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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 2004
Page
1
Column notes and regional items cover political and social events across Southern Illinois. In Du Quoin, country star Clay Walker electrified a hometown crowd amid broader columns urging Bush focus shifts, student teacher strikes, and community notices from Marion to Pinckneyville.
In Carbondale Murphysboro and Carbondale kicked off the prep football season Friday with fans packed into the stands. Murphysboro coach Danny Gould stressed optimism for a strong campaign while Carbondale celebrated a 55 to 18 opening win amid hopes a new coach will open the offense.
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich highlighted the Du Quoin State Fair opening as crowds gathered for the Twilight Parade. Visitors from Southern Illinois and beyond enjoyed rides, food, and entertainment while families lined the highway for candy drops and parade spectacle. Kathy Davis of Tamaroa parked near U.S. 51 with her children Mikayla, Madisin, and Katie, saying the fair is a four year family staple and planning a return after the opening events.
Senator Dave Luechtefeld of Okawville criticizes the SIU board for not seeking public input before the university announced it would start reimbursing same-sex partners of employees who purchase private health and dental insurance, effective Sept. 1. He calls for more discourse on the matter.
Minnesota man Paul David Sheppard, 24, was found unfit to stand trial in Randolph County Court after being sought by police at the time a Baldwin woman died in a related traffic crash. He faced felony counts of criminal damage to government property and aggravated fleeing as authorities allege he recklessly damaged the Sparta fairground with a vehicle.
U S Rep John Shimkus discusses the 2004 presidential race as two days remain before the Republican National Convention. He criticizes attack ads and argues the campaign must focus on real issues and differing ideologies. He notes Alan Keyes as savvy on political ideology.
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