Christmas events flood Carbondale area schedule
A wide array of holiday happenings runs in Carbondale and surrounding towns from morning cookie walks at St. Francis Xavier Hall to late night theater and lights displays. Highlights include a museum open house, an anime marathon at Castle Perilous, a community Christmas dinner, and a Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis with online and phone registration.
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St. Francis Xavier Hall
S. Poplar St
Carbondale
Carbondale council petitions get extended filing hours
City Clerk Janet Vaught will keep offices open 9 a.m. to 12 noon today to allow working residents to file nominating petitions for mayor and council seats. A lottery named Maggie Flanagan mayor front-runner and Michael G. Neill top for two and four year terms. Other candidates include Lance D. Jack Andy White Matt Woods Earl Czakowski Patrick Richey David G. McAuley Jim Syler and Pat Kelly. Primary if needed set for Feb. 25 with April 1 election date.
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Carbondale
Janet Vaught
Maggie Flanagan
Michael G. Neill
Neill
Chris Wissmann
Lance D. Jack
N. Bridge St
Andy White
S. Taylor Drive
Matt Woods
S. Hunt Road
Earl Czakowski
S. Rawlings
Apt
Patrick Richey
W. Mill Sr
David G. McAuley
W. Sycamore
Jim Syler
S. Illinois Ave
Brad Cole
Sheila Simon
Dan David
Wissmann
Pat Kelly
W. Oak St
Jack
White
Diverse group naturalized at Benton Civic Center ceremony
At the Benton Civic Center 18 people from 16 countries became U.S. citizens in a moving naturalization ceremony moved from court proceedings. Jariya Ratzel of Thailand spoke of her long wait and green card requirements. Dr. Mary Jo Oldham of Southeastern Illinois College delivered a civic message praising America's diversity.
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Benton
Benton Civic Center
United States
Jariya Ratzel
Thailand
Ratzel
Scott Air Force Base
The
United
U.S. District Court
Mary Jo Oldham
Southeastern Illinois College
Belgium
Pakistan
England
Germany
India
Macedonia
Japan
Philippines
Mexico
Iran
Oldham
Neil Diamond
America
Saki the Carbondale bike shop founder dies at 45
Somsak Thipkhosithun known as Saki died in Carbondale after a liver cancer battle. He came from Thailand 27 years ago, became a U.S. citizen this year, managed Carbondale Cycle with his brothers, and sponsored local events. He loved riding with friends and brightened the bike shop with his smile.
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Carbondale
Somsak Thipkhosithun
Choak Somkroot
Somchai Thipkhosithun
Saki
Thailand
Somchai
Carbondale High School
Choak
Kyle Harfst
Southern Illinois University
Doc Spackman
Lance Armstrong
Harfst
Carbondale Cycle
Henry Deilers
Texas
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrated in Carbondale
In Carbondale a parish procession marks the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with first communion for children. Omar Hernandez, 11, hopes for a special day as Father Frederico Higuera leads the crowd with banners of the Virgin, joined by Father Robert Flannery.
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Carbondale
Jesus Amesquita
Santiago Maranativo Guanajuato
Amesquita
Tepeyac
Mexico City
Guanajuato
Pueblo
Cobden
Maria
Maribel
St. Xavier’s Catholic
Mexico
Omar Hernandez
Hernandez
Hernadez
Frederico Higuera
Cobden’s
St. Joseph’s Church
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Robert Flannery
Francis Xavier Church
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Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Castle Perilous
U.S
Scott Thorne
Hurst Masonic Lodge
Giant City State Park
Makanda
John A. Logan College
Carterville
Arthritis Foundation
Southern Ilinois
Arthritis.org
Carbondale Community High School
Helen Moon
First Christian Church
Catherine St
Metropolis
E. Grand, Carterville
Community Animal Rescue and Education
West Frankfort
du Quoin State Fairgrounds
du Quoin
Mungo Jerry's
Chestnut
Murphysboro
Cache River Basin Winery
Forman Lane
Belknap
Golden Circle Senior Center
S. Commercial St
Harrisburg
Senior Citizens Center
N. Springer St
Alto Pass
Alto Pass Civic Center
Percy
Www
Thesouthern.com
Council
Linda Rush
Linda.rush
Thesouthern
Claire O'Brien
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