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Car wash to benefit cancer society CARBONDALE The staff of Restaurant and Pub at University Mall in Carbondale will be washing cars from 2 to 6 p.m.Thursday at E.Walnut donations to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Jackson County Carbondale.The site of the car wash was incorrectly listed on The Web site. Susan Schmitt, said her staff came to her with the idea of having a fundraiser to benefit a worthy know that so many people have been touched by cancer.I suggested raising funds to benefit the American Cancer Relay For Life of Jackson County said. have run with the idea.This is a great opportunity for people in Southern Illinois to get a car wash while donating to the American Cancer The Carbondale relay, held April just shy of making its goal; volunteers will continue to raise money to reach the goal with events like the car wash.To make a donation call Tiffany Heil at 618-998-9898, option e-mail tiffany.heil@cancer.org. Shimkus accepting academyapplications U.S.Rep.John Shimkus, now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies.High school students, and anyone interested must apply now for summer 2010 admission. To be eligible for must be a United States citizen; at least 17 and not more than 23 years of age on July 1, 2010; unmarried; not pregnant; have no dependents; and a legal resident of the 19 th Congressional District of Illinois.Average acceptable ACT scores are 24 in both math and English.

Applications are accepted for the U.S.Air Force Academy at Colorado U.S.Military Academy at West U.S. Naval Academy at and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. Those seeking more information or interested in applying should write for an application packet from Congressman John Regency 62234; Attention: Dora Rohan.If you have Rohan at 618-344-3065. Completed applications must be received prior to Nov.1.Shimkus nominates to the academies; however, academy officials actually make the final selections regarding attendance Linda Rush Berle Parr BROOKPORT Berle Deen died at 7:30 a.m.Monday, June his residence.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Miller Funeral Home in Metropolis, with the Rev.Birt Ward offi- ciating.Burial will be in Temple Hill military honors by American Legion Post 306 and VFW.Visitation will be from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. TimothyHall CHRISTOPHER Timothy J.Hall,43,died his home. Services will be at 6:30 p.m.today in Harrison he will be laid to rest with his mother.

Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements. Kathryn Stroud ODIN Kathryn Tate (Kaye) Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Irvin Funeral Home in Odin.Interment will be in Peaceful Valley Cemetery in Odin. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m.Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of may be made to Madison United Church, 100 Post Oak Road, 39110.

MARION Jean Ann away at 9:40 a.m.Saturday,June by her family. She was born Nov.26, the daughter of John Henry and Virginia Lee (Harrington) Plummer. Jean was a graduate of Poway High School of attended Kelsey-Jenney Business College in San Diego. After moving to Southern went back to school at John A.Logan College in Carterville and received an associate of art degree in music. She was united in marriage to Van Anthony Travelstead on Nov.7,1980, in Zion United Church of Christ in Marion.Together, they shared nearly 29 years of marriage.

Jean began her working career in retail for eight years she worked for Yellow Brick Road Day Care in Marion.She was employed by the Illinois Department of Human Services in Marion for 15 years. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ of she was actively involved in the and Logos Programs of the church.She also served on the church board and on various other church committees.She enjoyed riding motorcycles with her was a member of Gold Wing Road Riders Association and Women on Wheels.When time enjoyed sewing and doing crafts. Jean is survived by her A.Travelstead of Marion; two daughters and and Robbie Musoiu of Makanda and Vanessa and Bryan Marchal of Carbondale; two Travelstead of Murphysboro and Jarrod Travelstead of Marion; two and Brockton of Makanda; two brothers and and Rose Marie Plummer of and William and Jessica Plummer of Post stepmother, Jean Plummer of Post Falls, Idaho; three stepbrothers, Mark Wilson and his wife, Wilson and Steve Wilson and his wife, Jenny; Moyer; mother-in-law, Claire Travelstead Giles of Marion; Travelstead and his wife, Eldorado; two Ralls and her Anna and Laura Travelstead of Marion; two stepsisters- Giles and her Ann Allen and her two Giles and his Girard and Doug Giles and his her friend from Bristow and her husband, close and Nancy Motsinger of Crab Orchard; other extended family members and many other friends; and her faithful chi- and Punkin. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services will be at 11 a.m.

Zion United Church of W.Cherry the Rev.John Holst officiating.Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5 to 8 p.m.today at the funeral home and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to Zion United Church of Christ Memorial of Southern Illinois or PAWS (Pets Are Worth mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Box 62959. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home and the church.

For additional information or to leave an online condolence or www.wilsonmcreynolds. com. 2B HE OUTHERN I LLINOISAN EDNESDAY ULY 1,2009 OCAL TATE www.thesouthern.com Three-year program, all classes offered nights and weekends. Qualified applicants should have an Associate of Arts or Science by end of Fall 2009. Classes to begin Spring 2010.

