Health center appoints 2012 executive board

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, February 6th, 2012, 12:02pm

Health center appoints 2012 executive board

MT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The Good Samaritan Regional Health Center has chosen their executive board for 2012.

Board members include:

Stacey Rogers - President
Bob Brown - First vice president
Sue Robbins - Second vice president
Eloise Morris - Secretary
Marcia Spiller - Treasurer
Zella Fitts - Past president
Judy Heitmeyer - Board member
Ruth Jones - Board member
Linda Hoffman - Board member
Don Wood - Board member

The health center says committee chairs were also appointed in a January meeting at Cedarhurst Center for the Performing Arts in Mt. Vernon. Committee chairs include:

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Final scores for Heartland Hoops 2/3

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, February 6th, 2012, 11:50am

(KFVS) - The Heartland Hoops final scores for Friday, Feb. 3 are available.

You can click here to see the scores.

If you have pictures from the games, you can e-mail them to us at cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, where the picture was taken and a brief description.

For everything else Heartland Hoops, you can visit our Heartland Hoops page here. It features extended game highlights, wallpapers and Subway Trick Shot of the Night rules.

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Ill. products highlighted in statewide contest

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Sunday, February 5th, 2012, 7:01am

(KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Agriculture is promoting the state's food products through its "I Love Illinois Products" contest.

The contest is scheduled to run between February 10-14.

In order to win, you must join the department's facebook page or follow on twitter.

One fan will be selected daily.

Prizes are provided by several Illinois companies, including Shawnee Winery in Vienna.

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Heartland Hoops 2/3

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, February 3rd, 2012, 7:25pm

(KFVS) - It's Heartland Hoops time again!

If you miss the games, you can catch the scores here:

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Super Bowl means more TV sales

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Friday, February 3rd, 2012, 11:56am

(KFVS)- Television sales and rental skyrocket for Super Bowl Sunday, especially big screens.

In fact, the National Retail Federation is predicting record high sales in preparation for the big game.

One study showed that one in twelve people are buying a new TV for Super Bowl.

Retailers are promoting the newest technology, including smart TVs and 3D televisions.

Experts say that's what the game will look the best on.

Some retailers are offering 60 or 70 inch televisions for under $2,000.

If you're planning to rent a big screen for the game, plan on spending at least $300.

That's the going rate for a 55 inch TV nationwide.

In most cases, your money is better spent on buying the TV than renting.

Other ideas for large parties, such as renting out a movie theater to watch the game, are prohibited by NFL rules.

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"Safety First" sessions offered at Benton Fire Dept.

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012, 5:53pm

"Safety First" sessions offered at Benton Fire Dept.

BENTON, IL (KFVS) - A free training session for fire, police and public works employees on electric and natural gas safety is being offered at the Benton Fire Department on Thursday, Feb. 2.

Natural gas training will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and there will be a live line demo from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

"Safety is our number one priority," said George Justice, manager of Ameren Illinois' Division VI.

The fire department is located at 105 North Maple Street, Benton, Ill.

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Mount Vernon Fire Dept. warns of imposter

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012, 3:06pm

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS)- The Mount Vernon Fire Department is warning residents of a man posing as a member of the fire department charging for smoke detector installations.

A man claiming to be with the fire department is scheduling smoke detector installations and then once installed, charges for them.

Mount Vernon Fire Department Assistant Chief Kevin Sargent says the fire department does not charge for inspections and warns other businesses to be on the lookout.

He recommends checking to make sure a person is wearing a uniform and has proper ID before he/she inspects any business.

The investigation continues. No arrests have been made.

So far, Sargent says this have happened to one business.

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