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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 2007
Page
4
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The Du Quoin State Fair offers a wide mix of foods from lemon shakes to corn dogs and adventurous alligator on a stick. Alongside eating, it provides educational activities and many entertainments, marking a beloved annual Southern Illinois rite as the second state fair of the year.
The Du Quoin State Fair showcases strong turnout and lasting local benefits. Business owners like Paradise Pools and Spas Inc. and Alongi's Restaurant report expanded activity during the fair, with attendance rising and economic impact growing toward eight million dollars annually. Visitors enjoy rides, bands, rodeos, and river lore.
A letter to the editor argues the United States should become Mexico North amid calls for amnesty for millions of Mexican residents. It cites Senate bills 237 and 340 House HR371 and Durbin's Dream Act claiming broad welfare access and tax increases would reshape the nation.
A reader laments lawmakers voting themselves pay raises while families struggle. The letter cites long SSI hearings, denied disability, insurance fights, and low wife’s wages. The writer, Tosy Rhine Anna, urges action to defend average citizens against official self‑benefit.
Jane Adams of the Arbor District Neighborhood Association responds to Michael P. Norrington’s letter about a .5 cent sales tax and a $20 million SIUC donation. She argues for a citywide referendum, notes potential jeopardy to neighborhood improvements, and invites residents to join the association’s discussions at arbardistrict.org.
In Spartanburg South Carolina a summer reading program at Spartanburg High School reaches 100 percent participation with eight book choices, author visits and paper projects earning students academic points. Volunteers including Mayor Bill Barnet read to classes as books were gifted via state grants and donors. The program expands to 12 statewide schools and attracts international interest.
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