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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 2001
Page
4
Columnist Jim Muir reflects on his uncle Paul Shepard, a lifelong alcoholic who died young, and uses his story to underscore compassion for people battling daily demons. He urges readers to offer understanding and small acts of help during Christmas season.
A meditation cites Romans 8 26 27 about the Spirit aiding believers in weakness guiding prayer with sighs beyond words and interceding for them.
A reflective line laments human kindness as a scarce yet essential gift. The speaker notes that in bleak moments of naked fear and cold, kindness remains the only resource the strong and rich can offer, highlighting its fragile yet vital role.
The notice invites signed letters up to 250 words addressing current issues submitted by mail or email. It requires the author’s name and city, prohibits publishing the telephone number, and notes the editor may edit all letters. It excludes poetry, mass submissions, and libelous or personal attack content.
Marion officials approved callable bonds for Illinois Centre in its special service area. New bonds will reduce interest from about 9 percent to 5 to 5-1/2 percent, aiming to cut costs for area businesses and attract tenants as the city leverages lower rates amid Federal Reserve cuts.
A reader argues that education must embrace diversity to teach respect and understanding across races creeds and backgrounds. Citing experiences at SIU and Capitol Hill the writer contends that diverse faculty and student bodies enrich learning and aid societal progress, warning against lowering standards.
The Southern Illinois judge candidate responds to critique by Mark Duran Samuels. She highlights 18 years as a lawyer defending injury victims, appellate work as the first woman on the Illinois ARDC review board, and roles on the Illinois Pattern Instruction Committee since 1995. Her background includes prior work as a waitress and a farm upbringing in Madison County.
An unsigned letter argues for Judge Chapman in the Mt. Vernon appellate race. It highlights gender diversity on the bench, noting five of seven prior justices were male and praising Chapman’s 18 years of litigation and appellate experience. It frames her as a historic, strong, qualified candidate.
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