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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 2004
Page
2
Excerpts from journals discuss peace with Native groups and the need for provisions and whiskey to keep warriors at home. The narrator laments lack of goods and money, mentions attending to chiefs words, and asks for aid to prevent war while a sergeant falls dangerously ill with bilious cholera.
Readers are urged to report inaccuracies via the Accuracy Hotline 529-5454 ext 5031 from Jackson County or (800) 228-0429 ext 5031 from elsewhere. The message also notes an omission: Tuesday Mega Millions drawing details including numbers 22 23 26 28 36 and Mega Millions Ball 10.
Horizon's bankruptcy court win voids its contracts with the UMW and removes health care coverage for Zeigler and other Southern Illinois miners. Bid by Wilbur Ross and A.T. Massey Coal Co. worth 786 million cash and credit plans to keep Horizon operations, with Aug. 31 court hearing to approve. Miners express anger, fear, and demands for support amid talks of retraining and union backing.
SIUC announced a benefits extension for same sex partners funded by university funds. Eligible employees must file a domestic partnership affidavit and have lived together at least six months. The university aims for Sept 1, with board approval still pending and mixed political reaction from local lawmakers and advocates.
Carbondale High School plans January opening for Terrier Care, a campus wellness clinic operated by the school with Welborn Foundation support. Staff include a nurse practitioner, RN/office manager, and licensed social worker. Studies suggest centers increase health access, attendance, and academics, while reducing discipline. Jennifer Stanley on the center's committee notes groundwork done and student informational letters sent.
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