Shane Hendon, DO, Gastroenterology
The Southern Scene Monday, August 20, 2012 We cover southernmost Illinois from Dixon Springs to Karnak
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SIEC: No increases expected
Four area ladies were winners in the 59th Miss Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative pageant, held during the annual meeting of members on Aug. 9 at Shawnee Community College in Ullin. From the left are: Janna Harner, daughter of Scott and Janet Harner of Dongola, first runnerup; Miss Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative Emily Travis, daughter of Dwight and Lerenda Travis of Belknap; Valerie Pender, daughter of Darrell and Cindy Pender of Jonesboro, second runnerup; and Miss Congeniality Timbre Craig, daughter of Tracy Craig of Anna. — Photo submitted
More than 500 members of Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative (SIEC) attended the co-op’s 73rd annual meeting held Aug. 9 at Shawnee Community College in Ullin. Members learned that 2011 was a successful year, and an announcement was made regarding the upcoming retirement of capital credits toward the end of 2012. The most important message of the evening was that of no anticipated electric rate increase through 2013. Members also heard reports on local and national issues, including many benefits of being a member of a cooperative. Co-op officials spoke about power marketers who may be contacting members, and shared news of regulatory concerns facing the cooperative. Board President Scott Ury of Anna reported the co-op still held a strong equity posi-
tion. This fact has prompted the board of directors to approve the retirement of capital credits in the amount of approximately $551,000. This will complete the retirement of capital credits earned in 1984. Ury reminded members that capital credits are just one of the benefits of being a member of a cooperative. “We have active member service programs which encourage energy efficiency. We recently promoted a home energy and utility rebate program called HomE. HomE assisted our members with rebates for new water heaters, furnaces, heat pumps, central air conditioners or building insulation,” said Ury. General Manager and Executive Vice President Larry Lovell echoed that sentiment saying, “Cooperatives are different. In simple terms, a cooperative makes it feasible for a group of people to ac-
complish what an individual business might struggle to do. The cooperative model is so successful that the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2012 to be recognized as the International Year of Cooperatives.” Lovell continued by addressing the letters and calls that members may have received from power marketers. Lovell explained, “Many of you have received these letters and calls stating that you can save money if you switch wholesale power generating companies. Sometimes these ads don’t mention that electric competition in Illinois is only for the customers of investor owned utilities. Their offer is only for the power generation portion of the bill and does not include transmission or distribution services. They act as power purchasers and aggre— Continued on Page 9 —
William Thurston, they were able to execute those warrants and found illegal drug activity. Pulaski County deputies went to 616 Jackson street, in Karnak and discovered the meth lab in the home of Kimberly Leonard and her adult sons, Craig and Clarence. Also in the home were two
young children. Sheriff Randy Kern, expressed the vital importance of getting those children out of the dangerous situation in which they were found. Kern said he is proud of the great work done by his deputies. On Aug. 14, Craig Leonard, Clarence Leonard and Kimberly Leonard all ap-
peared in Pulaski County court on four counts: • unlawful posession of methamphetamine — class x felony • unlawful use of property (meth production environ class 1 felony • unlawful methamphetaine3-related child endan— Continued on Page 9 —
Pageants to be held Pulaski County meth lab busted Sunday at Harrah's The 2013 Miss Metropolis Scholarship Program will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The pageant will be held at Harrah's Special Events Center in Metropolis. During the evening, the Miss Metropolis Outstanding Teen will also be crowned as
well as the Miss Metropolis PreTeen and the Miss Metropolis Princess. Miss Metropolis contestants are Taylor Deming, Winter Hall, Paula Jaco, Samantha Jaco and Hannah Lowery. — Continued on Page 9 —
State's attorney Donna McCann, announced that Aug. 11, for the first time in Pulaski County, the sheriff's department uncovered an active meth lab. After receiving a credible tip, Pulaski County deputies contacted the state's attorney for search warrants; and after issuance by resident judge,
MERCY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES WELCOMES
Shane Hendon, D.O., Gastroenterology
270-443-0777 A Sacred Mission of Healing
