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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 2004
Page
9
Hamilton County Fair runs through Saturday at the fairgrounds in McLeansboro. Exhibits include 4-H livestock judging, antique tractor show and pull, horse races and show, carnival, four wheelers and go carts, demolition derby, auction, food and fireworks. Contact 618 643 3801.
A lineup of local events includes Wyat's Domino Barbecue at Elkville Fire Department Saturday with $5 plates and $3 sandwiches to fund equipment, a Carbondale cooking school for ages 8-12 on Evergreen Terrace, and a series of senior programs, blood drives, literacy and government meetings across Carbondale Marion and nearby towns. Also listed are travel office sessions with Senator Fitzgerald aides, seniors dances with Southern Swing Band, and county board meetings.
St Louis native Raymond Cummiskey is chosen as Southeastern Illinois College president replacing Mary Jo Oldham, who retires at month end. A 46 year old with a PhD, he will begin in August after 1998 as Jefferson Community College executive VP. He cites area familiarity and growth potential as key factors.
Twelve Southern Illinois University players volunteered to help erect the perimeter fence and set up tents and tables for the annual Ethnic Festival at Carbondale Town Square. Executive director Sara Berkbigler praised their teamwork as the festival runs from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Andre Wynn noted the tough ground but the group pressed on to support the community event.
West City Mayor Lee Roy Mumbower says a proposed intergovernmental pact to move Benton police dispatch to West City has been canceled by a unanimous village board vote. He cites concerns over costs and capacity to handle all calls and dispatching, risking a budget deficit as Benton faced a $400,000 shortfall and a 60 day transition.
SIU board meeting in Springfield reviews major campus projects including Altgeld Hall renovations and a $3 million Lingle Hall addition. Chancellor Walter Wendler highlighted backfilling Altgeld, music school equipment needs, and a ceremonial health center groundbreaking set for July 21.
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