Veterans memorial committee selects Rose Hill site
An eight member committee in Marion is nearing a decision on a granite veterans memorial at Rose Hill Cemetery. Plans include a black granite monument 34 by 20 inches with bronze Army Navy Marine Corps Air Force and Coast Guard emblems, a surrounding stamped concrete design and a walkway. Two flagpoles will fly four flags, with lighting under consideration. Bids from J W Reynolds and American Monument Co. expected soon. cost projected from 10 000 to 25 000 funded largely by the cemetery fund. Memorial Day completion target with possible financial assistance. Interested donors may contact Bob Connell.
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Marion
Rose Hill
Bob Connell
Army
Navy Marine Corps
Air Force
Coast Guard
Connell
State of Illinois
City of Marion
J.W. Reynolds
American Monument Co
Jerald Kobler
Bob Jackson
Lisa Short
Mike Gunter
Dan Frage
Ron Shew
Lannie Gribble
Gribble
Drought Pressure Bites Marion Water Supply As City Seeks Deposits
Marion water commissioner warns drought driving evaporation and an 11 inch drop in 20 days. Daily use runs about two million gallons while the city eyes Rend Lake ties. Unclaimed deposits from former customers, $3 to $100, may go to the state after Oct 12 unless reclaimed. Street changes and dog license proposal also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Robert “Dog” Connell
Connell
Herrin City
Rend Lake Conservancy District
Marion Kubota
Tractor Allen
Maytag
Womick Law Firm
Linda Heyde
Water Department
Lannie Gribble
East
Jefferson Street
Harper Street
City council weighs mobile home dispute and zoning plan
At a Monday meeting Mayor Joe Holder said Kellerman's unit used as storage may not meet the mobile home definition, exposing a loophole. Randy Edwards warned of possible court action while Jeff Ashauer and others discussed drafting a comprehensive plan and future zoning ordinance to give the city more residential control.
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Kellerman
Joe Holder
Edwardses
Seibert
Randy Edwards
Holder
Jeff Ashauer
Pinckneyville
Ashauer
Vandals Deface Four Marion Businesses with Spray Paint
Police report several Marion sites hit by black and white graffiti over the past days. Targets include WBVN Radio, St Joseph Church, Powless Meyer Hudgens accounting firm, and the Marion Cultural and Civic Center. No damage estimates yet. the graffiti on the church read Burn this building. emblems appeared on two civic center doors. Local officials condemn the act as senseless and vow to catch those responsible.
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Steve Jahnke
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Wbvn Radio
Civic Center
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
North Russell Street
Marion
Gene Goolsby
WBVN
South Market Street
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Powless, Meyer and Hudgens
North Carbon Street
Tower Square
Goolsby
Julie Johnston
The
Johnston
Marion Street
Lannie Gribble
Bramlett Trial Continues At Murphysboro High
A courtroom in Murphysboro hears continuing proceedings in the Bramlett case involving alleged threats by telephone and violations of a protective order. The charges include a Class A misdemeanor for violating the order, a Class B misdemeanor for harassment by telephone, and a Class X felony for making a terrorist threat with potential penalties of six to 30 years and fines up to $25,000.
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Murphysboro High School
Harry James Wilson obituary in Johnston City
Harry James Wilson 61 died Aug 11 2007 at home in Johnston City. Funeral 11 a.m. Aug 15 at Murman and Wilson Funeral Home with burial at Lakeview Cemetery and military graveside rites by Marion VFW American Legion. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Aug 14. He served in Thailand during Vietnam, retired as general manager of Farris Steak House, survived by mother, brother, niece and nephew, and several cousins. He held a BA from SEMO and was Baptist.
