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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 2004
Page
2
May 1804 entry notes the chronometer stopped after winding and fears of a defect. Descriptions tell of a high conic hill regarded by nearby tribes as the home of diminutive, powerful beings called the Deavers, said to be 18 inches tall and armed with arrows, with legends of victims and three Mahar men sacrificed to their fury.
Jackson County families in the home education network discuss year start routines. Board member Shade urges flexible schedules and self discipline, while parents Deann Jacobs and others plan curricula, bedtimes, and organized study spaces to smooth reentry. Local families note 50 to 60 on the mailing list and emphasize preparation, packets, and structured yet calm environments.
The Southern Illinoisan provides a reader hotline to report inaccuracies. Call 529-5454 ext 5031 from Jackson County or 800-228-0429 ext 5031 from elsewhere to notify staff about errors.
Veterans from southern Illinois share mixed views on John Kerry and George Bush focusing on Vietnam war records versus present problems. Reidelberger questions why medals matter, Miller criticizes Kerry’s emphasis, Howe praises Kerry’s service while noting controversy, and Hughes cites broader policy stakes amid Swift Boat campaigns.
The controversy over the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth ad roils the presidential race as Kerry aides and Democrats warn of danger from outside groups. Bush condemns the ads and calls for accountability while noting his support for McCain Feingold reforms. McCain and Cleland are cited as past targets of similar attacks, with McCain urging condemnation.
RLCD officials face a 21 day response after the state auditor general completes a 200 page financial and management audit. The audit, tied to past management including ex general manager Kevin Davis, may prompt sweeping district wide changes and substantial funding discussions. A separate federal probe includes a subpoena and grand jury activity, with possible additional findings affecting plans for an $18 to $20 million water plant and Rend Lake water growth.
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