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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 2001
Page
9
About 700 residents in southwest Carbondale lost electricity for nearly four hours Friday night when a large tree fell on a main power line. AmerenCIPS spokesman Tim Fox said crews had to cut the tree before restoring power, which affected homes along 18 streets. Power was back on at 12:40 a.m. Saturday.
Wayne Bigham of Du Quoin announced he will seek a second six year term on the Perry County Board in 2002 on the Democratic ballot. He notes winning more than 60 percent in 1996 and aims to improve the county finances to enable a full county-wide property reassessment.
Carl Flowers of Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Western Washington University is named an honorary National Mary E. Switzer Scholar for 2001. The Switzer scholars meet in Seattle for a three day discussion on Systems Change Emerging Service Delivery Models to improve employment and independence for people with disabilities. Twenty leaders were chosen and will help produce a report for consumers Congress employers educators and others.
A 1996 Carterville High School State Champion football team reunion is set for today at 2 p.m. at Pauly's Pub and Grub in Herrin. The public is invited with a 21 year age minimum for attendees.
Carterville Unit 5 School District continues the search for a new grade school principal after Kelly Stewart resigned to become Benton superintendent. Superintendent Tim Bleyer said Wednesday there are 22 applicants for the Carterville post, including one internal candidate.
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission announced a $1,200 grant to Ziegler to fund a Tobacco Enforcement Program. It funds education and enforcement to reduce tobacco access to minors, supporting strategies for retailers and minimum-age laws with short and long term activities.
Union County businesses expand tourism by linking bed and breakfasts with Shawnee Hills wine trails and historic barns. Aimed at golf fans and festival planners, co owner Tony Calabrese says cooperation boosts B B owners wineries artists and others with support from regional tourism groups. Plans include a master events brochure and romantic weekend golf wine B B packages while Midwest Living advertising pushes the effort.
Illinois will not require residents to report the federal tax rebate as income on the 2002 state return. Debbie Best of the Department of Revenue noted the rebate is not taxed because federal AGI excludes it. Rebate amounts max at 300 for single filers, 500 for heads of households, 600 for married couples.
Three year old Tabitha Hopkins of Whittington competes in the Whittington Gun Creek Days Pedal Pull and completes a 30 foot pull. All participants receive ribbons and entries in a raffle for a John Deere pedal tractor. Photo by Larry McKenzie.
Karen Binder reports Anna will host Illinois third child advocacy center opening in 1990 with Union County States Attorney John Bigler. Duncan, a 12 year DCFS veteran, leads efforts to serve Alexander Pulaski and Union counties with child victims of sexual abuse, aiming for a home like, multiagency center with two interview rooms and CCTV to avoid re traumatizing children. An anonymous donor funds construction up to 200000, with DCFS grants totaling 68000 and a 50000 grant request pending.
State law requires a four member board but Union County State's Attorney John Bigler enlarged the panel to broaden perspectives. The advisory group includes officials and residents connected to Anna and surrounding communities such as Kathryn Roman, James Nash, Deanna St. Germain, Hon. D. D. Bigler, and Lisa Bigler, among others.
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