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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 2002
Page
10
Herrin firefighters plan their annual chili dinner at the station this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Meals are 3.50 with all you can eat inside, carryouts available, hot dogs and desserts for extra, and soft drinks with chili. Proceeds last year totaled 3000 for Learn Not To Burn and the smoke detector program.
Cairo officials deny reports of school closures. Milner says the district will work with the board and regional superintendent to boost student achievement, building on an aggressive tutoring program after scores dipped below the 50th percentile last spring. Isom emphasizes progress and coordination with state offices to set achievable goals.
General Dynamics workers at a Williamson County facility have produced munitions for all branches for 40 years while the A 10 Thunderbolt II known as the Warthog earns praise for close air support. Local resident Dean McGuire notes its tank destruction role in desert conflict. Shenk, a Pennsylvania National Guard flyer, recalls Kosovo and Serbia combat. U.S. Rep. Costello announced 21.4 million in M919 ammunition funding for the Bradley vehicle, awaiting Senate and presidential approval.
A two day home and structure tour organized by Union County showcases historic houses including the Alex and Bev Popov home in Anna and the Robert and Susan Spellman home in Jonesboro. Proceeds benefit St Anne's Church restoration and Kirkpatrick Museum. Brochures available at local spots. admission is 3 dollars per home.
At a meeting in Illinois, officials discussed mediation for domestic abuse cases, highlighting concerns that mediation may imply reconciliation. If the Illinois Supreme Court approves mediation, it could offer a new resource for workers in violence cases and aid victim protection efforts.
Clarence Spicer Jr. 70 of Portage Indiana dies Oct 6 2002 after career as carpenter millwright and bus driver. Survived by wife Juanita five children 12 grandchildren eight great grandchildren and two brothers. Funeral and internment details provided. Thelma Wilson 96 dies Oct 9 Sparta Illinois with service Oct 13 and memorial to Sparta Senior Center. Opal Zinke 84 dies Oct 10 Woodlawn Illinois with services Oct 13 at First Baptist Church Woodlawn and burial Mount Catherine Cemetery.
The Royalton village offices are now located in the former Apostolic Church at 401 S Main St Water bills may be paid there.
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