, Kasha Industries also has been a steady employer for Grayville. The plant officially opened in 1970. The company produces an array of plastics prod- seed and identity preserved products and services available in ucts. Eddie Kasha Jr. is the finance executive and owner of Kasha the industry. Maintain the reputation as the premier provider of Industries. The Grayville location is the only Kasha plant. quality products and services. Provide products and services at a cost effective level; thus allowing our customers to be leaders in PRECISION SOYA their own fields. 328 Industrial Dr, Located at 328 Industrial Drive, Precision Soya of Illinois is a Albion, IL 62806 farm related industry that contracts for commercial soybean and wheat seed production within a 50-mile radius of Albion. They 618-445-2366 Precision Soya’s mission is to provide the highest quality condition the seed and bag it for several companies, including Growmark and DeKalb.

Economic Development GREATER WABASH REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission is a federally designated Economic Development District (EDD). GWRPC provides numerous services to the seven county region which includes Crawford, Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne and White. Services provided include: planning, technical assistance, and project development in the areas of community and economic development, transportation, housing, land use, public facilities and natural resources. The Commission provides grant writing and management for several programs such as the Community Development Assistance Program(CDAP), Illinois Department of Natural Resources and EDA Public Works projects. Eligible projects include: public facilities (such as water and sewer), housing rehabilitation, recreation projects and economic development. Another one of the many services that GWRPC provides includes a Revolving Loan Fund which was established in 1993 by EDA and Rural Development to assist local businesses and promote economic development. The GWRPC office is located at 10 West Main St., in Albion. The mailing address is P.O. Box 209, Albion, IL 62806. Phone: 445-3612. Online: www.gwrpc.com 2015 GWRPC Board of Directors: Jim Pfiester, Vice Chairman; Steve Hartsock, Treasurer; Charlotte St. Ledger, Chairman; Sarah Mann, Executive Director; Scott Merkle, Secretary Staff: Sarah Mann, Executive Director; Kara Kuykendall, Grant Writer; David Savage, Administrative Assistant.

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Deer Hunting

Hunting and fishing licenses are available online through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Website at http://www.dnr.illinois.gov. They can be purchased from participating DNR Direct license and permit vendors, including sporting goods stores, bait and tackle shops, convenience stores and other retail locations. They can also be purchased by telephone through the DNR Direct toll free telephone system at 1-888-6-PERMIT. Harvest Reporting Information by phone: 1-866-ILCHECK (1-866-452-4325) DEER HUNTING PERMIT APPLICATION DATES First Lottery Deadline 4-30-15 Second Lottery Deadline 6-30-15 Third Lottery Deadline 8-21-15 Over The Counter (OTC) 10-20-15 Youth Firearm Permit Application (OTC) 8-5-15 to 10-12-15 CWD Season Deer Permit Application Period Online 10-27-15 to 11-23-15 Resident Landowner (POH) Sales Deadline 10-1-15 Resident OTC Firearm Permit Sales Beginning 10-20-15 Resident Combo (Either Sex and Antlerless-Only) Archery Permit Sales Deadline 9-1-15 Non-Resident Archery Application Accepted 6-1-15 to 6-30-15 Late-Winter Anterless Permit App (OTC) 12-16-15 to 1-17-16 Special CWD Permit App (OTC) 12-16-15 to 1-17-16 Resident Special Hunt Area Online 10-28-15 to 11-24-15 DEER HUNTING SEASONS Youth Firearm Deer Season - 10/10/2015 to 10/12/2015 First Firearm Deer Season - 11/20/2015 to 11/22/2015 Second Firearm Deer Season - 12/3/2015 to 12/6/2015 First Muzzleloader Deer Season - 12/3/2015 to 12/6/2015 Second Muzzleloader Deer Season - 12/11/2015 to 12/13/2015 First Late-Winter Antlerless Deer Season - 12/31/2015 to 1/3/2016 First Late-Winter/CWD Deer Season - 12/31/2016 to 1/3/2016 Second Late-Winter/CWD Deer Season - 1/15/2016 to 1/17/2016 Archery Deer Season - 10/1/2015 to 1/17/2016 Second Late-Winter Antlerless Season - 1/15/2016 to 1/17/2016 LICENSE AND PERMIT VENDORS: Edwards County Farm Bureau 15 S 5th St Albion The Liquor Barn 1125 N Court Street Grayville Allendale Marathon 103 East Oak Street Allendale CJ’s Fast Stop Inc 103 E Oak St Allendale Mt Carmel Rural King Supply 2419 W 9th St Mt Carmel Shopko #716 1520 W 9th St Mt Carmel Four Ten Outdoors, LLC 1526 W. 9th St Mt Carmel RESIDENT PERMITS: Deer Archery OTC Permit (Antlerless Only) - $15.50 Deer Archery OTC Permit (Either Sex & Antlerless) $26 Deer Firearm Lottery Permit (Antlerless Only) - $17.50 Deer Firearm Lottery Permit (Either Sex & Antlerless) - $42.50 Deer Firearm Lottery Permit (Either Sex) - $25 Deer Firearm OTC County Permit (Antlerless) - $18 Deer Firearm OTC County Permit (Either Sex) - $25.50 Deer Muzzleloader Lottery Permit (Antlerless) - $17.50 Deer Muzzleloader Lottery Permit (Either Sex & Antlerless) - $42.50

