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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 2004
Page
2
An 1804 diary excerpt notes a cow or bull snake found along a riverbank in a large prairie. Clark records its yellow green head, striped back, and spurred tail, and mentions a deserter who went back after his knife. Edited by Gary Moulton for the Lewis and Clark project.
A reader notice invites complaints about inaccuracies in The Southern Illinoisan. Hotline numbers are provided for Jackson County residents and toll free access from elsewhere, urging verification and corrections where needed.
Wal-Mart seeks a Class C liquor license in Carbondale raising questions about applicability of city ordinances to the store. Officials weigh proximity to Murphy USA gas station and whether separate entrances or walls are needed for non grocery or drug sections. The advisory board meets 5 30 p m to recommend to the liquor commission.
Hardin County and neighboring facilities describe keeping detainees under the influence under strict watch, with 15 minute checks and transfers to larger jails when needed. Sheriff Cox notes limited capacity, while planned upgrades aim to ease death by own action and withdrawal risks amid rising meth cases in Southern Illinois.
Michael Chartrand, a Walt Disney World worker who portrayed Tigger, was found not guilty of lewd and lascivious molestation involving a 13-year-old girl. The trial included a defense move with a Tigger costume to illustrate visibility challenges inside the suit. Chartrand, a native of England, expressed a desire to return to work, while Disney officials offered no immediate comment.
Wright describes his unlikely path from a freshman outdoors jumper with no Olympics aim to earning a 1996 Atlanta Olympic spot after a comeback season. He recalls a crushing indoor setback in 1996, the breakthrough outdoors jump of 7 4, and qualifying among three 7 62 clears at trials. He emphasizes hard work, national exposure, and pride in representing the United States at home, with the memory of clearing 7 2 and the stadium going loud. He notes he did not reach the final 12 but remains proud of his career and its impact on his identity. He remains open to discussing the experience when asked.
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