If you are a Centralia High School alumni or had a child attend Centralia High School, then you are familiar with the Centralia May Fete tradition that has existed for over 100 years.  The Monken Family has been proud to be a part of this tradition and all family members have participated in the dances […]

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Guest Blogger – Jan Monken Monken Automotive and the Monken family  have been involved with the Centralia Balloon Fest since its inception over 25 years ago. The Balloon Fest, held every year in August, has become a huge event since the first one that was held at Kaskaskia College.  Balloon Fest later moved to Foundation […]

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Blog by Kim McMillan I was asked to be involved with the very first Marion County Relay for Life event and continued to served as a team recruitment chair for several years.  My mother, Jan Monken, and I served as co-chairs for the event for 3 years. Our family (like everyone) has been hit hard […]

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