By Steve Bailey
We should not push for the loss of railroad infrastructure, but trails preserve disused rights of way for future generations.
Multiuse paths blend the line between transportation corridors and recreation. Besides improving urban areas, more expansive rail trails continue to connect nearby communities long after the rails are pulled.
Rail trails as a teaching tool can be seen taking shape around Charleston.
In an area rich with Civil War history, some connections between that event and the built landscape can be made through plaques and other signs.
Spurred by booming development, the story of an antebellum railroad is being shared with a new generation along the West Ashley Greenway.
Dec 30, 2020
Dec 30, 2020
Strasburg Village President Cinda Held presents Volunteer of the Year award to MaRanda McClain, right. Photo provided
At Strasburgâs Village Board on Dec. 21, Village President Cinda Held presented the 2020 Volunteer of the Year award to MaRanda McClain.
âWhile not a native of the community, this person has jumped right in and has volunteered for several groups. This person is a member of SCAN (Strasburg Community Action Network) Strasburg American Legion Auxiliary, and one of our own village board members,â said Held.
In the nomination, it was noted that McClain was instrumental in forming the Little Hatchets Sports Club and was key in implementing Little Hatchets soccer. The Little Hatchets Sports Club and Soccer allowed local youth to have fun and safe physical activity in the Strasburg area.
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Pictured –Strasburg Village President Cinda Held and MaRanda McClain
Strasburg, IL -(Effingham Radio)- At Strasburg’s Village Board on December 21, Village President Cinda Held presented the 2020 Volunteer of the Year award to MaRanda McClain. As per Mrs. Held, “While not a native of the community, this person has jumped right in and has volunteered for several groups. This person is a member of SCAN (Strasburg Community Action Network) Strasburg American Legion Auxiliary, and one of our own village board members”.
In the nomination it was noted that Mrs. McClain was instrumental in forming the Little Hatchets Sports Club and was key in implementing Little Hatchets soccer. The Little Hatchets Sports Club and Soccer allowed local youth to have fun and safe physical activity in our area.
Strasburg Honors 2020 Volunteer of the Year Published on December 23 2020 9:20 am Last Updated on December 23 2020 9:20 am Written by Greg Sapp
MaRanda McClain has been honored as Strasburg s 2020 Volunteer of the Year.
Strasburg Village President Cinda Held presented McClain the award at this week s Village Board meeting. Held said, “While not a native of the community, this person has jumped right in and has volunteered for several groups. This person is a member of SCAN (Strasburg Community Action Network) Strasburg American Legion Auxiliary, and one of our own village board members”.
In the nomination it was noted that Mrs. McClain was instrumental in forming the Little Hatchets Sports Club and was key in implementing Little Hatchets soccer. The Little Hatchets Sports Club and Soccer allowed local youth to have fun and safe physical activity in the Strasburg area.