Obituary of Kapl. Steven Staples in May Fateful Flight
Capt. Steven Allen Staples 47 died July 25 2011 in an in flight accident while flying his Piper Cub J3C at the Experimental Aircraft Association convention in Oshkosh Wisconsin He grew up in an aviation family and trained as a pilot at Southern Illinois University He worked through school as a flight instructor earned a aviation management degree and became a professional airline pilot with Pan Am International Airlines later piloting for ExpressOne American Trans Air NetJets and Capital Cargo International At death he was a Boeing 747 first officer for Kalitta Air Cargo He captained multiple jet types and flew WWII bombers on barnstorming tours to celebrate his lifelong passion for flight.
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Obituary notices honor Steve Staples aviator and many others
The Southern Illinois obituary notices honor Steve Staples a longtime aviation professional and ATA crew member. Survived by wife Melissa Kristoff Staples of Makanda and daughter Annabelle with extensive family including siblings and relatives across several states. Visitation July 31 and services August 1 at The View Church Carbondale followed by burial in Evergreen Cemetery Makanda. Funeral homes Huffman Harker Walker coordinated arrangements.
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Edna Staples
Elsie Howell Blair
Ray Blair
Melissa Kristoff Staples
Makanda
United Airlines
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Barbara
Lisa Staples
Jennifer Horton
Susan Staples
American Airlines
Jameson Berry
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Katelyn Hines
Kylie Staples
Dylan Hines
the View Church
Giant City Road
Carbondale
Evergreen Cemetery
Giant City Lodge
Giant City Lodge Road
Huffman-Harker and
Walker Funeral Homes
Feds to intensify search for Asian carp near Chicago
Federal officials will intensify monitoring near Lake Michigan beginning Monday after DNA from silver carp appeared in three testing cycles. Electrofishing, nets, and sampling will occur in Lake Calumet and the Calumet River over four days, with actions depending on carp DNA findings.
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Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Council
Great Lakes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources
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White House
Boil Order Issued for Marion Housing Areas
A boil order affects all housing on S Court Street and Jodi Lane in Marion. Water will be off for about three hours to redo a water main, weather permitting, on Tuesday.
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I 57 Northbound Lane Reduction Near Benton
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a lane reduction on I 57 northbound about a mile south of Benton to one lane for shoulder work on the approaches to the bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad. After completion, work shifts to the southbound outside shoulder. Motorists should seek an alternate route to avoid delays.
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Wyat’s COMING Bake for the Cure Registration Deadline
Deadline to register for the Bake for the Cure competition at Du Quoin State Fair August 28 2011 is today. The event will be judged at 2 p.m. on August 28. Contact 618-542-1525 for details.
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Today s Events in Carbondale and Murphysboro
Brunch at SIU Student Center Old Main Room in Carbondale with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer kickoff and self defense class at American Karate in Johnston City. Water Fun Day at Hurst City Park with $1 admission for kids, book signing at Bookworm, a fundraiser at American Legion Murphysboro, and a 1927 Metropolis screening at Liberty Theater with donation admission.
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Jackson County Farm Bureau Foundation
Big Muddy
Liberty Theater
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