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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 2007
Page
8
City police and fire officials say the current three story station lacks elevator access and a proper sally port. They estimate $300000 for an elevator and propose a new public safety center funded by a sales tax increase, with design selection targeted for 2008 and a three year build.
Jones recalls mid 1980s moment that sparked Dippin' Dots ice cream using refined freezing techniques. He notes the company grew into a top private firm in the 1990s and plans to expand into conventional ice cream with franchise outlets akin to Baskin Robbins.
Fire crews from West McCracken Kentucky and Concord Illinois fought a Saturday fire on a railroad bridge linking Paducah and Metropolis near Harrah's Metropolis Casino. Water was scarce over the river, so responders ferried five gallon packs and used foam extinguishers and a modified CN vehicle on rails. Metropolis crews used a pressure washer from a tanker as authorities investigate a coal train spark as a possible cause.
Springfield reports the Illinois State Fair added a Breakfast on a Stick contest sponsored by the agriculture department and the American Egg Board. Inaugural winners include Beverly Cutler with Sensational Sunrise Dippers and Anthony Karas with Bacon-Wrapped Savory Buttermilk Crepes while junior winner Rachael Eden presented Asian-themed eggs curry and wonton wrappers.
Aaron Hardy, 48, was charged with six counts of felony dogfighting and one count of providing a structure for dogfighting after authorities found three pit bulls living in filthy conditions at his Ford Heights residence. Police described feces and urine in the yard and garage with dogs chained or penned, training sticks, and breeding devices. The dogs were sent to an animal shelter and Hardy remained jailed on $100,000 bond.
The Perry County Fairground hosts a Case heritage showcase with Brigham storytelling about a great grandfather and vintage steam engines. Bud Lang Jr. of Cumming, Georgia displays a 97-year-old Case restored model, while a newer aged engine among the line up wins favor. Joe Kehrer of New Memphis parks a 9 horsepower Case steam traction engine from 1900 near the entrance. President Carl Tuttle of the J I Case Heritage Foundation notes the expo spurs local farmers to dust off Case gear for shows like Pinckneyville’s Thresherman event.
Today's events include a 10 30 a m stroke seminar at Williamson County Programs on Aging 212 E Walnut Herrin with appointment line 988 1585. Blood drives run 2 to 6 p m at New Life Church of God 707 N Du Quoin Benton 230 to 630 p m at Lake Creek Masonic Lodge 501 Washington Johnston City 3 to 7 p m at SIUC Student Recreation Center 400 E Grand Ave and 3 to 7 p m at St Anns Healthcare 770 State St Chester.
The community calendar lists a Rules of the Road review course for 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Carbondale Senior Citizen Center, screening for examinations. A Humanist group meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship discusses local and global affairs. An Arthritis workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Carbondale Public Library offers natural solutions. seating limited.
A crowded schedule shows government and school boards across Franklin, Jackson, Johnson, Union and surrounding counties convening at 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Each entry notes the body, time, and meeting location from city halls to school facilities, including district offices and media centers.
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