Cab fare hike eyed by Carbondale city council
City council members will consider a measure Tuesday to raise the base cab fare in Carbondale from 2.50 to 3.50, a 40 percent increase driven by high gas and crude oil prices. Moonlight Taxi owner Robert Taylor says fuel costs and maintenance have surged, threatening his business, while city manager Jeff Doherty notes the complex 59-zone rate schedule needs review.
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Hanukkah lessons from Yona as Israeli ambassador to U S
Yona travels to various congregations teaching Hebrew and serving in the role of an Israeli ambassador to the United States. She explains shamach’s meaning in the holiday’s lighting tradition and shares experiences from her time here.
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Susan Pearlman
United States
Perry County to install new chairman amid praise and unity
Epplin, a Democrat, will assume Perry County’s top seat after a decision with Commissioner Bobby Kelly, a Republican, citing party alignment and a harmonious board. Kelly calls Epplin a straight shooter and good for the people, while Gene Gross did not return comment as the board prepares to meet at 9 a.m. in the county government building.
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Perry County
Pizza outreach eyed to bridge police student gap at SIUC
SIUC Public Safety Director Todd Sigler backs feeding students in residence halls to ease tension and foster dialogue. Commission members propose pizza parties as ice breakers while some doubt spending on pizza guarantees conversation. Carbondale police chief notes absence of students can signal no issue at hand.
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Todd Sigler
Heyer
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John Holmes
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Silent auction draws larger than expected turnout at library
Patrons at Sallie Logan Library enjoyed punch cookies and browsing a wide variety of items during a silent auction hosted by Friends of Sallie Logan Library. After bidding closed, winners’ tabs were totaled as a holiday trivia contest led by Odum kept attendees engaged.
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Marion Hospital Faces Scrutiny Over Hiring Practices
Report notes January release and progress of investigation into Marion facility. Privileges of three more surgeons were restricted and former managers including director Robert Morrel were reassigned. VA Acting Secretary Mansfield assured Durbin and Obama that comments could be made without fear, but few employees have spoken to the media.
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Barack Obama
Local government meetings list for multiple towns
A lineup of public government meetings with times and venues. Anna City Council at 7 p.m. city hall, Carbondale City Council 7 p.m. room 108, Civic Center, Dongola Village board 7 p.m. village hall, Ewing Village board 7 p.m. village hall, Jackson County Legislative Committee 5 p.m. board office courthouse Murphysboro, Levan Township Board 7 p.m. town hall Murphysboro, Makanda Village Board 7 Marion Park board 7 p.m. Boy Scout Cabin Ashley Park Marion, Metropolis Industrial Committee noon city hall, Orient City Council 6:30 p.m. city Hall Perry County Board 9 a.m. government building Pinckneyville, Thompsonville Village Board 7 p.m. village hall.
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ACS teams to paint town purple Thursday
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life teams and community members will paint the town purple on Thursday. Volunteers planning committee members and city officials meet at 3 p.m. at the Sunshine Inn to present the 2007 Relay For Life All-American Award. Call Darrell Ralls at 833-7022 for details.
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Delta Center Receives 29000 Grant for Renovation
U S Rep Jerry Costello announced Delta Center Inc in Cairo has been awarded a $29000 Community Facility Direct Loan from the U S Department of Agriculture. Funds will buy and modernize the gymnasium beside the former Camelot High School to expand programs and services.
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Jerry Costello
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Obituaries for Michael Arnold and Margie Graul
Michael S. Arnold, 56, of Wentzville Missouri, formerly of Carbondale, died Saturday December 1 2007. Services Thursday at Baue Funeral Home St. Charles, burial in St. Charles Memorial Gardens with visitation Wednesday. Memorials to American Heart Association. Margie Graul 59 died December 2 2007 in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Services Saturday at Riggin Pillatsch Funeral Home Carterville, burial Hillcrest Cemetery Carterville with visitation Friday evening. Memorials to Carterville library Tri C School Foundation or Carterville First United Methodist Church.
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Michael S. Arnold
Wentzville
Baue Funeral Home
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American Heart Association
Carterville
Marjorie “Margie” Graul
Memorial Hospital
Riggin-Pillatsch
Stephen Palmer
Hillcrest Cemetery
Water ban lifted for Pinckneyville area customers
The boil water order along Illinois 13 127 south from the railroad viaduct and including Cripple Creek Unicorn Red Bud Lane and Cedar Pointe has been lifted by the City of Pinckneyville Utility Department. For more information call 357-5214.
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Today's Events On Blood Drives And Messiah Rehearsals
American Red Cross blood drives listed at John A Logan College East Wing Steelville St Andrew Catholic School Murphysboro Xavier Catholic Church Carbondale times noted. Handel's Messiah choir rehearsals at Christ Community Church Murphysboro with required New Novello Choral Edition and contact Leah Sims at 684 2786.
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Carbondale
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Wyat's COMING AARP Driver Safety Course Schedule
An AARP Driver Safety Course runs 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, December 5-6, at the Adult Center, 409 N. Springer St., Carbondale. Completion may yield liability insurance discounts. this is the last course until March 2008.
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N. Springer St
Carbondale
Washington School
Johnston City
SCC Educational Center
Allin
Farhat Haq
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