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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 2002
Page
9
Carbondale teenager Perry, from Union and Williamson County, earns a spot to compete in the Orange Bowl in the 5B class. The standout athlete advances from regional trials, showcasing speed and skill for a high-profile national youth event.
A series of local happenings includes Candy Cane Lane in West Frankfort through Dec 31 and Holiday Lights at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds through Dec 29. Also listed are a blood drive in Mounds, Wyat's Domine AARP meeting in Carbondale, Fingerprints and Footprints at The Science Center, a New Year Pageant at Grand Court in Carbondale, GED registration at Murphysboro High School, and related contact numbers.
Marion officials announced a Christmas relief as rainfall last week boosted the city lake level by over 2 feet from 5.39 feet below the spillway on December 16 to about 2.84 feet below last Friday. Water Commissioner Robert Connell said the lake rose 2.5 feet and water purchases from Herrin helped avoid stricter usage limits as watershed rainfall totaled close to 3 inches in the December 17–19 period.
Day after Christmas draws large crowds to Famous Barr and J.C. Penney in Carbondale and Marion as shoppers chase 50 percent sales and use gift certificates. Managers report brisk business despite slow start from bad weather, with returns and exchanges driving early crowds and limited but steady traffic at Best Buy and independent stores.
Jackson County Health Department expands its recycling program by adding a third drop off container in Campbell Hill, serving rural and multi family housing areas. The new site, funded at 6500 dollars from the Solid Waste Fund, aims to complement curbside recycling and encourage electronics recycling during the holiday season.
Michal Tyson, 44, of Metropolis, faced one count of armed robbery in connection with a Dec. 20 Dollar General store robbery on North Carbon Street in Marion. Police recovered a handgun and cash. no injuries were reported. Tyson, during a Monday hearing, said he works as a chemical operator earning 23 dollars per hour.
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