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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 2001
Page
4
Online results show resolutions not being made this year
Online poll results reveal an overwhelming 64.9 percent to 35.1 percent margin that respondents are not making New Year's resolutions this year. The finding captures a shift in public attitude toward goal setting as the year begins.
This Weeks Question Will 2002 Beat 2001
Readers are asked if 2002 will be better than 2001 and are directed to log on to southernillinoisan.com for discussion and updates.
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Www
Southernillinoisan.com
The Vent contact numbers and options in Southern Illinois
Readers are invited to leave thoughts on today’s issues by phone or mail with anonymous options. The notice lists specific callbacks for Jackson County Williamson County and a toll entry from elsewhere in Southern Illinois, plus spelling for names and hometowns. Messages may be emailed or mailed and city addresses appear on the page.
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Jackson County
Williamson County
Illinois
U.S. Postal Service
Concerns Rise Over Meth Making Guidance Public
Reader voices worry after stories on meth creation and materials. They urge caution and argue publicizing methods may endanger communities and encourage illegal activity.
Tiger Bank Thanks Community For Student Bank Efforts
First Tiger Trust at Herrin High School expresses appreciation for John D. Homan's article about the student-run bank. The program offers savings accounts and loans to teach responsibility and financial value, highlighting the class's innovative work to the community.
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Tiger Trust
Herrin High School
John D. Homan
HHS
Learning to Like Gov Ryan in Springfield Debate
A letter writer argues that cuts in correctional education miss the point and blames both parties. The author critiques Gov. Ryan for lacking authority to spread cuts, cites Woolard urging alternatives, and questions political shifts between Democrats and Republicans in Springfield.
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Gov. Ryan
Madigan
Ryan
Woolard
Lisa
Springfield
Candy Cane Lane Creator Apologizes to Neighbors
Behan explains the yearly project started 15 years ago and grown with Tim Murphy and the senior art class, thanking neighbors who hosted thousands of cars and happy kids each night while expressing regret for any hurt caused.
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Tim Murphy
Candy Cane Lane
30 Foot Santa Graces Perry County Courthouse Square
Santa Claus arrives in P Ville as a 30 foot figure towers over the Perry County Courthouse grounds. Shoppers wave at the festive giant while locals joke about missing ladders and holiday greetings. The scene blends whimsy with seasonal cheer around town.
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Santa Claus
P’ville
Virginia
Perry County
Grandma
St. Nick
Momma
Santa
Candy Cane Lane Neighborhood Project Grows Big
The Candy Cane Lane display started 15 years ago by six neighbors and expanded to about 24 residents by 2001. A Tim Murphy block party group helped name it Candy Cane Lane, and the project has become a widely publicized attraction drawing thousands of viewers each 30-day season while prompting apologies for recent media coverage.
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the Southern
Tim Murphy
al Lukens
Art Department
Forgetful mother shielded by court ruling shocks readers
A reader vents anger over a December report about a distracted mother found innocent in her daughter's death. The letter argues the judge failed, calls for accountability, and warns of more harm to children when parents neglect duties amid work pressures.
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the Southern
Sound Off Contact Details and Letter Guidelines
Readers may leave brief comments by phone at three numbers or by ext. Email is allowed at a Yahoo inbox. Physical letters go to The Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, with optional anonymity and a 250 word limit. Letters must avoid personal attacks and the newspaper reserves editing rights.
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Yahoo.com
The
Southern Illinoisan
P.O. Box
Carbondale
Enron shadows provoked Social Security privatization fears
A columnist warns against privatizing Social Security, referencing Enron’s collapse. He recalls workers losing life savings as executives profited, urging lawmakers to avoid using retirement funds for risky private accounts and stressing the stakes for millions of Americans.
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Enron
U.S
New York Stock Exchange
Bush
Washington
Commission
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Florida
Federal Reserve Board
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