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	March 2017 Issue of "100 Years at the Wood River Refinery"	This newsletter, originally distributed by email, is part of a series of newsletters released by the Wood River Refinery History Museum on the refinery's centennial.	March 2017	May 3, 2017
	Bob Gibson Oral History Interview	An oral history interview with Robert "Bob" Gibson, an expert on mine subsidence. Gibson describes his career with the Illinois and federal governments working on abandoned mine lands projects. He also describes several notable cases of mine subsidence from old coal mines in Madison County.	March 11, 2017	June 14, 2017
	April 2017 Issue of "100 Years at the Wood River Refinery"	This newsletter, originally distributed by email, is part of a series of newsletters released by the Wood River Refinery History Museum on the refinery's centennial.	April 2017	May 3, 2017
	Edward Hall Oral History Interview	In this oral history interview, Ed Hall describes his career as a butcher and former manager / owner at Edwardsville Quality Meats. He speaks to the changes of downtown Edwardsville, the butcher shop, and the 2017 shift in ownership of Quality Meats.	April 19, 2017	May 3, 2017
	May 2017 Issue of "100 Years at the Wood River Refinery"	This newsletter, originally distributed by email, is part of a series of newsletters released by the Wood River Refinery History Museum on the refinery's centennial.	May 2017	June 29, 2017
	June 2017 Issue of "100 Years at the Wood River Refinery"	This newsletter, originally distributed by email, is part of a series of newsletters released by the Wood River Refinery History Museum on the refinery's centennial.	June 2017	June 29, 2017
	Izzy Fister in the 2017 Maryville Homecoming Parade	Isabella “Izzy” Fister, dressed as Wonder Woman, is ready to ride on a float in the Maryville Homecoming Parade in 2017. Also on the float is a photo of her mom, Becky Fister, who was Wonder Woman in the same parade 40 years earlier.	June 9, 2017	July 18, 2017
	July 2017 Issue of "100 Years at the Wood River Refinery"	This newsletter, originally distributed by email, is part of a series of newsletters released by the Wood River Refinery History Museum on the refinery's centennial.	July 2017	November 14, 2017
	Mike Picchioldi Oral History Interview	In this oral history interview, Mike Picchioldi describes his experiences as a firefighter in Maryville and Edwardsville. He highlights his involvement with the Maryville historical society and his role in helping to preserve its history. He highlights the histories of Chinatown, the Donk Brothers Mine, the Homecoming Parade, as well as his grandparents mercantile business.	July 10, 2017	October 9, 2017
	Bob Daiber Oral History Interview	In this oral history interview, Bob Daiber describes his experience as a teacher and the transition to becoming the Superintendent of Schools in Madison County. He also discusses the evolving technology in education settings and growing up in Marine, as well as his run for governor of Illinois in the 2018 election.	July 11, 2017	September 26, 2017