Santa Arrives by Fire Truck at University Mall
Santa arrives at 10 a.m. at University Mall Carbondale with a fire truck arrival. Snack for children after. Kirkpatrick pottery display runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Isom's Antiques 107 N Main St Anna 833-3516. Holiday Folk Art and crafts show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Centre Evansville Ind. Nutcracker ballet 3 p.m. Shryock Auditorium SIUC Carbondale 453-2787.
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University Mall
Carbondale
Kirkpatrick Pottery
Isom’s
N. Main St
Anna
Shryock Auditorium
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Community event lineup for Carbondale and surrounding areas
Wyat's Domine Health workshop for seniors runs 9 30 to 10 30 a m Tuesday at Senior Adult Services 409 N Springer St Carbondale with refreshments sponsored by quad counties coalition Call 998 0507 Candy Cane Lane opens Sunday in West Frankfort light displays run through December 31 dial 932 3213 Pets with Santa Sunday 1 to 4 p m Lodge of the Four Paws Pinckneyville pictures with Santa for pets and children for a small fee proceeds go to Perry County Humane Society and Pilot Dog Inc directions call 357 8627 Cookie walk Sunday 11 a m to 12 30 p m St Michael's School gym Radom 2 pounds for 6 all kinds of cookies and candies Holiday Folk Art and craft show Sunday 10 a m to 4 p m The Theatre 715 Locust St Evansville Ind 3 Children 12 and under admitted free Christmas concert Monday 7 30 p m Southern Illinois Concert Band West Frankfort High School Auditorium features holiday selections Egyptia Regional Human Rights Authority of Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission meets 6 p m Monday Shawnee Community College River Room Allin group reviews allegations of rights violations call 4866 274 8023 for details Judy Atherton at 3833 4897 Grand Court University Mall Ladies Night 6 p m Thursday Pampered shoppers
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Quad Counties Coalition
Lodge of the Four Paws
Pinckneyville
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Pilot Dog, Inc
Egyptia Regional Humanights Authority of
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Shawnee Community College
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Judy Atherton
Shop Till You Drop at University Mall Carbondale
Crowds pack University Mall in Carbondale on the day after Thanksgiving as families line up for Santa visits and early 6 a m sales. Shoppers like Linda Horn and Hazel Conner Klingbeil describe the tradition and mixed feelings about the bustle while teens and couples browse Victoria's Secret and other stores amid festive holiday atmosphere.
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Southern Illinois
University Mall
Carbondale
Santa
Linda Horn
Marion
Herrin
Hazel Conner- Klingbeil
Chad Thompson
Jackson County Board OKs 7.8 Million Budget
Jackson County Board approved a 7.8 million dollar budget for the next year after a truth-in-taxation hearing. Chairman Gary Hartlieb praised a lean, revenue-aligned plan while Dan Bost, defeated in his bid for re election, voted no citing minimal budget study. General fund revenues are pegged at 7.36 million.
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Murphysboro
Jackson County
Gary Hartlieb
Dan Bost
Forby and Businesses Launch Winter Clothing Drive
State Rep. Gary Forby partners with local firms to collect over 500 winter clothing items across multiple drop-off sites for distribution to schools shelters food pantries and social services in Illinois 117th district. West Frankfort resident Sandy Davis notes broader needs beyond coats including gloves hats and other warm apparel.
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Gary Forby
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West Frankfort
Sandy Davis
Massac County Tour of Homes highlights Curtis House decor
Massac County Historical Society hosts its annual Tour of Homes on Sunday December 8 with four homes and a church decorated for the holidays. The Elijah P. Curtis Home built in 1870 is on the tour and restored to near original appearance. Tickets cost six dollars. The Reed, McDearmon, Grace and Watson homes plus the Highway 45 Church of Christ are included with refreshments and a bake sale at the Curtis Home.
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Massac County
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Tommy
April Reed
E. Ninth St
Randy
Joanne McDearmon
N. U.S. 45
Danny
Brenda Grace
Dogwood Lane
Todd
Stacey Watson
Bear Creek Road
Church of Christ
Reed
Thomas Clark
Reeds
Massac County Tour of Homes Sunday Dec 8
Tickets for the Massac County Historical Society Tour of Homes are six dollars and available at the day of the tour or by calling 524-3780. A bake sale and refreshments will be served at the Elijah Curtis Home on Market Street. The McDearmon home, built in 1951 and remodeled in 1995, sits on four wooded acres overlooking Oak Glen Lake. SEE TOUR PAGE 2B.
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Massac County Historical Society
Elijah Curtis
Market St
McDearmon
Oak Glen Lake
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