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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 2001
Page
9
Two Southern Illinois residents were killed when their vehicle stopped on the Interstate 24 bridge between Metropolis and Paducah and was struck by a tractor trailer. Names and further details are pending as Kentucky State Police reconstruct the scene and investigate.
Mount Vernon chief judge James M. Wexstten of the Illinois 2nd Judicial Circuit declared his bid for the 5th District Appellate Court. He has 14 years as circuit judge, first elected in 1988, and served as chief judge 1991-1993 and since January 2000. The 2nd District covers Crawford, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hardin, Jefferson and White counties. As chief judge he assigns judges and reporters, supervises probation staff, and works with circuit clerks, state's attorneys, public defenders and others. As circuit judge he has presided over civil and juvenile cases in Jefferson County.
Dozens of guards at Shawnee Correctional Center staged an informational picket outside the gates to urge the Department of Corrections to seek more staff from the Legislature. Debby Lippencott said 104 officers now cover duties that 126 did four years ago as inmate population stayed steady. IDOC cited prison operation redesign for staffing changes.
Jenea E. Lunneman, 17, of Pinckneyville, sustained minor injuries when her 1994 Pontiac overturned on Zinnia Road near Mueller Hill Road around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Police said she lost control while traveling south and was taken to Pinckneyville Hospital for treatment.
In Jonesboro Carla Chapman 39 was convicted of battery on Aug 16. She was fined 100 dollars and placed under six months supervision with no contact with the victim during supervision. In Mounds Robert A Carmack 22 was convicted of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia on Aug 23, fined 750 dollars and given 12 months probation. He was also convicted of driving with a suspended license, fined 250 dollars and given 12 months probation to run concurrently with the first sentence, and will serve seven days in Union County Jail beginning Oct.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources offers ten million dollars for capital grants and five million for operating grants with deadlines at 5 p.m. October 1 and October 15 respectively. For details call 217-782-5992. Schoolyard Habitat Action grants run through October 15 offering up to five hundred dollars per project to support classroom habitat learning. Jadel Foundation funds totaling six thousand dollars, administered by the Illinois Conservation Foundation, support these efforts. information via 217-524-4126 or teachkids darmail.state.il.us.
Ron and Michele Manning and Robert and Sandy Houghlan seek to buy the Eagles Lodge at 205 N 16th St Herrin and convert it into a family center and sports lounge with a Class A liquor license. They plan reunions weddings anniversaries and senior events with accessible upgrades and events for children.
Barbara Harris and neighbor complaints about trapped rainwater draw mosquitoes while John Thomas worries fogging worsens his wife's illness. University entomologist Robert Novak cites larval mapping to target breeding sites, noting fogging only after adults emerge. The local group Group Against Spraying Pesticides seeks changes to current fogging policies.
Former Herrin mayor Ed Quaglia died after a long illness, prompting tributes from City Clerk Marlene Simpson and Mayor Vic Ritter. They recalled his deep community ties, including groundbreaking ceremonies, a Thanksgiving Day dinner, and his role in the civic center. City hall will be closed 8 am to noon Wednesday for burial at San Carlo Cemetery, with flags at half staff since Sunday.
Dr. Carl J. Getto will resign as dean and provost of the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine effective Nov. 16 to become senior vice president for medical affairs at the UW Hospital and Clinics and associate dean of hospital affairs at UW School of Medicine. He starts Nov. 19.
Emerick Bros. in Benton reports more than 42000 dollars of farming and lawn equipment missing after a Saturday morning theft. Items listed include John Deere tractors, Ex-Mark mower, Cairo grooming mower, Craftsmen tractors, and several tie-down straps. One tractor damaged, suggesting transport rather than draw away. no suspects yet.
Williamson County School Resource Officer Ron McDonald will drive a colorful DARE labeled police van daily to Crab Orchard and Creal Springs schools. The van, unveiled at Marion Ford-Mercury, was funded by Don Fisher of Marion Ford-Mercury Weatherford Signs Southern Illinois Tire Marion and Al James of J and O Communications.
Marion Ford sold the 1999 van for 20000, bought with state funds and an Illinois FIRST grant. McDonald, coordinator for Williamson County School Resource Officer program, will use it daily to transport equipment and students and support deputies who provide security, teaching and counseling at schools.
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