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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 2011
Page
10
Dan Weberly of Mediapolis Iowa paid 51000 at an auction in Rock Island to acquire Turkey Island a 43 acre tract in Sunset Marina where the Rock and Mississippi rivers meet The bid started at 25000 and after bidding the couple plans to explore uses for the island while his wife expresses disbelief and jokes about shooting him.
A schedule of activities today includes an 1 pm Giant City Visitor Center program on Stone Fort rituals by Friends of Giant City, a 2 pm Jedi training at Carbondale Public Library with lightsaber techniques and coloring contest, a 2 pm Colyer's 212 Lounge fish fry for Hospice of Southern Illinois, a 7 am Herrin flea market at West Monroe Apostolic Church for Youth trip funds, a 5 pm Number 8 Cemetery supper with barbeque and live gospel music, and a 6 pm auction. Proceeds support respective causes.
Three Carbondale men were arrested after an armed robbery report on North Illinois Avenue. Miguel B. Schauf 18, and Quentin M. Bailey and Cody A. Dempsey 17 were charged with aggravated robbery, armed violence, unlawful firearm possession, and aggravated discharge. Bailey and Schauf were also charged with felon in possession. All jailed in Jackson County. No injuries. Investigation ongoing.
SIUC announces three to lead the fundraiser chancellor for institutional advancement and executive director of development for the SIU Foundation. Elizabeth Banycky will be CEO of the foundation, Libby Lorber continues fundraising leadership, and Michelle Suñez becomes associate vice chancellor for institutional development with the Alumni Association. A national search for Rickey McCurry’s replacement is underway with no timetable given.
Ameren cautions customers about impersonation scams and advises verifying worker identity with photo name and employee number, having workers wait outside, and calling the company to confirm. Do not share payment or personal details, and do not invite anyone inside unless an appointment is set or a leak is reported with ID. If suspicious, contact local police.
Testimony featured a woman at the Aug 22 party who told police she saw Marshall with a handgun she dropped multiple times. She later recanted saying intoxication and fear for family influenced her claim. The witness said she faced threats in Marion's black community after speaking.
Longtime Benton officer steps into the top job leading seven full time and one part time officer. He aims to boost staffing, expand training with emphasis on cybercrime, and improve protection for children and the elderly. He plans to remain a working chief, aiding investigations and patrols as needed, and values interagency ties.
Perez describes a life shaped by wealth and poverty, with a Mexican father and Chicago mother, moving to Mexico before returning to Chicago. She transferred to SIUC from Loyola, found small city charm, embraced local activities, and plans to use her three degrees. She may stay in Carbondale or move to Chicago.
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