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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 2001
Page
1
U S Marines from the 15th and 26th units raised an American flag at Kandahar Airport in southern Afghanistan. The flag bore signatures from New York City residents who lost loved ones on September 11 and was sent to the Marines stationed there.
Los Angeles AP fans rally around the film as advance ticket sales surge for Peter Jackson s Rings of Power trilogy opener. Midnight screenings spark excitement though Potter still dominates headlines with a 90.3 million three day haul. Rings earns AFI nominations in four categories. Official site listed.
Cloudy today with highs in the mid forties. Tonight mostly clear with lows in the lower twenties. Thursday looks mostly sunny with mid forties highs and upper twenties to near thirty lows. Subscribe at 800 228-0429 option 2 or visit www thesouthern com for online service.
Carbondale City Council approves a $1.5 million property tax levy with a 4 percent base increase, reducing city and library rates about 4 cents to 83.8 cents per $100. The owner of a $90,000 home saves roughly $10, while the city’s total budget tops $39.1 million and per-household spending nears $3,565. Mayor Dillard says the levy remains unchanged.
The United States moves into a new phase after its Afghan partners weakened the Taliban and al Qaida. The mission focuses on hunting bin Laden and Mullah Omar, with fewer bombs and ground actions aimed at intelligence gathering and clearing Tora Bora. A provisional Kabul government and British-led force are set to shape the capital’s security landscape.
West City Village Board to announce the final plans for a Wal-Mart Supercenter. A 9 30 morning special meeting is planned to discuss a major economic development project near Interstate 57 east of the current Wal-Mart on North Central Street. Union officials warn the project could threaten local jobs after months of negotiations with property owners.
A 39-year-old Sparta woman, Randa L. Clarkson, died after an apparent armed robbery at Main Street Video. Clarkson was found with a gunshot wound, taken to Sparta Hospital, and pronounced dead. Police, with Illinois State Police crime scene technicians and Randolph County deputies, question witnesses and seek information. Call Sparta Police at 443-4331.
Carterville officials say Tri C Elementary, an $8 million project under 21 months of construction, will open after Christmas break. Kindergarteners move in Jan 2, followed by the first and second grades on Jan 3 and third and fourth on Jan 4. High school athletes and volunteers help assemble furniture and unpack supplies.
TIM BLEYER, the Carterville superintendent, says a larger campus with 75,000 square feet will provide extra classrooms and a new level of space. He notes buses will keep current routes until January 9, then change routes with parent notice to follow.
A feature highlighting how families discuss money with children during economic strain. It explores practical steps, budgeting basics, and long term goals as parents balance realism with optimism. The piece notes advice from experts and examples of hopeful budgeting plans.
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