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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 2003
Page
7
Southern Illinois hosts several woodpecker species including the Red-headed Woodpecker and Downy Woodpecker. Other observed species include the Northern Flicker and Pileated Woodpecker, with habitats ranging from woodlands to suburban trees. Local naturalists note seasonal movements and vocalizations.
Day of Prayer at Lakeland Baptist Church Carbondale noon to 7 30 p m Ash Wednesday prayer vigil at Main Street and Illinois Avenue Carbondale Newman Center St Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St Francis Peace Fellowship host. Herrin Hospital Retirees Club luncheon 11 a m Mimmo s Cindy Provo speaks on energy assistance. Rules of road review 9 11 a m Senior Citizens Center Benton health tests at Kroger Marion Carbondale East Giant City Road cholesterol glucose PSA thyroid ALT H Pylori tests nominal fee most results in 5 minutes 1 888-764-0871 Benefit for Golconda Golden Circle 5 30 p m Saturday center music by Shady Mix The Andersons donations at door 618 683 5904 more page 2B. Benton School District 47 Insurance Committee 5 p m district office Carbondale Planning Commission 7 p m city hall 200 S Illinois Carrier Mills Street and Alley Committee 6 p m municipal building 101 N Mill St Jackson County Building Grounds county board office courthouse Murphysboro Jefferson County Fiscal Committee 7 p m courthouse Mount Vernon Land Tax and Appointments courthouse Mount Vernon Kinkaid Reed s Creek Conservancy Committee 6 30 p m district office 1763 Water Plant Road Murphysboro Conservancy District Board 7 p m district office Murphysboro Sparta School Board 7 p m Lincoln Middle School Union County 911 board 6 30 p m Corn Center Jonesboro Union County Board 4 p m courthouse Jonesboro Vienna City Council 6 30 p m city hall 205 N Fourth St Williamson County Housing Authority 6 30 p m office 300 Hickory St Carterville www thesouthern com
Edwardsville legislators seek to separate Southern Illinois University campuses by July 1, creating separate boards and reassigning assets. HB3465 would place SIU School of Medicine in Springfield under SIUE. Critics warn short term costs may outweigh potential savings.
The Cairo Pilots basketball team from an impoverished town lacked basic gear and facilities. They seldom play at home yet consistently beat better funded rivals. A dedicated coach and players power their on court success against resource rich teams.
The Cairo Pilots, 24-4 and ranked No. 3, meet Anna-Jonesboro at Massac County High School at 7:30 p.m. after beating Century for the regional crown. The town of 3,600 has endured economic decline, population loss, and a looming school bankruptcy unless a state bailout arrives.
Vergennes, a Jackson County village, was enrolled in the federal flood insurance program after residents lacked coverage due to non enrollment. Mayor Don Wisely said flood-prone areas were surveyed, restricting about an acre of land, with no major loss of developable space. The program operates via FEMA through insurance brokers and serves over 19 000 communities nationwide.
Herrin Fire Department receives two defibrillators funded by Herrin Junior Women's Club Eagles Auxiliary and SIH. Fire Chief Mike Steh says units cost 1500 each and will be deployed on first response engines to support ambulance crews during cardiac incidents. The donations support the community and further SIH’s broader health initiative.
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