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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 2003
Page
9
A reflective column examines county by county superstitions and their social meanings, exploring shared beliefs and the influence these myths have on local behavior and justice. The piece surveys common tales, noting how communities interpret luck, fate, and accountability in everyday life.
Government commodities distribution at First United Methodist Church Johnston City 1 to 2 PM with residency guidelines. blood drives at Memorial Hospital Carbondale 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM and meet the blood recipients at Cape Girardeau Red Cross 10 AM. 4-H Camp at Little Grassy through Friday for junior high youth. diabetics program at Marion Extension Office 1:30 PM. meet the director Gary May Bend Lake Conservancy District 5 to 8 PM at Seasons Benton with wine tasting and music. admission $6.50.
Yard sale at 214 E. Jackson St Carbondale 8 to 2 featuring children s clothing toys furniture Benefits Dayemi School House contact Todd Brown 618 457 7264 Also listing Benton Fireman Pension Board 3 p m Benton Fire Department 107 N Maple St Benton West City 911 Board 8 30 a m West City city hall Carbondale Planning Commission 7 p m Civic Center Herrin Park District Board 7 p m park office Jackson County Housing Authority Board 5 30 p m main office 300 N Seventh St Murphysboro Road and Bridge Committee 4 30 p m highway office Jackson Union Counties Regional Port District 7 p m Giant City Lodge Giant City State Park Williamson County Special Education District Board 9 30 a m 411 S Court St Marion www thesouthern com
Librarians in Southern Illinois say the Supreme Court ruling upholding the Children’s Internet Protection Act will have little effect locally. Carbondale and Marion libraries already filter or restrict Internet use. officials cite few complaints and support for filtering to shield minors from violent or explicit sites.
In Murphysboro, the Crimson Express marching band led by Justin Klarer practices in the heat behind Murphysboro High School. Seventy five members rehearse 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. five to six days a week, with color guard and percussion refining steps and movements on grass.
Michaels Stores Inc expands University Mall in Carbondale with a 12,000 square foot arts and crafts retailer across from Showplace 8 theater and beside Bed Bath and Beyond. Debra Tindall notes ongoing construction, facade work, and plans to diversify merchandise as the mall grows. Nearby Michaels serves Fairview Heights as the nearest location.
An 11 year old Mount Vernon girl performed on Fox network's American Juniors hoping to join a five member singing group. Jordan McCoy sang Stupid Cupid in Hollywood amid judges Deborah Gibson Nick Carter and Gladys Knight. Her family watched and celebrated her energetic audition as finals awaited tonight.
Sam Waters, 32, former Coal Valley Water District office manager from 1997 to 2002, is charged with theft after allegedly misusing about 15,000 dollars. Williamson County Circuit Court heard testimony from investigator Roger Webb noting dual payrolls, personal purchases, and purchases on district accounts. Waters reportedly admitted using district funds but claimed repayments without receipts.
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