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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 2003
Page
10
Franklin and Williamson counties regional superintendent Barry Kohl notes the new criteria will assess spending versus receipts, cash on hand, and short and long term debts to determine watch list eligibility. He hopes few districts fall into the list and says state intervention would target budget cuts and closer financial oversight.
Swiatkowski notes the outgoing fire chief leaves big shoes to fill while Anthony Rinella, Marion’s longtime assistant chief since 197? joined the department in 1977, prepares to lead. Heyde credits his success to the firefighters around him as Rinella accepts a challenging legacy.
Herrin City Council discussions push home rule benefits with about 25 residents attending. Mayor Ritter says a 1 cent sales tax could generate up to 75 000 monthly for roads and infrastructure and allow tax freezes for five years if approved. Committee chair Ferrari emphasizes non residents’ use of city services and stores in Carbondale and Marion. Further meeting planned for February. contact Ritter or City Clerk for details.
The trial follows a shooting at a rap contest where Woods allegedly drew a gun and fired toward Tipton. Witnesses including Boens and Harper gave testimony while defense and prosecution spar over identification and gun possession details. No gun recovered and no tests completed. jury expected further witnesses as proceedings continue.
Dooley cited lock and dam limits that cap tow sizes while dredging and smart river engineering keep a navigable channel. Farmers fear long drought could depress grain prices as shipping costs rise, with groups pressing the Corps to release Missouri River water to lift Mississippi levels.
The Nashville, Herrin, Steeleville, West Frankfort and Du Quoin notices report several residents died around January 27 28 2003. Names include Theodore Hendrich Claude Beasley Martin Stegmann Sid Smilanich and Elna Davison with funeral homes Styninger Krupp Meredith Waddell Wilson Searby and Marshall Browning handling arrangements.
A boil water order is in effect until further notice for East Minnesota Road in Carbondale, requiring residents to boil tap water before consumption and follow local health guidance.
Herrin Hospital admits Gordon Butler of Carbondale and Patricia Carney of Herrin on January 27. Helen Gayhart of Herrin and Marcella Burns of West Frankfort are also listed as admitted or recently treated. Discharges include additional patients from the Herrin area.
A list of newborns is announced with parents and birth dates at Memorial Hospital Carbondale and Heartland Regional Medical Center Marion. Names include Samreen Haseeb, Haseeb Ahmed, Mary Kay Baggott, Tim Baggott, Jennifer Clendenin, Chris Clendenin, Andrea Harris, Bryant Harris, Kinley Love, Jamal Love, Jill Rayburn, Josh Rayburn, Ashley Delaney, Eric Siefert, Sheila Kemp, David Kemp, Alexandra Broniarczyk, Ripley Richard, Eric Smith, Amanda Smith, Christina Blackford, Zachary Charles Randolph Zachary, and others born between Jan 5 and Jan 26, 2003.
The University of Illinois Extension sponsors a commercial Tree Fruit Growers School from February 4 to 6. Sessions in Centralia Cobden and Hardin cover orchard production with apples and peaches. Registration begins at 8 a.m. daily, lunch is included in Cobden and Hardin, cost is 10 dollars. Centralia is free.
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