Rend Lake manager Gary May's contract fate in doubt
After a year of controversy Rend Lake Conservancy District General Manager Gary May has five weeks left on his contract which expires June 30. The RLCD board and district attorney Terry Black have not discussed renewal, leaving May uncertain about his future. May says he opposed a clause allowing dismissal for actions deemed embarrassing to the district.
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May
RLCD
Terry Black
Black
Benton library fundraiser boosts building fund with dog wash
Benton Public Library hosted its second annual dog wash to raise money for a new 1.6 million dollar building. About 10 Benton High School volunteers helped, as small and large dogs lined up for baths in four kiddie pools. Proceeds offset costs for the 50 year old facility replacement while dogs enjoyed scented shampoo and staff managed playful chaos.
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Jahnke
Beth Clements
Benton
Benton Public Library
Linda Sharp
Obie
Benton High School
Savannah Desmond
Kerby Moore
Snoopy
Molly Scanlan
Scanlan
Day's Events at DuQuoin Fair Grounds and Recital in Carbondale
Horse showing opens at seven am at DuQuoin State Fairground with non pro amateur and novice classes led by Chuck Bookstaver. A 3:15 pm organ recital by Dr. Sidney Smith occurs at Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship. Homecoming at New Salem Cemetery No 7575 runs from 8 am through Memorial Day. donations to upkeep go to George Davis at 16126 Ballsgrove Road Creal Springs IL 62922. contact 618-542-1515 or 618-997-8170.
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du ‘Quoin State Fairground
Chuck Bookstaver
Dr. Sidney Smith
Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship
N. Parrish Lane
New Salem Cemetery
Creal Springs
George Davis
Ballsgrove
Community events and service listings across Carbondale area
A montage of local activities includes screening in Mardale True Value lot Carbondale entries for Teresa Jenkins and phone contacts, a 5 45 pm AARP dinner program at Carbondale Senior Center, and John Wallace presenting Jewels of Southern Illinois. Also calendars farmer's markets in Murphysboro, auditions for SI Children's Choir at SIUC, blood drives in Murphysboro West Frankfort and Carbondale, foot care for diabetics in Marion, acupuncture lecture in Harrisburg, Tai Chi class in Carbondale, Youth Council meeting in Marion, and a Myrtle web link for Southern.com.
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AARP
Carbondale Senior Center
Springer and
Sycamore Streets
John Wallace
Southern Illinois
Shawnee Forest
Cache River
Tamaroa class action status under review by judge
A Tamaroa residents’ suit over damages from a Canadian National Illinois Central derailment is paused as St. Clair County Judge Michael O’Malley weighs evidence to decide on class action certification. No new court dates set after last week’s hearing. firm Bryant & LEE cites optimism.
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Tamaroa
Canadian National
Illinois Central Railroad
Tamara
St. Clair County
Michael O’malley
O’malley
Joe Leberman
Bryant
Tamaroa responders receive Medal of Valor honors
Gov. Blagojevich praised Southern Illinois law enforcement officers for bravery after the Feb 9 2003 Tamaroa train derailment. Troopers Jimmy G Hull John R Harsock Leslie H Vancil and Master Sgt Marc B Melvin were awarded the Medal of Valor for rapid action to protect the public and contain hazardous material fires. Tamaroa Mayor Bill Place lauded their aid during the disaster and aftermath.
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Southern Illinois
Rod Blagojevich
Jimmy G. Hull
John R. Harsock
Leslie H. Vancil
Marc B. Melvin
Tamaroa
Blagojevich
Bill Place
Southern Illinois men prepare D-Day reenactment
Three Southern Illinois men will take part next week in marking the 60th anniversary of the D-Day invasion by recreating the Allied parachute jump into Normandy. The event recalls the 82nd and 101st Airborne divisions as the vanguard of the invasion and the airborne assault behind enemy lines before ships hit the beaches.
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Southern
Illinois
Normandy
82Nd
101St Airborne
France
Hit and run victim Roewer makes slow recovery
Frederick J. Fred Roewer, a 20 year old SIU Carbondale forestry junior, remained hospitalized after a hit and run at Wall Street and Mill Street. He was hit at 2 19 a m on April 24 and flown to St Louis University Medical Center with severe leg injuries before returning home to Crystal Lake to continue recovery and plan a fall return to campus.
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Carbondale
Frederick J
Fred” Roewer
Southern Illinois University
Wall Street
Mill Street
Crystal Lake
Roewer
Memorial Hospital of
St. Louis University Medical Center
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Jim Muir
Hild
Benton Library
Becky Malkovich
South Main Street
Doris Heaton
Library
the Suushen
Abby Baker
Sarah Auxier
Amber King
Mardale
Teresa Jenkins
Courthouse
Murphysboro
Southern Illinois Children’s Choir
Siuc School of Music
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Westside Care Center
N. Columbia
West Frankfort
American Legion Hall
Gartside Murphysboro
Murdale Baptist Church
W. Main
N. Atchison Ave
Marion
Wesley Center
First United ‘Methodist Church
W. Poplar
Harrisburg
Carbondale Civic Center
Enterprise Way
Thesouthern.com
Christi Mathis
Lee Tamaroa
Brandon Vinyard
Corey Mace
Maryland
Lucas Vinnyard
Eric Turmrose
Chicago
Linda Rush
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