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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 2002
Page
9
Union and Williamson counties show a small footprint yet boast strong community spirit and resilience, with residents rallying around local events and mutual aid initiatives to support neighbors and sustain regional pride.
Larry Bernstein presents a program at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Carbondale at 10 30 a m on Wednesday with coffee at 9 30 a m. The event precedes music scholarship auditions at John A Logan College on April 23 in room B53 humanities wing. Call Karen Bryant Sala at 800 851 4720 Ext 8269 for information.
A schedule lists multiple public meetings across southern Illinois. Benton district committees in Carbondale and Benton hold sessions at district offices. Jackson, Union, Williamson counties schedule board and council meetings at courthouses, city halls, and school facilities. dates include 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with locations such as 201 Bailey Lane Benton and 11484 Lake of Egypt Road.
Marion officials approve a litter fine of 50 to 100 dollars for dumping on city streets or from vehicles. Commissioner Gary Turnbull cites Spring Cleanup results revealing a widespread problem. Mayor Butler urges community pride and cooperation. problem areas include Ashley Park drainage ditch and railroad tracks on Carbon Street.
Women fill Wright Do It Center for annual Ladies Night Out event. Tuxedoed attendants valet parked guests greet them at door and escort them inside. Event began in 1992 to draw women shoppers and now includes 30 sponsors and about 500 attendees with flowers, samples, cosmetics and refreshments.
Hurst residents cannot pay water bills with cash as clerk Barb Holland has resigned and trainee Ted Swanner remains uncertified. Payment by check or money order required. New mayor Jim Rich says no water shutoffs yet as council works out the transitions.
Williamson County correctional officers recaptured 17-year-old Michael Hearn who escaped from his cell Friday night. Hearn, 17, was convicted of murder in March for the death of Ashleigh Sprague, with a May 17 sentencing and life without parole eligibility. He was found within ten minutes after a 7:30 p.m. head count.
Carbonale resident April Hansen won the Brain Bus Challenge on Tuesday, earning a chance to travel to Metropolis for a Jeopardy contestant tryout. Eight SI residents competed: Jeff King Herrin Donna Threlkeld Carterville Brian Self Carbondale Gordon Patton Herrin Rick Tyner Carterville Rodney Foster Royalton Linda Harrison Elkville Linda May Energy The Brain Bus, a Jeopardy recruitment tour, narrowed the field to five finalists after a 30 question test.
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