Contact Chuck Hamilto at Tri-County Special Education Joint Agreement, 618-684-2109 Inc.Home Furnishings 111 N.Division 985-2411 Store Hours: M-F Sat. 10-2 One Year Financing Thursday Friday Saturday HUGE EXPL OSIVE SA JULY 4TH BL OWOUT CARBONDALE Thomas Hayton North VA Medical Center in Marion. He was born Dec.4,1914,in Crab Orchard Creek bottoms south of Carterville. As a attended one-room North School.Upon graduation he enrolled at Carterville High he earned 12 varsity letters in football, basketball and track.He graduated in 1934 and attended Southern Illinois State Teachers College (later SINU and SIU) where he earned eight varsity letters in football and track for the Maroons.He was selected to the SIU Hall of Fame in 1980.He graduated from SINU in 1938.He taught science at Carterville Junior High and coached baseball and basketball. In became a parole officer for the state reformatory in St.Charles, until the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.He immediately went to Chicago and joined the U.S.Marine Corps and headed to San Diego for basic training.As a lieutenant in the saw action in the early fighting in the South Pacific.As a Marine was critically injured on a beach landing at Bougainville in November 1943.For this he was awarded the Purple Heart.He began a long convalescence with numerous surgeries to restore his sight.

While in the hospital and corresponded with Alta Marie Woodrow of Veedersburg, Ind.They married April 27, 1944.The couple recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary; she sur- vives.The couple had four H.North III and Linda (Spear) of H.North and Jo (Dougherty) of H.North and Debbie (Lord) of Mark H. North and Gayle (Fozard) of Sparta. Upon his retirement from the Marine Corps in returned to Carbondale and started working with the blind.He became the State Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinator for the Disabled at SIU.He earned his degree in 1956 from SIU and retired from the state in 1970.An avid supporter of the rarely missed the maroon and white play at McAndrew Stadium.Tom was also a big fan of Terriers sports and was a school board member for Carbondale Community High School from 1962 to 1974.In his enjoyed travel and his daily walks to the Ramada Inn for his afternoon swim and sauna.Tom also jumped back into athletics participating at the Senior Olympics in Springfield.He later learned to spoil his six grandchildren and two was a devoted member of First Christian Church of of Foreign iamson Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rites Bodies, Carbondale Corps Raiders Association and Devil Dogs.He will be missed by the kind people at VA Medical Center in Marion, the bank tellers who knew him as the junk money man and many folks who knew him as the whistler on Poplar and University streets in Carbondale. Memorial services will be at 6:30 p.m.Thursday,July First Christian Church in Pastor Jerry Dunn officiating. In lieu of family asks for a contribution to SIU Way in memory of Tom North (SIU Foundation attn: Natalie 1235 Douglas BITUARIES Jean Travelstead Thomas North Jr.

North Travelstead Hall Carbondale Planning Commission, 7 p.m.,city S.Illinois. Jackson County Building and Grounds Committee, 4:30 p.m.,county jail, Murphysboro. Metropolis Ordinance Committee, hall. Murphysboro Tourism Commission, 5:30 p.m., tourism Edith St. Union County 911 board 6:30 p.m.,Communication W.Market Jonesboro.

Vienna City Council, 6:30 p.m.,city hall. OVERNMENT RIEFLY BYMICHAELTARM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO When it comes to fast and then really, really fast. Advocates on Tuesday unveiled an $11.5 billion plan for a Chicago-St. Louis high-speed line that could cut travel times to two hours from the current five.If would be among the fastest U.S. lines and would rival high- tech systems already in place in Europe and Asia.

Under the proposal, electric-powered trains would zoom the nearly 300 miles between Chicago and St.Louis at up to 220 mph more than 100 mph faster than diesel-powered trains under a comparatively modest plan already advocated by eight Midwestern governors. Trains reaching close to 220 mph are thus far unheard a California proposal seeking to build 800 miles of service along its coast also foresees trains approaching that speed.It,along with the original Midwest a front runner for $8 billion in federal stimulus cash set aside for high-speed rail. The plan announced Tuesday as part of a study released by the non-profit Midwest High Speed Rail Association is generating excitement among rail enthusiasts who pooh- pooh the gubernatorial envisions trains reaching top speeds of 110 too conservative. The proposal would require upgrading tracks and bridges as well as electrifying the line.The estimated price tag include costs of new trains or maintenance. With backing from Illinois ambitious project could be done in time for the 2016 Summer Chicago is bidding to host, said Rick executive director.A deadline seven years ambitious but doable.

also need to catch up to the rest of the he said. The proposal for a 220- mph service is intended to replace, the Harnish said.The 110 mph trains would serve more communities and make more stops en route. Backers want Illinois to apply for $10 million in federal stimulus funds for further analysis they hope could lead to a detailed plan.Harnish conceded some funding may have to come from new taxes or fees. Skeptics question whether any benefits would justify the cost. is a classic case of a nice idea but one where the government will end up misallocating said John of the conservative Illinois Policy would be subsidized travel when there are already ways to get to and from St.

Louis and The $11.5 billion would be better buying 1 million fuel-efficient cars.He also questioned whether electric trains would be more environmentally friendly given that they likely would rely on energy generated by coal-burning plants. The estimated $10 billion proposal already backed by the Midwest governors would join 12 metropolitan Chicago and St.Louis,in a network with Chicago as its hub. Upgrading existing tracks would enable trains to travel up to 110 mph, according to the plan. top speed of trains running between Chicago and St.Louis is just under 80 mph. The only U.S.rail service that qualifies as high- speed under is Acela links Boston and Washington, D.C.It can hit top speeds of 150 mph.

Advocates call for 220 mph train service in Midwest would be subsidized travel when there are alreadyways to get to and from St. Louis and OHN ILLMAN EADOF I LLINOIS OLICY I NSTITUTE.