Community events calendar highlights and venues
Egyptian Area Agency on Aging hosts a hearing at Gardens House Pinckneyville to discuss services for older adults at 11 a.m. Luncheon for Herrin Hospital Retirees at Ryan's Marion with contact Olive Delai. A review course at Own Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Carbondale. Garden tour in Marion 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday tickets at Chamber of Commerce or Accu-Grow. Fort de Chartres hosts the 34th Rendezvous festival 10 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday at Prairie du Rocher with a contact number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Area Agency On Aging
Marion
Chamber of Commerce
West Main St
Accu-Grow
E. DeYoung
Fort de Chartres
Fort de Chartres State Historic Site
Prairie du Rocher
River Museum Plan Aims to Revive Grand Tower Port
SIUC and Grand Tower leaders plan a Mississippi River Museum and Interpretive Center to spur growth and tourism in the dwindling river town. A study suggests the museum could draw travelers along the National Scenic Byway, boosting business as residents face continued population loss. Debbie Moore notes the town's scenic features could attract visitors and dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Tower
Charlie Burdick
Jackson County
Burdick
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
SIUC
Carbondale Convention and Tourism Bureau
Debbie Moore
Moore
Tower Rock
Devil’s Backbone
Blue Sky Vineyard Opens at Makanda With Wine Production
Blue Sky Vineyard on Rocky Comfort Road plans its first wine production this year under owner Jim Ewers. Eight grape varieties will be produced in full operation, with a three story bottling retail center planned to open with a May 2005 completion. The center features an arched glass design, a tasting room, a lake view, antique windmills, and planned live music in a natural amphitheater. Photographs and story by Chuck Novara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makanda
Rocky Comfort Road
Blue Sky
Jim Ewers
Ewers
Council denies rezoning request in Carbondale vote
Carbondale city council rejected a 1401 W Chautauqua St rezoning bid from low density residential to PUD 7-0 after Planning Commission denial. Neighbors and developer urged compromise use for the site, including a two unit residence and a former lawnmower shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
W. Chautauqua St
Planning Commission
Campus Colonial LLC
Brad Cole
Bruce Chrisman
Cole
Lance Jack
Chris Wissmann
Wissmann
Faith Temple Church of God In Christ
Illinois Ave
Hugh E. Cawthon
Southern Illinois
Handicapped Hot Rod Project Aims at Car Cruisers
Carbondale friends led by Craig Wilderman in a North 14th Street garage rebuild a 1955 Chevy Suburban into an accessible cruiser. They buy the bare Suburban for 5000 dollars and will invest more to create a business offering wheelchair accessible vehicles as an alternative to standard vans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
North 14Th Street
Craig Wilderman
Carbondale
Craig
H-Rod
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Chris Fleming
SIUC
Chris
Blacktop Barons
Plainfield
Chicago
eBay
Texas
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Topay
Gardens House
Pinckneyville
Herrin
Ryan's
Olive Delai
West Frankfort Senior Center
E. Poplar
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Old Illinois 13
Benton Fireman Pension Board
Jackson County Building and Grounds Committee
Jackson County Rehab and Care Committee
Kinkaid
Reed’s Creek Conservancy
Union County 911 Board
Corn Center
W. Market St
Jonesboro
Vienna
Mount Vernon School
Wyat
Bald Knob
Chris Laufer
Beta Club
IGA
Red Bud
Friends of
WSIU
Cory Blissett
Ryan Sloan
First Church of God
Brooking Road
Bend Lake
Benton
Www
Thesouthern.com
Caleb Hale
Barrett Rochman
Chuck Novara
Chuck.novara
Thesouthern
New
Council
Linda Rush
Jamela Kay Schmalenberger
Rick Formann
Wilderman
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