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Johnston City
Harry James Wilson
Murman and Wilson Funeral
Larry Stevens
Matt Crain
Lakeview Cemetery
Marion Vfw
American Legion
Harry
Herrin
Thomas and
Katharine (Roberts) Wilson
Farris Steak House
Thailand
SEMO
Cape Girardeau
Thomas W. Wilson
Carlene
Carterville
Appalone “Wink” Ferrell
Macfarlan
W. Va
Michelle Ann Showalter
David
Brian Cleaver
Kristy
Murmanandwilson.com
Obituary: Marian G Beimfohr 1925 2007 Marissa IL
Marian G Beimfohr died August 6 2007 in Sparta. She was a homemaker and Marissa Presbyterian Church member survived by husband Curtis M Beimfohr two daughters Jan Wesley Becky McGrew three grandchildren and three great grandchildren and a brother Bertram Jones. Memorial service August 11 at Marissa Presbyterian Church with Rev James Ryan and burial in Marissa Cemetery. Memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Marissa Library.
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Marissa
Marian G. Beimfohr
Jones
Lebanon
Sparta Community Hospital
Beimfohr
Marissa Presbyterian Church
Bertram
Beatrice
Waggoner) Jones
Kate Kamm
Ella Kes
Betty Hughes
Robert Jones
Curtis M. Beimfohr
Jan Wesley
Ron
Steeleville
Becky McGrew
Rod
St. Louis
Michael
Wesley
Romeoville
Laura Aspinall
David
Plainfield
Bradley McGrew
Cissy
Thomas Aspinall
Kayleigh
Gracelynn McGrew
Bertram Jones
Trenton
Hospice
Southern Illinois
Marissa Library
James Ryan
Imogene Woodward 92 Dies in Murphysboro
M Imogene Woodward 92 died Monday August 13 2007 at Rehab and Care Center Murphysboro born February 1 1915 in Jackson County to Charles Morgan and Anna Becker Morgan married Allen W Woodward February 4 1938 in Jackson Mo he preceded her in death October 7 1981 survivors include two sisters in law a niece and a great niece a member of Faith United Methodist Church Vergennes seamstress at Cal Crest Jacket Factory retired 1977 burial Ava Evergreen Cemetery visitation details pending hospice support noted
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Vergennes
Imogene Woodward
Murphysboro
Jackson County
Charles Morgan
Anna Becker Morgan
Allen W. Woodward
Jackson
Albertine Woodward
Margaret Elinor Morgan
du Quoin
Sharon Linze
Eugenia Manning
Faith United Methodist Church
Cal-Crest Jacket Factory
Wilson
Ava
Earl Renshaw
Ava Evergreen Cemetery
Southern Illinois
Community events prompt blood drives and youth groups
Blood drives run noon to 6 p m at Goreville United Methodist Church Sparta Auxiliary Building Broadway Plaza Sparta and St Paul Lutheran Church West Frankfort. Girl Scout registration is 6 to 8 p m at De Soto Village Hall for K–12 girls. Green Party meets 7 p m at The Haven Cambria Road Illinois 13. Back to school prayer at First Christian Church West Frankfort at 7 p m. Community wide non denominational event. contact numbers provided.
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Goreville United Methodist Church
Sparta
Broadway Plaza
St. Paul Lutheran Church
West Frankfort Plaza
de Soto Village Hall
Southeastern Illinois
Green Party
the Haven
Cambria Road
Illinois
Wmscoilgp.org
First Christian Church
S. Cherry St
West Frankfort
Local government schedules alter town meetings across the region
A sweep of public meetings lists dozens of municipal, school and regional board sessions. Alto Pass and Chester committees convene at 4 to 7 p.m. at various centers while county boards in Williamson and Franklin outline agendas at City Halls, library venues, and township halls.
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Energy Village Board
Franklin County 911 Board
W. Washington St
Benton Goode
E. Callie
Lesser
Greater Egypt
Johnston City
Makanda
Meridian School Board
Valley Rd
Mounds
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John D. Homan
John.homan
Thesouthern
Gary Turnbull
VFW
City of
Rose Hill Cemetery
Marion Water Commissioner
Buchanan Street
Bob Butler
Butler
Adam.testa
Hodgesfurniture.com
Anna
Burg
Pryde
Bramlett
Marian Beimfohr
M. Imogene Woodward
Murdale
Allin
Sparta School Board
Lincoln
Stonefort
Unity Point
Carbondale
Williamson County Board
Williamson County Fire Protection District Board
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