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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 2006
Page
6
Two vehicles collided Friday evening two miles south of Ava on Ava Road, igniting and burning both cars. Deputies report no injuries to drivers Johnny Heern, 50, and Robert Smith, 84, both of Ava, with fire units from the Ava Fire Department responding to the scene. Becky Malkovich.
Hospice of Southern Illinois hosts a free Kids Count Day Camp for children ages 5 to 15 who have experienced loss. July 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Herrin. Enrollment limited to 25 with T shirts for campers.
Heidi Libbert, 24, was hospitalized with major injuries after a single vehicle crash on White Lane in rural Gorham at about 6 30 a m. Her car left the road struck a utility pole and overturned into a field according to a Sheriff's Department press release.
Illinois Senate candidate Judy Topinka spokesman at Williamson County Regional Airport charged Gov. Blagojevich with talk and inaction on jobs. She cited 1995 levels, 300 plus taxes and fees driving firms to neighboring states and Herrin Maytag loss as proof of a failed business climate. Mayors Bob Butler and Brad Cole joined, urging a proactive governor to attract and keep jobs in Illinois.
Sunday night pageant results place four of five finalists from Illinois teens in top spots. Colleen Wood of Carbondale finished fourth runner-up, Courtney McGee of Herrin third runner-up, Karissa Stepter of Metropolis Area first runner-up, and Tess Boyer of Glen Carbon as second runner-up. The winner was from John A. Logan College.
The 150th Perry County Fair returns in Pinckneyville with a parade on June 17 and racing ending June 25. Family Fun Night on June 20 features wheelbarrow and three leg races and prizes from local sponsors. A new Family Carnival runs June 21–24 with charitable booths, dunking, duck pond, and ring toss. Gospel Night June 19 and free family admission for youths accompany a fixed admission for adults.
Jackson County health officials absorb Illinois Regional Efforts for AIDS after 20 years of service. The SIREA board plans a 5 to 7 p.m. appreciation reception on Monday June 26 at the health department back building. The AIDS Walk continues as part of the HIV Care Consortium which now handles case management and support services funded by Ryan White. Donations to the Southern Illinois HIV Care Consortium can be mailed to the Jackson County Health Department emergency fund.
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