Makanda Fire chief resigns amid township clash over roles
Makanda Fire Chief Yancey resigns citing differences with township leaders over splitting the chief and administrator roles. He notes growth in the department, grants totaling about five hundred thousand dollars since 1999, and new equipment via exchanges. Supervisor Lipe says an executive session may be held to discuss options and may appoint an interim chief.
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Makanda
Yancey
Wilburn
Wib” Lipe
Lipe
Illinois Fire Chiefs Association
Chief Yancey Reflects on Professional Legacy in Fire Dept
Yancey, a John A. Logan College graduate, aims for a lifelong career in the department with a professional stance. He studies administration of justice at SIU, minoring in political science, and seeks a job blending teaching, firefighting, and rescue work.
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Yancey
John A. Logan College
Carterville
SIU
Shooting suspect sought after Murphysboro man injured
Police ask for public help identifying a black male suspect after Maurice Harper, 23, was shot on South Sixth Street around 10 25 p m while walking. Harper, shot in the upper arm, was found in a driveway and taken to St Joseph Memorial Hospital in stable condition. Call 684 2122 with tips.
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Murphysboro
Maurice Harper
South Sixth Street
Harper
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Linda A. Krutsinger
Property tax seminars begin in Williamson County
Williamson County offices sponsor two seminars on the senior citizens property tax deferral program. Treasurer Bruce A. Troutman and County Clerk Saundra Jent promote the program, offering up to 100 percent tax deferral for eligible seniors 65 by June 1. Seminar times are 12:15 p.m. today at the Marion Senior Citizen Center and 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Feb. 19 at the Programs on Aging building in Herrin. For details call 997-1301 Ext. 162.
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Marion
Williamson County
Bruce A. Troutman
Saundra Jent
Troutman
Williamson County Programs On
Herrin
Marion Woman Celebrates 112th Birthday With Dignitaries
Marion marks the 112th birthday of Cleo Craig with greetings from local officials including Marion Mayor Robert Butler and SIU Carbondale administrator Glenn Poshard. Poshard praises the milestone spanning three centuries while Craig attributes longevity to clean living and chocolate.
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Marion
Craig
Cleo
Glenn Poshard
Poshard
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Robert Butler
Butler
Cleo Craig
Death notices from multiple towns report several longtime residents
Mildred Finley Halliday 98 died Feb 12 2002 in Sparta arrangements pending at Wilson Funeral Home. Marie Blackman 87 Stonefort died Feb 11 2002 in Harrisburg Medical Center services Feb 13 Absher Nicholson Funeral Home burial Salem Cemetery visitation Feb 13 9 11. Jackie Bradford 44 Tulsa formerly Mount Vernon died Feb 11 2002 at home services Feb 14 Newell Funeral Home burial Sursa Cemetery. Hazel L Young 69 died Feb 12 2002 Memorial Hospital of Carbondale services Feb 14 North Oakwood Cemetery Carterville Riggin Pillatsch Funeral Home in charge.
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Sparta
Mildred Finley Halliday
Carrier Mills
Marie Blackman
Stonefort
Harrisburg Medical Center
Absher- Nicholson Funeral Home
John Dunn
Salem Cemetery
Funeral
Mount Vernon
Jackie Bradford
Tulsa
Okla
Newell Funeral Home
Sursa Cemetery
Carbondale
Hazel L. Young
Memorial Hospital of
Riggin-Pillatsch Funeral Home
Carterville
Herrin Schools Set Early Dismissal For Conferences
All Herrin schools will dismiss an hour early on Monday for parent teacher conferences. Dismissal is 11 30 a m on February 22 for an in service workshop for teachers. Buses will run at 11 30 and lunch will not be served.
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Herrin
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