SIU Press book sale and church buffet in Carbondale events
A morning book sale at SIU Press runs 8 a.m. to noon in the lobby of 1915 University Press Drive with proceeds supporting Presbyterian Preschool scholarships. A sandwich and dessert buffet follows 6 to 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 310 S University Ave, Carbondale, with $5 adults and $1 children. Proceeds fund preschool scholarships. Burghilde Gruber exhibit at Associated Artists Gallery On the Island, 715 S University Ave, Carbondale, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through April 20. A student production of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown plays at Carterville High School auditorium with tickets $4 at the door or HS office.
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First Presbyterian Church
S. University Ave
Carbondale
Presbyterian
Burghilde Gruber
Associated Artists Gallery
Man Charlie Brown
P.m
Carterville High School
Community fundraisers and exhibits in Herrin area
Krispy Kreme fundraiser hosted by Jobs for Illinois Graduates at Herrin High School and nearby venues runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Garavalla Building and Wal Mart Herrin, with 3 to 6:30 p.m. slots at S Bowl Carterville and Wal Mart Marion. Allan Stuck crafts a jewelry exhibit at Southern Sisters Makanda Boardwalk from 6 to 9 p.m. featuring the Aphrodite necklace with 192 carats of opal and 19 emeralds, plus refreshments. A chemistry lecture on Aptameric Stationary Phases in Capillary Electrochromatography for Proteomics occurs 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Perry County Jail Museum basement Pinckneyville. Donations of nonclothing items and baked goods requested. Royalton Finance Insurance Committee meets 6:30 p.m. at City Hall 200 N. Royal St.
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Jobs
Illinois
Herrin High School
Garavalla
Herrin
Allan Stuck
Southern Sisters
Makanda Boardwalk
Perry County
Pinckneyville
Divers search pit for clues in Jett murder case
A Springfield dive team searched a Cambria strip pit for evidence in the murder of Steven Jett, a former Alexander County assistant state's attorney found shot in his Cambria apartment March 18. Sheriff Cundiff said no arrests are pending as investigators proceed carefully. Sharonda Miller faces theft charges tied to Jett’s Ford Taurus. Call sheriff’s office or Crime Stoppers if you have tips.
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Cambria
Secretary of State Police Office
Springfield
Steven Jett
Jett
Alexander County
Cundiff
Jimmy Dean
Charles Garnall
Garnall
Carbondale
Sharonda L. Miller
Miller
Sheriff's Department
Miner raises 12000 for St Jude via coal miner fund drive
Barry Webb a 33 year coal miner raised about 12000 for St Jude Children's Research Hospital through donations mostly from fellow miners. He hosts a Saturday country music jamboree at Lesser Opera House with local bands to boost funds. Proceeds aid St Jude patients as Webb and his wife Diana continue year round fund raising.
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Barry Webb
Memphis
Tenn
Webb
Lesser Opera House
County Knights
Patsy Robinson
Tyson Conner
American Coal Co
Galatia
St. Jude’s
Virginia Scott
St. Jude
Scott
Diana
Barry
Danny Thomas
Ex Makanda fire chief lands new chief role near Louisville
Ex Makanda Township Fire Department chief Al Yancey Jr. is hired as the first paid chief of Zoneton Fire Protection District near Louisville. He began March 18 at a $39,000 annual salary after a nationwide candidate search. Yancey, 30, served 14 years in Makanda, including five as chief, resigning amid district governance shifts.
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Makanda
al Yancey Jr
Makanda Township
Zoneton
Louisville
Zoneton Board
Yancey
United States
Kentucky
Wilburn
Wib” Lipe
Vienna High School Wins $317000 Technology Grant
The Johnson County Chamber of Commerce to manage a 317000 dollar grant at Vienna High School. About 72 students from sophomore to senior classes will begin late spring training in information technology, hardware networking, software and data processing with guest speakers mentoring and internships.
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Springfield
Vienna High School
Brian Reardon
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
Lynn Callaly
Chamber of Commerce
Father Son Musicians Tribute Beats The Beatles In Chicago
Robby Clark Stokes at 14 proves a natural guitarist. He and father Robbie Stokes plan a George Harrison tribute at a Beatles Flashback Convention in Chicago. They released a CD single Believer and aim for a 12 song album by summer, with Robby credited for writing most songs with his dad.
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Carbondale
Robby Clark-Stokes
Robbie Stokes
Stokes
Robby
Chicago
George Harrison
Marriott Hotel
Bobby
Believer
Paula Clark
Giant City
Road Weasel
Marching Terriers
Carbondale High School
Mark Kittleson
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SIU Press
University Press
McLafferty Road
Wal- Mart
S| Bowl
Carterville
Marion
Linda McGown
Duke University
van Lente
Neckers Hall
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Necker
Royalton Finance Insurance Committee
City Hall
N. Royal St
John D. Homan
Williamson County
Tom Cundiff
Miner
Jim Muir
Kee
Walt
Vienna
Linda Rush
Louise Harrison
Benton
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