October Fest in Sesser spotlighted despite rain and turnout
The fourth annual October Fest in Sesser drew a fair crowd amid drizzle with booths along downtown streets selling arts and crafts and food. Organizers cited new sidewalks, a carnival, farm displays, and a queen pageant as highlights while vendors described modest sales. Weather dampened enthusiasm, prompting organizers to consider moving the event to September next year to better capture dry conditions.
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Bonnie Marx
Southern Illinoisan
Sesser
Sesser Area
Jeff
Alma Pitman
Schiller
Davis
Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Historical Society
SIU-C dean named to Illinois teacher certification board
Nancy L. Quisenberry associate dean for undergraduate studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale College of Education will serve on the Illinois State Teacher Certification Board until 1984. The board advises on teacher education and certification in Illinois. appointment announced by Edward Copeland, chairman of the state board of education.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
College of Education
Illinois State
Nancy L. Quisenberry
The
Board
Illinois State Board of Education and
Superintendent of Education
Illinois
Edward Copeland
State Board of Education
Marion housing plan draws fire at public hearing
Marion residents voiced concerns at a Friday hearing over a proposed 49 unit scattered site low income housing project by the Marion Housing Authority. A consultant said objections stem from misconceptions and HUD requirements.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Marion Housing Authority
North Garfield
North Logan Street
Tom Anderson
Community & Development Systems Inc
Marion
Anderson
U.S. Department of
HUD
Housing Authority
Garfield
Browning
Marion arson trial date set for mentally ill defendant
Lorene Waddell, 26, formerly of Jonesboro, is ruled unfit to stand trial for an arson that destroyed a Marion Route 3 home on Aug 8. The court schedules her trial for Nov 25 under Illinois Mental Health Code, citing mild retardation and unlikelihood of fitness within a year.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Marion
Williamson County
Lorene Waddell
Jonesboro
William A. Lewis
Lewis
Williamson County Public Defender’s Office
David Warshauer
Warshauer
Waddell
Menard Psychiatric Center
Illinois
Anna State Hospital
Anna
C.E. Boyd
Jim Killebrew
Kenneth Hubler
Anna Mental Health Center
United Way Drive in Marion Hits 10 Percent of Goal
Duane Beougher reports the Greater Marion Area United Way drive has reached about 10 percent of its $38 750 goal after one week. One third of Marion area employees had pledged, with most cards to be distributed next week. Funds support 13 local nonprofit agencies.
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Marion Area
United Way Drive
Drive
Duane Beougher
Beougher
Rodger's Theater reopens in Anna with Disney film
A Friday night grand opening drew about 80 for the 5 p.m. showing of The Fox and the Hound while the 7:25 p.m. seat sold out and balcony seating was added. The 9:30 p.m. show drew a smaller crowd. Ed Fairbanks bought the theater in September after Kerasotes closed it in 1980. Local residents praised the reopening as a boost for Anna and community life.
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Bonnie Marx
The
Southern Illinoisan
Rodger’s
Anna
Walt Disney
Ed Fairbanks
Shirley Davis
Kerasotes Theaters
Fairbanks
McClure
Karen Young
Buncombe
Andrew
Fairbank
Alcoholism educator Kenneth Lawler retires after decades of service
Kenneth Lawler, a health educator who built Southern Illinois alcohol rehabilitation programs from Anna to Eldorado, describes his battle with alcoholism, his AA-based approach, and his impact on detox centers, community stigma, and family involvement. He plans a Biloxi retirement with his wife June, possibly venturing to Florida or south Texas.
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Lawler
Anna State Hospital
Illinois
Carbondale
Centralia
Eldorado
State Hospital
Bill Anderson
Cairo
Fellowship House
Winfred
Wilson
Department of Mental Health
June
Biloxi
Miss
Florida
Texas
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Chloe Davis
Ruby Henderson
Jerry Lower
Siu-C
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South Bentley Street
West Cherry Street
Midway Court
North Cash Street
West Goodall St
United Way
Rodgers Theater
Kenneth Lawler
Ben Geiman
al Slicer
Illinois Department of Mental Health
R. C. Steck
Anna Mental Health and Development Center
Ken
Alcoholism Divisio
James Brady
Manteno State Hospital
Inter
John Mulkin
Herrin
Southern Illinois
Taylorville
Millikin University
Rath Packing Co
Decatur
Carbonale
McCabe Packing Co
Alcoholics Anonymous
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