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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 2003
Page
10
In Chittyville residents fault a trashed Julius McClure property with piles of furniture. The Hammanns express frustration as city leaders say funds are tight and liens to force cleanup would take months or years. The mayor notes potential future help but cites limited resources.
Anna passes a grass height ordinance with a five day notice. If ignored, the street department cuts the grass and adds a 250 fine. The city may place liens on persistent violators. The council also targets dilapidated buildings led by city attorney Wesley Wilkins. Rodgers Theater on East Vienna Street eyed for renovation by Oct 1. About 40 locations identified for action in phased groups.
Immunization clinic runs 8 11 a m Thursday at Franklin Williamson Bi- County Health Department Marion free walk ins welcome Call 618 993 8111. Blood drive Noon 6 p m Thursday at First Baptist Church Dongola Call 618 833 7747. Crop and livestock tour 8 a m Thursday Dixon Springs Agricultural Center Simpson Extension educators discuss growing season 618 993 3304. Arthritis and related diseases exhibit 8 a m Tuesday John A Logan College Carterville Register by Thursday 618 993 1777 or 800 795 9115.
Tower Rock Fire Protection District Board meets at 6 p.m. at 602 Front St in Grand Tower. West City Village Board gathers at 6 p.m. at the village hall, 1000 Blakely St. Whiteash Village Board convenes at 7 p.m. at the village hall. Willisville Village Board holds a 7 p.m. session. The West Frankfort Civic Center hosts a 7 p.m. board meeting at 108 N Emma St.
Dozens of Illinois towns counties and agencies receive federal grants and loans for police fire safety water and infrastructure. Awards include Bulletproof Vest Partnership funds for Dongola Marion Mound City Murphysboro Pulaski Randolph West Frankfort Mount Vernon Nashville and Okanville officers, various DHS DHS FEMA and USDA grants for fire safety water systems housing and planning, plus Metrolink expansion and historic bridge preservation. The grants total millions, supporting operations and facility upgrades across the region.
A small fiberglass repair business run by Hemminghaus and Smith services boats from Michigan, Kentucky, Wisconsin and as far as Houston. They emphasize safety, EPA certification, and rapid growth with bookings six to seven weeks out. The shop handles portable fiberglass items including personal watercraft, tractor parts, satellite dishes and even Coca Cola display bottles. Hours are 8 to 5 weekdays with Saturday by appointment and contact via the website and phone.
The Hot Farm Stock Puller's Association hosts pulls for 7 000, 9 000 and 11 000 turbo classes on Aug 16 at the fairground. Antique tractor weigh in 8 10 a m, tractors 1958 and older 9 a m 3 p m, ITPA pull 7 p m with Super Farm, super stock and pro stock classes. Admission 5, parking free. Outdoor worship Aug 17 9 a m. antique auto show and swap meet 3 p m. Horseless Carriage Club of Missouri featured. Thousands attend yearly to celebrate agricultural heritage. Camping concessions and picnics available. Admission 4, under 12 free.
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