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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 2002
Page
9
A condensed list of government meetings across multiple towns lists Akin Anna City Council Anna-Jonesboro and more. Sessions occur at schools city halls and municipal buildings with times from 4 30 p m to 8 p m and 7 p m across Benton Carbondale West Frankfort Tamms Ellsworth and surrounding locales.
The last day for filing petitions for Carbondale city offices arrives with many candidates for the mayor seat and two new council terms. Voters approved expanding the council to seven seats, with a primary Feb 25 for two and four year terms, and potential mayoral primary unresolved. Names listed include Maggie Flanagan, Brad Cole, Michael Neill, Chris Wissmann, Lance Jack, Andy White, Joel Fritzler, Sheila Simon, Dan David, Matt Woods, Karl Czajkowski, Patrick Richey, Steven Haynes, M Stalls, Pat Kelly, and David G McAuley.
Last day to file petitions to run for mayor or city council in Carbondale ahead of the Feb. 25 2003 primary and April 1 2003 general election. May 6 sworn in date. Filing questions to City Clerk Janet Vaught at 457-3280 or jvaught ci.carbondaleil.us. Lottery results: Flanagan top mayoral ballot, Neill top council ballot.
The University Museum at Southern Illinois University Carbondale unveils three WPA era folk art collections in a new display space in Faner Hall. Centerpiece is eight restored WPA Pioneer Dioramas in the Southern Illinois Gallery with regional paintings and quilts by Geneva Basler Maude Craig and Clarence Tanner. Exhibit runs through March 1, 2003 with student curators and extended hours Tuesday to Friday and weekend openings.
Pinckneyville Community Hospital reports rising self insured plan costs with a six month tally exceeding last year's full year. Despite higher insurance expenses the hospital shows a profit of 139,234 and continues upgrades including ultrasound and mammography equipment, kitchen ventilation, and a master plan consultant search. Administrators note broader industry cost trends and aim to keep volumes up.
Union County Board accepts Everett Ury resignation amid years of budget strain. New chairman Jack Eddleman will appoint a replacement within 60 days as county faces $70,000 payroll, $130,000 already paid, and $40,000 remaining with $200,000 income tax funds overdue amid looming 2003 cuts. State delays keep funding late and tighten general funds.
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