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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2002
Page
7
West Frankfort Public Library hosts a 2 p.m. event featuring storyteller Tallypo for readings from The Story Stone. Participants make a pet rock craft, draw for a free book, and receive bookmarks at 402 East Poplar Street, West Frankfort. Call 932-3313 for details.
A compiled schedule shows Benton City Council at 10 a.m. and numerous school boards and local authorities across multiple towns. Meetings cover high schools, district offices, libraries, and city councils with times from 5 p.m. to 11 a.m. and venues including grade schools, libraries, and official offices.
Perry County Animal Control Center faced three days without food or water and filth over the July Fourth weekend. Chairman Danny Wildermuth said two part timers caused a breakdown when a note about holiday work was missed. He expects Chad Adams to become full time and another worker to be hired as dogs and cats await adoption after a Department of Agriculture inspection.
The Continentals a Ventura based 35 year old touring Christian music group performed at Mount Moriah Lutheran Church Anna drawing a mixed audience. The group known for energetic performances and faith focused sketches aims to spread the gospel through performing arts. Church leaders welcomed the event saying it draws people together to share the message.
A three story brick home on 345 E Main St in Du Quoin suffered extensive fire damage. Firefighters fought the blaze from 1 35 p m until about 4 40 p m with assistance from Tamaroa and Dowell. No injuries reported though two firefighters required oxygen. The origin is believed electrical in a living room area.
The Colp family history centers on John H. Colp who rebuilt the Carterville home after a devastating 1886 87 fire. He expanded into lumber milling and farming, then founded the Carterville Milling Co in 1890 and later opened coal mines in the Carterville area before selling them.
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