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ECRWSS Presorted Standard U.S. POSTAGE PAID Metropolis, IL 62960 Permit No. 198
A complimentary publication from your friends at the Metropolis Planet
SIEC: No increases expected
Four area ladies were winners in the 59th Miss Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative pageant, held during the annual meeting of members on Aug. 9 at Shawnee Community College in Ullin. From the left are: Janna Harner, daughter of Scott and Janet Harner of Dongola, first runnerup; Miss Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative Emily Travis, daughter of Dwight and Lerenda Travis of Belknap; Valerie Pender, daughter of Darrell and Cindy Pender of Jonesboro, second runnerup; and Miss Congeniality Timbre Craig, daughter of Tracy Craig of Anna. — Photo submitted
More than 500 members of Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative (SIEC) attended the co-op’s 73rd annual meeting held Aug. 9 at Shawnee Community College in Ullin. Members learned that 2011 was a successful year, and an announcement was made regarding the upcoming retirement of capital credits toward the end of 2012. The most important message of the evening was that of no anticipated electric rate increase through 2013. Members also heard reports on local and national issues, including many benefits of being a member of a cooperative. Co-op officials spoke about power marketers who may be contacting members, and shared news of regulatory concerns facing the cooperative. Board President Scott Ury of Anna reported the co-op still held a strong equity posi-
tion. This fact has prompted the board of directors to approve the retirement of capital credits in the amount of approximately $551,000. This will complete the retirement of capital credits earned in 1984. Ury reminded members that capital credits are just one of the benefits of being a member of a cooperative. “We have active member service programs which encourage energy efficiency. We recently promoted a home energy and utility rebate program called HomE. HomE assisted our members with rebates for new water heaters, furnaces, heat pumps, central air conditioners or building insulation,” said Ury. General Manager and Executive Vice President Larry Lovell echoed that sentiment saying, “Cooperatives are different. In simple terms, a cooperative makes it feasible for a group of people to ac-
complish what an individual business might struggle to do. The cooperative model is so successful that the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2012 to be recognized as the International Year of Cooperatives.” Lovell continued by addressing the letters and calls that members may have received from power marketers. Lovell explained, “Many of you have received these letters and calls stating that you can save money if you switch wholesale power generating companies. Sometimes these ads don’t mention that electric competition in Illinois is only for the customers of investor owned utilities. Their offer is only for the power generation portion of the bill and does not include transmission or distribution services. They act as power purchasers and aggre— Continued on Page 9 —
William Thurston, they were able to execute those warrants and found illegal drug activity. Pulaski County deputies went to 616 Jackson street, in Karnak and discovered the meth lab in the home of Kimberly Leonard and her adult sons, Craig and Clarence. Also in the home were two
young children. Sheriff Randy Kern, expressed the vital importance of getting those children out of the dangerous situation in which they were found. Kern said he is proud of the great work done by his deputies. On Aug. 14, Craig Leonard, Clarence Leonard and Kimberly Leonard all ap-
peared in Pulaski County court on four counts: • unlawful posession of methamphetamine — class x felony • unlawful use of property (meth production environ class 1 felony • unlawful methamphetaine3-related child endan— Continued on Page 9 —
Pageants to be held Pulaski County meth lab busted Sunday at Harrah's The 2013 Miss Metropolis Scholarship Program will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The pageant will be held at Harrah's Special Events Center in Metropolis. During the evening, the Miss Metropolis Outstanding Teen will also be crowned as
well as the Miss Metropolis PreTeen and the Miss Metropolis Princess. Miss Metropolis contestants are Taylor Deming, Winter Hall, Paula Jaco, Samantha Jaco and Hannah Lowery. — Continued on Page 9 —
State's attorney Donna McCann, announced that Aug. 11, for the first time in Pulaski County, the sheriff's department uncovered an active meth lab. After receiving a credible tip, Pulaski County deputies contacted the state's attorney for search warrants; and after issuance by resident judge,
MERCY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES WELCOMES
Shane Hendon, D.O., Gastroenterology
270-443-0777 A Sacred Mission of Healing
