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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 2008
Page
1
Wednesday offers a Super Bowl party guide aimed at big wins in many areas. Thursday shows simple tips to save cash with small changes. Friday highlights gardeners contributing to earth friendly practices. Saturday notes some progressive churches teach environmental stewardship alongside scripture.
Marion voters face a February 5 primary ballot asking if Williamson County may impose a 1 percent retailers and services tax for school facility purposes. The tax would affect all purchases in the county except groceries and some exemptions, raising about 7.5 million dollars yearly for the five districts with Marion receiving the largest share. Carterville officials note voters can request a referendum ballot without party affiliation. Why the tax is being sought remains the central question for school administrators.
A Post-Dispatch KMOV-TV poll shows Gov Rod Blagojevich with a 42 percent favorable rating and the General Assembly at 37 percent amid a yearlong battle with the state legislature over spending. The poll polled 800 likely voters last week with a 3.5 point margin of error.
A 500 person Democratic primary poll asks which candidate voters would support today and their views on Rod Blagojevich. It shows favorable 42 percent, unfavorable 57 percent with 6 percent no opinion for the Illinois Legislature and favorable 37 percent, unfavorable 57 percent for the governor. Respondents rate Blagojevich's performance as excellent or pretty good versus only fair or poor.
Carbondale Community Arts unveiled a metal sculpture in Grand Chain, depicting the village history from its French river outpost roots to its apple orchards and river railroad development. About 40 villagers and CCA members attended the dedication, with praise for the project’s paper to final form and funding process.
Ashley Hatfield of Anna placed in Las Vegas as Miss Illinois at the Miss America pageant event. Her father Bill expressed relief to return to normal life after the pageant. Judy Sims of Marion praised Hatfield and Miss Southern Illinois director for work ethic and character, while Jane Ann Cruse of Marion acknowledged surprise at the results.
A veteran Las Vegas reporter wraps a long stint with the Nevada press, ending a daily presence that tracked city events, politics, and entertainment. Colleagues reflect on the beat and the memories made across years covering weddings, hotel openings, and local affairs.
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