Muzzleloader Lottery Permit Application (Either Sex) - $25 Deer Muzzleloader OTC County Permit (Antlerless) - $18 Deer Muzzleloader OTC County Permit (Either Sex) - $25.50 Deer Property Only Hunting (POH) Archery Permit (Antlerless, Either Sex) - $0.00 Deer Property Only Hunting (POH) Firearm (Either Sex) $0.00 Late Winter Firearm OTC County Permit (Antlerless) - $18 Late Winter Special Hunt Area (SHA) Permit - $17.50 NON-RESIDENT PERMITS: Deer Archery OTC Permit (Antlerless) - $25.50 Deer Archery Permit (Either Sex & Antlerless) - $410 Deer Firearm Lottery Permit Application (Antlerless) - $25 Deer Firearm Lottery Permit (Either Sex & Antlerless) - $325 Deer Firearm Lottery Permit (Either Sex) - $300 Deer Firearm OTC County Permit (Antlerless) - $25.50 Deer Firearm OTC County Permit (Either Sex) - $300.50 Deer Muzzleloader Lottery Permit (Antlerless) - $25 Deer Muzzleloader Lottery Permit (Either Sex) - $300 Deer Muzzleloader Lottery Permit (Ether Sex & Antlerless) - $325. Deer Muzzleloader OTC County Permit (Antlerless) - $25.50 Deer Muzzleloader OTC County Permit (Either Sex) - $300.50 Deer OTC Archery Permit (Either Sex & Antlerless) - $411.00 Deer Property Only Hunting (POH) Archery Permit (Either Sex & Antlerless) - $210.00 Deer Property Only Hunting (POH) Firearm Permit Application (Antlerless Only) - $25.00 Deer Property Only Hunting (POH) Firearm Permit Application (Either Sex) - $150.00 Resident & Non-Resident Youth Over the Counter Firearm Permit (Either Sex) - $10.50 Special Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Permit (Antlerless) - $5.50 REPLACING LOST OR DESTROYED PERMITS: Mail a check in the amount of $3 and a letter including your name, birthdate, current address and phone number, type of permit (firearm, muzzleloader, archery, etc.) permit county and permit number(s) — if available — to: IDNR Permit Office One Natural Resources Way Springfield, IL 62702-1271 Replacements will arrive in 5-7 days from receipt.

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ALBION

Government

The City of Albion government consists of the mayor and 13 department heads. The council meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at City Hall located at 27 West Elm St. City Hall: 445-3214 City Maintenance Barn: 445-3541 Police (non-emergency): 445-2917 Sewer Plant: 445-3125 Water Treatment Plant: 445-3541

City Officials:

Mayor Steve McMahel 618.445.2123 Alderman Ward 1 Terry Harper 618.445.3433 Alderman Ward 1 Arrol Stewart 618.445.2718 Alderman Ward 2 Scott Meserole 618.445.6020 Alderwoman Ward 2 Gary Mason 618.445-3806 Alderman Ward 3 Dana Mosson 618.445.4042 Alderman Ward 3 Don Rigg 618.445.3546 City Clerk Melissa Felling 618.445.3758 City Treasurer Dennis Turpin 618.445.2498

WEST SALEM

The Village of West Salem government consists of six trustees and a mayor. The board meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. from November through February and 7 p.m. the rest of the year at Village Hall. Village Hall: 456-3167 Police (non-emergency): 456-3525 or 456-3112 Water Works Station: 456-3683

City Officials:

Mayor: Lary Simms Trustees: Sandy Beauchamp, Jared Giese, Glenna Hunley, Donny Knackmus, J.D. Stroud and Lisa D. Taylor Village Clerk: Debra Mason Village Attorney: Adam Greathouse Village CPA: Kemper CPA Director of Public Works: Robert Keortge Collector/Bookkeeper/Treasurer: Kim Carlson Police Chief: Larry Reid Fire Chief: Harvey Fenton Assistant Fire Chief: Sam Arnold Assistant Water Superintendent: Tod Goble

BROWNS

The Village of Browns government has three trustees and a mayor. They meet the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Browns Village Hall. Village Hall: 446-5217

BONE GAP

The Village of Bone Gap government is comprised of a mayor, village clerk/treasurer and five trustees. The village board meets at the Village Hall the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Village Hall, Water Department: 446-3314

