Living History Weekend at Fort Massac in Metropolis
Fort Massac State Park hosts Massiac Marines reenactments through today with free admission call 524-9321. Staunton hosts 10th Annual Open Car Show noon to 3 at Staunton City Park registration 9 to noon trophies prizes contact Larry Favre 635-5247. Films include Big Muddy Best of Fest at 11 to midnight featuring Carnpeake about a woman returning home. Nine Queens at Maiden Alley Cinema Paducah 1 30 4 15 7 p.m. rated R $4 contact 270-441-7007. Reflections at SIUC Museum Carbondale 10 to noon book reading art activities ages 6 12 limited 12 call 453-5388. Theater Papa's House 2 p.m Stage Company Carbondale winner Loren Taylor contest 549-5466 stageco ao.com. Once Upon a Mattress at Katherine Dunham Hall SIU Edwardsville 2 p.m. comedy 10 8 students seniors 618-650-2774. Wizard of Oz Rend Lake College canceled due to lightning. Call 439-6169 for tickets. Caregiver info fair 11 a.m. Wed Senior Adult Services Carbondale 409 N Springer St 457-4151 www thesouthern com.
Summer enrollment nudges up at JALC in 2002
John A. Logan College reports a small rise in summer enrollment to 2,515, with about 50 percent more female students than male. The college set spring records for part time and minority enrollment, while Marion remains the top feeder high school with 195 summer enrollees.
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Carterville
John A. Logan College
Maxine Pyle
Pyle
John A. Logan
JALC
Marion
Carbondale
Herrin
Family fun day at Campus Beach in Carbondale
Sunlit Campus Beach drew families to a free event organized by the city Carbondale Park District Southern Illinois University Carbondale and The Science Center. Kids dug for planted dinosaur bones learned sand sculpting and played volleyball while volunteers from the Carbondale Key Club assisted and staff guided activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Campus Beach
Carbondale Park District
Southern Illinois University
Science Center
Carbondale Key Club
Diana Shepherd
Gary
Joyce Shepherd
Diana
Pam Madden
Gina Showmaker
Amy Rondarmel
Jamie Carr
Bones
Andrew Salamando
Devon
Carr
Andrew
Residents oppose plan for mental health housing in Du Quoin
Perry County officials and residents gathered as the 708 Mental Health Board endorsed a new housing complex for the mentally disabled in Du Quoin. Neighbors urged the Perry County Board of Commissioners to oppose the project citing property devaluation and safety concerns. County leaders promised to contact federal legislators and HUD to relay public concerns while seeking further clarity on board appointments.
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Pinckneyville
du Quoin
Perry County 708 Mental Health Board
South Walnut Street
Perry County Board of Commissioners
Sue Lamczik
Pat McRoy
Robert and
Maxie Hamilton
Mary Adams
County Board
Lamczik
Mental Health Board
Yvonne Overton
Robert Spencer
Kathy West Jackson
Harold Holland
Bob Marlow
Mike Wilson
Cheryl Salger
Perry County Counseling Center
Wayne Bigham
Danny Wildermuth
HUD
Wildermuth
David Stanton
708 Board
Carbondale Class of 1952 Celebrates 50th Reunion At Home
Carbondale Community High School Class of 1952 gathers for its golden reunion hosted by Richard and Kaye Kelley at Giants City Lodge. About 60 graduates and spouses travel from across the country, recalling school days and long friendship. Audrey Grehl of Memphis joins, noting it’s her first reunion, with others sharing ties to local papers and towns. See REUNION on page 14A.
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Carbondale
Giant City Lodge
Richard Kelley
Kelley
Carbondale Community High School
Kaye
Audrey Ewert
Uit All Dann
the Southern
Carbondale High School
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Fort Massac State Park
Metropolis
Massiac Marines
Fort
Staunton
Staunton City Park
E. Montgomery St
Larry Favre
Big Muddy
Carnpeake
Maiden Alley
Paducah
Siuc University Museum
Wuat
N. Springer St
Www
Thesouthern.com
Southern Illinois
John D. Homan
Murphysboro
West Frankfort
Johnston City
Trice
Crab Orchard
Elverado
Michael Dann
the St
Campus
Lake
Atents
Jen
Carbondale Park
Heather Robinson
Rachel
Siuc
Siuc Carbondale
Linda Rush
THE
Rachel Robinson
Crystal Bartles
SIU Safety Center
Perry Board
Mary Bowen Jennings
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