National Night Out in Carbondale aims to educate on crime prevention
Tonight 6 to 9 p.m. Turley Park hosts Carbondale National Night Out with emergency vehicle displays from Carbondale police and fire departments Jackson County Ambulance and state police rollover. Mascots McGruff Sparky Boo Boo and Hamburglar attend, plus poster contest prizes four $50 bonds water balloon toss face painting and door prizes up to a 25 inch color TV. Proceeds go to Carbondale Crime Stoppers.
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Carbondale
Turley Park
McGruff
Sparky
Fire Dog
Boo Boo the Bear
Hamburglar
Vandals damage golf course at Jackson County Club
Vandals struck the Jackson County Club between Carbondale and Murphysboro early Sunday, damaging fairways trees shrubs and several golf carts from 1 30 to 5 30 a m The incident halted the Guys and Dolls tournament as investigators gathered evidence while Sheriff s deputies pursued leads and urged anyone with information to call 687 4215
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Murphysboro
Jackson County
Chuck Steinbach
Carbondale
Jackson County Sheriff's Deputies
Sheriff's Department
Brewer moves to Lebanon district as longtime Pinckneyville leader exits
Dean Brewer, a 25 year Pinckneyville administrator, becomes Lebanon superintendent under a new two year contract that replaces his Pinckneyville buyout. The deal avoids an estimated $100,000 payout, with Brewer to supervise about 820 students and 220 at the high school. He plans to remain in Pinckneyville for now while evaluating relocation.
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Pinckneyville
Dean Brewer
Lebanon
Brewer
Pinckneyville School Board
Lebanon Board
Cheryl
Trico
Matt Badgely
Sandy Jerrells
Pinckneyville High School
Portable greenhouse idea growing for Makanda couple
Makanda couple David and Carol Williams developed Greenhouse in a Bag a portable PVC frame greenhouse. Four sizes from 4 to 8 feet high 3 feet. simple assembly no tools. prices 60 to 150. They aim to expand retail availability and hire local workers while selling through additional stores. For more information call 529-2557.
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Makanda
David
Carol Williams
Lakehawk Gallery
Carol
Williams
Carbondale
Linda A. Krutsinger
Hynes Pushes Four Point Plan For Financial Stability
Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes outlines a four-pronged drive for financial stability amid a weak economy and Medicaid funding concerns. He cites rising deficits and debt under the Illinois FIRST program, notes a $315 million June 2000 deficit, and cites Standard & Poor's finding of an AA rating contingent on deficit elimination and a rainy day fund.
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Carbondale
Dan Hynes
Illinois
Hynes
Illinois First
Standard & Poor's Corp
Inside Illinois Caverns A Monro County Adventure
Ken Seeber tours Illinois Caverns in Monroe County a rugged underground trek with nearly three miles of waterlogged passages. Visitors must self navigate with multiple light sources and endure mud climbs while signs, hours, and safety rules guide an all day expedition ending at the entrance.
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Monroe County
Illinois
Illinois Caverns
Carbondale
State
Ken Seeber
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Southernillinoisan.com
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Southern Illinoisan
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