Anesthetist Attends Serviceman Ceremony at Heartland
Kent Kosmatka a certified registered nurse anesthetist at Heartland Regional Medical Center joined 25 other hospital employees or relatives honored at a ceremony recognizing servicemen and women in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Kosmatka home from Seattle for a weekend off learned of the chance to attend and will return to duty Tuesday. The hospital noted 3 deployed staff and 23 relatives serving overseas.
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Marion
Kent Kosmatka
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Kosmatka
Amedd
Washington State
Middle East
Tom Keim
Keim
Jean Kosmatka
Kent
David
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Rick George
Leon Kehrer
Marion rescue swimmer saves life of pilot in Mediterranean
Marion native and Navy rescue swimmer Burkart describes the midnight helicopter crash rescue off a carrier in the Mediterranean. He lowered into the water, battled oil and fumes, and helped retrieve pilot Richard R. Budd, 58, of Keizer, Oregon, who neared hypothermia but survived with minor injuries.
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Marion
Mediterranean
Burkart
Truman
Richard R. Budd
Keizer
Ore
Marion High School
Navy
Murphysboro Eyes Gas Tax Hike Over Budget Gap
In Murphysboro a budget deficit prompts consideration of a higher gas tax and a possible $50,000 cushion. Mayor Williams notes ongoing contract talks and uncertain liability tax impact. Residents compare Carbondale fuel prices, while a Budget Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the police and fire station outlines the plan.
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Williams
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Lois Ashman
Ashman
SIU Coal Center Could Gain National Status and Funds
The House Research Center backs elevating SIUC Coal Research Center to national status, with hopes of securing federal funds for clean coal technology. SIU leaders say designation would boost partnerships, research dollars, and Illinois coal industry revitalization.
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Carterville
SIUC
Costello
Coal Research Center
John Mead
Mead
SIU
James Walker
Carbondale
Costello Long
Southern Illinois
Walker
John Koropchak
Koropchak
David Gillies
Illinois
Illinois wine council defends finances and growth plan
The Illinois wine council disputes claims of surplus funding and says its $500000 annual grant supports promoting 33 wineries, marketing grapes and winemaking expertise. State lawmakers note the council's role in a growing industry while the governor weighs budget cuts tied to a $5 billion deficit.
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Karen Binder
Council
Binder
Illinois
David Luechtefeld
Rokanville
California
Tom Schafer
Blagojevich
Richard Goldstein
River to River Relay sales and prep behind the scenes
River to River Runners treasurer Janet Bixler expects 8 000 to 9 000 in gross sales from logo merchandise at the event. She will mark the course at 4 30 a.m. and help at the Golconda finish line. Teams seek eight runners. some may split the miles to complete the relay.
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River To River
Janet Bixler
Bixler
Golconda
Executive Inn
Hampshire Coon Creek
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Neverturn
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Ingsee
Anderson Warehouse
Mmer Dees Anderson Furniture
Carrington House
Cape Girardeau
Hme Laat
Aoe
Ades
E.R. Brown Furniture
West
Frankfort
Hodges Furniture
Vienna
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