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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 2002
Page
1
Gloria Rogers of The Fountains at Corby Place in St. Joseph Missouri helps preschoolers launch kites from the 14th floor deck. The scene captures a community moment amid a city skyline with cherry blossoms in Washington and a plane incident at an unnamed airport.
Cassie Blair's body was recovered from Lake Moses by a fisherman near Bowling Alley Road. Family and friends gathered in grief as law enforcement and emergency personnel examined the scene. Officials said foul play was suspected and sought closure for the victim's relatives. The investigation continued at the site with county and state authorities on scene.
Randy Romines, a 13 year employee at Vienna Correctional Center, faces job uncertainty as officials announce the facility will close by May 15. He worries about affording life luxuries and contemplates his options if he cannot transfer to another prison. Residents react to Gov. George Ryan’s plan to shutter Vienna prison and the Illinois Youth Center in Valley View to save state funds.
Illinois will require children entering school next year to be vaccinated against chickenpox. The oversight committee backed the health department plan, mandating vaccination for children at age two or proof of prior infection before preschool entry. County day cares, kindergartens, and programs like Head Start are affected. Vaccination is described as immunizing, though most cases are mild with limited complications. See vaccine page 2A.
Kevin Farrell 56, owner of Bethel Grain Co. in Benton, died Sunday after a brief cancer battle. Friends recall his generosity and fairness. Bryan Anderson, his successor as president, notes Farrell valued jobs, over employing workers to aid the local job market, and sought growth with private philanthropy. He supported Benton High projects quietly, without seeking credit.
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