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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 2003
Page
1
Column ONE notes Angie Kuehl saying soldiers overseas appreciate letters from Jackson County 4-H members. It appears on Page 1B alongside Inside State about Gov Blagojevich backing a 10 billion refinancing plan. The piece reflects community ties and civic engagement across local and state topics.
The 17-year-old Scott Rosenberger collapsed at Elverado High Falcons baseball practice and died from cardiac arrest caused by cardiomyopathy. Autopsy by Perry Rosenbergerpprath Paul David Searby notes heart muscle inflammation and electrical instability as key factors. Cardiologist Ceasar Coello says symptoms may be undetectable until death and cites prior normal exams including an echocardiogram two years ago. Patti Rosenberger recalls a February physical that was normal despite a heart murmur. See autopsy details on page 2A.
U S and British forces bombed a fleeing Iraqi convoy near Basra while airborne troops parachuted into northern Iraq to seize an airstrip and open a new front against Saddam Hussein. A 1,000-strong Republican Guard move toward American troops as Bush vows decisive victory.
Maj. David F. Stoke, a Benton physician with a reserve unit in the 101st Airborne, connected from Iraq by satellite to report a deadly attack at Camp Pennsylvania. He described grenades tossed into a command tent, causing one death and injuries to several soldiers. The incident underscores the strain on U S led operations in Iraq.
Elizabeth Kee, SIUC Carbondale student and member of the 126th Refueling Wing at Scott Air Force Base, faces repayment of an $1,800 Illinois Air Guard grant she received in January to cover tuition and fees. Her active military duty prompted the issue, with her father Jerry Kee of Johnston City reacting to the surprise.
Sen. Larry Woolard will resign from the 59th District Senate seat to join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs as a Southern Illinois liaison. A 13-county Democratic committee will choose his successor, with no clear front runner. chairmen will vote on a weighted basis reflecting Woolard’s 2002 county votes. Reps Gary Forby and Brandon Phelps have expressed interest if the seat opens, while Gov. Blagojevich will decide final vacancy timing.
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