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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 2012
Page
3
Our view argues for saving winter snow removal funds as mild conditions cut spending. It cites IDOT data showing $230,000 spent in southern 16 counties so far versus $1.4 million last year, and statewide $5.4 million versus $32.2 million previously, urging salt and funds to be stored for future emergencies.
Read about two cases from Harrisburg Middle School and Frankfort Community High School involving a custodian accused of threatening a school shooting for a job and a non teaching employee resigning after allegedly sending inappropriate texts to a young student. Law enforcement investigates the incidents.
An editorial argues exemplary conduct is required around students and notes any lapse may be grounds for dismissal. It urges administrators to scrutinize behavior and protect pupil safety while balancing fairness for staff.
Community guidelines outline word limits for letters to the editor and poetry submissions. Letters must be signed with a verifiable telephone number and are not for news reporting. Contact editors Gary Metro and Mark Fitton at The Southern for submission details.
The release lists multiple contact numbers for U S Senator Mark Kirk including district and Washington offices and provides a website address for further information.
Dave McCaffrey of the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association argues for adding slot machines at Illinois racetracks to protect more than 30 000 jobs and create over 5 000, comparing benefits to proposed Motorola incentives while urging governor Pat Quinn to support slots amid an 8 billion deficit and tax hikes.
Southern Illinoisans are urged to support more birthdays by reducing cancer. The ACS notes eleven million survivors this year and emphasizes prevention, healthy habits, screenings, and research funding to lower cancer risk and extend lives. They advocate health care access and policy action to back discoveries.
Editorial board finalists for the Golden Pen Award are Jim McPhail of West Frankfort Ben Eubanks of Du Quoin and Arlyn D Fisk of Percy. Readers vote online at the southern com or by mail to Gary Metro editor The Southern Illinoisan Carbondale. The winner receives an inscribed gold colored pen and editor column recognition.
Marion native Matt Brown, born in Carbondale and raised in Herrin and Marion, chose Illinois State University over Southern Illinois University. A former Marion High School quarterback, Brown became a leading passer in the Missouri Valley as a junior, prompting questions about SIU recruiting and fan interest.
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