Titanic Town film and spring music events at SIUC
Titanic Town screening at Life Science Auditorium Belfast set for 7 p.m. as part of the International Film Series. Spring concert by Suzuki Strings at First Christian Church Carbondale features young violinists violists and cellists with Collin Lyerla Erin Duckworth guitar trumpet and Dance Folklorica vocalists. Wind Ensemble at Shryock Auditorium follows at 7:30 p.m. Admission 3 dollars 2 for students with J.D. or 3 dollars for ages 15 and under. Reception noted.
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Belfast
Life Science Il
Siuc
Free
Suzuki Strings
First Christian Church
W. Monroe
Carbondale
Collin Lyerla
Erin Duckworth
Fairya Mellado
Shryock
J.D
Old Baptist Foundation
Faner Hall
Joseph Breznikar
Witar's Coming Concert Canceled At SIU Arena
Witar's concert with Puddle of Mud at SIU Arena on Wednesday is canceled. Refunds available Wednesday through May 17 at the ticket outlet. Also listed are local driving review, and numerous city, park, school, and council meetings across Carbondale, Benton, Carterville, Creal Springs, Du Quoin, Elkville, Johnston City, Marion, Pinckneyville, and related venues.
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SIU
du Quoin
Elvorado
Elkville
Johnston City School Board
Monroe St. Jonesboro
Marion
Pinckneyville
Pinckneyville High School
M A S H star opposes death penalty talk at SIU Carbondale
Mike Farrell known as Captain Hunnicutt spoke against capital punishment at Shryock Auditorium. He urged life without parole for the worst crimes, arguing death does not deter or honor victims. Paul Simon echoed views, noting no clear link between executions and safety.
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Carbondale
Mike Farrell
B.J. Hunnicutt
Southern Illinois University
Farrell
Shryock Auditorium
Oklahoma City
Timothy McVeigh
Paul Simon
SIUC
Public Policy Institute
Simon
Texas
Iowa
Miner rose from humble start to top UMWA official
Jerry Jones began as a bottom laborer at Old Ben Mine 21 near Lesser in 1966 and rose to the second highest UMWA post, serving as vice president after decades in District 12 Illinois leadership and later as secretary treasurer before moving to Washington. He credits timing and good mentors for the ascent and plans to retire next month.
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Jerry Jones
UMWA
Lesser
Old Ben
United Mine Workers of America
Jones
International Union
Illinois
Washington, D.C
Richard Trumka
Union
Greenwood Residents Press for Action on Deteriorating Area
Perry County officials heard from Greenwood Addition residents who condemned long standing neglect. Neighbors cited trash, loose animals, tall weeds, abandoned vehicles and speeding as safety and health risks. They urged zoning consideration while officials noted current ordinances and limited staff. A related proposal would require an affidavit with property transfers to show plat act compliance, doubling recording fees and delaying same day deeds. the plan was filed for public inspection with a May 14 final vote anticipated.
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Perry County
Greenwood
du Quoin
Ray Landis
Garry Woolsey
Carroll Foster
Landis
Health Department
Sheriff's Department
Danny Wildermuth
Wayne Bigham
Wildermuth
Don Hirsch
Harrisburg mother and daughter win SIBEA honors
Harrisburg High School senior Brooke Lane received the SIBEA Scholarship at a Southern Illinois Business Education Association meeting. Her mother, Bet h Lane, a Southeastern Illinois College teacher, was named 2002 SIBEA Teacher of the Year for teaching effectiveness, leadership roles, and curriculum innovations.
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Harrisburg
Ray
Beth Lane
Southern Illinois Business Education Association
SIBEA
Harrisburg High School
Brooke Lane
Brooke
Brittany
Betty Thomas
Southeastern Illinois College
Phi Beta Lambda
Students In Free Enterprise
Sam M. Walton
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Witar
ParkWatch
Keyes City Park
du Quoin City Hall
Senior Citizens Center
N. 10Th St
Benton
Carterville
Virginia Ave
Creal Springs
Osamu Tsukimori
Jim Muir
The
Illinois Connections Award
Beth
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