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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 2012
Page
4
Voice of the Southern notes the county Rehab and Care Center, serving 120 residents and their families, struggles as state Medicaid delays strain cash flow. The facility has borrowed 1.1 million from the county solid waste fund to cover staffing and supplier payments amid budget shortfalls.
The editorial argues against hasty closure of the Jackson County Rehab and Care Center and endorses a measured plan to relocate residents to a new RFMS Inc. facility at Carbondale's Liberty Village. It cites financial strain, workforce impact, and the need to compare private operation with public care while preserving resident care and employment.
Readers are invited to submit signed letters under 250 words addressing current issues. Include a verified telephone number for confirmation. numbers are published only with the author’s name and hometown. The Southern Illinoisan reserves rights to edit and will not publish libelous or mass submissions.
A list provides phone contacts for U S Senator Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin, U S Representative John Shimkus, and State Rep Jerry Costello with district and Washington lines and email/website references.
Romney faces Gingrich and Santorum over his political image during a weekend debate. The piece traces Romney's cautious responses, compares him to his father George Romney, and notes how past missteps and perceived phoniness affect his electability. MONACHAREN writes for Creators Syndicate.
The Southern Illinoisan opens online voting for the Golden Pen Award with finalists Jim McPhail of West Frankfort Ben Eubanks of Du Quoin and Arlyn D Fisk of Percy. The winner earns an inscribed pen and editor column recognition. Vote online or by mail to Gary Metro, Carbondale.
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