GRAYVILLE

The City of Grayville government consists of a mayor and four commissioners. They meet the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 122 South Court Street. City Hall - 618.375.3671 Non-Emergency Police Dept. - 618.375.2341 Fire Dept. - 618.375.2351 Post Office - 618.375.4861 Library - 618.375.7121 Municipal Pool - 618.375.6851 Hilltop Campground - 618.375.3671 Senior Citizens - 618.375.7777 Elementary - 618.375.7214 High School - 618.375.7114 Pre-K - 618.375.7134 Online: http://www.cityofgrayville.com/ City Officials: Mayor: Joe Bisch Gas Commissioner: Andy Brock Street Commissioner: Josh Downs Water/Sewer Commissioner: Bob Stroud

Finance Commissioner: David Jordan City Clerk: JoEllen Seil City Attorney: Jay Walden Treasurer: Sharon Walden Acting Chief of Police: Roy Mann Fire Chief: Robbie Spencer

COUNTY OFFICES

All county offices are located in the Edwards County Courthouse, 50 East Main St. in Albion. Officers include Sheriff Darby Boewe, Treasurer and Collector Debbie Smith, County Clerk Mary Beth Smith, Supervisor of Assessments Sheila Schnepper, Circuit Judge David Frankland and State’s Attorney Mike Valentine. TO REACH: General Assistance - 445-2818 Sheriff’s Office - 445-2721 Treasurer’s Office - 445-3581 County Clerk’s Office - 445-2115 Supervisor of Assessments - 445-3591 Circuit Judge (and clerk) - 445-2016 Probation Officer - 445-3567 Health Office - 445-2615 Highway Department - 445-3463 Housing Authority - 445-2715 Regional Superintendent of Schools - 445-3749 State’s Attorney - 445-3656

EDWARDS COUNTY

The Edwards County Commissioners are Thomas P. Hortin, Duane Lear and Chairman Samuel J. Arnold. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Edwards County Courthouse. The Edwards County Commissioners are responsible for conducting Edwards County business. The minutes are taken by County Clerk Mary Beth Smith. Building Commission: Chairman Sam Arnold, Mike Clark. Road District #1: Road Commissioner Jim Barnett and Road District Clerk Robert Keortge. Road District #2: Road Commissioner Robert Headley and Road District Clerk Richard Hayes. Road District #3: Road Commissioner Michael R. Harris and Road District Clerk Merilee McKinzie. Road District #4 and 12: Road Commissioner David R. Glover and Road District Clerk Debbie Glover. Road District #5 and 11: Road Commissioner Loren Pollard and Road District Clerk Glenna Bunting. Road District #6: Road Commissioner Wayne Michels and Road District Clerk Kelly L. Fryman. Road District #7: Road Commissioner Donnie Perkins and District Clerk Sharon Mason. Road District #8 and 12: Road Commissioner Johnnie Sturm and Road District Clerk Carol A. Garner. Road District #14: Road Commissioner Wayne Hinderliter and Road District Clerk Beth Cullison. Road District #15: Road Commissioner Lester L. Shaw and Road District Clerk Eugenia L. Shaw.

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Convalescent Homes MEADOWOOD

Meadowood, located atop the hills of Grayville at 320 South 2nd St., offers professional, 24-hour nursing care to its residents. Services include medication administration, vital signs monitoring, assistance with daily needs, and scheduling of various laboratory work as ordered by a physician; notifying physicians of changes in residents’ conditions; keeping records, providing for residents’ physical and emotional needs, and more. They also provide Medicare A and B, which includes physical, occupational and speech therapies. Short-term rehabilitative nursing and therapy is offered to restore prime functioning to individuals to return to their home settings. Meadowood also offers respite care for persons in need of temporary medical care. Phone: 618-375-2171 E-mail: meadowood320@frontier.com Online: www.meadowoodnh.com/

REST HAVEN MANOR INC.

Rest Haven Manor Inc. is a family-owned and operated, 49-bed intermediate care facility. The facility is located at 120 W. Main St. in Albion. All residents in the facility are attended by the physician of their choice. At present, there are five area physicians who have residents in the facility. In addition to medical services, Rest Haven Manor offers religious, barber shop, and beauty shop services, and planned activities and recreation. Phone: 618-445-2815.

