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|  Murphysboro Main Street Farmer's Market - Posted 05/02/2008
The Murphysboro Main Street will have its Farmer and Flea Market this year starting Tuesday May 13, 2008. The Market will be open from 2:00 pm to 6:00pm every Tuesday until October 2008. The Market will be located at the parking lot beside the Murphysboro Administrative Office between Walnut Street and Chestnut Street. Space rental is available by the week or by the season at $5.00 per space. If you are interested in selling your produce, crafts, artisans or flea market items please call 687-3732 or 684-5921 and leave your name and number and someone will contact you back with more information.
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Ruiz named chairman of Apple Festival - Posted 07/20/2007
By Adam Testa, The Southern
MURPHYSBORO - Michael Ruiz would like to see the Apple Festival become a celebration for all of Southern Illinois, not just Murphysboro.
For more than 10 years, Ruiz has served on various committees and as assistant chairman of the festival, and he said organizers have been working toward that goal.
"I think the main way for us to do that is to try to bring in entertainment and features that would bring in people from all over," he said.
Ruiz, who works as a communications director at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, will now have more control over the progression to the goal. He has been named as the chairman of the festival after the retirement of Chris Naegele.
Naegele said he's been thinking about retiring for a few years and a new career move and other personal factors made this the right time to do so.
"I think it's just time," he said. "It's something I'll miss tremendously, but it's time for the festival to continue under new leadership."
While Naegele will no longer serve as chairman of the festival, he is still helping with behind-the-scenes work, Ruiz said. Having the past chair available to help has made the transition easier.
Naegele, who served as chairman for 13 years, was only the third chairman in the festival's 55-year history. Naegele said the length of his term was also an indication retirement time was approaching.
"We only keep a president for eight years," he said with a laugh. "I've served nearly 14."
In his tenure, he made several changes that Ruiz said helped make the festival what it is today.
A significant contribution Naegele made to the festival was organization. He started using the committee structure to plan different events for the festival and to lighten workloads. Ruiz said using committees helps the event operate more smoothly both in planning and execution.
While many people are sad to see Naegele leave the position of chairman, they believe Ruiz will be a good successor.
"He's got some big shoes to fill, but I think he's more than capable of doing it," said Mike Jones, president of the Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce.
Details
The Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to help with the Apple Festival. Volunteers of all commitment levels are needed. If you would like to volunteer time to the festival, contact the chamber at 684-3200.
adam.testa@thesouthern.com / 351-5031
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Old Cell Phone and Empty Ink Cartridge Collection - Posted 05/04/2007
The Friends of Murphysboro Foundation would like to ask you to please recycle your old cell phones and empty ink cartridges. You can drop these items off at the City of Murphysboro Administrative Office located at 1101 Walnut Street. The proceeds will go towards improvements of Riverside Park and Commercial Street.
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Main Street Seeking Donations for More Planters - Posted 12/27/2006
If you noticed the beautiful black cast aluminum planters gracing Main Street this year, just think how nice it would look with a few more! Murphysboro Main Street is currently seeking donations toward the purchase of more planters. If you would like to help, please contact Lois Murphy at 618.684.6421
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Can't Get High-Speed Internet? Connect SI Can Help! - Posted 11/18/2006
Are looking for broadband, DSL or other high-speed Internet service but can't find a provider to serve your location? You can now e-mail Rex Duncan at rduncan@siu.edu with your contact information and location and it will be forwarded to all area Internet providers. Any providers who currently service your location can contact you or, if there are no current providers serving your location, it will go on a map showing unmet demand as a incentive for future service.
Connect SI is a 20-county effort to collaboratively enhance the economic and community development efforts throughout Southern Illinois through greater Internet access and bandwidth.
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Murphysboro Mayor one of few to be recognized with national award - Posted 02/20/2006
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