Carbondale coach and local legend passes away at 95
Frank Pud Bridges, 95, longtime Carbondale coach and businessman, died at Dammett Center in Belleville. A 1937 Terriers football coach famed for an unbeaten team, he also ran Bridges Food Market and co authored First Aid and Emergency Care. Visitation 5–7 p.m. today at Huffman Harker. funeral 9 a.m. Friday.
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University forum July 4 on terrorism and civic participation
U of I Extension sponsors a July 4 citizens forum in Murphysboro from 9 30 to 11 30 a m with an 8 45 a m breakfast. Open discussion invites individual action on fighting terrorism and reconnecting with politics through public policy issues and collective action. Co sponsored by the Newman Center and the Southern Illinois Center for Independent Living. Reservations via David Bobell at 687 1727.
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Murphysboro
University of Illinois Extension
Newman Center
Southern Illinois Center For Independent Living
David Bobell
Linda A. Krutsinger
USG leaders push back on 2004 budget plan at SIUC
Jarrad and other USG leaders vow to intensify lobbying as summer arrives after losing this year's tuition battle. They oppose a proposed 75,000 for administrative costs taken from the student fee funded budget to hire two accountants and a full time advisor, arguing the advisor should be funded by administration and not student fees. Dietz says the fee revenue will be redirected off the top and will not cut USG operating funds.
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Two arrested on burglary charges in Carbondale case
Carbondale police say two men, Robert S. Grissom and Scott J. Felts, were arrested on two auto burglary counts linked to a string of thefts in the southwest Carbondale area. Investigators recovered stolen items at 501 E Snider St and other locations. Grissom and Felts face bonds of 2500 and 1000 dollars respectively. Police expect further charges in Jackson and Williamson counties as the probe continues.
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Jackson
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Osamu Tsukimori
Rain crow and other birds in Southern Illinois folklore
Ben Gelman discusses how folklore links birds to weather in Southern Illinois. The rain crow or yellow billed cuckoo and its kin are cited as rain predictors alongside owls swallows and robins. He notes mythical correspondences and local beliefs about birds guiding fate and weather.
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Water Line Extension Complete in Herrin City
The REDCO Agency will reimburse the city for the loan cost and interest, with Mayor Vic Ritter stating the city pays nothing. The five mile line runs from the pump station north of the cemetery along Bandyville Road to the industrial park east of the airport. Weather delays were overcome and the project finished on time. In other business, council tabled vacating two West Madison Street blocks, approved Motor Fuel Tax road repairs, and accepted a $500 donation for the Herrin Energy Lions Club fireworks.
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