Household chemical collection in Benton this Saturday
Franklin Williamson Bi County Health Department and Franklin County Solid Waste sponsor a free household chemical collection from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Oct 20 at the Franklin County Highway Department 13163 Oddfellow Lane Benton. It excludes explosives ammunition fire extinguishers smoke detectors propane medical waste radioactive material fireworks appliances of business agricultural industrial or government waste. For information call 439-0951 993-8111 or 439-4038.
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Holiday Home Tour in Carbondale Raises Funds
The Stage Company invites attendees to a two day Holiday Home Tour in Carbondale on Dec 1 2 with six homes on Saturday and five on Sunday plus a Candlelight Tour at Hickory Lodge. Proceeds fund a new Stage Company home. Tickets 20 50 and 65 for single and combined passes.
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Carbondale
Rebecca Whittington
Hickory Lodge
Stone Center
Solar tour marks eighth year in Southern Illinois
The National Solar Tour begins Saturday in Carbondale with several energy efficient homes on display. Organized by Aur Beck and supported by the American Solar Energy Society, the event highlights solar power, straw bale homes, and energy efficient designs to show residents how to cut energy bills and reduce emissions. Judy Ashby and Hugh Muldoon, whose home uses solar power, say it has halved their energy bill and they welcome visitors.
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Beck
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Ashby
Pro Choice and Pro Life Rally in Carbondale Clashes of Views
In Carbondale a 2 p.m. protest along Walnut Street drew more than 30 pro choice activists and anti abortion demonstrators facing each other with signs. Organizers stressed reproductive justice and broad rights while Catholic speaker and abortion experiences framed a debate on personal responsibility versus rights.
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Southern
Joshua Lantz
Carbondale
Eastgate
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the Southern
Justin Rosenfield
Erin Briddick
Walnut Street
Walnut
Stacia Creek
Creek
Lynn Mowry
Chamber Music Society leaders honor founder Jack Hayward
Current chair Leslie Curtis and treasurer Kathleen Ginther guide the Southern Illinois Chamber Music Society founded through SIU Carbondale School of Music efforts. They plan a 2 to 5 p.m. October 14 reception at the SIU Stone Center to honor founder Jack Hayward. The Cavani String Quartet partnership supports free violin instruction at Thomas School, reflecting ongoing collaboration.
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School of Music
Pennsylvania
Cavani String Quartet
Cleveland
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Cavani
Firefighters save Marion woman from blaze at 615 Walmar Drive
Marion firefighters Grayson Palmer Steve Williams and Captain Terry Walsh responded to a 6 14 p m blaze at 615 Walmar Drive and freed Shirley Davis through a rear bedroom window. Williams reported seeing the trapped woman as Palmer directed action and Williams pulled her to safety.
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Grayson Palmer
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Amanda Whitlock
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Williams
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Shirley Davis
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