Agriculture Average size of farms: 292 acres Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $92,283 Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $163.98 The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 14.34% Average total farm production expenses per farm: $97,829 Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 82.5% Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $67,208 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 89.71% Average age of principal farm operators: 57 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 6.22 Corn for grain: 42,500 harvested acres All wheat for grain: 6,390 harvested acres Soybeans for beans: 43,600 harvested acres

Libraries The Albion Public Library is located at 6 N. 4th St. Albion, IL 62806 is the oldest public library in Illinois. Originally founded in 1818, it was housed in a small meeting house on the town square. The current location, a home completed in 1842 and owned by resident Dr. Thompson, was made into the library in 1923 and is the oldest building being used as a library in Illinois. The library houses some of the original books brought over from English settlers. All types of books and materials are available for loan. Tressie Facculyn-Gous is librarian. The library is supported by city tax and is free to all residents living within the city limits. There is a $58 annual fee for a family card that can be used by anyone in the home that resides outside of city limits. Hours: Sunday and Monday, closed; Tuesday, 1-7 p.m.; Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Phone: (618) 445-3314 Website: www.albion.lib.il.us Groff Memorial Library is located at 118 South Middle St. in Grayville. The library offers such services as the use of a copy machine, summer reading programs, instructions of how to use the library, inter-library loans of all types, use of a fax machine, posting of job listings, notary services and an extensive genealogy department. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Phone: (618) 375-7121. Fax: (618) 375-7173 E-mail: GroffLibrary@icloud.com The West Salem Public Library is located at 112 West South St. in West Salem. The library offers such services as computer access, copy machine, fax machine, local history collection, children’s department and new books every month, including popular fiction. The library’s director is Patricia Fisher. The library can be reached by phone at 618-456-8970.

Vineyards Homestead Vineyards, located on the southern edge of West Salem, officially opened in August 2012 with five different varieties of wine and has expanded into around twenty varieties of wine including hard apple cider and sparkling pear and lemon wines. In the tasting room, the wines are available by the glass or bottle. The winery is located at the home of Larry and Shirley Hortin. The Hortins’ son, Jason,his wife, Dawn, and their sons Curtis and Cooper join Shirley’s brother, Jerry Beehn, in the operation. Also helping out on the weekend are some nephews from the St. Louis area. The grounds feature a wine tasting room, patio, gazebo, shelter house and screened-in porch. They also encourage people to feel free to bring their own chairs, as seating is somewhat limited. The winery’s hours are subject to change with the seasons, but it is open Saturdays and Sundays from noon until 5 p.m. They will also open by appointment. The winery is located on the south edge of West Salem at 1785 CR 775E. It can be reached by driving south out of West Salem on South Broadway Street. Homestead Vineyards be reached at 456-3560 and can also be found on Facebook.

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Senior Citizens The Edwards County Senior Citizens Center serves seniors (those over 60) throughout the county. Senior centers are located in Albion, West Salem and Grayville: Services of the centers include congregate meals, homedelivered meals to eligible seniors, transportation, telephone reassurance, education, information and referral, and health screenings. Call one of your local centers if you need any of these services or for more information. A Senior Health Insurance Program representative is also available at the Albion center. • Albion center is located at 323 North 5th St. Phone 445-2017. • West Salem center is located at 106 West South St. (on the square). Phone 456-3600. • Grayville center (which is catered to by the Albion center) is at 212 East North St. Phone 375-7777.

Emergency Services

Medical Services PHYSICIANS • The Albion Community Health Center is located at 33 West Main St. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone: 618-445-2287. • The West Salem Medical Clinic is located at 100 South Main St. The clinic is a family practice, owned by the Richland Memorial Hospital, with privileges at Olney Medical Center. The clinic is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday — Thursday. Phone: 618-456-3727.

DENTISTS • Dr. Quang Tran, DMD, has his dentistry practice in the Albion Dental Clinic, at 35 West Main St. in Albion. Dr. Tran practices general dentistry. Office hours are Monday through Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. Phone 618-445-2759.

CHIROPRACTIC • Stevens Chiropractic Clinic is located at 21 West Main St. in Albion. The clinic is owned and operated by Dr. Gary Stevens. Business hours are 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only; and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-11 a.m. Phone: 618-445-2419. • Speir Chiropractic Clinic is located at 7 North 5th St. in Albion. The clinic is owned and operated by Dr. Lawrence Speir. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and closed on Thursday. Phone: 618-445-3455.

LAW ENFORCEMENT:

CALL 911 in any emergency. (Note that central dispatch answers the following three department numbers.)

EDWARDS COUNTY

The Edwards County Sheriff’s Office is headed by Sheriff Darby Boewe. Department members cover all the communities in Edwards County. Offices are located at 50 East Main St., Albion. Phone: 445-2721

ALBION

The city of Albion Police Department provides 24-hour police protection within Albion’s city limits. The department’s office is located at 50 W. Main St., Albion. Chief of Police is Mike Judge. Phone: 445-2917

WEST SALEM

The West Salem Police Department provides around-the-clock coverage to the village of West Salem. The department’s office is located at 106 East South St. in West Salem. Chief: Larry Reid Phone: 456-3525 or 456-3114

FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Albion Fire Department: Fire Chief Brad Nale. Phone: 445-3214 There are also volunteer fire departments in Bone Gap, Browns, West Salem and in the Little Wabash Fire Protection District.

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