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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2004
Page
1
The Southern's Column One notes an online auction running until 8 p.m. Tuesday with bidding via www.thesouthern.com/auctionblock on merchandise from select area retailers. It also highlights local features on art, police training questions from a wreck, hunting and fishing events, and city council plans for a greener operation.
Jim Marr surveys readers of The Southern Illinoisan on national state and regional political concerns as voters prepare for the November election. The online and phone-in responses highlight moral issues war on terror economy and especially job growth as central to voter priorities. Notable quotes reflect emphasis on creating jobs and revitalizing the economy and support for candidates seen as able to do so.
Vandals fired three shots at the Elverado Water District tower in Elkville causing leaks of over 600 gallons, with estimates of 15,000 gallons per day. Sheriff’s deputies have a witness to a dark blue or black extended cab pickup leaving the scene between 9 and 9:30 a.m. Local operator Tommy Potter notes few witnesses due to rural location.
Tampa resident Brett Nehrt, formerly of Carterville, notes Tampa Bay was spared as Hurricane Charley veered north after hitting Punta Gorda. The Category 4 storm killed at least 15 in Florida, left thousands homeless, and prompted a federal disaster declaration. Gov. Jeb Bush warned damages could exceed 15 billion dollars.
Carbonale resident John Magera praised the Olympic Opening Ceremony describing a crowd of cheering fans and waving American flags. He missed much of the stadium action due to a gathering area wait but found the speeches inspiring and the closing show incredible.
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