Jonesboro renovaton groundbreaking shines despite rain
Jonesboro Elementary District 37 kicked off a 4.4 million renovation with 400 students crowding the gym for a shovel ceremony. State Sen. David Luechtefeld and State Rep. Mike Bost congratulated officials while students led a standing ovation. The plan transforms the gym into six classrooms plus labs, adds a two story wing and a 15210 square foot gym, and builds new athletics fields. Financing comes from state grants and district savings with no tax increase, easing overcrowding.
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Jonesboro
Union County
David Luechtefeld
Mike Bost
Wade Hudgens
Hudgens
Don Choate
Pinckneyville high school project seeks cost limits
State officials caution Pinckneyville to avoid extra costs as leaders review an eight to ten million dollar plan to build a 120000 square foot two story high school while retaining Thomas Gymnasium and band room. The district may use part of Quillman field but south land could require expensive fill. The Capital Development Board wants maximum value with 75 percent already funded.
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Pinckneyville
Thomas
Pinckneyville Board
Quillman
Capital Development Board
Sandi Jerrells
Paul Lundsford
CDB
Exhibit County craftsman trains visitors with relics and rail lore
The museum showcases an IC era display behind a steam whistle with diagrams and an imaginary rope for kids, plus an air horn blast simulation. It features Allen Burton’s locomotive headlight, Lyle Ernst’s shovel, Roy Clark’s switch locks, and Judy Tucker’s woven throw, plus era photos. Hours are Tue Sat 9 am 3 pm and Sun 1 30 4 30. Call 618 453 5388.
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Faner Hall
Carbondale
Harasimowicz
Daniel H. Brush
Murphysboro
Harrisburg
Allen Burton
Lyle Ernst
Roy Clark
Judy Tucker
Canadian National Illinois Central
de Soto
CN Railroad
Allin
Thebes
Wabash, Chester & Western
Excursion 50s Cars to Run Centralia to Carbondale
Private cars from the deluxe era will haul a Centralia to Carbondale trip with 50 year old cars noted as spacious. Depart at 3 15 p.m. check in at Carbondale station, buses return by 6 30 p.m. Non refundable fares are 39 dollars for adults 29 for children under 12, 90 seats. Reserve by sending passenger names checks phone and SASE to AAR St Louis.
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America
Eichhorst
Centralia
Carbondale
AAR
Holly Hills Blvd
St. Louis
Ed Macauley to Speak at Murphysboro Pro-Life Dinner
Easy Ed Macauley, famed St Louis basketball figure and former NBA player and coach, will address the Murphysboro Knights of Columbus Pro-Life Dinner at KC Hall 606 Plum St Monday at 6 30 p.m. Tickets cost 7 50. Call 684 2930.
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Ed Macauley
St. Louis
Murphysboro Knights of Columbus
KC Hall
Plum St
Macauley
St. Louis University
NBA
Doyle to Lead Free Concerts at Rend Lake College
Pianist K B Doyle will conduct free concerts at 7 p.m. Tuesday and noon Wednesday in the Rend Lake College Theatre. Canned goods will be accepted as donations at the door. For more details call 4375321 ext 295.
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INA
K.B. Doyle
Rend Lake College Theatre
Old Depot connects Carbondale to the world
Alan Harasimowicz recalls the Old Depot in Carbondale as his first Southern Illinois shelter after military service in 1963. He rode the milk train from Dekalb to Carbondale, slept on a bench at the station, and praises those who preserved the historic depot. Linda Rush.
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Old Depot
Carbondale
Alan Harasimowicz
Southern Illinois
Joe
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Memory Walk raises over $72K at SIUC lake event
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk at Campus Lake, SIU Carbondale, Sept. 22 drew 500 walkers, aided by SIU Chancellor Walter Wendler and 92 campus volunteers. The event raised more than $72,000 for programs including support groups, helpline, and education. next year's walk set for Sept. 28, 2002. The Lawyers team won Doctor Lawyer Challenge for the fifth year. Lenora Dobbs won top individual prize. Doggie Walk also notable with Charles and Lenora Dobbs.
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Carbondale
Alzheimer’s Association
Campus Lake
Southern Illinois University
SIU
Walter Wendler
Lenora Dobbs
Marion
Charlie’s Angels
Megan Collins
Murphysboro First Bank and Trust
Bill O’brien
LeVerne O’brien
Davis
Ameren
CIPS
Sigma Kappa
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Doyle
Alan
Linda Rush
South Main
Larry McKenzie
David Christensen
Carbondale Main St. Inc
Roberta Reeves
Carol Christensen
Ike Brackett
Carbondale Town Square Pavilion
Siuc’s Lake
Judy Eliot
Candace Watt
Rodney Jones
Leadership Council
Alzheimer’s Association Council
SIUC
Saluki
PPA/DH
PSI Chi
Zeta Chi
S.ta.r.s
N.S.S.S.H.A
Friends of the Alzheimer’s Association
Matt Bishop
Cassie
Charles
Aaa
West Freeman Campus Shopping Center
Kerasotes Theatres
Kerasotes.com
Illinois Street
University Place
Super Wal-Mart
CNY Aes
Bandits
Max Keebles
Teu Elovers
Chase
Illinois Centre
Romano
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