Community Event Roundup of Local Talks and Services
A schedule of public programs and services includes a Topay Book Sale at Marion Carnegie Library from 9 to noon, Wonders of Winter at Giant City State Park in Makanda from 1 to 2, and health tests at Kroger in Du Quoin from 10 to 5 Wednesday through Saturday. Additional items cover genealogy at John A. Logan College in Carterville, a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren group in Anna, a basic Internet class in Carbondale, driving reviews at several senior centers, a What to do With Stuff workshop in Benton, and Percy Village Board meeting at village hall. Contact numbers are listed for each event where provided.
Guardian Allows Child Truancy: Cobden Parent Faces Court
Ronald Dean Davis of Cobden appeared in Circuit Court for a first appearance on a guardian allows child truancy charge. He is among the first parents targeted under Union County ACT Now program to deter chronic truancy. State's Attorney John Bigler said the law was explained and the case enforces the truancy statute.
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Ronald Dean Davis
Cobden
Circuit Court
Davis
John Bigler
Bigler
Rare beauty in lipstick red Grand Am for Kim Virgo
Jonesboro mother and Anna city clerk Kim Virgo received a free Mary Kay Grand Am after helping Mary Kay Inc. hit a $16,000 sales goal in four months. The award underlines self esteem promoted by Mary Kay beyond selling cosmetics.
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Jonesboro
Kim Virgo
Virgo
Anna City
Mary Kay Inc
Mary Kay
Texas
Mary Kay Ash
Mary Kay Hits 75,000 Cars Nationwide In 1969 Start
Mary Kay awards 75,000 cars in the United States with five pink Cadillacs in the first year 1969 and about 11,000 Mary Kay cars on the road today including 6,000 lipstick red Grand Ams 3,400 Grand Prix and Blazers and 1,600 pearlized pink Cadillacs. Kim Virgo a Mary Kay consultant since 2000 notes the company mission enriches women's lives and God first family second career third.
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Mary Kay
United States
Illinois
Energy
Golconda
Marion
Kim Virgo
Marykay.com
Kvirgo
Virgo
Dallas
Steve
Herrin banker Denzil Walker recalls lessons from Bank of Herrin tenure
Denzil Walker, longtime executive at The Bank of Herrin, recalls starting as a filing clerk in 1964 and rising to CEO over 35 years. He notes lessons on size versus duties, community ties, and the importance of trust and listening in banking. He left the bank on good terms in retirement.
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Herrin
Denzil Walker
Bank of Herrin
Walker
Candid camera captures Murphysboro armed robbery suspect
Police released surveillance photos from Huck's Convenience Store robbery at 1937 E. Walnut St. The images show a hooded suspect with a navy coat, pointing a handgun at a clerk who hands over cash. Authorities hope the tape aids in identification.
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Murphysboro
Huck’s
E. Walnut St
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Topay
Carnegie Library
Market St
Giant City State Park
Makanda
Kroger, du Quoin
Wyat
Colleen Norman
John A. Logan College
Logan College
Carterville
United Methodist Church
West Morgan Street
Anna
Kathy Swafford
SIH Information Services
Main St
Burger King
Carbondale
SIH
Senior Advantage
Golden Circle Senior Center
Veterans Drive
Ela
Williamson County
N. Springer St
Janice Threw
University of Illinois Extension
Benton
Percy
Son
Union County
Mary Kay Car
Karen Binder
Makeup
John D. Homan
E Southern
Thad
St. Louis
Sara Bean
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