Trico considers tax referendum to fund school district
Trico officials discussed a possible tax increase to fund the school district amid concerns about disbanding and cross-district taxation. Current rates vary from $3.72 to $5.04 per $100, with Trico at $3.99. a narrow increase could win approval. Board plans to decide on referendum timing by July 15, aiming for November ballot inclusion pending August sign-off.
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Trico
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Gorham High School
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Ornamentals seminar on grasses at Williamson County Extension
A 1 pm Tuesday telenet seminar at the Williamson County Extension Office 1306 N Atchinson covers growth habits features and life cycles of ornamental grasses. Samples will be shown. For details call (618) 993-3304.
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Marion
Williamson County Extension Office
N. Atchinson
Lesser town’s longtime public servant recalls service and pearls
Mildred Fitzgerrell, Lesser’s former first lady, reflects on 90 years of memory laden with community work at home. She wore Nancy Reagan style pearls for Reagan funeral coverage and notes her 37 years at the post office, hero husband, and hope for a centennial celebration.
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Sesser
Fitzgerrell
Ronald Reagan
Nancy Reagan
Barbara Bush
Lesser
Robinson
Ned Mitchell
Mitchell
Linda Fornear
Fornear
Mildred
Lesser town festival offers weekend centennial events
A community celebration runs June 16 to 19 featuring a flea market crafts and farmer’s market on Wednesday, a sealed time capsule at city hall, opening ceremonies and midway rides, performances by U S Air Force Band Carl Acuff Jr and David Frizzell. The program includes a railroad and coal display an antique tractor pull a parade and a queen prince and princess crowning plus a Hawaii trip drawing.
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City Hall
Mid America
U.S. Air Force Band
Opera House
Billy Craddock
Queen
Princess
Prince
Hawaii
Alto Pass opens J&M horse facility with open house
Mark and Jerri Sanders debut a large red barn for cutting horses at 1640 Milligan Hill Road Alto Pass inviting neighbors to meet trainer Jason Forby and see 18 horses. Open house 4 to 8 pm with a 5 pm barn dedication and barbecue. Bring lawn chairs call 618 534 9326 for info.
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Mark
Jerri Sanders
J&m
Milligan Hill Road
Alto Pass
Call
Births in Marion two families welcome daughters
Amanda and Mike Burford welcome a daughter born Wednesday June 9 2004 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Jacquie Oliver and Richie McIntosh with Kristy McIntosh and Josh Vancil welcome a daughter born Thursday June 10 2004 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.
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Amanda
Mike
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Marion
Oliver
Jacquie
Richie
McIntosh
Kristy
Vancil
Josh
Deaths in Illinois: Sesser, Effingham, Harrisburg, Johnston City
Obituary notices for Roy Everett Lance of Sesser born 1919. Elberta A. Collier 71 of Effingham. Kenneth Allen Fleming 64 of Harrisburg. Marion Hardene Hughes 65 of Johnston City. Details include death dates June 10 2004, funeral services and visitations, burial locations, and surviving relatives.
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Roy Everett Lance
Jim Lance
Brayfield-Gilbert
Ken Petty
Maple Hill
Lesser
VNA Tip
Herrin
Roy
James Everett
Katie Lance
Lois Clark
Cape Girardeau
Clark and Brower Orchards
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Mr. Lance
Jim
Beverly Lance
Nicole Myers
Kelly Shively
Brent Lance
Lori
Clark Lance
Stacey
Angela Shively
Adrian
Emily Lance
Jamie
Jaden Lance
Arthur
William Lance
Gay Lance
Julie Lackey
Effingham
Elberta A. Collier
St. Anthony Memorial Hospital
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Arborcrest Memorial Park
Bauer Funeral Home
Harrisburg
Kenneth Allen Fleming
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis
Reed Funeral Chapel
Hubert Bradley
Sunset Garden Cemetery
Johnston City
Marion Hardene (Gibbons) Hughes
Herrin Hospital
Murman and Wilson
Steve McClure
Lakeview
Funeral
Fitzgerald and Bradley to Meet Constituents This Tuesday
Representatives from Senator Peter G Fitzgerald and Rep. John Bradley will hold constituent meetings across several local venues. Locations include Jonesboro City Hall Cairo Courthouse Pulaski Village Hall Johnson County Chamber Vienna and Carterville City Hall with listed contact numbers. Meetings run from morning to evening on Tuesday with varied start times.
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Peter G. Fitzgerald
Jonesboro City Hall
Public Square
Cairo
Washington Ave
Pulaski Village Hall
Commercial Ave
Johnson County
John Bradley
Carterville City Hall
S. Division
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