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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 2012

Page

2

Artist opens gallery to showcase award winning work

Hunter says opening a gallery shifts his art career to a business, increasing exposure and opportunities. He notes the responsibility is heavy but rewarding, and credits family support for his success and continued competition hopes.

Hunter Stephen Rckerla Hunter On Witter Stephenrickers

Pantry helps SIU and John A. Logan students with grant aid

Luehr secured a 1500 Leadership Grant from the United Methodist Church of Carbondale to fund a student pantry. Open to SIU and John A. Logan College students with IDs, the pantry offers non-perishable food items toiletries and diapers. Two bags per month are available now with potential biweekly access if donations grow. Wesley Foundation director Sherry Smedshammer says the pantry will operate in summer, weather permitting.

Luehr United Methodist Church of Carbondale SIU John A. Logan College Sherry Smedshammer Wesley Foundation

Lottery drawings and jackpots rundown

The listing presents multiple lottery results and jackpots. iMindis Pick Three and Four show daytime and evening numbers. Little Lotto and Lotto jackpot numbers are noted, along with Mega Millions, Kentucky and Missouri picks. The Show McCash and i Jackpot entries include additional prize amounts.

iMindis Missouri McCash

One for the Cross fundraiser funds lighting and cameras for landmark

Churches join the third annual drive to add LED exterior lighting and cameras to the Bald Knob Cross. Rev. Stephen Palmer of First United Methodist Church in Carterville notes donations may take two to three weeks to be sent to the cross fund after direct mail invitations to about 1,000 tri state area churches.

Presley First United Methodist Church Carterville Stephen Palmer Palmer Ralph Brandon Tri-State

Video gambling near start in Illinois could speed fall rollout

Illinois eyes video poker in taverns and truck stops as part of a broad $31 billion road and school construction package. Sen. Terry Link says August or September is possible, though opt‑outs by Carbondale to Morton reduce anticipated revenue. The plan taxes 25 percent of machine profits with 5 percent to localities and rest to bar owners and operators. legal challenges and regulatory delays slowed progress as the Gaming Board signs on suppliers and trains inspectors.

Terry Link D-Waukegan The Gaming Board Carbondale Carterville McLean Moline Morton Chicago Link Rocky Wirtz Illinois Gaming Board Senate Melamed

Today in History highlights and key events

On April 2 history marks Titanic sea trials in 1912, Ponce de Leon landing in Florida in 1513, Wilson’s war request in 1917, Lindbergh ransom in 1932, Falklands seizure in 1982, Gotti conviction in 1992, Bethlehem siege in 2002, Supreme Court climate ruling in 2007, and Japan’s nuclear leak in 2011. Associated Press roundup.

Belfast Juan Ponce de Leon Florida Woodrow Wilson Congress Germany Charles A. Lindbergh John F. Condon Bronx N.Y Condon Lindbergh Argentina Falkland Islands South Atlantic Britain John Gotti New York Israel Bethlehem Church of the Nativity Jesus Supreme Court Japan

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