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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 2003
Page
1
A page 3A note reports a $100000 state figure and a panel proposal to divert 280 million dollars back into the education budget. The item highlights fiscal reconsiderations within state funding and potential impacts on schooling finances.
The Illinois House moved a resolution directing a state audit of Rend Lake Conservancy District. Sponsored by Granberg and Forby, it would have the state auditor general conduct financial and program audits, with the district bearing the cost estimated at 70 000 to 120 000 dollars. The district fired GM Kevin Davis and assistant Nancee Paul amid improper fund use allegations.
Construction crews rush to complete Kerasotes ShowPlace 8 at University Mall as it opens this afternoon featuring The Matrix Reloaded on five screens. The Eddie Murphy comedy Daddy Day Care and Identity also play. Manager Brandon Webster vows a timely opening amid ongoing finishing touches. Dolby Digital sound and stadium seating highlight the state of the art theater despite a less grand Varsity Theatre past.
The new ShowPlace 8 theater debuts today at University Mall Carbondale with eight auditoriums and Dolby Digital surround sound. Entrances are at the mall rear and east wing. Auditoriums are sized 246, 173, 155, and 87 seats across pairs, with the two largest at 246 each.
Mayor Brad Cole will meet this week in Carbondale with Kerasotes Theatres Inc. representatives to discuss keeping the Varsity building as part of downtown. Kerasotes closed the Varsity Wednesday but still owns the landmark property. City Manager Jeff Doherty remains optimistic the theater can remain part of the city's landscape.
Perry County Judge moved burglary charges against 16 year old Carl A Farrell from juvenile court to the regular docket. Testimony disclosed Farrell and a 14 year old accomplice plotted robberies that led to the Sept 27 2002 slaying of taxicab driver James Adcock. The teens confessed to burglary, robbery, and murder related acts, including firing a revolver and stabbing Adcock.
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