Disneyland California Adventure Sun Wheel draws 5 million in 2001
The Disney California Adventure park in Anaheim debuted February 2001 and drew 5 million visitors in 2001, per Amusement Business, ranking 10th among US theme parks despite projections of 7 million. In Ashland Oregon a man received probation for marijuana growth due to poor plant health.
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SIU Budget Cuts Confirm Staff Layoffs
SIU Chancellor Walter Wendler announced that campus budget reductions will include layoffs with exact numbers to be determined. He outlined absorbing about 3.5 million of potential 7 million in cuts, citing 1.5 million saved via adjustments and summer cutbacks, with 2 million from reserves. campus operating budget around 238 million.
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Heritage exhibits celebrate African American heritage at SI Achievers museum
At the African American Museum in University Mall, Lula Weatherly guides a photo exhibit on century old churches and beaded masks as part of a Heritage display. She emphasizes teaching black history to all students and broadening knowledge of Native and Asian heritage. The Southern Illinois Achievers, a nonprofit, hosts the collection and education effort.
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Zeigler Officer Sniffs Out Meth Lab Lead to Arrest
Zeigler Police Chief Harlan Ingersoll commends patrolman Aaron Wright for detecting sulfur odor linked to meth production. A raid at 222 N Main St led to Ronnie Curry’s arrest on unlawful possession of substances and paraphernalia charges. Curry posted 1050 bail amid ongoing local meth lab busts by Zeigler police.
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Cairo murder case shocks small river town
In Cairo, population 3600, Ruben Stacey 58 was found beaten and choked Monday at his home. Jessie Woods 41 is jailed on five counts of first degree murder. Neighbors describe Stacey as kind and generous as talk swirls around the case.
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Ground Zero flag bearer to open NBC Olympic ceremonies
Opening ceremonies begin at 7 p.m. on NBC with Amy Peterson carrying the Ground Zero flag for the United States. K90 individual ski jumping is the only athletic event scheduled today. Coverage continues Saturday at 2 p.m. on NBC with men’s speed skating and men’s and women’s cross country skiing as the Games run to February 24.
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NBC
Olympics Opening Ceremony Promises Emotional Night
A little-known speedskater, a third-generation Olympian, and a World Trade Center flag rescue join President George W. Bush at Rice-Eccles Stadium as 3.5 billion viewers watch the guarded Opening Ceremony. The stage is set for an emotional extravaganza with 45,000 in attendance. SEE OLYMPICS / PAGE 6A
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