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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 2008
Page
15
Weekend effort at Giant City State Park was called off due to low morning temperatures in the low teens, with a high not expected above 25 degrees. Next work day set for February. call the park visitors center at 457 4836 for details.
Community group in Carbondale gathered for the Neighborhood Alliance Meeting to discuss emergency preparedness and spark action among residents and city leaders. The event honored Linz Brown and invited CERT volunteers to share experiences from Dowell, Elverado, and surrounding towns.
In Carbondale Castle Perilous Games and Books hosts Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments where players speak the traded card jargon like Sapphire Pegasus and Zombie Master. Kimberly Wise, 20, from Harrisburg, laughs at the unfamiliar terms while watching relatives and boyfriends duel. Brandon Niemeyer, 20, calls it chess with cards, saying he’s played since age 13. Tournament continues.
Williamson County reports the first bald eagle appearance of 2008 at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Forty two visitors braved the cold to ride vans for the last weekend of the Eagle Watch tour, with more sightings around Wolf Creek and Illinois 148 Causeways. A young spectator, McKenzie Johnson, enjoyed seeing eagles, hawks and deer, noting the nest as a highlight.
The Du Quoin Historic Preservation Commission reports strong sales for Historic Du Quoin Images From the Past, with 500 copies moved since December. The $25 book, covering 150 plus years and topics from coal mining to Black history, will have a signing Feb 1 at Du Quoin State Bank. Proceeds may fund a sequel.
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