United Ways in Southern Illinois seek 2003 funding proposals
United Ways across Southern Illinois invite agencies to apply for 2003 funding. Applicants must hold a 501 C 3 status and serve residents within their United Way area. Applications are due by April 30 2002 with final funding decisions by August 1 2002. For information call 997 7744 242 8000 or 998 1427. Perry County Sheriff arrests two for endangering a child. Jimmie L Short 31 and Jamie K Short 34 of Du Quoin booked at 10 34 a.m. then released after posting 3000 bond each. Osamu Tsukimori.
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Southern Illinois
United Ways
United Way
Perry County
Pos hard: Fund raiser for abused children by Poshard Foundation
The Poshard Foundation funds direct services for abused children and raises awareness, with SIU students Tammi Skalitzky Dan Austin and Emily Chrisman staffing a refreshment stand for Circle K. Skalitzky says volunteering matters and even small contributions help.
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Poshard Foundation
United States
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Tammi Skalitzky
Dan Austin
Emily Chrisman
Circle K
Skalitzky
Marion child support office to lose 10 workers in budget cuts
Illinois state budget cuts will reduce Marion Williamson County Child Support Enforcement Office from 26 to 16 staff, raising the case load per worker from 1,527.8 to 2,482.8. Nationwide, seven layoffs occur among 270 other agency workers as Governor Ryan’s hiring freeze limits new hires.
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Marion
Williamson County
Department of Public Aid
Office of
Springfield
Ellen Feldhausen
Illinois Department of Public Aid
Feldhausen
Rockford
Belleville
Aurora
Champaign
Peoria
Fastest lawnmower race takes over Herrin Festa Italiana
The Fifth Annual Lawnmower Race at Herrin Festa Italiana Memorial Day weekend features the Dixie Chopper owned by Eric Lacefield racing at 81 mph on an airport runway. Mike Sherman notes 30 entries, double elimination, 150 foot distance, races at 1:30 PM Monday May 27 on West Monroe Street with T shirts and hats for sale.
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Herrin
Yesteryear
Herrin Festa Italiana
Eric Lacefield
Northern
Illinois
Scott Dillman
Mike Sherman
National Drag Racing Lawnmower Association
Sherman
West Monroe Street
Students study lizards and snakes with seniors and go online for research
Jefferson fifth graders share animal knowledge with seniors, learn internet research, and order supplies from Timberline Fisheries. They visit St Louis Zoo and SIU Carbondale, present to Rotary and Lions clubs, and plan frog field trips and a frog task force.
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Timberline Fisheries
Marion
St. Louis Zoo
Southern Illinois University
Jefferson
Cache River
Ferris
Dismang
SI writer wins top feature in SIEA contest 2002
Southern's prep writer Jim Gordillo earned best feature for Battle with Cancer detailing Dongola coach P L Carr's fight with cancer. Photographer Chuck Novara got an honorable mention. The Southern won General Excellence in its division. New SIEA officers named. hall of fame adds two veterans.
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Carbondale
Southern
Jim Gordillo
Southern Illinois Editorial Association
Gordillo
Dongola
P.L. Carr
Chuck Novara
SIEA
Marion E. Best
News- Progress
Sullivan
Best
Robert E. Best
Dave Ambrose
Gillespie Area News
Jill Boomer
Jersey County
Republican Register
Richard Tomaszwoski
Nashville News
Alton
Giant City State Park Lodge
Makanda
Belleville News-Democrat
Jeff Abell
Effingham Daily News
Lori Browning
Belleville
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John Badman
The
Telegraphe
Jim Bowling
Telegraph E
Telegraph
Charlie Feirich
del Rea
Christopher
Progress
Copters Funding Problems and State Service Criticism
State Sen. Dave Syverson questions state operated helicopters subsidizing certain hospitals as other facilities pay for private air service. The program, expected to cost 2.5 million, is defended by pilot Jerry Lay who says the state service can reach cases private operators cannot, such as transporting premature babies.
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Dave Syverson
Rockford
Appropriations Committee
Jerry K. Lay
Lay
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Poshard
George Ryan
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Illinois Department of Labor Safety Inspection and Education Division
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Central Management Services
Miranda Dismang
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Mannington
Niemann Flooring
Super Decorator Warehouse
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