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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 2001
Page
9
A 19 year old Johnston City man, Jon Marc Hale, died Friday afternoon of a personal safety related gunshot wound to the chest. Hale was pronounced dead at his home around 4 30 p.m. by Williamson County Coroner Monte Blue. No foul play is suspected. Cindy Humphreys
Du Quoin police and the Perry County Task Force arrested cashier Michelle Ralston and accomplice Tina Houghlan after Wal-Mart officials flagged under ringing. The loss is estimated at more than $150 with ongoing investigation and potential further arrests.
A 39 year old Carbondale man Bruce Johnson is accused of stealing two sets of car stereo speakers valued at 59 from Wal Mart in Carbondale Friday afternoon and a radar detector from the same store on Thursday. Police say he also had an arrest warrant from Perry County Missouri for writing bad checks.
John A. Logan College hosts alumni and friends at the Du Quoin State Fair in the JALC grounds tent opposite the Governor's home. Refreshments, giveaways, and face painting for children from 5 to 7 pm. Alumni hear news and reconnect with instructors. Contact Gary A. Highland for details.
Entry forms for the Apple Pie Eating and Apple Pie Peeling contests are available for pickup at the Murphysboro Apple Festival Offices 203 S. 13th St. Pie eating starts at 7 p.m. and peeling at 8 p.m.
Southern Illinois Rend Lake College announces GED preparation courses starting the week of Aug 20. Locations include Benton Family Investment Education Center 406 E Main and Christopher 500 W Market with day and evening sessions. McLeansboro 205 S Silas, Mount Vernon 506 Herbert, Pinckneyville Hospital, Rend Lake College Room 203, Lesser Public Library, and Zeigler-Royalton High School offer varied schedules. Call numbers provided for each site.
Carbondale volunteers are urged for the Fifth Annual Main Street Pig Out at Campus Shopping Center September 14 and 15. The event features a KCBS barbecue cookoff, games, music and a dunk tank to benefit Main Street and the Humane Society. Jill Bratland seeks 300 volunteers for setup, operations, security, child activities and wristband distribution. Call 529 8040 to help.
Mary Nellis, publicity director for Hurst’s food pantry, says an unknown person removed her home's electric meter Friday, cutting power and endangering her 30-year-old son who relies on sleep apnea equipment. She vows legal action and to fight to protect the pantry amid alleged harassment.
Springfield resident Agnes Bender supervises the Illinois State Fair 4-H dormitory rooming youth so they can stay for free while showcasing livestock and crafts. She has staffed the dorm for at least 25 years, overseeing late night checks and chats with campers who may stay up until 3 a.m.
A 24-year-old Murphysboro man, Charles Yeaman, fled twice after a three-vehicle collision at Illinois 127 and Ava Road. The Mustang occupants Melissa Ripley and Mindy Schemonia were treated for minor injuries. Yeaman later surrendered, then fled again, and was jailed.
Citizens Police Academy opens applications for the Carbondale Police Department. The 11 session program runs Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. starting Sept 13 at the Emma C. Hayes Center and the Police Department Range.
Carbondale police announce Sexual assault prevention and self defense sessions for women. The program, titled Personal Safety for Women, starts in September with a lecture and two hands on workshops. Sessions run 2 to 3 hours, taught by officers, for ages 13 and up with parental consent for minors.
About a dozen Pinckneyville youths learned water skiing with Du Quoin Little Egypt Ski Club and Boy Scout Troop 47. The program aimed to earn a merit badge, with challenges like crossing the wake four times and skiing for 30 seconds. Zach Schneider, 13, earned the badge. others practiced under Bob Schneider, Du Quoin leaders, and ski club volunteers. The group plans to try again at the Du Quoin State Fair later this month.
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