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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 2004
Page
1
Carbondale area high school students partner with Special Olympics athletes in a community effort reported in the local column. The feature notes student involvement and hometown support, reflecting the region's school and nonprofit ties.
Karen Pinson recalls preparing for her first prom in 1977 and notes how today’s prom world features elaborate outfits and luxury touches. She estimates a modern prom costs about $800 per family, with two dresses and extra expenses for both her daughter Jennifer and her boyfriend, reflecting rising costs in the Benton area.
The 12 room Roots home near Tamaroa Illinois, cited as a stately historic mansion, will be sold at 10 a.m. Saturday by Joe Ollis Auction Service. An official Underground Railroad stop and Locust Hill Academy founder, the property ties to abolitionist Roots and John A. Logan, with Roots seen as a pioneer in American schooling. The sale marks a rare chance to own a site with deep regional history and educational legacies.
CARTERVILLE The Southern Illinois Baseball Group aims to bring a minor league team to the region and pitched a $17 million stadium plan to John A. Logan College trustees. The one hour presentation outlined due diligence for team purchase, market feasibility completed, site and stadium program for 4,500 seats, 14 suites, and family areas, with about 473 construction jobs.
Gov. Rod Blagojevich announced a $48,000 state grant under the Opportunity Returns Employer Training Investment Program to fund workforce training for 100 new Maytag plant employees and 500 existing workers. The grant follows a $1.65 million federal road-improvement grant near the Maytag plant.
Murphysboro City Council approved the annual budget by a 6 to 5 vote on Thursday. The plan projects revenues of 2,552,888 dollars and expenditures of 2,492,754 dollars, leaving a surplus of 60,134 dollars.
Murphysboro votes 6 to 4 to approve the 2004-05 budget with revenues of 2,552,888 and expenditures of 2,492,754 leaving a 60,134 surplus. The plan is about 4 percent lower than last year. Mayor Ron Williams says he may veto changes such as a 24,750 annual contract for mowing two city cemeteries.
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