Museum kids sculpt wobbling totem at SIU Carbondale
A group of children including Makanda and Carbondale youths created a tall sculpture at the University Museum, it toppled after five minutes. Team members helped rebuild briefly as photographer DeHoet documented the moment amid a summer program with Rainbow's End and other campus groups.
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Williamson fair highlights gospel shows and derbies
Admission and parking are free with paid activities limited to some stands. The event features two gospel shows The Carolina Boys formerly the Kingsmen on Monday sponsored by WXAN FM and the Glorylanders on Thursday with local groups. Two demolition derbies headline the grandstand scheduled for Tuesday and Saturday nights.
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Williamson County Fair Plans Week of Free Events and Demolition Derby
Williamson County Fair board outlines a full week starting Saturday August 4 with gospel music tractor pulls and mud truck drag races. Officials anticipate 85 to 100 cars Saturday and gradual growth in the grandstand and midway attractions through August 10.
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Internet and video boost teachers plans in Southern Illinois
Educators from 40 districts in Southern Illinois join 130 teachers Aug 1 2 at Carbondale Middle School for WSIU-TV s National Teacher Training Institute. The program expands flat lessons into interactive video and Web based activities to boost student learning.
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Jefferson County DUI Crash Injures Two in 150 Foot Airborne Roll
A 23 year old Centralia man Gregory Session suffered major injuries when the car driven by 24 year old Michael McFarlin left the roadway at Illinois 15 and Drivers Road. McFarlin was not wearing a seat belt and was treated for minor injuries at Crossroads Hospital. Session and McFarlin were both transported to Crossroads. Police charged McFarlin with DUI illegal transportation of alcohol improper lane usage and failure to wear a seat belt. The report could not confirm Session's condition at press time.
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Gregory Session
Michael McFarlin
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Crossroads Hospital
Session
Crossroads
Fire department fundraiser rounds up for Carterville
More than 300 was raised Saturday for the Carterville Fire Department at a round robin softball tourney. Firefighter Dennis Brown noted teams from Marion Johnston City Carbondale and Carterville competed. Chad Schmid of Marion won the home run contest and donated his winnings to Carterville. Funds will cover general operating expenses.
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Johnston City
Carbondale
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Noise complaints push for universal outdoor noise rules
Scruggs and Travelstead backed efforts to resolve the issue. The council discussed a universal regulation for outdoor noise to ensure uniform enforcement. In other business, Treasurer Jacqueline Williams reported 279 211 in investments at 1 811 percent with year to date interest 12 650. A Verizon settlement added 11 845 in revenue. sales tax revenue this year surpasses 1 million for the first time. Repairs after a lightning strike at city hall and police station were completed. A moment of silence and a proclamation honored Billie Ray Craig of Pinckneyville, who died July 21. Davis Creek Lane street acceptance approved.
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Verizon
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Craig
Pinckneyville
National Night Out in Carbondale Promotes Crime Prevention
Citizens will say goodbye to Mr and Mrs Sweetbang as the John A Logan Community Band performs. Hot dogs and soda will fund Carbondale Crime Stoppers and local businesses will share crime prevention tips. Policeman Dan Reed can be reached at 457-3200 Ext 428 for volunteers.
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John A. Logan
Carbondale
Dan Reed
Birthdays for August 1 Alaina Owens Mason Malek Shannon
August 1 marks birthdays for Alaina Shannon Malek Owens George Mason Margaret Lence Aunuet. Friends and family celebrate with wishes and cards for the listed individuals.
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Alaina Shannon Malek Owens
George Mason Margaret Lence Aunuet
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