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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 2006
Page
9
Carbondale police announce an auction of lost items at 9 a.m. today at Thomas Elementary School. Items include bicycles, electronics, an old camera, and more, sold as is with cash only. Inspect one hour prior. call the Property Control Office at 618 457 3200 ext 451 for details. Souther!
Perry County Historical Society and Jail Museum in Pinckneyville and Tamaroa schedule meetings. Jail Museum Committee gathers May 8 at 1 30 p m in Pinckneyville museum. Society session May 9 at Prairie House Tamaroa with 6 p m dinner and 7 p m business. Visitors may tour Pestka’s grocery and see local historical photos.
Jackson County gears toward a household chemical collection center with a county board vote to negotiate purchase of one of three properties. Dan Bost questions missing cost-benefit analysis and potential hidden costs, while Bart Hogston says funding comes from solid waste funds and won’t raise taxes. Wepsiec notes policy guidance but cannot comment. board support remains uncertain.
A portrait unveiling for former congressman Ken Gray at John A. Logan College West Frankfort Extension Center drew praise from JALC President Robert Mees and attendees. The event highlighted Gray's bipartisan leadership and the creation of the Ken Gray Scholarship Fund chaired by Harold O'Neil. The portrait, donated by Maxine Pyle and Marlen Trover, will inspire students at the center.
SIU Carbondale Chancellor Walter Wendler said formal planning for the Saluki Way project will begin in fall after the Board approved student fee increases to fund phase one. The $100 million first stage includes a new football stadium, student services building, and arena overhaul funded by fees and private donations. Ground breaking eyed for October 2008 with completion likely after 2010.
Williamson County State's Attorney Charles Garnati pressed a crackdown on adults who supply alcohol to minors at after proms and graduation parties. He cited a Marion trip incident where Benjamin D. Thomas, 22, was charged with unlawful delivery of alcohol to a minor after high school students were found with alcohol. The students received 10 day suspensions from Marion High School as authorities vow to prevent such tragedies during prom and graduation season.
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