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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 2003

Page

10

Gray A Peers History Exhibit Of a Southern Illinois Congressman

Former congressman Gray opens a museum in West Frankfort showcasing artifacts, photos, and dolls to tell his public works story from 1954 to 1988. He discusses Rend Lake, interstates 57 64 24, and JFK friendship, with Elvis and space program displays adding local heritage.

Gray Southern Illinois John F. Kennedy Harry S. Truman West Frankfort Truman Elvis Presley NASA Prince Charles Princess Diana Dora Owens Anderson Carbondale Springfield Ken Gray New York World Trade Center George Washington Mount Vernon Congress House Bend Lake Olmsted Lock and Dam Cedar Lake Benton Prince Illinois SIU Eisenhower Effingham Rend Lake John F Kennedy Kennedy Senate Jfk Dallas Central America Cape Kennedy Washington Georgetown Jackie John-John Army Corps of Engineers Corps Richard M. Nixon Nixon Elvis John Wayne

Minerva Award honors Murphysboro businesswoman

April Schwier, owner of the Old Depot Restaurant, won the Minerva Award for community service and professional excellence in Murphysboro. She credited her St Patrick's Day and Apple Festival work and brown bag lunch program for the honor. Bob Streuter accepted the Community Service Award for United Way of Murphysboro.

Schwier Minerva Murphysboro Old Depot Bob Streuter United Way of Bryce Cramer Ron Williams Franklyn Schroeder

SIU split plan faces hurdles amid cost doubts

State lawmakers clash as Hoffman seeks to split SIU upper administration. Bost says bill sits in third reading and needs 60 votes, with seven Democrats in committee backing. Critics warn costs could exceed 2 million, while officials doubt a firm figure. Hoffman unavailable for comment.

Stephens Hoffman Bost Illinois Board of Higher Education SIU

Wyat's ComING Presentation at Rend Lake College

Wyat presents St. Louis Women's Auxiliaries During the Civil War at Rend Lake College Foundation Institute for Learning in Retirement. Noon start, Room 109, Academic Building, lunch included for 10 dollars. Contact 800 369 5321 ext 213. Also Rules of the Road class May 12 9 30 to 11 30 am in Herrin. For Aging program call 618 988 1585.

St. Louis Women’s Rend Lake College Foundation Institute For Learning In Retirement Williamson County E. Walnut St Herrin

Local dealer offers air conditioners and furnaces in stock

A local retailer announces limited stock of new air conditioning units and furnaces as weather remains mild. The plan hints at a promotional offer to move inventory quickly to improve turnover and reduce held units. Details on price or terms are not provided in the fragment.

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