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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2002
Page
8
Butler praises the downtown Main Street program as commendable for public spirit and business district improvement. Stein concurs, noting progress and excitement for the community, with volunteers described as hardworking and increasingly engaged.
A St Patty s weekend program lists a Walnut Street parade from Seventh to 18th Street at 11 a.m. A children s workshop at the youth center runs 9 10 a.m. to craft banners and flags. Library book sale 9 a.m. 1 p.m. at 1808 Walnut. Irish stew cookoff at Old Depot 9 a.m. entry, judging at 2 p.m. with awards. Political figures speak under the tent starting noon.
A coalition of roughly 250 members affiliated with the Fellowship of Reconciliation argues the United States has pressed arms buildup and military budgets in Central America and elsewhere. The group notes opposition dates back to Reagan era Nicaragua and continues through Bush and Clinton administrations.
In Jackson County, judge refuses to dismiss murder charges against Singletary and Taffin Cunningham over Tyree Cunningham's death. Prosecutors say plotting the robbery makes them liable for felony murder, while defense argues Tyree's death may stem from exposure. ruling pending. Washington faces drug charges. Druid, Smith, and others have separate pleas or trials.
Edith Ingersoll 99 died March 15 2002 in The Abbey Carbondale. Services March 18 at Meredith Funeral Home with burial Pleasant Grove Memorial Park visitation 9 11 a.m. Memorials to Illinois Council for the Blind. Harold A Kelley Jr 61 died March 15 2002 in Marion. Arrangements incomplete at Mitchell Hughes Funeral Home. Theresa Milloshewski 84 died March 14 2002 at Nature Trail Nursing Home Mount Vernon. Rosary 7 p.m. March 18 at Searby Funeral Home Tamaroa. Tony L Pioter 86 died March 15 2002 at Good Samaritan Mount Vernon. Services March 18 at St Charles Dubois burial St Bruno Pinckneyville visitation Sunday 2 8 p.m. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Signings at Old National Bank feature Melvin Macklin author of Traces in the Dust. A fort historic site workshop explores women’s lives at the turn of the 18th century. Revolutionary War reenactment at Fort Kaskaskia offers encampment and the Liberation of Kaskaskia play. Lincoln Day dinner and other fundraisers plus concerts, bed turning, and a blood drive fill the schedule with multiple venues and contact numbers.
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