Sunday, December 31, 2017

Cactus Pete September 2017





Set up by Lisa Haught Carnaghi, Herrin City Library History Room

Selected video and info provided by Channel 3 WSIL TV.



Standing room only crowd, and very much enjoyed, especially the visit from Mrs. Cactus Pete.

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Herb Gardening with the Historical Village June 2017


5th Annual Quilt Exhibition May 6, 2017












Mammoth Cave by Charles Swedlund April 21 2017



Herrin Tiger's 60th Anniversary March 25 2017



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Herrin History Room  display at the Herrin City Library by Lisa Carnaghi.





 
Trophy 1957 Illinois High School to the Herrin Tigers.
 
 
                     Mistress of Ceremony
                  Mrs. Cheryl Ranchino Trench



Monsignor Ken Schaefer of OLMC opens
our program with comments and prayer
 

Mike Murphy, noted radio/sports announcer makes
comments and has discussion with player Richard Box.



Herrin Tigers 1957 starter Richard Box.


Our program celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Herrin Tigers Basketball state championship.
And a good time was had by all.

Monday, March 6, 2017

Ron Bordner Appreciation/Retires as Newsletter Editor March 2017

Cheryl Ranchino Trench provides introductory remarks
and history of Ron's efforts for the newsletter and area history.
 
 
 
 
 
Herrin City Library Director Sue Mullen
makes comments and appreciation of Ron
and local efforts to research and preserve our area history.

 
 
 
 
Ron Bordner, local researcher and historian
and years of providing articles and the HAHS newsletter.






HAHS President Phil Leon Stucker remarks
for presentation of Bordner's award





Ron accepts award/plaque from
HAHS board member/treasurer Carl Goodwin.





Ron Bordner makes remarks and presents his
thoughts on history, research efforts and the
importance of sharing with the community.







HAHS appreciation award.

 
 
 
 
HAHS board member Vicki Blair
presents Ron with a gift from the board.


 
 
 
 
Herrin Area Historical Society Board and friends.
 
 
March 6, 2017
Tony Galines Conference Room
Herrin City Library
Herrin, Illinois