VILLAGE NEWS

CHOWDER 2010
In case you missed it....sites & scenes from the 2010 West Salem Chowder.  For more pictures check out the West Salem Streets and Alleys page on Facebook.  Many thanks to all the planners, stirrers, bakers, servers, vendors and supporters who make it all happen.
Tonya Weber & Rita WoodsFood LineChowder StirrersThe Quilt & Art Show
Bulk Chowder LineBurgers & Dogs on the GrillSupervisorsDippin' it up



    



 
 
 
 
 
REMINDER
Please do not blow grass clippings into the street.  This clogs the storm sewers and contributes to flooding during the rainy season.  It is a violation of village ordinances.  Violators may receive citations.  Thanks for your cooperation.
 
FARMER'S MARKET
Spring is in the air, planting time is here.  Don't forget the Farmer's Market.  The shelter house in the Village Square will be available every Friday afternoon from 1:00PM-6:00PM for local gardeners to offer their homegrown, homebaked or homemade goods for sale.  Space is available on a first come first served basis at no cost to the vendor.  Please register in Village Hall on your first time set up.  If you have any questions please call Kim Carlson at Village Hall @456-3167.
 

EDWARDS COUNTY BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
The first meeting of the Edwards County Breast Cancer Support Group will be on Wednesday, July 14, 2010.  Meetings will take place thereafter on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.  Meetings are at 9:00AM-10:30AM at the Little Prairie Christian Church locate at RR#1, Albion, IL.  This group is open to anyone who has ever been diagnosed with breast cancer.  The purpose of the meeting is to offer support and education.  Meetings consist of programs by health professionals on topics of special interest, as well as "sharing" meetings where you will have the opportunity to hear other's experiences and share your own experience if you feel led.  For more information contact Cathy Ile RN at Wabash County Health Department @(618)262-5968.


 

VILLAGE TRUSTEES



                                              2009 Village Board              









On May 7, 2009 the Village of West Salem swore in three new trustees, Allison Rice, Kevin Schilt and Don Cornelius.  Don Cornelius was re-elected to the office in April.  Allison Rice and Kevin Schillt will be serving for the first time. Below is a list of the new committees formed with the new Village Board.




Finance                              Water & Sewer                       Property & Buildings
Larry Simms*                    Michael Ristvedt*                     Robert Malone*       
Kevin Schilt                        Don Cornelius                           Allison Rice
Don Cornelius                    Robert Malone                          Larry Simms 






Streets & Alleys             Police                                  Parks

Kevin Schilt*                      Don Cornelius*                     Allison Rice*
Larry Simms                      Allison Rice                             Michael Ristvedt
Robert Malone                  Michael Ristvedt                    Kevin Schilt

*Denotes committee Chairman













 
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